I tend to ramble a lot, but all the same, here is my compilation of thoughts after watching the clip:
I didn't actually see the audience reactions as degrading, for the most part. If I understand properly, they had all come with their own little quirks, so I'm very sure that they were more open than the 'normal person'. Though, I did see some things that can be taken as antagonistic in nature... but I also can't prove that they were. Very small things, like chatter.
I think that bashing Tyra for all of this is pointless, as she probably considers it a pat on the back for herself; that she accepted such freaks on her show (clearly in her mind, as we can tell by her reactions). They were insulting, in my opinion, but... well, it could have been much worse. The last comment about the tickling on the couch was uncalled for. Besides that, I think everyone was having good non-sexual fun, if I understood right.
But when I really think about it, I'm not so angry as I am... well, I pity her. I've lived an abnormal life, been to hell and back; all that nice stuff. I will, for the sake of this post, say this about tickling, but of course it is not limited there to. Tickling has really opened my eyes and helped accept other peoples quirks that I may not have been so willing to accept without. Our experiences define us, right? If any of the 'normal' viewers just watched that, got a good laugh, and then moved on and forgot about it... well, I truly pity them.
Hmm, it sounds nicer in my head, but I can't make it sound that way right now. Well, whatever; I'm glad to be a tickler, and I think that it has opened my horizons and given me abilities that a lot of people could never dream of comprehending.
Though, I also have had a shitty life, so that might just be me and not you guys.
Hmm, I wonder if that will make sense to anyone. Oh well, post!~