Watch Snog Marry Avoid?

In the year 2008, the UK television production company Remarkable Television created a show called Snog Marry Avoid? The show was hosted by a former Atomic Kitten member - Jenny Frost. Snog Marry Avoid? was a make-over show with a difference. The aim of the show is to help young women to ditch their outrageous make-up, outrageous clothes, and outrageous attitudes to reveal the natural beauty that lies beneath.

Snog Marry Avoid? targeted individuals who had an overwhelming urge to stand out from the crowd, but instead of doing it in a positive way, they opted for an eccentric and outlandish look. These ladies loved to express themselves with bold and bright colors, overly applied makeup, piercings, tattoos, and weird fashion choices. However, the show demonstrated that in the face of all their exterior extravagance, their actual looks get lost.

Each episode starts with Frost performing a "make-under" on a genuinely nice lady that has fallen victim to the tyranny of her own self-expression. The show's message is simple; it's not about covering up a woman's true self with makeup and clothes, but rather to provide them with the opportunity to enhance their natural beauty. Frost's team of stylists strips away the layers of makeup, reveals the woman's face, and helps them discover their own potential.

The first step in the Snog Marry Avoid?'s make-under process is the 'Public Analysis' test. It mainly involves getting the public's opinions and thoughts on the guest's current outlandish look. A basic academic curriculum teaches a lesson that can apply here; when you dress or style yourself in the most extreme, your peers will inevitably perceive (ie. judge) you in their own particular way, regardless of whether it is to your liking or not. The show takes this to its extreme, with passers-by commenting openly, candidly and often very caustically on the guest's outfit and makeup.

Once the passers-by have given their honest opinion, the hopeful is then introduced to "Pod." Pod is an electronic voice-activated module that is the show's focal point. It's a computerized talking mirror that has a distinctly judgmental tone when it comes to fashion, make-up, and style. Pod displays the state of fashion and how to choose specific outfits with appropriate accessories. It sets out the 'rules' of good fashion sense and pleads with the young women to follow them. Pod was so popular that it gained much fame from the show, thanks to the creative and witty writers.

After the makeover is complete, the guest is again thrown into the public domain. It is the essential final reveal, so they can see what the public thinks about their new, improved look. The young women look unique in their beauty, and even though their style is significantly toned down, their individual personalities still shine through. The public will give their opinion on the new look too, hence the "Snog Marry Avoid?" title. Do they want to 'snog' or kiss the guest? Will they 'marry' them, or will they avoid them altogether?

The show aired on BBC Three in the UK from 2008 and ran for six seasons (or series), spanning over 105 episodes. Snog Marry Avoid? was also shown in other countries, including Australia, the Netherlands, and Germany. The show quickly became a cult classic, with its unique formula, witty writing, and straight-to-the-point sense of humor that never took itself seriously.

In conclusion, Snog Marry Avoid? was groundbreaking for its time. It tackled the idea of personal beauty with a fresh angle that resonated with viewers, especially female ones. The show encouraged young women to think about their self-expression and emphasized the importance of individuality as well. This modern fairy tale show inspired many to embrace a more natural look, which is arguably the most beautiful way to show who you are.

Snog Marry Avoid? is a series that ran for 6 seasons (66 episodes) between and on Remarkable Television