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New reality show: Who Wants to Marry a U.S. Citizen?

by Brad Trechak, posted Dec 1st 2007 6:01PM

Reality TVIn an example of "no concept is too trashy" a Los Angeles-based company is trying to sell a new game show called Who Wants to Marry a U.S. Citizen which shows matrimony between immigrants and legal citizens of the United States. The show's creator Adrian Martinez and their backer Morusa Media apparently want to show that true love knows no boundaries.

People, this is prostitution. Granted that most television is prostitution in one form or another but this is more blatant than most. The show is taking advantage of people from economically depressed countries and giving them a change to make more money just for having sex, er, marrying a U.S. citizen. I can only trust that this show will have people of all races, sexes, colors and creeds trying to manipulate their way into a better economy, just to be fair.I think the show would be more interesting if the U.S. citizens participating in the "nuptials" if upon divorce they lose their own U.S. citizenship. Then they have something to lose. Or perhaps force the couples to actually date each other beforehand and see that the cultural differences are vast if not insurmountable.

I can't wait for the sequel series, Who Wants to Divorce a U.S. Citizen.

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Dana

Here's a link to the press release.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/071128/law129.html?.v=55

December 02 2007 at 4:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
eric f

"The show is taking advantage of people from economically depressed countries and giving them a change to make more money just for having sex, er, marrying a U.S. citizen."

I think the premise of this show is pathetic, but I don't think anyone is being taken advantage of.

And regarding another commenter, the show states that the contestants have temporary visas. There are no illegal immigrants involved.

December 02 2007 at 11:52 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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bsgfan2003

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I always understood that it is illegal to marry someone for the sole purpose of gaining citizenship. (Visa status is irrelavant)

December 02 2007 at 12:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mustang

haha i'm not going to lie this actually looks kind of good.

December 02 2007 at 12:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
orimental

I would love to see Natasha from America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8 host it.

December 01 2007 at 11:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bsgfan2003

I hope this is a hoax.

Let's see, producers encouraging people to do something they know is wrong. Then expecting the viewer to enjoy the human suffering and illegality of the premise.

I can say without blushing that I like some reality tv, but this notion is filth.

December 01 2007 at 10:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bruce

This is flat-out immigration fraud, someone will be going to federal prison. I'd love to see the "release" all the contestants have to sign to be on the show. At the very least it's solicitation of immigration fraud.

December 01 2007 at 9:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
RazorD

..if this wont make AMPTP pay up, nothing will :(

December 01 2007 at 9:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Wil Wheaton

Haha. I came here to say the same thing.

The sad part is, though, I bet you this garbage draws the same audience as Wife Swap, Shot at Love, and the other trashy "reality" shows out there.

December 01 2007 at 11:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
RazorD

Exactly!

I'm british, and you can guarantee they'll make a U.K spin off should it ever air.

Plus, the AMPTP probably will just rub there hands together and think 'less script = less development costs'.

Maybe we should come up with our own reality TV idea and pitch!

10 geeks. one comic book. and a series of geek-challenges. (you know, talking to women. playing sports. etc).

The sad thing is - i'd probably watch a show like that :(

December 02 2007 at 6:02 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Eric

Three years?

My uncle got married seven years ago, and his wife just became a citizen in October.

December 01 2007 at 8:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Secret Asian Man

Perhaps your uncle's wife was in no hurry to apply for US citizenship.

December 01 2007 at 8:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tristan

who is going to watch this show!!!!!

December 01 2007 at 8:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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A Viewer

This kind of marriage does happen frequently. However, making a reality show about it is kind of preposterous.

Are you sure it isn't a hoax? (I'm thinking that it might be a sting by U.S. immigration officials.)

December 01 2007 at 7:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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