Et tu, MTV?

The editor of Maxim and lead guitarist for popular Delhi-based band Menwhopause on how the monster that MTV is fighting is but a creation of its own

The editor of Maxim and lead guitarist for popular Delhi-based band Menwhopause on how the monster that MTV is fighting is but a creation of its own

Allow me to jump into the latest circus involving a sex-tape which allegedly features a Roadies girl. I mean, how can an argument, where words like "ethics", "morality", "sex" and "journalism" are being hurled around like blown-up condoms in a mosh-pit at a gig, not involve me.

I get off on these things. Just like most of you who love waking up to a new scandal everyday.

Don't get me wrong. Like you, I read my serious bit of news concerning politics, technology, crime and business everyday. But when it comes to the pot nothing gets my bowels excited than reading about the latest couple to film their act of conditional love.

Yet another farcical fight: A still from MTV Roadies

Why? Because, like you, I used to be a closet voyeur till they made space for so many reality shows, tabloids and niche magazines. And so, I find the allegations against MiD Day's "unethical journalism" coming from popular MTV VJs and the usual moral cops a bit rich.

I would expect them to do what they are good at and get paid to do pitching girls against each other on national TV, getting them to compare breast sizes and offer lapdances to a bunch of braindead idiots.

Tabloid journalism, just like reality TV, is a recognised form of media (however shallow it may seem!) and simply wishing it away is not going to help. What may help is realising that the "monster" you are fighting is something you created. Now just sit back, turn the pages, watch the circus play itself out and have a good dump. Reap what you sow.