by Andy Paulo

Created on: May 02, 2008

Disgusting. Deplorable. Detrimental. Demeaning. Undignified. Delicious. These are just a few words starting with the letter "D" that could be used to describe the "Girls Gone Wild" series of video programmes (I understand "undignified" doesn't start with "d" but I frankly don't care). But among all the deviant sexual activity and debauchery (two more!) there is something more substantial, a message. Perhaps a message of hope.

Let us first review the basic premise of any of the Girls Gone Wild video (from this point on we'll be calling it GGW in a green effort to cut down on pixel consumption). A number of intelligent and well mannered upstanding young citizens, pure as the driven snow, are invited to a gathering of like-minded individuals. Drinks are served, and the guests are allowed to mingle as they see fit. Camera-persons are present to document the proceedings and are instructed to focus their artistic eye on the more heated of interactions. If any guests leave the collective to retire for the evening or possibly to relocate mingling to a more familiar setting, the documenters are encouraged to tag along and try to capture any engrossing and revealing activities. Simple setup, don't you think. Oh, and there's boobs. Lots of boobs.

Sure, the exploitation of drunken college girls, and the profiting off their temporary lack of inhibitions and desire for fame at any costs might be a little immoral. And maybe you don't quite grasp their artistic vision, but look at the positives which they are giving back to the community. This is allowing the girls of loose moral fiber to be themselves for an audience wider than they'd ever otherwise have. The producers of GGW are shattering the stereotypical image of the town crotch as a dirty and diseased thing with no prospects than that which resides between her thighs. And they're giving sexually curious girls a chance to experiment in the privacy of nationwide distribution and late night Comedy Central adverts.

But enough of all the wonderful things it does for the fairer and bustier sex. What impact does it have on men? GGW is an important educational tool for any young male looking to learn about the college, and specifically dorm-life experience. The alcoholism, the promiscuous sex, and the profiting off of students are all things any young adult planning to attend a two or four year school needs to be aware of.

I recommend you sit down with your son or daughter and watch a tape or two. Talk about your reactions and thoughts on the content, character development, story, and soundtrack. Be sure to encourage them to think about Girls Gone Wild and everything it stands for. You may find it brings your family closer together. The family that objectifies women together stays together.

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