"Real"

I personally disagree that, as viewers, we can see ourselves in the characters. There is no show that I can think of that I feel like I relate to the person being documented. And I really hope that no one in our class can relate the people on Jersey Shore. I watch the Jersey Shore on occasion because I have the characters that I "cheer" for and some others that I don't like. I can't relate to Kate having too many kids, to the Real Housewives, or to the cast from Jersey Shore. Usually I watch reality tv shows because I find the people interesting. Yes, I am envious of the Real Housewives and their lavish lifestyles and this is probably why I find the show so appealing. These shows have an entertainment value to them, but, for me, are not at all relateable. We might want to watch a show to see someone overcome struggles and their personal battles because we find that interesting. This reiterates that famous people do have struggles too, but they aren't necessarily the same struggles that we are facing. Shows that are based around families such as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Gene Simmons: Family Jewels, I watch because I find the characters amusing and it's interesting to watch. It shows that all families have their own issues and they fight, but at the end of the day family is all that matters.