I saw this posted on another website: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1610594/all-new-true-life-episodes-coming.jhtml
I don't think anybody here would really apply for these, but I thought it might be an interesting conversation starter at any rate.
Which of these topics could you see yourself (or another siccness member) being cast for?
What funny, interesting, or ironic topics (not already listed here) could you imagine for yourself or other siccness members... or for random celebrities? (Doesn't have to be something that MTV would realistically air.)
Here are the shows they're actually casting for people who hate clicking links btw:
I don't think anybody here would really apply for these, but I thought it might be an interesting conversation starter at any rate.
Which of these topics could you see yourself (or another siccness member) being cast for?
What funny, interesting, or ironic topics (not already listed here) could you imagine for yourself or other siccness members... or for random celebrities? (Doesn't have to be something that MTV would realistically air.)
Here are the shows they're actually casting for people who hate clicking links btw:
Do you want to tell your story on True Life? We're adding new episode ideas all the time. So keep checking back to find out if your story is coming up. See below for new episodes in development:
TRUE LIFE: I'M ADDICTED TO EXERCISE
Do you spend every last minute of your free time exercising? Are you constantly lifting weights because you think your muscles can never be big enough? Do you obsess over everything you eat because you have to burn off every bite? Did you recently lose a lot of weight and now spend excessive amounts of time at the gym so you don't gain it back?
Is your exercising putting a strain on the relationships in your life? Do friends and family think you're crazy for spending all your time at the gym? Are you planning to seek help for your addiction?
Is all of your exercising putting a strain on the relationships in your life? Do friends or family try to convince you to stop spending all your time at the gym? Do you lie to others about how often you work out? Do you skip out on important life events because they interfere with your exercise schedule?
If you think you are addicted to exercise and you appear between the ages of 16 and 28, email us at [email protected] and tell us your story. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and a recent photo of yourself.
TRUE LIFE: I AM BEING CUT OFF
Are your parents threatening to cut you off financially? Are you in college and will soon be graduating? Or are you out of school and still going through the transitional phase into the real world? Do they disagree with how you spend their money? Have they asked you to change your lifestyle? Maybe they don't approve of the way you live your life and want to teach you a lesson. Perhaps they feel that they enable you to be lazy and irresponsible and feel that it is time for you to fully support yourself?
Have there been threats like this in the past, but this time you think they're serious? If so, how do you intend to handle this situation? Are you planning on pushing back in the hopes that they'll relent? Or will you accept the responsibility willingly?
If you appear to be between the ages of 18 and 28 and identify with any of the above, MTV wants to hear your story. Email us at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, location, telephone number, and a recent photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M BEING SENT AWAY
Are you being sent away from home because of your behavior? Maybe you have to go live with a relative or a family friend because you've been getting into trouble, or maybe your parents have decided to send you to a boarding or military school. Or possibly you are about to move into a group home, shelter, go to a juvenile corrections program, or other program.
No matter what your story is, if you appear to be within the ages of 14-19, you have a hard time staying out of trouble, and you're being sent away from home because of it, True Life wants to hear from you. Please email us at [email protected] and tell us your story. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number, where you are being sent, and a recent photo of yourself.
TRUE LIFE: I CAN'T GET OVER MY EX
Do you dream about an ex at night, repeatedly call them, check their facebook page or engage in random drive-bys when they might be home? Are you focusing all of your attention on that past romance that just didn't work out? Do thoughts of lost love consume your daily activities from work to eating? Are you convinced that if you had another shot you could make that failed relationship work? Is thinking about someone you used to go out with holding you back emotionally from dating now? Do you want to move on but just don't know how?
If you appear to be between 16 and 28 and have an ex that you just can't get over then MTV wants to hear your story. Email is at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, location, telephone number and a recent photo.
True Life: I'm Allergic to Everything
Are you constantly wiping your eyes, blowing your nose and using your inhaler to no avail? Do you have to carefully monitor what you eat to make sure you don't have a severe allergic reaction, breakout in hives or stop breathing? Is doing everyday things like going out to eat or shopping in the mall a dangerous or hazardous experience? Do you suffer from multiple allergies that affect your life on a daily basis or one extreme allergy that would be considered life-threatening? If this sounds like you, we want to hear your story.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 23, please email [email protected] with details. Please include your name, location, phone number, and photograph if possible.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE A HIGH MAINTENANCE GIRLFRIEND
Does your girlfriend totally dominate your relationship? Does she call all the shots while you just follow her lead? Are you at her beck and call all of the time? Do you find yourself pushing your needs aside in order to fulfill her whims? Would you readily admit that you're whipped by her?
