provided by constative.com
Reality TV has produced plenty of memorable hits, but not every idea deserved a spot on the schedule. From bizarre dating contests to uncomfortable celebrity showcases, these shows pushed the genre in some strange directions. Here are some of the most awkward, misguided, controversial, and downright baffling reality TV experiments from years past.
#1: The Pickup Artist (2007)
The Pickup Artist (2007) followed men struggling with dating as they learned techniques from Mystery, an expert in seduction. Lessons included negging, which involved undermining someone’s confidence to gain attention. The VH1 series reflected the pickup-artist movement, when books, forums, and television shows marketed dating as a system of tactics.
