Reality Tv
Reality TV
Blake Brandt
Reality TV has unseen effects and is detrimental to society. Reality TV is the current trend on TV that has brought back the buzz to television, but it also has unforeseen effects on its viewers. Some examples of Reality TV shows include: American Idol, The Bachelorette, Americas next top model, fear factor, etc...These shows range from singing talents, overcome their fears, to looks and beauty. Reality TV brings drama and voyeurism to its viewers by making its viewers too involved, taking them away from more important matters, and by wasting valuable resources on pointless entertainment.
It has been said that the viewers that watch these shows on a regular basis tend to be psychologically effected by the shows by becoming obsessive, overly opinioned, and take things personally. Some Reality TV shows have taken the initiative to put voting features on their show and in doing so allowed its viewers to play a little roll in how the show will be carried out. Although this is an effective way to get the audience more attracted to the show, it also allows viewers to cast out someone they do not like and get a since of revenge or play favoritism towards a certain character in the show.
Elizabeth Larkin argues In “Reality TV: Should We Really Watch” how Reality TV is detrimental. She Explains how Reality TV uses humiliation as entertainment by using “Schandenfreude, a German word used to describe peoples delight and entertainment at the failings and problems of others.” Larkin also states that Reality TV isn’t as real as it is put out to be, by having set characters (Drama Queen, Muscle Head, Small Town Girl etc…) She argues that reality TV shows are as true as they seem. Larkin concludes her statement by telling us about the increased lawsuits against reality TV shows by people who have been emotionally scarred, and she wonders where the moral responsibility is?
Reality TV can bring families together, but it does not strengthen the
Blake Brandt
Reality TV has unseen effects and is detrimental to society. Reality TV is the current trend on TV that has brought back the buzz to television, but it also has unforeseen effects on its viewers. Some examples of Reality TV shows include: American Idol, The Bachelorette, Americas next top model, fear factor, etc...These shows range from singing talents, overcome their fears, to looks and beauty. Reality TV brings drama and voyeurism to its viewers by making its viewers too involved, taking them away from more important matters, and by wasting valuable resources on pointless entertainment.
It has been said that the viewers that watch these shows on a regular basis tend to be psychologically effected by the shows by becoming obsessive, overly opinioned, and take things personally. Some Reality TV shows have taken the initiative to put voting features on their show and in doing so allowed its viewers to play a little roll in how the show will be carried out. Although this is an effective way to get the audience more attracted to the show, it also allows viewers to cast out someone they do not like and get a since of revenge or play favoritism towards a certain character in the show.
Elizabeth Larkin argues In “Reality TV: Should We Really Watch” how Reality TV is detrimental. She Explains how Reality TV uses humiliation as entertainment by using “Schandenfreude, a German word used to describe peoples delight and entertainment at the failings and problems of others.” Larkin also states that Reality TV isn’t as real as it is put out to be, by having set characters (Drama Queen, Muscle Head, Small Town Girl etc…) She argues that reality TV shows are as true as they seem. Larkin concludes her statement by telling us about the increased lawsuits against reality TV shows by people who have been emotionally scarred, and she wonders where the moral responsibility is?
Reality TV can bring families together, but it does not strengthen the