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JamesG · 09-28-2008, 07:44 AM

I am not a fan of them but I know some people who like them. Shows like Tila Tequila, I Love Money, Flavor Flav...

They know it's not real, they know it is pointlessless and dumb; but yet they still watch it. What do people find entertaining about trash shows like this despite knowing how dumb they are?

I never understood the concept of knowing something is garbage yet you tune in to watch it every night.

MonarC · 09-28-2008, 02:02 PM

It's all about the drama. You know if you put two male dogs in a pin they will fight. Same thing with people. Put different people together in a house stuff will happen. Not to mention the T&A on those shoes.

Schmoopie · 09-28-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

I am not a fan of them but I know some people who like them. Shows like Tila Tequila, I Love Money, Flavor Flav...

They know it's not real, they know it is pointlessless and dumb; but yet they still watch it. What do people find entertaining about trash shows like this despite knowing how dumb they are?

I never understood the concept of knowing something is garbage yet you tune in to watch it every night.

The only kind of reality shows I will watch are shows like "Dancing With The Stars" (and that's only because I like to watch the dance segments. I fast-foreword through all the other crap; even the results!). I also like HGTV. I don't know if their shows can be considered reality. Most of their shows deal with someone looking for a house and the camera will follow their story (like Househunters. I love that show), and also shows about remodeling and redecorating. I hate the shows like "Top Chef" and competition shows.

Other reality shows I can't stand are the pointless pointless ones, like James mentioned. The ones that just follow people around with a video camera and capture their every lame emotion.

Andrea

catlover79 · 09-28-2008, 09:06 PM

I have no idea. I HATE reality TV the way Solomon hates Philly sprts teams.

MonarC · 09-28-2008, 11:13 PM

I like it. It's reality.

Mr. Television · 09-28-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MonarC

I like it. It's reality.

fake reality.

MonarC · 09-29-2008, 09:00 PM

Yeah... It is fake. There is just something like about these shows like "Girls Next Door" "Rock of Love" "I love NY", and "Supernanny" all those shows are very entertaining to me. I know im not the only one who likes them.

Zoneboy · 09-29-2008, 09:03 PM

Reading that one has been canceled.

MusicJunkie · 09-30-2008, 03:21 PM

I hate those reality type shows too. The only ones I can bare to watch are ones like Kathy Griffin's show or Margaret Cho's. Ones that basically just follow them around with a camera on their day to day business. Not ones where they're thrust into unreleastic situations, etc...

I most hate the dating type shows where people are willing to stab each other in the back to date Flavor Flav or Bret Michaels.... when anyone with sense knows there'll be another season of their show in six months and the winner will be long disposed of.

I also hate stuff like The Hills and Laguna Beach. Why do we care about these people? Plus, The Hills was recently "outted" as a scripted show, but I think anyone with common sense knew that from day one. The lighting and camera-angles are just way too perfect for these people to be a bunch of non-actors living their lives.

TVFactFan · 10-09-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I have no idea. I HATE reality TV the way Solomon hates Philly sprts teams.

That much huh?-lol

kateFS08 · 10-14-2008, 01:43 PM

For those of you who are sick of all that reality TV drama, you should check out MTV's new reality spoof: "The Hills: According to Me".

MTV finally has a new show that’s not all about the drama, catfights, and bromance moments – it’s about making fun of them! The show has one comedian playing (and mocking) every cast member from the "The Hills", finally giving you something you’d care to watch. The show doesn’t air until the 18th but here is a sneak peak if you want to check it out. YouTube - The Hills According to Me -- Sneak Peak. I'd love to hear what you think!

