In search of the low common denominator

So, I’m sitting here watching the World Series – Derek Jeter just struck out on three Cliff Lee pitches – but I’m still reeling from the bit of channel surfing that I just did during the commercial break.

I hit TLCHD , which on my television is channel 669, and I saw the following title: “Obese and Pregnant.” Curious to fault, I had to search out more information. And here is the program description that I found:

“Examining the health issues facing three expectant mothers who are morbidly obese”

Did I mention that it was in HD?

Not saying that a show such as this wouldn’t have some educational value. I’m just pretty sure that the programers weren’t thinking of that when they scheduled it for broadcast. TLC, after all, is the channel that features the shows “I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant” and “18 Kids and Counting.”

Just when I think TV can sink no lower in its attempt to lure a viewing audience, I get surprised. Every time.  What’s next? “My Kid Stuck a Pencil in His Eye” or “I Eat My Own Vomit”?

Sound like sure hits to me