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New Dating Show Has Special Needs

Posted May 7th 2008 6:30PM by TMZ Staff

An ad posted on Craigslist in NY searching for "mentally disabled" people to appear on a new dating show appears to be a crock of sh**.

Unlike "Flavor of Love," "Single and Special" says they are going to be a non-exploitative "tasteful" mix of "The Bachelor" and "Life Goes On." Um. Can you say "Littlest Groom?" The unnamed production company also claims to have the endorsement of the Special Olympics. Only thing is, it doesn't.

TMZ spoke with Kirsten Seckler at the Special Olympics who told us they'd never heard of the show and definitely "did not endorse a dating show for people with intellectual disabilities."

"Single and Special" refused to speak with TMZ.

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1. Now that's gonna be a good reality show.

Posted at 7:00PM on May 7th 2008 by DildoJones

2. I really hope they're respectful to these people!!

Posted at 7:06PM on May 7th 2008 by meanmofo

3. I am mentally disabled but I'm very well hung!

Posted at 7:15PM on May 7th 2008 by Quentin

4. hey number two "these people" need respect right?? so why are you calling them "these people"

Posted at 7:15PM on May 7th 2008 by wow ure smart

5. If this is legit, I guarantee it won't make it past the first episode. America may not always have great taste in entertainment

but we still have SOME values I would hope, and taking advantage of mentally disabled people is wrong and exploitive.

Besides, if they are mentally disabled, how could they enter into a legally binding contract? I see lawsuits in the near future if this is legit.

I kind of smell a crock of sh*t tho. Kind of like that guy on dateline who was auditioning people for his fake modeling reality show.

Posted at 7:16PM on May 7th 2008 by Mayu

6. NO chance of exploitation here. I give it the green light.

Posted at 7:16PM on May 7th 2008 by wundersmack

7. It's pathetic what people will do for a buck. I think this has to be one of most distastful things anyone has thought up. Why make fun of someone with a God given problem.

Posted at 7:19PM on May 7th 2008 by Yuck

8. Spay and neuter them first.

Posted at 7:22PM on May 7th 2008 by chicken stripper

9. Don't most people who go on these shows think they're....special?

Posted at 7:37PM on May 7th 2008 by ???

10. This is a revolting new low in reality television. I hope everyone boycotts this show.

Posted at 7:38PM on May 7th 2008 by KatieL

11. Spay and Neuter them? With that ignorant brain and a name like Chicken Stripper, I hope you've been spayed/neutered.

It really makes me happy to see that the majority of people on here are so respectful of people with disabilities. I worked for Special Olympics for a long time and the athletes I worked with were the most accepting, honest people I know...So, it's nice to see (most) people treating them the same. It's too bad a show would be taking advantage of individuals with developmental disabilities and stealing an endorsement from Special Olympics. Thanks, TMZ for caring enough to blow the cover off this one and alert people so they won't get scammed. :)

Posted at 7:43PM on May 7th 2008 by californiadreamer

12. I hope FlBiker laughs at this. haha!! :)

Posted at 7:45PM on May 7th 2008 by Kelli

13. No disrespect for the disabled, mentally disabled people deserve the same respect and more compassion than others.

Posted at 7:54PM on May 7th 2008 by Kelli

14. #11 Retards like you make me laugh and point! Drool fools need love too.

Posted at 8:21PM on May 7th 2008 by chicken stripper

15. this is a no brainer. which network is banking on this show working??? only in america... :(

Posted at 8:50PM on May 7th 2008 by lack of Intelligence 101

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