Do you think that ABC's Extreme Home Makover exploits poor families to advertise Sears?

Question

I know that tv shows need commercials, but does anything seem wrong to you with this show? It just seems that SEARS presenting a house to a girl with no arms every week crosses some kind of ethical line. Any buyers on this idea?

Answer 1

You DO know that Sears is owned by KMart, right? Of course! They're exploiting a natural market niche-- the down-home, blue-collar, lower middle class. You know, the same folks who buy their kids' clothes at Wal-Mart, like to visit Disneyland (if they can afford it), and take their kids to McDonalds for a sundae as a treat. Nothing unethical about it, just doesn't sit right with "thinking folk" who can't stand the show to begin with... Welcome to the post-modern era...

Answer 2

I'm not going to hate on what you wrote but you do bring up a good point...at least one that makes you think...

I hope that Sears isn't exploiting these people but it's a cruel world and people will do what they gotta do to earn the extra dollar.

Answer 3

I don't think it's their intention to exploit poor families...I think they truly want to help them...at least Ty seems to (as well as his crew). I personally don't watch the show as I do feel that it leans towards exploitation, but I would hate to think that it is the driving force behind the show. I don't want to cry that much when watching a show, so I don't watch it. I'm not into emotional manipulation.

Answer 4

I think the show is legit and Sears gets their plug in cuz of all the stuff they donate. If u see the way the people on the show cry u can see it is genuine.

Answer 5

If they built me a house and gave me all that free stuff i'd let them exploit me too!

If they do, they still help out needy ppl.