MTV’s successful show 16 and Pregnant and spin-off Teen Mom have certainly made an impact on American culture. Not only have we been introduced to such national treasures like Amber and Janelle, but the show has also helped teen birth rates decrease to their lowest levels since 1946.
But many have wondered exactly how the producers of 16 and Pregnant actually select who they will feature. Luckily, a disgruntled intern from 11th Street Productions has leaked the following questionnaire with the actual scoring system determining which teenagers will become a reality television star.
1. Are you currently pregnant? (“Yes” +20 points, “Maybe” +10 points)
2. Do you live in West Virginia, Texas, Florida, South Dakota, or Michigan? (“Yes” +10)
3. Do you live in a major city? (“Yes” -50 “Not Sure +10)
4. Are you related to the baby daddy? (“Yes” +25, “I don’t know” +35)
5. Do your parents like your baby daddy? (“No” +40 “They hate him” +50)
6. Does your baby daddy drive a pickup truck? (“Yes” +25)
7. Does your baby’s daddy plan on or currently work in some type of mine? (“Yes” +35)
8. Are you a cheerleader? (“Yes” +10)
9. Has anyone told you or your baby daddy that they have an anger management problem? (“Yes” +50)
10. Was your mom a teen parent? (“Yes” +25 “I don’t know +20)
11. Do you live within 5 miles of a Wal-Mart? (“Yes” +15)
12. Are you attracted to homeless men? (“Yes” +45)
13. Do you have any money saved up to care for your baby? (“No” +50, “Less than $500″ +20)
14. Does your baby’s daddy or you have a drinking or substance abuse problem? (“Yes” +25)
15. Are you currently on the honor roll? (“Yes” -25)
16. What is your birth plan? (“What is that?” +25)
This show could go on forever..like real world
Please respond back with details on how one can be a candidate for 16 & pregnant. I responded to yes on the majority of the questions above
Thank you,
Lucie G.