“Hoarders” is an interesting phenomenon which has captivated America of late. It seems as if the regular neurotic social disorders of human beings are no longer captivating. Drug addiction and alcoholism won’t cut it for primetime anymore. Hoarding has existed for far longer than the show “Hoarders,” yet it is just now coming to light through media exploitation exploration.
Following the stories of real life hoarders, individuals who often become entombed in their own homes from the obsessive collecting and storing of trash and debris, the show posits itself as a chance for healing and redemption for those who are on it. But it’s hard to deny that the show provides its viewers with much else than a selfishly gratifying “ick” factor and water-cooler banter.
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