Who needs better diplomacy from a Kerry Administration, when we will be getting it via a new reality T.V. series, according to this casting notice from Backstage.com (subscription required):

NEW DATING SHOW
Casting for the pilot of a new dating show. Seeking: outgoing, fun, attractive, energetic single gals and guys, ages 21-35. Show will focus on the international nature of meeting, mingling, and dating between singles from different countries and cultures. Ideal contestants have traveled outside of the U.S. and/or were born outside of the U.S. In order to possibly get a date from someone from another country than yours and be on TV, rush one or two photos of yourself with your contact phone number and a brief description of why you want to be on the show. Email XXXXXXXX@XXX.com; or send to Good Lovin' Productions, Attn: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. There is no pay, but a copy of the taping may be provided upon request.

If that's not enough, there are also casting notices for a new program called "Rock Band," that's seeking "males, 25-35, for a vocal super group, must have the look and the voice," and what appears to be a new, news-based reality production to be made for CNN, which seeks people "who have an honest and personal answer to the following question: Is there a new event within the last year that has caused you to take specific action? Examples: Mary H., who is getting certified in animal rescue, due to news about the California wildfires..."

Was TV always this awful?