What Would You Do? Season 12 Episode 12 Recruiting Models; Adopting Dogs to Fight

What Would You Do? is a television show that explores various ethical and moral dilemmas by setting up hidden camera scenarios in public places. The show's intention is to capture people's reactions to these situations, revealing how they handle ethical and moral crises, and whether they stand up against injustices or stay silent. Each episode is generally centered on a particular theme, and employs actors and scenarios to create different situations.

Season 12, episode 12, titled "Recruiting Models; Adopting Dogs to Fight," is a thought-provoking episode that considers two separate dilemmas. In the first scenario, a modeling agency is recruiting new models, but with unconventional criteria. The agency is looking for models who are amputees, burn survivors, and those with other physical differences that are often considered flaws in the modeling world. While some people are supportive of the idea of celebrating differences, others are skeptical. The hidden cameras capture reactions of passersby to the casting calls and an eventual photo shoot.

The second scenario sees a dog fighting ring, where trainers are adopting dogs from animal shelters with the intention of using them for illegal dog fights. This is a clear cut ethical dilemma, as dog fighting is illegal, and many people will not hesitate to intervene and report this behavior. But what happens when trainers go to shelters and adopt pit bulls, a breed that is often stigmatized for aggressive behavior? Are they too quick to judge based on breed? And how do people who love dogs react when they witness these adoptions? Hidden cameras capture interactions in the shelter and on the streets.

As with all episodes of What Would You Do?, the reactions of people are varied and often surprising. Some individuals choose to speak up and report the dog fighting ring, while others silently walk by as if nothing is happening. Similarly, the response to the modeling agency's casting call varies, with some people praising the idea of diversity in the fashion industry, and others questioning whether these models will succeed in an industry that often values uniformity and unattainable beauty standards.

What Would You Do? creates a unique opportunity for viewers to engage with real-life situations and consider their own responses to ethical dilemmas. The clever use of hidden cameras and actors playing various roles gives viewers an insight into what people may do when faced with difficult situations, and what motivates them to act or not. Season 12, episode 12, is a must-watch episode with two very different and yet important scenarios that will leave viewers thinking about what they would do in these situations.