Are your friends or family members annoyed by this dynamic? Do they urge you to stand up for yourself and push back? Are you looking to change the power balance in your relationship but aren't sure how to do this?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28 and identify with any of the above, MTV wants to hear your story. Email us at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, location, telephone number, and a recent photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M IN THE MARIJUANA BUSINESS
Are you in the marijuana business? Do you earn your living or hope to earn your living through the cultivation, sales, or research of marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia? Do you own, work for, or plan on starting a marijuana dispensary, delivery service, or growing facility? Are you facing an extreme challenge or obstacle and see getting into the marijuana business as your way out? Do you have a personal obstacle that is making being a part of a marijuana business incredibly challenging? Are you facing great resistance from a family member, spouse, or loved one about your profession in the marijuana industry? Have you been growing or selling marijuana illegally and plan on trying to turn it into a legitimate business? Have you recently been arrested and face serious charges having to do with the growing or sales of marijuana?
If you have an interesting story involving your involvement in the marijuana business and appear to be between the ages of 18 and 28, MTV would like to hear from you! Please email a detailed description of your story including your name, location, phone number and a photo of yourself to [email protected].
TRUE LIFE: I'M A CHUBBY CHASER
Do you actively pursue plus-size women? Do you prefer your man to be carrying more than a few extra pounds? Do you have a passion for healthy curves? Are you in love with BBW (Big Beautiful Women) or SSBBW (Super-sized big beautiful women)? Is your girlfriend or boyfriend extra large? Do you feel that your friends and family judge you for having a big partner? If you are proud to call yourself a chubby-chaser, MTV wants to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28, and you love 'em round and delectably plump, write us at [email protected]. Tell us about your passion for the plus-size, and be sure to include your name, location, phone number, and a recent photograph.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE NARCOLEPSY
Do you suffer from narcolepsy? Does the chronic sleep disorder prevent you from living a normal life? Do you fall asleep at inappropriate times? Does the disorder affect your muscle control, causing you to freeze or collapse at any given moment?
Do your teachers think you're lazy because you fall asleep in class? Have you lost jobs due to your inability to stay awake? Is your social life suffering because people don't know how to react to your disorder? Have you recently been diagnosed and are struggling to figure out how to live with the disorder? Are you about to begin treatment and hope that narcolepsy will no longer control your life? Or have you lived with narcolepsy so long that you've learned ways to adapt?
If your narcolepsy is causing major problems in your everyday life and you appear between the ages of 16 and 28, email us at [email protected] and tell us your story. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and a recent photo of yourself.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE HAIR I DON'T WANT
Do you have a lot of unwanted hair? Are you a woman with a hormone imbalance which leads to facial hair growth? Or do you suffer from hypertrichosis which results in excessive hair growth all over your body? Or do simply feel anxious because you have more hair than the average person and can't come to terms with it? Does your facial hair or body hair make you feel unattractive and affect how you interact with members of the opposite sex?
Are you undergoing a procedure to alter your hair or do you go to great lengths to managing it? Have you tried remedying the situation but just can't find the right fix? Are you obsessive about changing your hair?
Does the hair you have get in the way of living your life the way you would like? Do you feel uncomfortable in public or in intimate situations? Do you think people judge you or look at you differently because of your hair?
If you appear to be between the ages of 15 -28 and have hair that's making you unhappy, email us at [email protected] and tell us about your story. Please include your name, location, phone number and recent photos of yourself.
TRUE LIFE: I'M BEING KICKED OUT BY MY PARENTS
Are your parents threatening to kick you out of their house? Maybe your lifestyle is clashing with theirs -- or perhaps they simply think it's time for you to fully support yourself. Either way, if you've worn out your welcome mat and are being kicked to the curb we want to hear from you.
Have there been threats like this in the past, but this time you think they're serious? If so, how do you intend to handle the situation? Are you planning on pushing back in the hopes that they'll relent? Or will you leave willingly?
If you appear to be between the ages of 18 and 28 and identify with any of the above, MTV wants to hear your story. Email us at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, location, telephone number, and a recent photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M A TEXTAHOLIC
Are you addicted to texting? Do you feel like you can't be separated from your phone for more than five minutes without feeling extremely anxious? Do you live with the constant fear that you will miss a text or the opportunity to send a text?
