Caroline:
May 20th, 2007
Two TV programmes this week have had me wondering what we mean by being shy or embarrassed. First there was Virgin School, where 26 year old virgin James was sent to Amsterdam to lose his virginity with the aid of three mature Dutch ladies. He attended three days per fortnight for four months and I am pleased to report that by the end of his tutoring, the mission was accomplished. Part of James’ problem was apparently shyness and low self-esteem. It therefore seemed extraordinary that he had the guts (note the careful choice of word) to bare his soul and every other part to provide primetime entertainment. Equally extraordinary was the fact that James wears two pairs of underpants, possibly related to the fact that he shops for his undies with his grandmother. The next programme was on Thurs, Embarrassing Illnesses, and I couldn’t help wondering why these people who had been too shy to approach their GP with their ailments (some thirty odd years in the case of the man with piles) were suddenly willing to air their problems to the TV viewing public. Perhaps it’s all to do with us seeking our five minutes of fame but if these are the shy ones I dread to think what the more confident amongst us might reveal.
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