Reality TV

Tarkus · 02-06-2003, 03:15 PM

Okay, be honest now, who's actually watched more than 15 minutes of this crap (er programming), and if so, why?

http://entertainment.msn.com/netcal/?netcal=125

Tarkus

vtbub · 02-06-2003, 03:19 PM

I voted for the under 90 response. Want reality, watch CNN or Fox News.

wade moore · 02-06-2003, 03:19 PM

Couldn't live without it..

I take a sick fascination in other people's misery I suppose if I dig for the very source of it all..

Kodos · 02-06-2003, 03:21 PM

It's all about Survivor, Baby!

Marmel · 02-06-2003, 03:32 PM

I watch exactly 1 hour of programming for 14 weeks per year.

Survivor

sabotai · 02-06-2003, 03:43 PM

I watch it because it's the only thing on. Plus they put it on right before or right after shows I do try to watch (24, Bernie Mac, etc.) SO basically, my official responce is "I watch because if I change the channel, I might forget to turn back for the show I DO what to see."

Craptacular · 02-06-2003, 04:01 PM

trash trash trash

Maple Leafs · 02-06-2003, 04:02 PM

Watch it often. Can't really say I follow any of the current ones religously, but I'll watch it when it's on. It can be entertaining.

Please save the lectures. People who enjoy thinking that reality TV is somehow beneath them inevitably are big fans of something equally stupid, like Star Trek or Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

(Oh christ, now I'm going to have to listen to someone explain how brilliant the singing episode was.)

Swaggs · 02-06-2003, 04:13 PM

I've been hooked on Survivor since season one.

02-06-2003, 07:59 PM

How about a middle of the line option like:

Watch it when there is nothing else on and it happens to catch my attention at a particular moment when bumping the channels instead of watching commercials during the sports program that is on.

Does that count?

bbor · 02-06-2003, 08:10 PM

I LOVE this stuff...makes up 50% of my TV time.

wbonnell · 02-06-2003, 09:52 PM

heck, I haven't watched more than a couple of hours of TV (not including movie rentals) since the World Series. I'd much rather play computer games or read a book.

Draft Dodger · 02-06-2003, 10:01 PM

nope, don't watch this garbage.

never seen even a millisecond of one show EXCEPT - my mom was visiting a couple months ago, and she HAD to watch Big Brother (she wouldn't have come to visit if we didn't agree to let her watch it).

I left the room when it came on. I came in to say hello a bit later, and I couldn't stay in the room for more than 2 minutes. It was just so completely and utterly ridiculous.

Really, truly...if I was God and I saw one of these "reality" shows, I'm pretty sure that I would just decide that this whole "human being" thing just wasn't going to ever work, and I'd pull the plug on the whole blooming experiment.

tucker342 · 02-06-2003, 11:07 PM

If I was god, I would've pulled the plug a long time ago.

tucker342 · 02-06-2003, 11:13 PM

Dola, I can't stand reality tv.

How is someone going on an island to eat pig testicles reality?

Lathum · 02-07-2003, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Marmel
I watch exactly 1 hour of programming for 14 weeks per year.

Survivor

Couldn't have said it better. New one starts Feb 13th. I also enjoyed Temptation island and I will probably watch the last episode of Joe Millionaire.

sterlingice · 02-07-2003, 03:35 AM

The grand total of reality tv ive seen amounts to maybe an hour. Needless to say I went for the IQ under 90 answer.

SI

Kam · 02-07-2003, 05:27 AM

I am not quite sure what category it falls in to, but I enjoy shows like Monster Garage, and the other shows on Discovery (and others) where people build machines.

I guess that "reality tv" probably pertains most to silly people doing silly things, rather than real people dancing with science for pleasure.

GrantDawg · 02-07-2003, 07:47 AM

I watch several of the shows. The love interest shows, American Idol and the Mole are the ones I watch the most. My wife and I love to pick the winners. It is a family thing. I can't get her to watch sports with me, so this to me is the second best thing.

MJ4H · 02-07-2003, 08:41 AM

Some reality shows are horrible. I like others. I think The Mole is fascinating. I like American Idol somewhat, though I only watched the last 10 minutes of the first season. I caught the first episode of this season by chance and laughed my head off at the auditions. Captured my interest a bit so I kept up with it. Of course, now Im in love with Julia Demato

I like some seasons of The Real World, but most of the newer ones I despise, and I dont like Road Rules at all. I do however like the little Challenges they do between Real World and Road Rules casts.

All the other reality shows like Big Brother, Joe Millionaire, Bachelorwhatever I dont care for in the slightest. I really think that you shouldnt hate something just because its a reality show. I agree some (lots) of them arent that good, but some of them are quite entertaining. I watch TV to be entertained so that works out nicely

I also dont understand the need to insult someone that likes something you dont (ie only people with IQ < 90 watch them). Im sure I dislike some of the stuff some of you guys watch, but hey, I dont think you are dumb for liking it. Its called taste, and thank heavens we all have different tastes.