Is texting your primary means of communication? Is it interfering with your relationships? Do the people closest to you feel like you alienate them because you're too attached to your phone? Does it distract you from school or work?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28 and identify with any of the above, MTV wants to hear your story. Email us at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, location, telephone number, and a recent photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M A SURROGATE
Are you pregnant...with someone else's baby? Do you enjoy being pregnant? Are you willing to give the gift of life to a couple in need by carrying their child for nine months? Have you been a surrogate before - for strangers, friends, or family members? Or is this your first time carrying someone else's baby? Does your family or significant other disagree with your decision because of the risks any pregnancy can bring?
If you appear to be between the ages of 18 and 28 and are a surrogate or planning to become one, MTV wants to hear your story. Email us at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, location, telephone number, and a recent photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M GOING TO SECOND CHANCE SCHOOL
Are you going to a special school or program because your behavior has gotten you into trouble?
Have you dropped out or been expelled from school because you've gotten in trouble? Are your parents frustrated and think your behavior is out of control? Are you considering going to another school or program that will give you another chance to get an education? Or possibly you just started at a program like this?
True Life is looking for young people who are going to schools that give teens in trouble a second chance, or whose parents are considering sending them to one. If you are 13-20 years old and you've been struggling with your behavior for any reason -- emotional, behavioral, addiction, etc -- AND your going to a second chance school, MTV would like to hear from you.
Please email a description of your story, your contact information and a photo of yourself to: [email protected]
TRUE LIFE: I'M A VICTIM OF DIGITAL HATE
Are you gay, black, Muslim, or a member of another minority group and get made fun of online because of who you are? Have people used racist, homophobic, or other discriminatory terms in reference to you online? Do people send you cruel texts or messages about your ethnicity, religion, or sexuality? Do people make fun of how you look because of your ethnicity? Have you ever been judged by others online for what gender you're attracted to?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28, are sick of people being cruel to you because of who you are, and would like to share your story, MTV wants to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and tell us about your situation. Also, please be sure to include your name, location, phone number, and photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M A DIGITAL HATER
Do you ever make fun of people online because they're gay, black, Muslim, or a member of a different minority group? Have you ever made an online group making fun of a particular race, culture, or sexual orientation? Have you ever sent someone a funny text or message about their ethnicity, religion, or sexuality? Do you ever use the term "that's so gay" or refer to Muslims as terrorists online? Have people ever called you a racist or a homophobe because of something you said online?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28, can relate to any of the above questions, and would like to share your story, MTV wants to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and tell us about your situation. Also, please be sure to include your name, location, phone number, and photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M ADDICTED TO EXERCISE
Do you spend every last minute of your free time exercising? Are you constantly lifting weights because you think your muscles can never be big enough? Do you obsess over everything you eat because you have to burn off every bite? Did you recently lose a lot of weight and now spend excessive amounts of time at the gym so you don't gain it back?
Is your exercising putting a strain on the relationships in your life? Do friends and family think you're crazy for spending all your time at the gym? Are you planning to seek help for your addiction?
Is all of your exercising putting a strain on the relationships in your life? Do friends or family try to convince you to stop spending all your time at the gym? Do you lie to others about how often you work out? Do you skip out on important life events because they interfere with your exercise schedule?
If you think you are addicted to exercise and you appear between the ages of 16 and 28, email us at [email protected] and tell us your story. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and a recent photo of yourself.
TRUE LIFE: I AM BEING CUT OFF
Are your parents threatening to cut you off financially? Are you in college and will soon be graduating? Or are you out of school and still going through the transitional phase into the real world? Do they disagree with how you spend their money? Have they asked you to change your lifestyle? Maybe they don't approve of the way you live your life and want to teach you a lesson. Perhaps they feel that they enable you to be lazy and irresponsible and feel that it is time for you to fully support yourself?
Have there been threats like this in the past, but this time you think they're serious? If so, how do you intend to handle this situation? Are you planning on pushing back in the hopes that they'll relent? Or will you accept the responsibility willingly?
If you appear to be between the ages of 18 and 28 and identify with any of the above, MTV wants to hear your story. Email us at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, location, telephone number, and a recent photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M BEING SENT AWAY
Are you being sent away from home because of your behavior? Maybe you have to go live with a relative or a family friend because you've been getting into trouble, or maybe your parents have decided to send you to a boarding or military school. Or possibly you are about to move into a group home, shelter, go to a juvenile corrections program, or other program.
