Hmmm. I do like to watch real people in real situations. I do NOT, however, like "reality" tv. In fact, I can't stand it. At all. And that's the reason my tv set rarely gets turned on to the network stations. Ick!
Anyhow, I think we like to compare and contrast ourselves - our actions and reactions - to other people. It is a way to judge ourselves, I think.
Hmmm, how can I say this tactfully on my very first visit to your blog? (I came across yours on Michele's "Great Gush" where you were right below me.)
I can't answer your question since I have no idea why people watch reality shows. My idea of reality TV is sports. Of course, that means I get to see a lot of promos for reality TV, and as an adoptive mother, I have to say that I thought "Meet Your Daddy" hit an all-time low. Can I ask you as a favor to avoid calling birthparents "real" parents? My daughter's real daddy is the one who's been there for her throughout her life, not the one who wanted her birthmother to abort her.
OK, I'm off my soapbox now, and I promise to behave better next time I come by.
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Catherine Detweiler, at
10:20 AM
I lOVE reality t.v. I also love stupid Lifetime movies. (someone is always having more problems than me.)
As for reality t.v.- it helps me escape just that... the reality of my own life!
Sitcoms are ment to entertain us and reality t.v almost requires our particiaption, usually emotionally. (sometimes physically-we get so worked up we jump on the furniture).
My boys and I watch Extreme Home Makeover every Sunday night.
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