It is interesting to think of Reality TV in terms of it being a gateway for making private aspects of human life public. Reading Poniewozick's thoughts on how people have become more open with there private lives over the years was interesting because it is so true. I bet years ago, one would have never imagined to see television shows with rediculous people on them like "Jersey Shore". The wildest thing is, that these people arent characters, they are being themselves for the most part.
Everyone has guilty pleasures. Poniewozick says reality TV appeals to the worst in us. We enjoy watching television about something real, something amusing. Watching shows about reality is more entertaining because you have the added 'wow' factor that makes this able to happen in real life. You can compare these people to yourself and your friends/life because they are real.
When he talks about reality-fiction alliance in television, it made me think that this is the case moreso with alot of these shows. I find it hard to believe that shows like "the hills" or Jersey Shore arent somewhat scripted or pre-thought out.
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