I think reality shows are so successful because they play on our curiousity. We're curious how other poeple think, feel, and behave; basically how we compare to other people. And with shows like this, you really can insight into the minds of other people. Frankly I usually feel better about myself when I watch a show like this. It reminds me of how petty, superficial and over dramatic people can be. We become flies on a wall for a half hour at a time and I think it's pretty cool. Now, the money these kids are making as a result is pretty ridiculous but I guess thats the price you pay for the public humiliation you're forced to endure.
David Loftus, a free-lance writer and actor, is the author of AMERICAN CURRENTS. A native Oregonian who has lived on the East Coast and traveled much of Europe and parts of Asia and Africa, he makes his home in Portland with his wife Carole and toy fox terrier Pixie. David reads more than a hundred books a year and watches an average of less than two hours of television a week. He does not own a car, has no children, and pretty much avoids meat. Click the photo for more by David.
I think reality shows are so successful because they play on our curiousity. We're curious how other poeple think, feel, and behave; basically how we compare to other people. And with shows like this, you really can insight into the minds of other people. Frankly I usually feel better about myself when I watch a show like this. It reminds me of how petty, superficial and over dramatic people can be. We become flies on a wall for a half hour at a time and I think it's pretty cool. Now, the money these kids are making as a result is pretty ridiculous but I guess thats the price you pay for the public humiliation you're forced to endure.
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