My mom watches it because it’s entertaining, from design aspect, while at the same time not being about explosions and murder. I can see how this is better than average series/movie drivel.
Was bullshitting one night with a coworker and asked him what his greatest culture shock was coming to America and without hesitation he said the Jerry Springer show and started telling me how he would tape it and watch it every day after work calling up everyone back home telling people how insane it was. I mentioned that it was all fake and watched as he crumbled. I really regret those words.
My wife and I enjoy shows like House Hunters occasionally. We like watching house tours plus they discussed the pros and cons of each home and how they would renovate or remodel the home. Plus, you get to see one of the houses redecorated (even if it was just staging).
Sure, the buyers and agent might be actors, but the houses are almost certainly real (it seems much cheaper to just rent and stage a couple of houses to film in than to build multiple rooms just to get 10 minutes of footage).
Also, reality shows have inspired some amazing progress in documentary editing. I don’t think shows like Last Chance U and Drive to Survive would have been half as good without it (even if they are not educational or totally accurate).
I just don’t get how anyone is entertained by “reality tv”. It’s just… utter drivel.
My mom watches it because it’s entertaining, from design aspect, while at the same time not being about explosions and murder. I can see how this is better than average series/movie drivel.
Because most don’t realize it’s “reality”. Sadly.
Was bullshitting one night with a coworker and asked him what his greatest culture shock was coming to America and without hesitation he said the Jerry Springer show and started telling me how he would tape it and watch it every day after work calling up everyone back home telling people how insane it was. I mentioned that it was all fake and watched as he crumbled. I really regret those words.
You’re a monster 😔
I felt like one at that moment and yeah I really regret saying that.
Probably some sort of collagen disorder
You’re telling me they don’t really have episodes covering a girl cheating on her boyfriend with her mother’s boyfriend?
Agreed with one exception: Alone.
That’s a great show, even if it’s a reality TV show. Can’t script that shit.
My wife and I enjoy shows like House Hunters occasionally. We like watching house tours plus they discussed the pros and cons of each home and how they would renovate or remodel the home. Plus, you get to see one of the houses redecorated (even if it was just staging).
Sure, the buyers and agent might be actors, but the houses are almost certainly real (it seems much cheaper to just rent and stage a couple of houses to film in than to build multiple rooms just to get 10 minutes of footage).
Also, reality shows have inspired some amazing progress in documentary editing. I don’t think shows like Last Chance U and Drive to Survive would have been half as good without it (even if they are not educational or totally accurate).