Effects Of Tv Reality

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Since the introduction of shows like The Real World in the 90s and Survivor nearly a decade ago, reality TV has become one of the most popular entertainment show this last decade. It is preferred by many because the present generation of young adults, as well as some not so young adults, have grown with TV shows and actors (sitcoms, dramas, fantasies, etc.). They want entertainment that is "more real." Reality TV shows, like a mirror, reflect a bit our society of today. From couple’s issues to our fights with other candidates or organized parties, we see ourselves through the television and identify ourselves as these new hour-celebrities. Also, these programs are successful for the reason that they become shows of relaxation for most people, a way to decompress after a long day at work and have a common pleasure time with our televisions Idols. From that, we may start to think that the success of Reality TV is good for our society. But despite these good points, that “mirror of our Society” through these programs can also have negatives effects on our lifestyle, our children and finally on our vision of the reality World. First of all, the success of the Reality programs has a bad influence on a part of our lifestyle. They became so massively present on TV lately that people spend more time watching television than before. Thirteen new reality shows appeared between in 2009 and statistics say that 70% of people in UK have admitted to have watched reality television on a regular basis (Rocchio, 2009). Also this phenomena is helped by a clever method used by TV companies who chose, on purpose, to program these shows late afternoon or beginning evening when most people are back home from work and just want to relax with TV. Same with the kids when they come back from school. They

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