Thanks to the creation of such shows as The Real World, Road Rules, and even Survivor, we have been shoved forcefully…whether we like it OR not… into a WORLD of Reality TV and there appears to be NO end in sight. Although I am a fan of reality programming (namely Survivor, The Amazing Race, Big Brother, etc.), I can’t help, but think…putting a camera in the face of an ordinary person is a SUPER bad idea! Here’s what YEARS of reality TV has taught us…the following crap is SUPER annoying and reality peeps should CEASE and DESIST…immediately.
1. Vote Persuasion and Manipulation: Ok, so most reality shows include the participation of the audience, right? The contestants (singers, dancers, etc.) need OUR votes to continue on with the show and their hopes of being the NEXT…something. But, when will people chillax with their tom foolery during the portion of the show in which Seacrest or whoever is notifying the viewers of the number to call??? Not that I call in, but if I did, your weirdo-tap dance-emblem gestures do not warm my heart….it makes me shudder, groan, sigh, and grr…in that order. It makes me want to vote for the ONE person who doesn’t act a fool.
2. Cliched Interview Sound Bites: I think the MOST common sound bite on any reality show is….”It is what it is.” Flavor Flav doesn’t give you a clock? It is what it is. The Bachelor gives a rose to someone else? It is what it is. You lose the quick fire…horribly? It is what it is. You have to work in teams of two on Project Runway. It is what it is. You just learned on Tool Academy that your partner has cheated on you eight times? It is what it is. So, what are we going to about this ridiculous sound bite? Well, I guess…it is what it is. OK….what does that even MEAN????
3. Avoiding Friendship Initiation: So, it is what it is…not so clear. But, you know what IS super crystal clear? People are NOT on reality TV shows to MAKE FRIENDS….don’t believe me? Check out this montage clip on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w536Alnon24. Can WE pretty please with a cherry on top come up with ANOTHER reason why y’all DON’T come on these shows??
4. Not Knowing the RUSE: With the moving and intelligent third season of Tool Academy just starting, I have to ask myself…when will people learn that you are NOT going to be on a show about BEING AWESOME…they tricked you. Instead, you’re a “tool” and are about to be shamed, embarrassed, and all sorts of other things that are not awesome for the next 10 weeks. In line with that, any show about being the most beautiful person ever…IS actually about being a good person! See True Beauty (ABC), Pretty Wicked (Oxygen), and so on…you’d think these people had never seen a reality TV show before!
5. Pure Delusion: Ahhh, the bread and butter of MOST reality TV, right? The contestants THINK they can sing(Example: My mom says I’m a good singer…uhh, probably means you’re not), dance, cook, design…or the contestants THINK they are amazing, gorgeous, smart…AND, of course, they ALL have to tell us…Russell, I’m talking to you…Boston Rob is in charge…not you. Stop calling yourself King Russell! I mean, seriously. But, who doesn’t enjoy a little William Hung singing “She Bangs” (Shout out to American Idol, Fox, William Hung, and Ricky Martin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qkas9mlMgE) or a little Pants on the Groun (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqGv3BWLqqs)? Ok, this annoying crap can stay…
So what reality TV cliches and annoyances are at the TOP of your list?
Seacrest out…
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