I completely agree with Susan. I must admit that I have not watched not even 10 seconds of any of these types of shows, because I can feel my IQ dropping after about 3 seconds. The stereotypes on shows like The Hills and Laguna Beach (or whatever the hell it’s called), give young L.A. people a very bad name. There are many young adults who work hard, go to school, and generally strive for more in life than a Gucci bag. Most of the people come from rich families and generally their biggest problem in life is where there going to spend their summer vacation. I’ve gathered this information from previews alone. Perhaps, I shouldn’t judge them if I haven’t even viewed one full episode. So, maybe one day I’ll buy some nerf balls (to throw at the television), have a few beers,and give one of the shows a chance.
Apparently, I am in the minority regarding my opinion of shows like this because they are extremely popular. I haven’t the slightest clue why. Unfortunately, if creators are making money off the dumbing down of American youth, there will be more “reality” based shows like these. What a Pity!
wereinafrenzy Said:
on May 11, 2008 at 5:32 pm
These shows are the part of the reason why I don’t watch TV much anymore. I think The Hills came out of “Beverly Hills 90210″
Reality TV is a way for ordinary folks to see behind closed doors and drapes,live vicariously and dream they can too can achieve this lifestyle. Or they can be righteous and believe they are so much better then THOSE people: “I wouldn’t waste all that money, I would do better things with it. I would be nicer, kinder, more responsible…”
If people would stop watching these shows to get their kicks, the sponsors would not make money, they would pull their support and the darned shows would be taken off air. MONEY calls the shots on what we watch on TV. We as viewers can be resistant to this brain washing and pull the plug.