http://www.twincities.com/ci_12098163
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Associated Press
Updated: 04/08/2009 10:08:53 AM CDT
NEW YORK — The Fox network is making a reality show out of the troubled economy.
An upcoming series titled, "Someone's Gotta Go," lets employees of a small business decide which one of their colleagues will be laid off.
Fox says it has no air date yet for the series, which is being developed by the company behind "Big Brother" and "Deal or No Deal." Each week, a different company lays off an employee.
Fox also wouldn't reveal the show's host, which it says is a business consultant who will offer advice to participating companies.
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With this one, Fox will reach new heights of shamelessness. The company that promotes corporatism and elitism is now celebrating it by making a reality show glorifying the firing of middle class workers. Brilliant. I admit I'm somewhat surprised that even Fox can be this heartless.
What do you think? Is this going too far? Will it be a ratings success? Is it OK to go too far if it's a ratings success?