Reality Television
Reality shows have taken over television. For the past few years they’ve really been a hit. They range from people just living their everyday lives to people competing for money. I think the reason why reality shows have been a real hit is because people like to see what other people do. They like to see how they live, what drama fills their lives, etc. Whether its people partying, fighting, or just making fools of themselves people are tuned in. There’s also all the dancing shows and the singing shows. American idol is one of the most watched shows. I personally have never watched an episode but there are millions of people out there who watch it.
I happen to really be into reality shows. They are basically 99% of what I watch. My favorite I would have to say is “ The Real Housewives of New Jersey”. I watch that show religiously. It really is my guilty pleasure. Other shows I watch are the Bad Girls Club, Jersey Shore, Jerseylicious, Rob Dyrdeks Fantasy Factory, Teen Mom, and The Kardashians. Those are just to name a few. I know of people who actually don’t like reality shows. They feel like there fake. They basically avoid them like the plague. I would agree with them on that when it comes to certain show. One of them being The Hills. It looked really rehearsed and acted. Those reality shows are the ones I try to stay away from. With the big impact that these shows have on society I feel that it can be harmful to the people. Teens are the main target of these show so they are the ones being most affected. Seeing everything that these people do makes them want to go and do it. Such as dress like them. Most of which is low cuts shirts and short shorts. They also see the brands that their wearing and want to go and buy them. They want to go and party and drink like them because most of the people on the show are over 21. This can lead them to do things that can get them in trouble. Some of them watch the teen pregnancy shows and then want to go out and have a baby. This is why teen pregnancy is so high in the U.S. Then there’s the talent shows that has all those people doing bizarre things just to be on TV. Sure some adults watch the show but they aren’t as likely to do the things that they see being done. Unless their having a mid life crisis and need the thrill.
In conclusion reality shows are taking over the television and probably will for awhile. As long as people keep giving them the rating they will stick around. The media sees this as a money making opportunity and they are cashing in on it. Whether it’s peoples guilty pleasure or they just watch it because there’s nothing else on they are watching. Until they start to fade reality television will be here.