Reality TV

            Reality TV. You can’t hide from it.  Any channel you turn to nowadays is filled with reality tv.  Why?  Personally, I see most reality tv as a pretend “reality” the producers show so that they don’t get fired. Of course there are some decent ones that might be helpful.  “Dual Survival” on the Discovery channel is a reality show that shows how you can survive if ever stranded in an area.  The odds of getting lost are very minimal but I find it interesting to watch.  However, with this show come others that aren’t so interesting.  Discovery channel launched another reality show called “Naked and Afraid” where a guy and girl who don’t know each other must survive in the wild naked.  Seriously?  It’s a show I’d expect to come out of MTV or VH1.

            Reality TV has created famous icons that should not be looked at as “role-models”.  “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”. Did anybody know them 8 years ago?  That family is famous because of a video.  The only role-model on that show is the step-father because he was an Olympic track star. Another show is “Teen Mom”. Yes, it’s good they’re getting the word out that teen pregnancy is not the best option at a young age.  Except that show has made these teenagers look like heroes for taking care of their own baby.  Can someone explain to me how that is so admirable?  If you have a child, that child should be the priority where it should be taken care of in a healthy home whether that’s with you or another family who adopts it.

            With all that said, I feel that reality tv is hurting our society.  It brainwashes anybody who watches it.  Reality tv in today’s society has become more of a priority than actual current events.  Also, reality tv has created a cushion for their stars.  Lindsey Lohan should’ve been put in jail numerous times but because she’s famous, all she gets is rehab.  Justin Bieber gets away with all kinds of antics that make him look like a terrible person.  However, since he’s famous all he gets is a slap on the wrist.  I discourage 95% of reality tv because it’s a false reality where people get paid for doing nothing important with their lives.  Is it fair that you’re getting an education to create a career where you’re only going to make a fraction of what Snooki made from being on “The Jersey Shore”?  What a show that was.  This is all just my opinion though.  If you like these shows then good for you.  Everyone’s different.  I just feel reality tv is too fake to watch.