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Fri 23 Apr, 2004 05:48 am
Isn't it odd that its more of a crime to be politically incorrect, to tell things the way they really are or to laugh at the mishaps of life in general, than to air reality programs that humiliate their participants and allow the whole country to laugh at them?
I suppose it's all about perception. Personally, I hate reality shows, and I don't really understand why people are so intrigued by seeing others fail. Well, I do understand, but I think it's disgusting. I would much rather be politically incorrect, which on some level brings people together through humour, than make fun of my fellow peoples vicariously, via "reality" TV.
I's guess that the major difference here is that people who participate in reality shows do so of their own free will knowing that they may make fools of themselves.
fishin' wrote:I's guess that the major difference here is that people who participate in reality shows do so of their own free will knowing that they may make fools of themselves.
I've seen interviews with these people after the show is over, and they say that they didn't know all the details before hand.
I agree, to some extent.
I don't make a habit of watching reality shows, but I did once watch American Idol - hated it.
They are so rude and mean, especially that Simon.
I can't watch stuff where people are intentionally mean to others. Yes, these people perform of their own free will, but they usually also believe they're good. It's like making fun of retarded people.
Same mindset, to me.
it's the price you pay for your fifteen minutes of fame
i'll just stay quietly anonymous thank you
djjd62 wrote:it's the price you pay for your fifteen minutes of fame
i'll just stay quietly anonymous thank you
That's true. I guess I was thinking of how people are still trying to force everyone to be politically correct. It seems to me that PC should be going out of style.
It would be PC if I were writing to the networks trying to get the show cancelled. As it is, I simply find it distasteful.
Trying to influence the networks not to air stuff which I personally find distasteful or un-PC.
How do networks get their ratings? Does anyone know?
I don't think it would hurt to let tv networks know what shows you like and what shows you don't. Don't they appreciate feedback?
i remember a drew carey episode about the pc'ing of america, he was saying, what are the jokes in the future going to be, this guy and this other guy walk into this place.
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