-Kate, MTV

veggie-tari-jenn · 11-01-2008, 10:12 PM

Actually I am a reality tv fan...well some of it anyways...One of My Fave Reality shows is The Two Coreys on A&E...Starring Corey Haim

/Corey and Suzie Feldman...Its one of my fave shows ever cause of Corey Haim

of course and I wanna see every minute every smile..tear...just everything....I also Like Gordon Ramseys Kitchen Nightmares and Hells Kitchen...and Dog The Bounty Hunter.....When I was younger I used to Like MTVs Real World and Road Rules.

friendsfan77 · 11-02-2008, 01:23 AM

I hate most of them too. I don't see why anyone would want be that desperate to date someone like Flavor Flav or New York

catlover79 · 11-02-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

That much huh?-lol

You got it, my friend!!

yourbuddy · 11-05-2008, 01:34 PM

I dont really like them, but I'll admit sometimes I can get drawn into a couple back to back episodes.I do watch Keeping Up With the Kardashians though

09-28-2008, 07:44 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	What Do People Find Entertaining About Trashy Reality Shows? I am not a fan of them but I know some people who like them. Shows like Tila Tequila, I Love Money, Flavor Flav... They know it's not real, they know it is pointlessless and dumb; but yet they still watch it. What do people find entertaining about trash shows like this despite knowing how dumb they are? I never understood the concept of knowing something is garbage yet you tune in to watch it every night.

09-28-2008, 09:06 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I have no idea. I HATE reality TV the way Solomon hates Philly sprts teams.
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09-28-2008, 02:02 PM	#2
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	It's all about the drama. You know if you put two male dogs in a pin they will fight. Same thing with people. Put different people together in a house stuff will happen. Not to mention the T&A on those shoes.

09-28-2008, 11:13 PM	#5
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	I like it. It's reality.

09-29-2008, 09:00 PM	#7
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Yeah... It is fake. There is just something like about these shows like "Girls Next Door" "Rock of Love" "I love NY", and "Supernanny" all those shows are very entertaining to me. I know im not the only one who likes them.

09-30-2008, 03:21 PM	#9
MusicJunkie Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 23, 2008 Location: where I live Posts: 791	I hate those reality type shows too. The only ones I can bare to watch are ones like Kathy Griffin's show or Margaret Cho's. Ones that basically just follow them around with a camera on their day to day business. Not ones where they're thrust into unreleastic situations, etc... I most hate the dating type shows where people are willing to stab each other in the back to date Flavor Flav or Bret Michaels.... when anyone with sense knows there'll be another season of their show in six months and the winner will be long disposed of. I also hate stuff like The Hills and Laguna Beach. Why do we care about these people? Plus, The Hills was recently "outted" as a scripted show, but I think anyone with common sense knew that from day one. The lighting and camera-angles are just way too perfect for these people to be a bunch of non-actors living their lives.

10-14-2008, 01:43 PM	#11
kateFS08 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 5	For those of you who are sick of all that reality TV drama, you should check out MTV's new reality spoof: "The Hills: According to Me". MTV finally has a new show that’s not all about the drama, catfights, and bromance moments – it’s about making fun of them! The show has one comedian playing (and mocking) every cast member from the "The Hills", finally giving you something you’d care to watch. The show doesn’t air until the 18th but here is a sneak peak if you want to check it out. YouTube - The Hills According to Me -- Sneak Peak. I'd love to hear what you think! -Kate, MTV

11-01-2008, 10:12 PM	#12
veggie-tari-jenn SARCASTIC COUPON PRINCESS!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2008 Posts: 1,882	Actually I am a reality tv fan...well some of it anyways...One of My Fave Reality shows is The Two Coreys on A&E...Starring Corey Haim /Corey and Suzie Feldman...Its one of my fave shows ever cause of Corey Haim of course and I wanna see every minute every smile..tear...just everything....I also Like Gordon Ramseys Kitchen Nightmares and Hells Kitchen...and Dog The Bounty Hunter.....When I was younger I used to Like MTVs Real World and Road Rules.

11-02-2008, 01:23 AM	#13
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	I hate most of them too. I don't see why anyone would want be that desperate to date someone like Flavor Flav or New York

11-05-2008, 01:34 PM	#15
yourbuddy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 15, 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 34	I dont really like them, but I'll admit sometimes I can get drawn into a couple back to back episodes.I do watch Keeping Up With the Kardashians though