RTV: The Genre

Many shows on television today are labeled as "reality shows." However, this genre of media has progressively created a realistically false world where the characters engage morally corrupt and unlawful activities to draw the attention of curious viewers. One particular popular show, "Jersey Shore," falls under the category of 'morally corrupt' where the ideas of love and respectful communication are brought down to a meaningless level. In opposition to "Jersey Shore" is the Discovery channel show known as "The Myth Busters." In this show, education is valued and innovation is inspired. Myth Busters coincidentally contrasts to Jersey Shore in the areas it promotes by offering interesting applications to the real world.

How Can We Define RTV?

Everyone thinks that a RTV as a show that is not, or that is somewhat scripted. However I started to wonder if sporting events can be counted as reality TV? Most of my Tv watching is done when the Seminoles, Bucs, or Lightning are on. Sports if counted as RTV shows are my favorite to watch, they are never scripted nor can the outcome ever be leaked. For those of you who beg to differ with me that live sporting events are not RTV I do follow shows such as Survivor, The Amazing Race, and Top Gear. The British RTV hit known as Top Gear is now one of my all time favorites after my High School Statistics teacher told me about it. The wild english humor and unbelievable challenges are both hilarious as well as entertaining. Personally I enjoy the more serious and "action packed" RTV shows, but I do enjoy watching a funny episode of Jersey Shore once in a while to keep me laughing.

RTV love

I would consider RTV to be one of my favorite things to watch. I love Keeping Up With the Kardashians, The Girls Next Door, Millionaire Matchmaker, The Real Housewives, and many more. Personally, I find it interesting and comical to watch these people live their lavish lifestyles. The celebrities, that we often put on pedestals, still make mistakes and are just like everyone else. These shows are solely used for entertainment. But, oftentimes, there are lessons to be learned. There are also other RTV shows that I cannot stand, like Real World and Teen Mom. These shows often idolize the negative things that people do like fighting or teen pregnancy. Another show I enjoy watching is Intervention. I find myself awestruck that people keep returning to a drug that they know is ruining their life. The show is also informative and easily peaks my interest.

RTV Feelings

I always thought I hated reality TV shows, because when I thought 'reality TV show', I thought of absolutely pointless shows like Jersey Shore or Keeping Up With the Kardashians. I just did not understand why people like watching other peoples lives as they make fools of themselves. However, the more that I think about, the more I realize I like certain types of RTV shows like Dirty Jobs or Pawn Stars. Those are probably two of my favorite shows to watch! Also, if game shows life the Amazing Race or Survivor are considered RTV, I have to conclude that I like RTV because I love those shows too. I guess RTV is like a lot of other things, I like some and I really do not like others.

YOU AND RTV

For your first post to the blog I would like you to share how you feel about reality TV. Do you love it? Hate it? Is it a big guilty pleasure? Are you a die-hard fan? I'd also like to know what kinds of reality TV you are watching. What's your favorite show? Least favorite show? Maybe you have several shows you love/hate. This is the place to share. Remember it's not enough to just post that you simply love/hate RTV or that Keeping Up with the Kardashians is your favorite show...you must write WHY and justify your answers and explanations.

Have fun with this! Happy posting!

Glee Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sefQqCMusJI
This Glee trailer makes me want to watch the first season of Glee all over again. It displays drama that is to be shown on the show, like the social order of the school, and it uses humor to draw in viewers. It profiles Fin who is one of the popular kids that steps up to join the glee club. It shows him as a leader and he is breaking the barrier between the popular kids and the geeks. It also profiles Rachel, the star of the glee club. She is misunderstood by her classmates and is shown as driven and fame hungry. The show seems to be different than all other ones on tv and it really makes me want to watch more.

West coast rappers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLqaBhyI0EM

Looking for trailers i came across a interesting one about Suge Knight coming out with a new record label and west coast rappers. Suge Knight being famous for Death Row Records with Tupac and Dr. Dre. The trailer reminds the viewer of the past drama that surrounded all of his past rappers. The trailer shows scenes of fighting, guns being pulled and Suge talking alot of crap about other rappers like snoop and 50 cent. He actually burns a g-unit shirt. This whole trailer is captivating to any rap lover. Its shows the conflicts that rappers have with each other and how the whole production of becoming a rapper happens. The trailer is somewhat long, but it shows everything a viewer would want to see. Once i watched this i wanted to see the show. It shows the audience how Suge handles "Unfinished Business", the name of the show. It is a great trailer for the teen and adult audience.