No matter what your story is, if you appear to be within the ages of 14-19, you have a hard time staying out of trouble, and you're being sent away from home because of it, True Life wants to hear from you. Please email us at [email protected] and tell us your story. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number, where you are being sent, and a recent photo of yourself.
TRUE LIFE: I CAN'T GET OVER MY EX
Do you dream about an ex at night, repeatedly call them, check their facebook page or engage in random drive-bys when they might be home? Are you focusing all of your attention on that past romance that just didn't work out? Do thoughts of lost love consume your daily activities from work to eating? Are you convinced that if you had another shot you could make that failed relationship work? Is thinking about someone you used to go out with holding you back emotionally from dating now? Do you want to move on but just don't know how?
If you appear to be between 16 and 28 and have an ex that you just can't get over then MTV wants to hear your story. Email is at [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, location, telephone number and a recent photo.
True Life: I'm Allergic to Everything
Are you constantly wiping your eyes, blowing your nose and using your inhaler to no avail? Do you have to carefully monitor what you eat to make sure you don't have a severe allergic reaction, breakout in hives or stop breathing? Is doing everyday things like going out to eat or shopping in the mall a dangerous or hazardous experience? Do you suffer from multiple allergies that affect your life on a daily basis or one extreme allergy that would be considered life-threatening? If this sounds like you, we want to hear your story.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 23, please email [email protected] with details. Please include your name, location, phone number, and photograph if possible.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE A HIGH MAINTENANCE GIRLFRIEND
Does your girlfriend totally dominate your relationship? Does she call all the shots while you just follow her lead? Are you at her beck and call all of the time? Do you find yourself pushing your needs aside in order to fulfill her whims? Would you readily admit that you're whipped by her?
Are your friends or family members annoyed by this dynamic? Do they urge you to stand up for yourself and push back? Are you looking to change the power balance in your relationship but aren't sure how to do this?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28 and identify with any of the above, MTV wants to hear your story. Email us at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, location, telephone number, and a recent photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M IN THE MARIJUANA BUSINESS
Are you in the marijuana business? Do you earn your living or hope to earn your living through the cultivation, sales, or research of marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia? Do you own, work for, or plan on starting a marijuana dispensary, delivery service, or growing facility? Are you facing an extreme challenge or obstacle and see getting into the marijuana business as your way out? Do you have a personal obstacle that is making being a part of a marijuana business incredibly challenging? Are you facing great resistance from a family member, spouse, or loved one about your profession in the marijuana industry? Have you been growing or selling marijuana illegally and plan on trying to turn it into a legitimate business? Have you recently been arrested and face serious charges having to do with the growing or sales of marijuana?
If you have an interesting story involving your involvement in the marijuana business and appear to be between the ages of 18 and 28, MTV would like to hear from you! Please email a detailed description of your story including your name, location, phone number and a photo of yourself to [email protected].
TRUE LIFE: I'M A CHUBBY CHASER
Do you actively pursue plus-size women? Do you prefer your man to be carrying more than a few extra pounds? Do you have a passion for healthy curves? Are you in love with BBW (Big Beautiful Women) or SSBBW (Super-sized big beautiful women)? Is your girlfriend or boyfriend extra large? Do you feel that your friends and family judge you for having a big partner? If you are proud to call yourself a chubby-chaser, MTV wants to hear from you.
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28, and you love 'em round and delectably plump, write us at [email protected]. Tell us about your passion for the plus-size, and be sure to include your name, location, phone number, and a recent photograph.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE NARCOLEPSY
Do you suffer from narcolepsy? Does the chronic sleep disorder prevent you from living a normal life? Do you fall asleep at inappropriate times? Does the disorder affect your muscle control, causing you to freeze or collapse at any given moment?
Do your teachers think you're lazy because you fall asleep in class? Have you lost jobs due to your inability to stay awake? Is your social life suffering because people don't know how to react to your disorder? Have you recently been diagnosed and are struggling to figure out how to live with the disorder? Are you about to begin treatment and hope that narcolepsy will no longer control your life? Or have you lived with narcolepsy so long that you've learned ways to adapt?
If your narcolepsy is causing major problems in your everyday life and you appear between the ages of 16 and 28, email us at [email protected] and tell us your story. Be sure to include your name, location, phone number and a recent photo of yourself.
