“Reality” shows are the least expensive shows on television to put together, and are therefore embraced by all the networks, especially since they evidently are ‘beloved’ by a wide swath if the viewing audience.
They are, of course, not ‘real’ in any accepted sense, but, still, people like to pretend that they are real when the actual truth has always been that they are in no way reflective of reality!
An excellent example is the ‘successful’ reality show, “The Apprentice”, wherein Trump’s iconic tag-line was “You’re Fired”!
In point of fact, throughout Trump’s pathetic one term as the American president, he avoided ‘firing’ ANYONE; sometimes going to ludicrous lengths to avoid terminating anyone if he couldn’t persuade an underling to perform the termination for him.
Trump’s eleven years as a “Reality Show” Host gave him the necessary grasp of “unreality” that he then parlayed into a political career!
maureenmck Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I’d go with Doc ~ He may work in a mine and live with 6 other little people, but least he’s probably educated.
well-i-never over 2 years ago
She threw them all over for the walk-on.
Doug K over 2 years ago
I think she would choose Bashful.
He’s quiet and gentle … the strong and silent type.
wellis1947 Premium Member over 2 years ago
“Reality” shows are the least expensive shows on television to put together, and are therefore embraced by all the networks, especially since they evidently are ‘beloved’ by a wide swath if the viewing audience.
They are, of course, not ‘real’ in any accepted sense, but, still, people like to pretend that they are real when the actual truth has always been that they are in no way reflective of reality!
An excellent example is the ‘successful’ reality show, “The Apprentice”, wherein Trump’s iconic tag-line was “You’re Fired”!
In point of fact, throughout Trump’s pathetic one term as the American president, he avoided ‘firing’ ANYONE; sometimes going to ludicrous lengths to avoid terminating anyone if he couldn’t persuade an underling to perform the termination for him.
Trump’s eleven years as a “Reality Show” Host gave him the necessary grasp of “unreality” that he then parlayed into a political career!
gcarlson over 2 years ago
Mom stopped watching soap operas when my sister started asking questions.
Jim Kerner over 2 years ago
They brought back The Dating Game, but this time they’re calling it The Celebrity Dating Game. One question. Why? :p