I love 'reality' TV, except the shows I like are COPS and Real TV, actual 'reality' TV. Real things happening to real people. Not staged, set up, game shows. Do you think that shows like Survivor and Temptation Island should be considered 'reality TV'?? If you think about it, it's not really reality if it's all set up. Yes, these things are 'really' happening, but the folks on Survivor and Temptation Island are chosen from thousands of people to be on these game shows. Then they are put somewhere and forced to interact and compete while being filmed. I just don't see this as reality. I don't know exactly how to classify these shows other than calling them game shows, but I feel that they should come up with a new term for shows like Survivor other than 'reality' TV. anyone else? rH ------------------ The Psychedelic Groove House of Rockets Basketball Love! Only after the last tree has been cut down, Only after the last river has been poisoned, Only after the last fish has been caught, Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. -Cree Indian Prophecy *** THIS SPACE FOR LEASE ***
Um, sure.......BTW, why do you feel that you must classify all TV shows? Can't you just be content with watching it??? ------------------ Charles Barkley on TBS on the "fat track" poll: "What? 47% said I'd gain more.....why those.....they better be glad this is a family show."
I don't feel a need to classify, but TV networks seem to. They're the people calling it "reality TV" ------------------
http://www.cops.com/index.html Yeah!!!!!!! COPS rules!!! I hope I never am on that show! ------------------
SFr wrote: I agree... RRU wrote: I don't watch it (survivor, etc) mr. oily wrote: i hear ya! rH ------------------ The Psychedelic Groove House of Rockets Basketball Love! Only after the last tree has been cut down, Only after the last river has been poisoned, Only after the last fish has been caught, Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. -Cree Indian Prophecy *** THIS SPACE FOR LEASE ***
Real TV rules . ------------------ Read Between the Lines What Kelvin Cato said "I will lead The League in Rebounding" What Kelvin Cato meant "I will lead the League in Rebounding from injuries"
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Of course these shows are staged. All of those shows are, to an extent, staged. However, the emotions that these people subject themseleves to seem to be real. I just find it sick how we feed off this. I mean this Temptation Island show blatantly attempts to sabotage couple's long-term relationships. Now, how wrong is that? It's damn wrong. But that's what we're watching and that's what's getting ratings and that's what's making money. And we all know what rules here. ------------------ There's still so much hate. No, not him, he's just not right. Is that the reason?
I'm not disagreeing totally with you, FB, but how many people are watching Temptation Island to see which couple's can survive, and how many people are watching for sexy men and women in very little clothes? I think we all know what really rules here! ------------------ Behad Sergeant at Arms of the Clutch BBS Asking the question: What is more dangerous, an AK-47 or a scooter?
I don't watch temptation island b/c of the "sexy" ppl. They all look kind of nasty to me except for maybe one or two. Plus ALL of them are really corny. The reason I watch it is b/c I actually enjoy watching them cry about losing their significant other. I mean how stupid are you to sign up for a show where the point is to try to break you up with someone you've been with for 5 years? So whatever they get they deserve and I enjoy watching them go through the emotional trauma. I know I'm a sick individual, but these people chose to jeopardize their relationships and so they shouldn't be too surprised when their boyfriend or girlfriend sleeps around. Is it just me or does fox ruin EVERY reality based show out there? Who wants to marry a millionaire? When animals attack Temptation Island I know I'm missing a few but they always turn a decent idea into a corny and stupid show. Fox should just stick to what they're good at...CARTOONS! ------------------ "I have often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can't get my wife to go swimming." Jimmy Carter [This message has been edited by Band Geek Mobster (edited January 28, 2001).]
Then why not create a show called "Marriage Counseling Island", where couples go to discuss the problems in their relationships and decide whether to stay together or not. You wouldn't need the "temptation" part of it. So why are they on "Temptation Island"? Because SEX SELLS! ------------------ Behad Sergeant at Arms of the Clutch BBS Asking the question: What is more dangerous, an AK-47 or a scooter?
Eventhough I say I watch the show for a different reason I do think most ppl watch it b/c there's "sexy" ppl walking around on a beautiful island wearing very little. Sex does sell. Why do you think Baywatch is such a hit show around the world? I'll go out on a limb and say not b/c of the deep dialogue. ------------------ "I have often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can't get my wife to go swimming." Jimmy Carter [This message has been edited by Band Geek Mobster (edited January 28, 2001).]
One note on "COPS"..... Everyone who has ever been on that show had to sign a release giving permission to show themselves being arrested.How desperate are they to be on T.V. that they were willing to sign a release showing themselves in that light.Just remeber next time you see some idiot being arrested for prostitution or the guy pulled over for a routine traffic stop and they end up finding a crystal meth lab in the back seat;just remember these idiots wanted it this way. ------------------
Temptation Island is definitely on TV because sex sells. Have you seen previews for the show? That's all they show. They barely mention what the show is supposed to be about. ------------------
I'm not a fan of the reality tv shows. ------------------ Ceo of the Walt Williams fan club. Web site coming soon atheistalliance.org
BGMobster - You said it. I didn't. Behad - I'd venture to say that most of the people are watching this Temptation Island show just to see who'll break down and who'll maintain their commitments. The show need not be watched if someone were just looking for some hot girl/guy. There's plenty of that elswhere. ------------------ "...just because a clever person can complicate the discussion about the truth doesn't necessarily mean he or she is making any progress in finding it."
Please, WB kicks their ass in cartoons! Batman Beyond rules!!! ------------------ WooHoo! The season's here!....I'm still gonna need that keg of Pepto-Bismol.
