A bit about reality.
I had always wondered why reality shows just started popping up out of no where. Lately it seems as though there is nothing else on the television. But, I am guilty of watching them. I know they are fake, I know they are staged, and I know the producers edit the film. I can’t help it though, they are so funny. From shows such as The Real World and The Gauntlet to Real Chance at Love and Tila Tequilla have worked their slimy ways into the lives of Americans everywhere.
It was said in class that reality shows are cheaper to make for reasons such as paying actors and directors. And although I know these are very large expenses, I can’t help but think of all the smaller expenses reality shows bring. For instance: A large fully furnished house, costs for all the items broken (for those participating who didn’t pay for their mishaps), the need for security guards 24/7, and not to mention having to deal with lawsuits of their participants.
Just take a look at the damage to furniture and people in these reality shows. Priceless fights and it seems like we feed off of these.
ven VH1 does a count down of the top 20 best reality fights.
References: VH1 “Top 20 Reality Show Fights”
I agree, furniture is much more important than people on a reality television show. Many people on these shows aren’t even worth the money in my back pocket, $0. All the want is their 15 minutes of fame. Well get it, and get out. I don’t really care who fights with who on a show because they’re put on their to cause controversy. Also in reality shows, I notice that most of the people are fake. I do agree that things in reality shows get out of hand and believe that the casters could do something about that.
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