I want to quote Nick here to begin the next prompt. He made a great point in his last post writing that “once the camera is present, everyone is acting.” Can anything be reality if it is framed by the camera lens? Furthermore, who controls what we see and how we see it? Are common reality TV shows such as Jersey Shore, Real Housewives, True Life, Teen Mom, Pawn Stars, etc. completely unscripted? Give evidence here to argue your point. If you think the cast is controlled and directed by producers, directors, and the like, what makes you think this? Feel free to focus on one specific show and provide evidence by way of quotes from the show, clips, articles, etc. Can you think of any shows that are completely random and dependent on the actions of the cast members (excluding sporting events and news broadcasts because the verdict is out on whether or not these shows are included in what popular culture deems reality TV)? Sean also makes a good argument when he points out the use of the term “purportedly unscripted” in the Wikipedia definition. He goes on to define this term for us: “meaning that the scenarios present are meant to seem realistic.” In other words the scenes are edited to be realistic. Think about and discuss how RTV shows are scripted and/or heavily edited to fulfill a set purpose or target a specific audience.
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