You know, a couple of years ago, the closest thing we had to 'reality tv' was The Real World on MTV. And that was even 'scripted', if you will, by the producers. But in the past couple of years we have been assaulted by numerous such shows, in an attempt at either driving up ratings or driving the masses out of their collective mind. A few have been able to sustain themselves, most of which amaze me. 'Survivor', the kingpin of reality tv these days, is entertaining, if for no other reason than watching people stab their so called alliances in the back. 'American Idol' brings out the shower singer in all of us. 'The Apprentice' is proof that ugly people can make it big in the business world. 'The Bachelor' and 'The Bachelorette' are nothing more than extended versions of 'The Dating Game'. And now we have a whole new smorgasbord of shows for the summer. There is 'Hell's Kitchen', yet another restaurant reality show. You want some culinary terror, let me cook for you. 'Hit Me Baby 1 More Time' pits now defunct bands and pop stars against each other. Trying to reel in the 'stuck in the 80s' crowd, I imagine. And how about 'I Want To Be A Hilton'? Um, last time I checked, anyone with a video camera could be a Hilton, if you know what I mean. Soon we'll be seeing shows like ' I Married My Mother', which will follow the life of some poor inbred who didn't know any better. And how about a show titled 'Road Rage', where idiotic drivers are forced to drive in the slow lane behind the 'Where's the beef lady'? Who knows what they will think of next...
Now if you will excuse me, I have to go send in my audition tape for 'So You Think You Can Dance'...
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