What reality TV shows are you guys watching?

[PhoenixS]

 

[Strongbow]

Indeed we do.

 

[calveless wonder]

People have different taste in what they call entertainment, if you think Reality TV is mindless then go read a fuckin book about Confucius or watching something that stimulates you. Why do people need to like the same thing you do? I personally think watching Sports all day is a waste of time but I don't think the people who indulge in that are fucking stupid, it's just different taste. When you come on here and insult everyone posting up shows and say it's "pathetic" to like reality tv youre starting drama of your own. HOW IS THAT ANY DIFFERENT THAN REALITY TV??? All youre looking for is an argument or to start some drama.

struck a nerve huh? I'm guessing you spend quite a bit of time watching that type of garbage, otherwise it wouldn't have garnered this type of knee jerk emotional reaction.

Again, there is no virtually no parallel between traditional reality tv and sports. So using that analogy is idiotic. Sports as far as what it represents in society has both a very primitive and reptilian brain appeal, as well as a deeper sense of identity and projection. The idea of competition to that extent is hard wired in almost every male's brain. Now, do some reality tv's promote competition? There are quite a few that do. But how many of those actually require training their entire lives for under a standarized set of rules and with precedent? American Idol might be one example, but shows like that are much more contrived than a true representation of one's skill level. Most reality "TV" isn't even reality TV. It's contrived under the guise of non fiction.

As far as people having different preferences in entertainment, preferences don't mean something isn't artistically or creatively stupid or pointless. Which is what reality TV is for the most part. Are there a few exceptions? Sure, but the fact it has been the predominant form of television the past 11 years or so has meant that a non stop flow of crap programming has resulted.

Personally, i rather focus on bettering my own life and creating great experiences than watching stupid or unskilled people do extremely unextradionary things.

 

[cgar1228]

struck a nerve huh? I'm guessing you spend quite a bit of time watching that type of garbage, otherwise it wouldn't have garnered this type of knee jerk emotional reaction.

Again, there is no virtually no parallel between traditional reality tv and sports. So using that analogy is idiotic. Sports as far as what it represents in society has both a very primitive and reptilian brain appeal, as well as a deeper sense of identity and projection. The idea of competition to that extent is hard wired in almost every male's brain. Now, do some reality tv's promote competition? There are quite a few that do. But how many of those actually require training their entire lives for under a standarized set of rules and with precedent? American Idol might be one example, but shows like that are much more contrived than a true representation of one's skill level. Most reality "TV" isn't even reality TV. It's contrived under the guise of non fiction.

As far as people having different preferences in entertainment, preferences don't mean something isn't artistically or creatively stupid or pointless. Which is what reality TV is for the most part. Are there a few exceptions? Sure, but the fact it has been the predominant form of television the past 11 years or so has meant that a non stop flow of crap programming has resulted.

Personally, i rather focus on bettering my own life and creating great experiences than watching stupid or unskilled people do extremely unextradionary things.

Like I said, I DON'T CARE what you like to spend your time doing, why do you care what everyone else spends their time doing. What's the point of you coming in this thread and bashing everyone who watches reality tv, it's pointless unless you just want to start some shit. . When I relax on occasion in the evening, a little mindless TV is exactly what I'm looking for. My day is filled with bettering myself physically and mentally is it too much to ask for some mindless entertainment. Besides most of the shows I enjoy watching are about bettering yourself or making it big. TUF, Man vs Wild, Hells Kitchen..etc etc. Some reality tv is mostly garbage but it doesn't mean that people who watch it are gonna go out and act like 'The Situation'. It's like saying that playing video games is gonna make someone go shot an innocent pedestrian.

Your negativity is what really made me comment about your post and that is something that lights my fuse. It's a shame that your negativity has to make someone else feel like shit for watching reality tv b/c you make some degrading remarks about people who enjoy it. Let it go man.

 

[Strongbow]

Like I said, I DON'T CARE what you like to spend your time doing, why do you care what everyone else spends their time doing. What's the point of you coming in this thread and bashing everyone who watches reality tv, it's pointless unless you just want to start some shit. . When I relax on occasion in the evening, a little mindless TV is exactly what I'm looking for. My day is filled with bettering myself physically and mentally is it too much to ask for some mindless entertainment. Besides most of the shows I enjoy watching are about bettering yourself or making it big. TUF, Man vs Wild, Hells Kitchen..etc etc. Some reality tv is mostly garbage but it doesn't mean that people who watch it are gonna go out and act like 'The Situation'. It's like saying that playing video games is gonna make someone go shot an innocent pedestrian.

Your negativity is what really made me comment about your post and that is something that lights my fuse. It's a shame that your negativity has to make someone else feel like shit for watching reality tv b/c you make some degrading remarks about people who enjoy it. Let it go man.

Good post bro, CW is a negative douche bag for the most part, but not a bad bro. I think he feels empowered by poinitng out what he sees as flaws in others. Prolly would have made and damn good Klansman or Nazi, these are just a few examples of others who hate people and degrade them for their diffrences. No big deal bro, you just have to know CW to appreciate him. I like The Jersey Shore and I watch it often, The Situation reminds me of me, picture an ole country boy bout 20 to 40 pounds heavier than Mike, with better abs and you got SB. Anyways bro don't let the shit get to you,it is chat, and every asshole here has an opinion.



PS CW: Do not try to join the Klan or The Nazis bro, you know, being you're not white, or blonde and blue eyed. They will prolly kill your ass on site, you know cause you're not like them.

 

[calveless wonder]

Good post bro, CW is a negative douche bag for the most part, but not a bad bro. I think he feels empowered by poinitng out what he sees as flaws in others. Prolly would have made and damn good Klansman or Nazi, these are just a few examples of others who hate people and degrade them for their diffrences. No big deal bro, you just have to know CW to appreciate him. I like The Jersey Shore and I watch it often, The Situation reminds me of me, picture an ole country boy bout 20 to 40 pounds heavier than Mike, with better abs and you got SB. Anyways bro don't let the shit get to you,it is chat, and every asshole here has an opinion.



PS CW: Do not try to join the Klan or The Nazis bro, you know, being you're not white, or blonde and blue eyed. They will prolly kill your ass on site, you know cause you're not like them.

I see you're up early.

that's good. the bathrooms at the local elementary school need to be clean

 

[Strongbow]

I see you're up early.

that's good. the bathrooms at the local elementary school need to be clean

ololololololol, you know me bro, I like to get an early start. How are you this morning, Sunshine ?

 

[nangiggles]

I get my dosage of "reality" here on EF

 

[cgar1228]

Good post bro, CW is a negative douche bag for the most part, but not a bad bro. I think he feels empowered by poinitng out what he sees as flaws in others. Prolly would have made and damn good Klansman or Nazi, these are just a few examples of others who hate people and degrade them for their diffrences. No big deal bro, you just have to know CW to appreciate him. I like The Jersey Shore and I watch it often, The Situation reminds me of me, picture an ole country boy bout 20 to 40 pounds heavier than Mike, with better abs and you got SB. Anyways bro don't let the shit get to you,it is chat, and every asshole here has an opinion.



PS CW: Do not try to join the Klan or The Nazis bro, you know, being you're not white, or blonde and blue eyed. They will prolly kill your ass on site, you know cause you're not like them.

well put man! now all I wanna do know is make babies, pick up a dozen strays give em a home, and hug the sunshine. SB for president!

CW is like a chick born wondering why she wasn't born with a hangy down thing. He's got Calf Envy.

 

[nangiggles]

Does A&E Hoarders count as reality? I watch it mostly for educational purposes though...