Is reality tv good or bad?

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We talked about reality TV in class this week and if it was a good or a bad thing, also we discussed the future of TV.

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  • Who_Fan4Life
    10 years ago

    ''Reality"

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  • (s)aint
    10 years ago

    I'd say that reality TV sadly reflects humans. We ARE a dumb specie and if one were to pick 10 random INN users and lock us all up in a house I can guarantee you that we all would be stupid enough to make fun entertainment on Television.

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    • [Old Memory]
      10 years ago

      That would be hilarious actually. I think that a lot of the reality shows are scripted to make them appear more dramatic.

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      • (s)aint
        10 years ago

        Yeah some get a certain script that they have to stick to to create a lot of drama. And yeah! Though we'd have to avoid filling the house with super introverts ... Like one or two should be allowed at the most. My role would probably be the slut.

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  • bananaface
    10 years ago

    What did you end up discussing? As in, what conclusions did you all make? :)

    I personally think it's quite worrying. I worry that it might have a bad effect on younger people, raising them to believe that a bunch of foul buffoons are "reality"; and even if they do appreciate that reality TV is actually massively unrealistic, then still, what sort of message does making these awful, shallow, stupid people famous and lauding them like that send? Is behaving like that *really* how to get ahead in life? To be "successful", which is certainly how they like to present it; success.

    Funnily enough, most of today I'll be writing a massive rant about this, but in German.:P Haven't had a proper think about it, but that's my general feeling towards it. If I come up with anything decent, I might return.:) Massively interesting, though, and I think it'd make for very interesting debate.

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    • The_Laveyan
      10 years ago

      Painfully, yes. That's how to be successful. Look around you, stupidity is extremely rewarding if you do it in the spotlights. Getting ahead in life depends on your aims. If you want to make a quick and easy buck and are offered a chance like this, then yes, it's how to get ahead in life. If you're looking for any sense of fulfillment, to feel you've achieved something noteworthy, then no. Then again, how many of us are lucky enough to achieve something noteworthy?

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  • AbbieHale
    9 years ago

    It is good. Though some of this show taught us how to judge other people. We can also learn from their experiences. And also many people really want to be in a reality tv show to prove themselves and show who really are. I have read an article about this here <a href="http://www.exploretalent.com/articles/people-flock-reality-tv-auditions/" rel="nofollow">http://www.exploretalent.com/articles/people-fl...</a> . Check it out guys.

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  • AbbieHale
    9 years ago

    It is good.Though some of reality tv shows will make us judge other people but we can also learn from them. This also why so many people really want to be in an reality tv show. I have also read an article about it here http://www.exploretalent.com/articles/people-flock-reality-tv-auditions/ . Check it out.

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  • PedophileBear
    10 years ago

    I remember Full-House... Those Twins though... One second >.> I gotta go do something completely irrelevant to masturbation.

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  • DangerousPotatoGuy
    10 years ago

    I'll skip the reality tv part, I think cable tv is dying out slowly because of streaming services like Netflix cuz you get watch what you want when you want it, you don't have to drag your butt to the couch to watch a movie instead you just grab a bag of nachos and head straight to your room.

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  • jeebley
    10 years ago

    Bring back 'Passions'!!!

    Obviously, it's not real. It's set up and edited and over dramatised. I guess it's cheaper to make?? I assume that's why there's so many of these shows where nothing actually happens, they just beat-up, close-up, hype up the most trivial shite.
    I seriously think a lot of people don't watch television anymore because it's so rubbish.

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  • GreatArt
    10 years ago

    It's the only "reality" in TV nowadays, amidst all the made-up nonsense.

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