After the class discussion a question crept into my mind. Other then going on reality TV to get fame what else motivates people to go on reality TV? For fame there is only a chance of one in a gazillion, so why do people do it? For example, American Idols, many know that there is a slim chance that they will get in. However they take that chance and end up embarrassing themselves and then later on they want to sue the judges or the producer because such and such happens. Don't the people who goes onto reality TV shows know that the show was meant to make a fool of them live on national television?
The article mentions how reality TV chooses their people. Can this article be any true? On American Top Model, I can't help but notice that there is always that bitchy black girl and or a white girl. On the show there is always that nerdy white girl who is EXTREMELY SKINNY (or in another sense . . . anorexia). The show also to make it seem racial always have that Asian girl who have extremely low self-esteem who never wins. Did I forget to mention there is always that black girl who is really at ease and seem to do everything to the judge likings?
What is very interesting to me is...if reality TV are mainly based on voting people off or to keep them in the game, then why does all those American Idols viewer who tuned in and vote...could not make it to the voting pole for the election?
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Probably because you can vote for American Idol at home and you actually have to get your ass off the couch to get to a political polling place!
I love America's Next Top Model (new season starts February 28!), but I think one of the reasons people tune in is for the villain (the bitchy character you mention). After all, that Omarossa person turned being a reality TV villain into a career.
Excellent posting!
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