True Life: I'm a Bisexual

I had it on for a couple of minutes, but I couldn't stand it because as you said they were just throwing around some crazy words. But I also didn't like the fact that the bisexuals portrayed wanted to have BOTH the guy and the girl. So I turned it off.

 

I feel for ya, Joey. You don't live a gay lifestyle or a straight one. You live your own. And that may involve doing stereotypically gay things, straight things, or both. If you're gay, straight, bi, whatever. You just gotta live your own life, not MTV's.

 

True life used to be an intresting, non bias, educational show. When MTV dropped music and enterd the reality show aspect that all changed. True life became a drama show. It still has some nice stories in the 3 they show in each episode but its hardly the best tool, as it was way back when before 2001, for educating the public. You should write them a letter. im sure your not the only one who was bothered by the misinformation.

 

Sorry for the mini Rant {--- your apologizing? trust me, its better you rant here than go snipe school-children from up on a water-tower

 

I never trust ANYTHING about homo/bisexuality that is done by heterosexual people. Its about the most horrible thing for homo/bisexual people ever!

Mainly im talking about the things like MTV, Tyra Banks, Dr. Phil, Opera, The View, ECT ECT ECT! All these crappy shows run and produced by straight people who cover LGBT issues at times. Dont you find they seem to get it wrong alot?

Granted, sometimes i watch these things just to get the bad stuff out of it so i know what im up against. What was in the episode? Is it online?

 

I totally agree!

Has anyone seen True Life: I'm Deaf?
I couldn't even finish that episode, it pissed me off so much...

 

I hate that most tv shows showcase Bisexuals wanting both the guy and the gal. Im bi and I don't date gals and guys at the same time. Its annoying that all straight ppl think they know it all. Yeesh I enjoyed your rant !

 

sorry i cant EVER watch reality tv, becuase for all its "reality" it just is sooo scripted. but i did watch the episode, and i thought it was hilarious. sorry if no one else found it funny, but i love people portraying "lifestyles". now, soap opera, like The O.C. i can TOTALLY go for!
i <3 olivia wilde

 

so... the only seemingly normal bisexuals that get on TV are the ones that do want 3 way relationships?

maybe this version of the story was chosen because it's the most interesting of the potentials... which most people want to know about. The episode could have been better if it was about a bisexual being dropped from a relationship, and then having to pick a person out of the big sea of a new crowd... (wait that sounds similar to tila tiquila)

 

I saw it last month and it was a mess.

I knew it was gonna be terrible and stereotypical when I first tuned in. Why would MTV film a bisexual having a normal, monogamous relationship? That wouldn't make good TV. They had to play on the stereotypes, fears, and misconceptions of straight people in order for them to get any viewers.

Most True Life episodes are really powerful and educational. Others, like I Have A Summer Romance (even though that guy who was a camp consulor dating that ugly bitch was HOT!) or I'm a Jersey Girl, really bring the show down.

BTW, what ever happened to MADE? I miss that show.

 

^Of course. Either completely staged or dramatized. Can you believe My Life As Liz is getting a new season? What did she do to even get a show in the first place?

 

I avoid MTV like the plague.

I was overjoyed to find out my sister doesn't watch that crap anymore.

 

Ugh. It really disgusted me how all of the "bisexuals" were whores. They wanted the man AND the woman. If you're going to do the right thing, choose one. If you can't, you're promoting a negative stereotype and harming your community, a community which is going through a huge, huge transitional period.

*deep, heavy sigh*

 

I saw this once a while back and I was disgusted at it. Just shows all the more how MTV has gone downhill and it showed why I stopped watching in the first place.

 

I always avoid MTV. Seriously, that channel is just shit. So I didn't see this episode, and I really don't think I want to. From what it sounds like, they're just going based on stereotypes anyway, and I hate that. But what can anyone expect from the same channel that shows "The Hills" and "Jersey Shore," lol. Bisexuality isn't a "lifestyle," it's who you are. Don't pay attention to anyone who tries to tell you otherwise. (and stay away from MTV, bro.)

This kind of reminds me of a scene in a show that I otherwise adore, but this made me really cringe (not in a good way.) On "Sex And The City" Carrie was dating a guy who was bisexual. Anyway, when she told Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha about it, they said some crappy things like "Just pick a side! Stop being greedy!" and "Isn't that just a stop on the way to gaytown?" Ugh. Seriously?!

 

Ugh. I saw this today. I wanted to punch the girl who wanted a guy and girl at the same time. Punch her right in the face. Thanks for making people believe the stereotype that bisexuals are slutty... *sigh*.

 

I generally watch MTV if I'm looking for something to laugh at. Their 16 and Pregnant show never fails to have me in stitches. Stupid people doing stupid things if you ask me. The Bisexual episode of True Life, or more broadly anything to do with Bisexuals on MTV in general, is no different. The young people depicted often treat their sexuality as an accesory to be worn in order to look cool. Again, stupid people doing stupid things if you ask me... :rolle: