Then there are the Reality shows that revolve around a competition of some sort. The most popular being of the talent search variety. There is debate that programmes of this classification can be a positive influence on children, because they present challenges and rewards. This is a valid point, in the instance that the shows are uplifting and positive. However they are still far from realistic. The scenarios and the contestestants are created for the sake of the camera, and can often be portrayed as something they're not. Plus, being critiqued and voted for is not something the average person can relate to. Yet still people become immensely devoted, and unhealthily dominated by the hype of it all. Competition shows do not always revolve around fame and fortune. At least a some of them try to pretend they don't, but their motives are still negatively consequential. Since the debut of "The Bachelor" in 2002, dating shows have become increasingly attractive to producers and viewers alike.
The thought of finding true love on a game show seems insane. Dating shows have been known to create false fantasies among viewers. This is to be expected when the shows promote the ideal "happily ever after", but the influencing issue is that relationships are portrayed in an abnormal, unhealthy way. In true reality, love shouldn't be a competition, nor should it be a source of public entertainment.
I think you've touched base on some really valid points Laura. A great choice for an argument.
ReplyDeleteI despise most of the rality shows that invade mainstream t.v. The Kardashians, Jersey Shore, Flavour flav's - flavour of love etc etc.
As you've said in your blog it really does create a "false fantasy". I feel sorry for all these innocent kids out there that are subjected this, quite often, fictional bullshit, and convinced to believe, that what they're watching is reality. This kind of bullshit is what MTV and the E channel thrive off. Your right, it creates a "false reality" in their heads. But the producers and actors are all in it for one thing - money. So to boost the ratings, unbeknownst to the average burgeoisie, they fictionalise reality.
Great job :)