Reality TV & Gossip TV

[Bleu]

Originally Posted by Miss_Tia

I watch some reality shows as well. But I was referring to those shows that are debasing to someone or a group of someones. HoneyBoo Boo comes to mind immediately. Another one was the Fear Factor. Eating reindeer balls, having 200 spiders crawl all over you. There is an adolescent one (or damn close to it) about some kid who does all these dangerous stunts. Come on. Really? A simple "dont do these at home" isnt enough warning. If he can do it, kids think they can too.

The reality shows I like are Oddities, Storage Wars, and Pawn Stars. I hated Flavor Fav and his campaign to find a GF. But then I detest all the Bachelor, Bachelorette shows. Cattle calls. As does Millionare Matchmaker. Its not any different just because the featured person is privelaged with money.

television is a main tool of socialization, and it does pass along a culture's beliefs and values, and therefor can and does create new ones. Dont think so? Think of Jennifer Aniston's haircuts. On a deeper level, Ellen D's bookstore sitcom changed our culture forever. Why do you think there were/are so many groups opposed to allowing homosexuality on tv? Because once its on there as an approved and accepted lifestyle, its only a matter of time before it becomes an entrenched cultural value.

I agree and I think this is how in a way it is a form of art, shaping and changing the way people feel and think and SEE. Ellen D's bookstore is a perfect example.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

Isn't it better in a way to watch real people then to watch the Brady Bunch and leave it to Beaver and all these sanitized scripts?

Nope. I think it's six of one and half a dozen of another. Both present unrealistic images. Maybe the reality TV stuff is a little worse because kids these days aren't watching anything Mayberry. They're watching what's on the air now and, for the most part, it's teaching younger generations how to act like big ole posturing jerks or that girls are just to look pretty and have big boobs or that money is what is important in life.

Except Judge Judy. I join the bandwagon for her. She tells it how it is, so her style of reality TV is more like a reality check on TV.

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

Reality shows BB refuses to watch with me under any circumstances: Wife Swap, Trading Spouses, Real Housewives, and My Shopping Addiction

I'm totally with BB on all of those.

Originally Posted by princessbelle

You DID entertain me. As a matter of fact....

It was like watching our own little reality TV show with queers et al from BFP.

Hey.....WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!

No.

I see your wheels. If they spin any faster, you will combust.

*stern look*