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My Strange Addiction

2010 · 7 seasons

A voyeuristic peek into extreme compulsions, equal parts unsettling and oddly fascinating, with a tabloid curiosity that keeps you watching.

Genres
Documentary
Starring
Venus Palermo, Justin Jedlica, Venus D-Lite
Overview
My Strange Addiction is an American documentary television series that premiered on TLC on December 29, 2010. The series focuses on people with unusual compulsive behaviors. These range from eating specific non-food items to ritualistic daily activities to bizarre personal fixations or beliefs.

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Genres
Documentary
Starring
Venus Palermo, Justin Jedlica, Venus D-Lite
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  • absurdstrength 1 of 3
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brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
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  • obsession
  • addiction
  • identity
  • isolation
  • madness
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  • home
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contemporary
Audience
adult
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  • anthology
  • true story
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  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Genres
documentary
Starring
Venus Palermo, Justin Jedlica, Venus D-Lite
Length
7 seasons, 58 episodes
Network
TLC
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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