That's what I think the appeal of TLC is.  My 600 Pound Life, Toddlers in Tiaras, Honey Boo Boo, Dance Moms, My Strange Addiction, Freaky Eaters, hoarder shows.  I think TLC for a fat stupid middle-aged white mombie demographic.  The watchers feel better seeing women who are fatter and/or bitchier than they are.  I say this because I have a voyeuristic personality streak and therefore felt a strong compulsion for Wife Swap, Supernanny and hoarder shows as a teenager.