Wednesday, May 26, 2010

::HOT from Koch:: MakeaDare.com Founder to Appear on "Dr. Phil" to Defend Controversial Site

NEW YORK – MAY 26, 2010 – Troy Osinoff, the 21-year-old founder of MakeADare.com, a new online social networking site for thrill seekers, is scheduled to appear on “Dr. Phil” tomorrow to discuss the recent surge of internet-based communities for amateur stuntsmen. In the segment entitled, “Extreme Teen Dangers,” Osinoff will share his insider perspective on this controversial trend, which he believes has allowed regular people everywhere to liberate themselves from the rigid rules of society in the name of having a little fun.

The show will explore the psychological motivations behind teens’ association with “Jackass”- style dare communities and will profile several young adrenaline junkies who say they are proud of their seemingly reckless behavior, which has occasionally resulted in critical injury. Meanwhile, Dr. Travis Stork, host of “The Doctors” and author of the new book, “The Doctor Is In,” will share real-life emergency room stories about the gruesome aftermath of teens attempting such daring feats.

Social networking site MakeADare.com was created with the goal of providing a virtual home for amateur pranksters that would provide them with the optimal opportunity for recognition. Often described as “YouTube meets ‘Jackass,’” MakeADare allows members to create and share stunt videos, dare others and vote for the best dares. Users award each other “streetcred,” a voting-based system of points that can be redeemed for prizes dedicated to the continuing pursuit of dare-filming, such as video cameras, multi-media equipment and editing software. Today, MakeADare has emerged as the premiere centralized platform for an ever-growing, worldwide population of dare enthusiasts. Equipped with full interactivity and prizes, MakeADare provides this unique community with unprecedented global access to competition, camaraderie and exposure.

Internationally known for his straight-talking, “get real” philosophy, author and distinguished psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw hosts a syndicated, daily one-hour series that is the second highest-rated daytime talk show in the nation. During its eight seasons on the air, “Dr. Phil” has explored such issues as addiction, domestic violence and racism, while galvanizing millions of people to create more positive lives for themselves.

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