Tuesday, January 18, 2011
What is reality TV?
My definition of reality TV is anything that is genuinely unscripted. Unfortunately, it's come to a point where I don't even think reality even exists anymore. The real world, jersey shore, pawn stars and even Man vs wild are all scripted to some extent. Yes, I understand that without scripts it would make for painfully boring television to watch people sit around a camera all day. Personalities are targeted for reality TV shows to attract viewers and ratings. That's the primary objective for any show. To milk the shows for every penny they're worth. The authenticity of reality TV shows have become so blatantly fake that I can no longer enjoy them. I know someone told the housemates on Jersey Shore to get into a senseless fight for good television. Once the camera starts rolling the acting begins. Low grade, low budget acting is all most reality shows are yet people continue to watch.
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2 comments:
Good points here Drew. I especially like what you say about how you don't think reality tv even exists anymore. I think you are right, and to that I might ask if it ever did exist as truly "reality" or has it always been a term we use to refer to shows that are scripted but based on reality?
I definitely agree with everything that you said. I think that shows begin without much scripted events and are added to make more drama and add viewers to the show. That is why shows like Jersey Shore are becoming more and more scripted just so that they can get an edge over other shows, and have some members of the cast fight with each other.
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