Queer Eye For The Straight Guy
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The idea that television shows cause side effects on society is nothing new.
Many popular shows have had a major impact on our society. Some are obvious such as people becoming dry cleaners in order to be like George & Weezie, while others have caused unexpected side effects.
When cousin Oliver first appeared on "The Brady Bunch," legions of conservative Christians predicted the world would end because the Antichrist had been spotted. Only later after seeing Horshack from "Welcome Back, Kotter" did they realize Oliver was merely a lesser demon.
"Blossom" caused an increase in calls to suicide hot lines, especially after episodes that featured her singing.
"TJ Hooker" increased prostitution & hurt sales of toupees.
"Roseanne" caused sales of condoms, Slimfast and beer to skyrocket.
"M*A*S*H" caused in increase in whiny sissy men.
The TV version of "Lost in Space" caused pedophiles to join the space program (Danger, Will Robinson!).
"The Golden Girls" created a shortage of gray wigs due to cross-dressing men who wanted to be Bea Arthur.
"Star Trek" continues to create legions of nerds.
"Magnum PI" also created a shortage of gray wigs due to cross-dressing men who wanted to be Bea Arthur.
Meanwhile, joking, yeah right! ;)