In class we read an article over reality TV, we talked alot about The Real World which is a particular reality show that has been around for years. The first question we addressed was, "What is Reality TV?", it presents unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, and that there mostly ordinary people rather that professional actors who actually get paid more than people who are'nt.The Real World modifies and is highly influenced, usually in exotic locations and abnormal situations. There are three things that appeal to people most; connection, fantasy, drama. We also learned how repetitive The Real World is. Its pretty predictable, we know theres going to be a group of strangers who get put into a house and have to live together with lots of alcohol and argue.
I like how you brought up how in class they talked about it being highly repetitive. I honestly don't watch much reality TV and for me to wrap my mind around the real world doing the same thing for so long to still be successful is amazing, especially with all the new reality TV shows appearing lately. The fact is reality TV is like watching something so real but at the same time so fake from all the "behind the curtains" production.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you when it comes to the real world. Its just people who are unnaturally unreal thrown together, filmed and told how to act to make it humerus towards other people. And they pretty much get paid to drink and sleep around and ultimately fight
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, you also have very good information and evidence on how and why people like reality t.v.
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