Do you like Reality shows?

[Neoma]

[jpgray]

1. They are pretty watchable

But then, McDonald's food can taste good. I still won't eat it, though.

[LSdemocrat]

2. They're not any worse than most sitcoms

[medeak]

3. at least sitcoms employ writers and actors n/t

[jpgray]

4. It's my view that most reality shows have those in essence as well (nt)

[LibDemAlways]

18. My cousin is married to a guy

who writes for and helps to produce a top-rated sitcom which, like most sitcoms, is excruciatingly unfunny and stupid - but appeals to the masses. Like most people in the entertainment business he got his foot in the door because of who he knew - not what he knew or any talent he had - because he has none.

Reality tv isn't real and basically sucks, too, but I find the cast of characters generally more entertaining than the actors hired to deliver insipid, tired dialog masquerading as comedy.

[Neoma]

5. i beg to differ

at least sitcoms are intelligent sometimes.

[LSdemocrat]

16. Like reality shows, very few sitcoms are intelligent

On the whole, do you really think that sitcoms are more intelligent?

[Neoma]

17. yes

[Starlight]

6. Reality shows send out special waves that rot your brain...

and make you vote Republican. It must be true...all the stupid mindless neocons at my work are addicted to them. :silly:

[RagingInMiami]

7. I hate reality shows with a passion

But a reality show I would watch would be one they filmed in the White House, falling the shrub around through his everyday bullshit, so the world can see how he really is.

It will be called My Dumb, Corrupt Obnoxious President.

[huellewig]

8. I like the ones on the discovery channel.

Like, American Chopper, American Hot Rod, etc..

Eating bugs for money, no thanks.

[donheld]

9. Bring back Lucy, Bring Back Seinfeld, but whatever

kill the reality shows.

[Swamp Rat]

10. It's the beginning of the end of the American Empire

"Reality shows" IS expressly indicative of our downfall.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

11. I just can't get off on those things.

I guess I'm not the market they're trying to reach. :shrug:

[Ladyhawk]

12. They even started invading the land of Discovery!

God, I hate "reality" TV.

[proudbluestater]

13. Hate almost all, except Amazing Race

Now that's a great show! It takes you around the world, for free. I enjoyed this summer's series very much.

[LibDemAlways]

20. I like Amazing Race, too, though

most of the racers have no appreciation for or make the slightest attempt to try to appreciate the culture of the countries they race through. Some of them are just plain "Ugly American" stereotypes. Nonetheless, the pair that won last time were genuinely happy to be sseing the world and grateful for the opportunity.

This season it's all about models, wrestlers, and a former Playboy Playmate and her insane husband. It's becoming less a crazy travelogue and more a travelling freak show.

[blueblitzkrieg]

14. The only one I ever got into was the first season of American Idol...

and that was mainly 'cause I was in love with Kelly Clarkson.


:loveya:

the rest of 'em I can do without!!

[American Tragedy]

15. Some of them are actually not that bad

My roommate used to watch Joe Schmo on Spike every week, and I eventually had to admit that it was absolutely hilarious in some spots, just because of the guy's facial expressions and emotional reactions.

[Abelman]

19. No in between?

I like Fear Factor, that's about it. I'm hooked on that "Real Gilligan's Island" for some reason. I don't know why.

[Neoma]

21. no..this is a hate or love poll

:)