Reality TV yes or no?

Contributor: freshbananas freshbananas
Reality TV yes or no?
Answers (public voting - your screen name will appear in the results):
Yes
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22  (27%)
No
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57  (69%)
???
OhMy! , Mellifer , unfulfilled , badk1tty
4  (5%)
Total votes: 83
Poll is closed
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Contributor: T&A1987 T&A1987
what's interesting is that reality shows were a ticking time bomb for the networks they didn't even realize. reality shows don't work in syndication, they've aired re-runs, but no one watches them. As the number of reality shows increases, the options for shows to syndicate shrinks. it used to be that 100 episodes were needed for syndication, but with so few shows making it to their fourth or fifth season and so many reality shows taking up space, they've had to rush shows to syndication. I believe my name is earl was syndicated in their second or third season, far earlier than normal, the same with new adventures of old christine. It's only now that shows like how i met your mother and big bang theory are maturing to the 100 episode mark.
11/23/2011
Contributor: OhMy! OhMy!
The only exception we make to "reality" TV is The Biggest Loser. At least there is some redeeming value to the show, unlike "Real Housewives" and all the others that thrive on trash and the f-bomb.
11/24/2011
Contributor: Hot'n'Bothered Hot'n'Bothered
I can't stand reality tv. It use to be fine, but it's a little tiresome when most the primetime line up IS reality tv. I watch TV to escape reality!
11/24/2011
Contributor: voenne voenne
I don't like reality TV. Are competition shows considered under this genre? The only exception for me would ANTM, I've been watching it since high school and it's a guilty pleasure.
11/24/2011
Contributor: Lindsey123 Lindsey123
ANTM, Teen mom/TM2/16&preg,and Keeping up with the Kardashians.. I'm not too into things like the "Real" Housewives.
11/24/2011
Contributor: MrWishyWashy MrWishyWashy
Not for me, sorry.
11/24/2011
Contributor: The Curious Couple The Curious Couple
Eh, no thanks.
11/24/2011
Contributor: freshbananas freshbananas
Quote:
Originally posted by OhMy!
The only exception we make to "reality" TV is The Biggest Loser. At least there is some redeeming value to the show, unlike "Real Housewives" and all the others that thrive on trash and the f-bomb.
I can get behind that
11/24/2011
Contributor: freshbananas freshbananas
Quote:
Originally posted by Lindsey123
ANTM, Teen mom/TM2/16&preg,and Keeping up with the Kardashians.. I'm not too into things like the "Real" Housewives.
I agree with that, I think 16 and pregnant is having a negative effect on teenagers
11/24/2011
Contributor: freshbananas freshbananas
Quote:
Originally posted by voenne
I don't like reality TV. Are competition shows considered under this genre? The only exception for me would ANTM, I've been watching it since high school and it's a guilty pleasure.
I really liked Master Chef myself
11/24/2011
Contributor: Diabolical Kitty Diabolical Kitty
Not really a reality tv person
11/24/2011
Contributor: zeebot zeebot
Not really, though I like project runway....mostly just for the clothes though. I like sewing.
11/25/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
I'm not a fan of most reality shows since they've shortcut around most writers and talent.

I'm thinking they're doing this just in case there's another writer's strike and they can show the writers they aren't needed as much.

Unfortunately, reality shows are cheaper to product and don't really require as much effort. Why not just make reality shows like documentaries that show real people doing work and not a bunch of idgits living in an unreal situation having surreal "adventures".
11/25/2011
Contributor: Girly Girl Girly Girl
i have watch some that i like
11/25/2011
Contributor: Envy Envy
I don't watch TV, so... yeah lol
11/26/2011
Contributor: AU AU
I watch a few hours of current TV a year. In the last few years, channels I used to be OK with seem to have become mostly reality TV. History channel was the only thing worth watching for me and now it's totally irrelevant. I find it odd the genre has become so popular. But as JR says, reality TV is easy and cheap to make. Many people feel a need to watch SOMETHING and, if only given one type of show will choose something in the selection.
11/26/2011
Contributor: Errant Venture Errant Venture
On the whole, no. Though if they're more documentary than reality TV (like Ice Road Truckers), then I don't mind.
11/26/2011
Contributor: aimtoplease aimtoplease
Quote:
Originally posted by freshbananas
Reality TV yes or no?
I said yes but only if they change it to "Scripted Game Show"
11/26/2011
Contributor: married with children married with children
I have hated just about every one I have ever seen an episode of.
11/26/2011
Contributor: kinky girlfriend kinky girlfriend
Quote:
Originally posted by freshbananas
Reality TV yes or no?
yes but I'm having a problem with my cable I need someone to help me plug it back into my VCR so I can get tv.I like shows like True life,16 and pregnant,kendra and hoarders but I'd like to watch more tv show series...y...
11/26/2011
Contributor: Stagger13 Stagger13
Quote:
Originally posted by freshbananas
Reality TV yes or no?
I still say reality is no substitute for a good story line...some are OK but most I don't bother with.
11/26/2011
Contributor: anonymouse58 anonymouse58
Definitely not a fan!
11/26/2011
Contributor: Cookie Monster Mike Cookie Monster Mike
The reality is that most reality shows are not true reality. Some are close though. But I don't think there's one I enjoy.
11/26/2011
Contributor: M121212 M121212
Some reality TV is pretty good these days! I am addicted to Project Runway for sure.
11/27/2011
Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
There should have been a Sometimes option too.
11/27/2011
Contributor: eeep eeep
I hate most reality TV. Most of them are far from reality, as they cast specific 'types' of characters on purpose to aid in creating certain scenarios. Plus there is so much bitching between the characters in most of them.
11/27/2011
Contributor: Rossie Rossie
The only reality show I enjoy is "Flying Wild Alaska", I love the frigid, vast Alaskan wilderness! I never watch any of the other reality shows.
11/27/2011
Contributor: freshbananas freshbananas
Quote:
Originally posted by Errant Venture
On the whole, no. Though if they're more documentary than reality TV (like Ice Road Truckers), then I don't mind.
I like those too but not "Swamp loggers" that one makes me sad
11/29/2011
Contributor: freshbananas freshbananas
Quote:
Originally posted by M121212
Some reality TV is pretty good these days! I am addicted to Project Runway for sure.
I have never seen that one
11/29/2011