Craptacular · 02-07-2003, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MattJones4Heisman
I really think that you shouldnt hate something just because its a reality show.

I do.

Seriously, some of the original "reality" shows (like Road Rules) were OK. The recent crop of shows, that simply reward and glorify people for being the biggest bunch of assholes they can possibly be, are trash. Bring back Star Search ... oh wait, they did?

View Poll Results: Do you watch reality TV?
Couldn’t live without it	2	3.51%
Watch it all the time	18	31.58%
Watch it because my significant other makes me	6	10.53%
I’d watch it but I’d throw up	1	1.75%
I only watch sports on TV	8	14.04%
Only people who watch this have an IQ under 90 and that’s not me	7	12.28%
Never touch it	10	17.54%
What’s reality TV?	5	8.77%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

02-06-2003, 03:19 PM	#2
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	I voted for the under 90 response. Want reality, watch CNN or Fox News. __________________

02-06-2003, 03:32 PM	#5
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	I watch exactly 1 hour of programming for 14 weeks per year. Survivor __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

02-06-2003, 04:13 PM	#9
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I've been hooked on Survivor since season one. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

02-06-2003, 08:10 PM	#11
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	I LOVE this stuff...makes up 50% of my TV time. __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

02-06-2003, 03:21 PM	#4
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	It's all about Survivor, Baby!

02-06-2003, 03:43 PM	#6
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I watch it because it's the only thing on. Plus they put it on right before or right after shows I do try to watch (24, Bernie Mac, etc.) SO basically, my official responce is "I watch because if I change the channel, I might forget to turn back for the show I DO what to see."

02-06-2003, 04:01 PM	#7
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	trash trash trash

02-06-2003, 04:02 PM	#8
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Watch it often. Can't really say I follow any of the current ones religously, but I'll watch it when it's on. It can be entertaining. Please save the lectures. People who enjoy thinking that reality TV is somehow beneath them inevitably are big fans of something equally stupid, like Star Trek or Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (Oh christ, now I'm going to have to listen to someone explain how brilliant the singing episode was.)

02-06-2003, 07:59 PM	#10
couriers	How about a middle of the line option like: Watch it when there is nothing else on and it happens to catch my attention at a particular moment when bumping the channels instead of watching commercials during the sports program that is on. Does that count?

02-06-2003, 09:52 PM	#12
wbonnell College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Round Rock TX	heck, I haven't watched more than a couple of hours of TV (not including movie rentals) since the World Series. I'd much rather play computer games or read a book.

02-06-2003, 10:01 PM	#13
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	nope, don't watch this garbage. never seen even a millisecond of one show EXCEPT - my mom was visiting a couple months ago, and she HAD to watch Big Brother (she wouldn't have come to visit if we didn't agree to let her watch it). I left the room when it came on. I came in to say hello a bit later, and I couldn't stay in the room for more than 2 minutes. It was just so completely and utterly ridiculous. Really, truly...if I was God and I saw one of these "reality" shows, I'm pretty sure that I would just decide that this whole "human being" thing just wasn't going to ever work, and I'd pull the plug on the whole blooming experiment. __________________ Mile High Hockey

02-06-2003, 11:07 PM	#14
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	If I was god, I would've pulled the plug a long time ago.

02-06-2003, 11:13 PM	#15
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	Dola, I can't stand reality tv. How is someone going on an island to eat pig testicles reality?

02-07-2003, 03:35 AM	#17
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	The grand total of reality tv ive seen amounts to maybe an hour. Needless to say I went for the IQ under 90 answer. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

02-07-2003, 05:27 AM	#18
Kam H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN	I am not quite sure what category it falls in to, but I enjoy shows like Monster Garage, and the other shows on Discovery (and others) where people build machines. I guess that "reality tv" probably pertains most to silly people doing silly things, rather than real people dancing with science for pleasure.

02-07-2003, 07:47 AM	#19
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	I watch several of the shows. The love interest shows, American Idol and the Mole are the ones I watch the most. My wife and I love to pick the winners. It is a family thing. I can't get her to watch sports with me, so this to me is the second best thing.

02-07-2003, 08:41 AM	#20
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Some reality shows are horrible. I like others. I think The Mole is fascinating. I like American Idol somewhat, though I only watched the last 10 minutes of the first season. I caught the first episode of this season by chance and laughed my head off at the auditions. Captured my interest a bit so I kept up with it. Of course, now Im in love with Julia Demato I like some seasons of The Real World, but most of the newer ones I despise, and I dont like Road Rules at all. I do however like the little Challenges they do between Real World and Road Rules casts. All the other reality shows like Big Brother, Joe Millionaire, Bachelorwhatever I dont care for in the slightest. I really think that you shouldnt hate something just because its a reality show. I agree some (lots) of them arent that good, but some of them are quite entertaining. I watch TV to be entertained so that works out nicely I also dont understand the need to insult someone that likes something you dont (ie only people with IQ < 90 watch them). Im sure I dislike some of the stuff some of you guys watch, but hey, I dont think you are dumb for liking it. Its called taste, and thank heavens we all have different tastes. __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

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