Charles' post about TV got me thinking about Reality TV. I used to watch quite a bit of it, then I stopped, because it's basically a) a bunch of people living together demographically chosen so they'll fight amongst one another, or b) a bunch of people competeing over some prize and taking it way too seriously-it's just a game, people. Also, there's usually alcohol around so the participants will be more likely to act the fool on camera.
Here's the main problem I have with Reality TV - that the people who were on these shows are thereafter considered celebreties. What bullshit! Used to be you had to be an actor, musician, comedian, or something to be considered a celebrity. Now it's "Here's (fill in the blank), from season fifty-seven of The Real World!" -audience applause. Just because you've been on TV doesn't make you a TV Star.
Give me a good cartoon any day.
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I'm really tired of that too. And then reality "stars" appear on other reality tv shows as stars. Its a little incestuous it seems to me. Not to mention boring.
I couldn't agree more. For the record, I HATE all reality shows, because they're simply NOT reality. It's all bullshit. I watch "The Soup" because it makes fun of damn near all of those shows.
Hey Scott,
I couldn't agree more. Reality television suffers from not having enough plot. Not to mention it doesn't appeal to the best of human nature. I would prefer a well-written show like The Sopranos to something idiotic like Big Brother -- people crammed in a room fighting brings back way to many childhood memories. :)
Charles,that's another reason to hate those shows.
Heff, that is true. Those shows are edited to play up aspects of what the producers want us to see. And yes, I do watch 'The Soup' from time to time.
Michelle, I heard the Sopranos was a good show. I don't have premium cable channels , so I never saw it. I know it's on Bravo, but I have no desire to watch a watered-down version of it. Maybe I'll rent it from Netflix one of these days.
I totally agree with you on reality shows...they do appeal to the baser nature of humanity. I see enough reality and drama in real life...I don't need to see it on TV. And yes, people crammed in a room fighting brings back memories for me,too...except my brothers and I would actually punch each other once in a while. :)
You said it! Personally the one reality show I'd like to see someday soon is "Celebrity Survivor: The Moon." Send Paris Hilton & all of those other, vapid, overpaid idiots far, far away.
I don't like reality shows either, especially the modern attitude it plays into, that being honorable or trustworthy or [insert good trait here] are irrelevant. The only things that matter are (a) winning and (b) being famous, no matter what for.
Lana, that is an excellent idea. :)
Shauna, I couldn't agree more. The whole 'winning is everything' mindset that is prevelant in our society lately is kind of , well, stupid. There's nothing wrong with being competetive, but to have to win every little thing every time no matter the cost...I don't get that.
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