So, I sent a feedback email to the Fox TV network this morning. I'm sure it won't make a difference, but I am totally annoyed that they air the show, Hell's Kitchen. TOTALLY ANNOYED. Fox has a few good shows; So You Think You Can Dance, House is clever at times, American Idol annoying at times - but still entertaining, and Glee even looks promising, but Hell's Kitchen is the worst show on television right now! Seriously.
There is no sex, no violence (technically), but I find the show degrading, demoralizing, and highly offensive. I don't think I have even seen one full episode, it is too offensive. I even find the preview commercials offensive. I understand the title is called Hell's Kitchen, but why is it okay to have a show on television that shows someone degrading people like that, I'm pretty sure that's called verbal abuse. Would people be okay watching it if it were a husband and wife situation, or a parent and child situation, NO! I mean COME ON! What's next? A show where someone literally beats another person up? Obviously, Gordon Ramsey is a talented individual, is it necessary for him to be so crass, and insulting? It's too bad if he's like that in real life, but you shouldn't have to subject viewers to watching abusive people, and watch the competing chefs having to show respect to someone who treats them so poorly. Animals shouldn't even be treated like that.
There is no sex, no violence (technically), but I find the show degrading, demoralizing, and highly offensive. I don't think I have even seen one full episode, it is too offensive. I even find the preview commercials offensive. I understand the title is called Hell's Kitchen, but why is it okay to have a show on television that shows someone degrading people like that, I'm pretty sure that's called verbal abuse. Would people be okay watching it if it were a husband and wife situation, or a parent and child situation, NO! I mean COME ON! What's next? A show where someone literally beats another person up? Obviously, Gordon Ramsey is a talented individual, is it necessary for him to be so crass, and insulting? It's too bad if he's like that in real life, but you shouldn't have to subject viewers to watching abusive people, and watch the competing chefs having to show respect to someone who treats them so poorly. Animals shouldn't even be treated like that.
I understand that working in a restaurant can be pretty stressful, and most people aren't on their best behavior in a stressful situation. (I had a roommate dub me The Kitchen Nazi in college, and my husband can tell you I'm not always the most pleasant person to work with when I am preparing for a party and running behind schedule, even though I am a lot better than I used to be...) I am just really disappointed that just flipping through the channels I have to see Gordon Ramsey insult a woman by calling her a "dog." Totally unacceptable. Let's show the world that if you are really successful, you can treat humans like crap, abuse them, and get paid a lot of money to do it. It's disgusting, and really disappointing. This show should not be on the air. They can do better.
My mom didn't watch a lot of television, she would start watching with us occassionally, and then get up and leave saying, "that offends my spirit." I never really got it then. But, last year I watched a little bit of an episode, and made John change it, it totally offended my spirit. I can't even tell you the last time something offended or bugged me as much as this show did. It should offend everyone, because treating people like they are NOTHING should not be acceptable to anyone! That is called A-B-U-S-E, and honestly soooooo unprofessional, and soooo unethical. Why is it on TV???? I mean, come on! Oh my goodness!
I'm taking a deep breath.
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