Let's talk about sex baby.... It was a song that dominated the charts in the 90s by Salt 'N' Peppa. And suddenly every television show and movie started sexing it up (not that they weren't doing it before), yet Salt 'N' Peppa did help push the envelope and boundaries.

Lately, Television shows, movies and EVEN commercials are bringing sexy back (or maybe it's more commecials that are bringing sexy back since there are more commercials for Viagra). Sex and violence do seem to be themes and topics that reel in an audience.

I've noticed that practically every show on television has a "sex factor." Grey's Anatomy hasn't had one episode that doesn't have a hot sexy McDreamy or McSteamy scene (check it out). Even comedies sex it up a little, I can't remember which webisode I was watching of the Office but there was sexual tension occuring between Pam and Jim.

Last night after many hours of typing away, I decided to have a break. (For some reason I always gravitate to NBC), Bionic Woman was on so I stayed tuned. It was an interesting plot, but of course they sexed it up when Jaime Sommers falls for a guy who is under her surveillance. It's amazing how "a throw down on the couch with a masculine hand tracing a woman's thigh" can cure any impotency (you would figure).

Sex is and most likely will always be a part of our culture. Just look at the ads on ESPN, primetime network and cable. They are not only filled with Viagra ads, but everything seems to be "sexed up." It's amazing "how they can "sex up" a Gillette razor ad, or car ad. And let's not forget that "sexed up ad" by Paris Hilton; weren't we all trying to figure out if it was an ad for a car, her perfume or some new lingerie? Only to find out, it was an ad for a hamburger.

I guess the bottom line is whatever erouses the emotions will cause people to watch and buy, which advertisers, television and cinema execs bank on.  ¶ posted by Anonymous at 10:07 AM •