Did you see the article in the New York Times about how reality shows are getting “too real?”
A&E’s “Intervention” let someone drive drunk and I remember years ago MTV’s “Real World” let someone get so drunk she had alcohol poisoning. Producers and networks, or more specifically their lawyers, say they have no responsibility to step in to stop a crime. I’m sure that’s true. And I’m not saying they have even a moral obligation. That’s on them. They have a job to do and that’s to make compelling TV. Whatever.
Here’s my problem: we are watching this stuff. Not me, personally and obviously not you either, but we as a general public.
And in fact, we’re disgustingly fascinated with it to the point that everything is turning into reality TV. On TMZ.com, they follow the exploits of non-celebrities who just happen to stumble out of hot Hollywood nightspots plastered. They are turning these people into celebrities just because they’re drunk.
We’re also following real celebrities like it’s a reality show. Oh, cool, so-and-so got a DUI and it’s a violation of their probation so they might have to do time. Seriously, between Paris, Nicole, Lindsay, Britney, and now Keifer, I think it would just be easier to build a giant jail around all of Hollywood.
I find the whole thing really sad. I know this isn’t a funny post but I’m feeling bummed out about our popular culture right now. And I love pop culture. Nothing high-brow for me. I remember when Danny Bonaduce was a red-headed mop-top who used to sass David Cassidy. Now he’s knocking out the teeth of some other reality show loser.
Reality TV, I DON’T think I love you.
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I remember that episode of the Real World. it was Ruthie from the Hawaii season. As much as it was disturbing to watch; I was a young adult at the time and it did teach me some important things about alcohol poisoning. Like the person’s eyes rolling up back into their head and never leaving someone on their backs in case they vomit so they won’t choke.
A lot of parents and teachers won’t talk about those kinds of things, they just have that don’t do it (just say no) mentality. But its a question that keeps coming up with all sorts of behaviors. Do you think it’s best to preach abstinence or teach safe sex?
Do we accept that teens are going to experiment and let them make the right choices, or do we shield them and pray they never rebel?
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