Take note, this is not a very deep, thought-provoking post. Just something that’s been on my mind lately.
I love me some good reality shows
. . . Survivor, Top Model, Project Runway, Apprentice, American Idol and Amazing Race (which Ondrea and I thought would be really cool to apply for – our “schtick” would be that we are friends who have never actually met . . . but I don’t have a USA passport . . .)
So, sometimes, I’ll watch on MSN some recap shows of “what happened last night on TV”.
I find a lot of these shows entertaining.
However, there seems to be a whole crop of new reality shows since I moved over here, and I can’t for the life of me figure out who is watching these things. From the bits I’ve seen, they’re just crud. Please let me know if there’s something good about these shows that I’m just not understanding:
Teen Mom (and Teen Mom 2)
The Real Housewives (of most every major US city) . . . seriously, are these real housewives? . . . because I’ve never met anyone like that in real life.
Bethenny Ever After – I gotta ask . . . after what?
Why are these people famous?
From what I can tell, they mostly just act spoiled and behave badly/outrageously.
Why, as a society, are we encouraging this?
Ahh, I miss the old days when being a celebrity meant one had some talent.
And on that note, enjoy this:
Barb
3 friends had something to say . . .:
Barb, really those shows are horrible. I don't watch, I only see the preview and I agree they are outrageous. Their actions on Teen Mom, terrible. The rumors are that girls are getting pregnant on purpose so that they can have their chance of fame from that show. Real Housewives, well I guess the rich lead hidious lives and they want to glorify it? Go figure? Be glad you don't have to watch/see commercials. I do love me some American Idol and Amazing Race tho.
I do love my reality TV too. One that you didn't mention is Hoarders... makes me feel like I need to get up and clean!
I have never seen Teen Mom - so I can't speak for it. However, if it's the show I am thinking about (MTV??) I have heard that it shows teens the reality of getting pregnant as a teenager. So maybe.... maybe that's a good thing and will help some other kids make better decisions. Scary to think that some kids would try to get pregnant to get on the show... ICK!
I will confess that I watch some of the Real Housewives... and totally admit it's like a train wreck that you can't look away from. I think it makes me feel normal. They are horrendous ppl for the most part, with a few redeeming characters. Not regular programming for me... just the occasional mindless dibble.
But bring on IDOL! Loving it again this season!!
You're right. It is all crud. We don't watch any of it! We watch a lot of hockey. . .and Nickelodean. . .and when those fail us, we plug in a movie. We miss Friends! : )
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