In this generation, entertainment plays a huge role in many of our lives. One of the entertainment is reality TV shows. People are often attracted to reality shows, even if it’s skeptical to believe it’s truly a “reality” show but, because of the chaotic events that happens in the show. Although we dislike being in part of unstable community filled with arguments and hate, we sure do enjoy watching other people in drama. I do come across some reality shows when my family or my friends are watching it, but since I hardly watch television, I hardly watch any shows. When I am watching a reality show rather than cartoons, I’m usually watching celebrity reality series. I can truly say though, even I feel like watching a reality show, which is rare, I never finish an episode. I don’t think I’ve ever continued watching more than fifteen minutes of it. The only show I watch is “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”. The main reason I watch that show is because I personally like Scott Disick for his humorous comments. Other than that, I usually do not enjoy reality shows because I feel that they are exaggerated and some episodes are rather tiring to watch. Watching reality shows makes me not want to interact with people because in the shows, some of their problems between one another are really unreasonable. I feel like many, if not all episodes are a repeat of constant arguments and relationship conflicts. However it is understandable why these shows gather certain casts that are completely different in order to create disaster because no one would bother watching a show where people are in peace. I believe reality shows can benefit and harm society. It could benefit society by giving a self-esteem or confidence in yourself that you’re able to manage certain situation better than some of the casts on the show. Or a simple relief of not having any drama in your life. However I do believe reality shows can also harm society. Reality shows display inappropriate actions and profanity by the casts. This affect the way young teenagers behave in their lives. It gives teenagers an idea that if they were to conduct themselves acting in inappropriate ways, they will gain admiration and popularity. Most reality shows are filled with alcohol and smoking so teens will fall into a higher curiosity of consuming alcohol and inhaling tobacco. Some girls will consider the idea that promiscuous way is the way to be; promiscuous way is the way to seek attention. And some reality shows will ruin the idea of “love” because many shows are filled with lust and words that are supposed to have a very deep meaning is just thrown around. I think reality shows harm the way teenagers conduct themselves and it also ruins their critical thinking. All in all, I don’t much avoid reality shows nor am I hooked on it. I simply don’t care for reality shows and when I feel like watching television other than cartoons on my rare occasions, I’ll result to my Kardashians.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Reality Shows
In this generation, entertainment plays a huge role in many of our lives. One of the entertainment is reality TV shows. People are often attracted to reality shows, even if it’s skeptical to believe it’s truly a “reality” show but, because of the chaotic events that happens in the show. Although we dislike being in part of unstable community filled with arguments and hate, we sure do enjoy watching other people in drama. I do come across some reality shows when my family or my friends are watching it, but since I hardly watch television, I hardly watch any shows. When I am watching a reality show rather than cartoons, I’m usually watching celebrity reality series. I can truly say though, even I feel like watching a reality show, which is rare, I never finish an episode. I don’t think I’ve ever continued watching more than fifteen minutes of it. The only show I watch is “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”. The main reason I watch that show is because I personally like Scott Disick for his humorous comments. Other than that, I usually do not enjoy reality shows because I feel that they are exaggerated and some episodes are rather tiring to watch. Watching reality shows makes me not want to interact with people because in the shows, some of their problems between one another are really unreasonable. I feel like many, if not all episodes are a repeat of constant arguments and relationship conflicts. However it is understandable why these shows gather certain casts that are completely different in order to create disaster because no one would bother watching a show where people are in peace. I believe reality shows can benefit and harm society. It could benefit society by giving a self-esteem or confidence in yourself that you’re able to manage certain situation better than some of the casts on the show. Or a simple relief of not having any drama in your life. However I do believe reality shows can also harm society. Reality shows display inappropriate actions and profanity by the casts. This affect the way young teenagers behave in their lives. It gives teenagers an idea that if they were to conduct themselves acting in inappropriate ways, they will gain admiration and popularity. Most reality shows are filled with alcohol and smoking so teens will fall into a higher curiosity of consuming alcohol and inhaling tobacco. Some girls will consider the idea that promiscuous way is the way to be; promiscuous way is the way to seek attention. And some reality shows will ruin the idea of “love” because many shows are filled with lust and words that are supposed to have a very deep meaning is just thrown around. I think reality shows harm the way teenagers conduct themselves and it also ruins their critical thinking. All in all, I don’t much avoid reality shows nor am I hooked on it. I simply don’t care for reality shows and when I feel like watching television other than cartoons on my rare occasions, I’ll result to my Kardashians.
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Those are some good points in how reality shows can harm our society.
ReplyDeleteWell Mai, I really understood your frustration with the dramatic events you stated that contribute to underminding our young teenagers. Knowing that these reality shows put off this persona of doing wrong is good; I'm glad to hear you are not even falling into that trap. Furthermore, it's ok to have fun with your Kardashians without feeling guilty! :) Take care.
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