TRUE LIFE: I HAVE HAIR I DON'T WANT
Do you have a lot of unwanted hair? Are you a woman with a hormone imbalance which leads to facial hair growth? Or do you suffer from hypertrichosis which results in excessive hair growth all over your body? Or do simply feel anxious because you have more hair than the average person and can't come to terms with it? Does your facial hair or body hair make you feel unattractive and affect how you interact with members of the opposite sex?
Are you undergoing a procedure to alter your hair or do you go to great lengths to managing it? Have you tried remedying the situation but just can't find the right fix? Are you obsessive about changing your hair?
Does the hair you have get in the way of living your life the way you would like? Do you feel uncomfortable in public or in intimate situations? Do you think people judge you or look at you differently because of your hair?
If you appear to be between the ages of 15 -28 and have hair that's making you unhappy, email us at [email protected] and tell us about your story. Please include your name, location, phone number and recent photos of yourself.
TRUE LIFE: I'M BEING KICKED OUT BY MY PARENTS
Are your parents threatening to kick you out of their house? Maybe your lifestyle is clashing with theirs -- or perhaps they simply think it's time for you to fully support yourself. Either way, if you've worn out your welcome mat and are being kicked to the curb we want to hear from you.
Have there been threats like this in the past, but this time you think they're serious? If so, how do you intend to handle the situation? Are you planning on pushing back in the hopes that they'll relent? Or will you leave willingly?
If you appear to be between the ages of 18 and 28 and identify with any of the above, MTV wants to hear your story. Email us at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, location, telephone number, and a recent photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M A TEXTAHOLIC
Are you addicted to texting? Do you feel like you can't be separated from your phone for more than five minutes without feeling extremely anxious? Do you live with the constant fear that you will miss a text or the opportunity to send a text?
Is texting your primary means of communication? Is it interfering with your relationships? Do the people closest to you feel like you alienate them because you're too attached to your phone? Does it distract you from school or work?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 28 and identify with any of the above, MTV wants to hear your story. Email us at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, location, telephone number, and a recent photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M A SURROGATE
Are you pregnant...with someone else's baby? Do you enjoy being pregnant? Are you willing to give the gift of life to a couple in need by carrying their child for nine months? Have you been a surrogate before - for strangers, friends, or family members? Or is this your first time carrying someone else's baby? Does your family or significant other disagree with your decision because of the risks any pregnancy can bring?
If you appear to be between the ages of 18 and 28 and are a surrogate or planning to become one, MTV wants to hear your story. Email us at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, location, telephone number, and a recent photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M GOING TO SECOND CHANCE SCHOOL
Are you going to a special school or program because your behavior has gotten you into trouble?
Have you dropped out or been expelled from school because you've gotten in trouble? Are your parents frustrated and think your behavior is out of control? Are you considering going to another school or program that will give you another chance to get an education? Or possibly you just started at a program like this?
True Life is looking for young people who are going to schools that give teens in trouble a second chance, or whose parents are considering sending them to one. If you are 13-20 years old and you've been struggling with your behavior for any reason -- emotional, behavioral, addiction, etc -- AND your going to a second chance school, MTV would like to hear from you.
Please email a description of your story, your contact information and a photo of yourself to: [email protected]
TRUE LIFE: I'M A VICTIM OF DIGITAL HATE
Are you gay, black, Muslim, or a member of another minority group and get made fun of online because of who you are? Have people used racist, homophobic, or other discriminatory terms in reference to you online? Do people send you cruel texts or messages about your ethnicity, religion, or sexuality? Do people make fun of how you look because of your ethnicity? Have you ever been judged by others online for what gender you're attracted to?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28, are sick of people being cruel to you because of who you are, and would like to share your story, MTV wants to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and tell us about your situation. Also, please be sure to include your name, location, phone number, and photo.
TRUE LIFE: I'M A DIGITAL HATER
Do you ever make fun of people online because they're gay, black, Muslim, or a member of a different minority group? Have you ever made an online group making fun of a particular race, culture, or sexual orientation? Have you ever sent someone a funny text or message about their ethnicity, religion, or sexuality? Do you ever use the term "that's so gay" or refer to Muslims as terrorists online? Have people ever called you a racist or a homophobe because of something you said online?
If you appear to be between the ages of 16-28, can relate to any of the above questions, and would like to share your story, MTV wants to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and tell us about your situation. Also, please be sure to include your name, location, phone number, and photo.
