In this instance, the show, ‘DWTS’, itself is encouragaing it too. This happens to be a show that I watch, and I can tell you that the judges were extremely rude and dismissive to young Bristol this week.
But, even worse, on this week’s results show the announcer was doing a voiceover as they showed little 1 minute clips of the contestants’ performances the night before. As they showed Bristol’s clip, the announcer said, “Some contestants came under fire from the judges,” then suddenly a giant CROSSHAIRS appeared superimposed over Bristol. It remained on the screen for at least 15 seconds.
I was so shocked I had to rewind my DVR and verify that I had seen what I thought I saw. Yep, larger than life. It was horrifying.
I was absolutely shocked by the hatred that spewed from the female judge’s mouth after Bristol danced this week. I agree that the show encouraged the suspicious package reaction that followed. They (the judges, network, producers, etc.) should be held accountable in some way, especially after the crosshairs the network superimposed over Bristol during the results show. I think Bristol should file a lawsuit against the network in this case. Hmmmm . . . maybe it is time for the more conservative public to boycott the highly rated show.