Saturday, March 26, 2011

Is It Really "Reality" TV?

The article was interesting because it really made me think about voyeurism and the role I play. It made me think that I actually do enjoy the ability to watch peoples' private lives and their actions without having the risk of them knowing i'm doing it. 

After forcing myself to complete the "daunting" task of watching an hour of reality TV considering the questions asked in the prompt for blog #7, I must say that I realized I already knew a lot of what I concluded. The show I watched was the latest episode of the Jersey Shore. I actually enjoy this show and watch it on a weekly basis. I like the show because it is entertaining to watch a bunch of young adults basically do nothing but drink and be promiscuous. I think a lot of college students enjoy it not just because it's entertaining, but also because it makes them feel better about binge drinking and other things they may do in college. They see it on TV and feel that it is becoming more socially acceptable to do those things.

The clip I chose for this blog, because it was the only good one I could find, is from the Jersey Shore. In the episode, some of the main characters, Snookie, JWow and Sammi get into a physical cat fight with one another. The show draws viewers because it is known for having drama such as this. I did enjoy the episode but still 
realized what was happening was wrong. If it wasn't for the viewers that tune into these shows every week, the show wouldn't be popular and would be canceled.

Here is a link to the clip. Jersey Shore: Sammi vs JWow
Posted by Rich Sopko at 4:33 PM

3 comments:

  1. Brittany TrotterMarch 27, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I am happy that you watched this also! I do agree with your idea that college kids watching makes them feel better about binge drinking haha or in my opinion helps them see that they are really not that bad. The show really is fun to watch and has an aspect of everything going on.

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  2. E.WertMarch 28, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I don't watch this show, but I can say that I feel better about my life when I watch their (reality tv show actors) lives. I really feel good about myself when I see them yelling at each other over a hug. I mean do people really do that? It's rather stupid. Yet these shows don't have the ratings they want/need with out drama 24/7.

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  3. Tiyana Renee'March 29, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I kind of do feel better about my life when I see these being advertised on television for the mere fact of I would never be like this. No matter if I was on televsion or not.

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