What Made 'The Undateables' Undateable?
The results will shock you
A UK show called ‘The Undateables’ followed individuals who were afflicted with a variety of physical and neurological disabilities and disorders on their quest for love.
A cynic might argue that it served as a modern, sanitized version of a freak show, which allowed people to gawk at sideshow oddities while feeling like they’re engaging with something wholesome and uplifting.
Regardless, assuming there is some correlation between the severity of dating challenges posed by different kinds of conditions and their prevalence on the show, examining these patterns could potentially reveal some valuable insights.
What makes one ‘undateable’?
Using episode synopses and additional searches when necessary, I was able to identify and tally up the conditions of the participants through seasons 1-12. So, what kind of handicaps hamper one’s dateability?
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