What’s not to love about an obese Pittsburgh-er who relishes telling pre-tweens they’re just not good enough to achieve their dreams, that some kids are born better, and that everyone’s replaceable?
If “nothing” was your knee-jerk response, cozy up to Dance Moms: Season 1 (out now on A&E Home Video), a catty mix of horrible stage mothers, crippling self-esteem issues, and occasionally, dancing. Watch for the same reason you secretly watch all the Housewives series, Honey Boo Boo, and America’s Next Top Anything:
to feel superior to the awful, absorbing people on the flickering screen.














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literally the worst message you could send to an audience of tween girls!