One such joke has to do with bodily functions. Even if you don’t want to laugh at these jokes, which I usually try not to, I still find myself giggling at them. Another thing that could be considered distasteful can be jokes about the genders. I notice that as a woman, there are many gender stereotypes. Those types of jokes can be funny even if they are a little offensive as a woman.
Some of these contestants are role models for the kids. While the contestants are performing their show, children are watching all their shameless behaviors. The contestants think that teaching something so shameless is alright. Some of the youth are amazed at everything that is happening on TV. Many Americans have fallen in love with these reality shows; it seems as if they have become part of the crowd.
How authentic are these actresses that NOW endorses, Fazzone questions. In Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sarah Michelle Gellar plays the lead role with her take-charge attitude who can dominate both genders, yet her promo photos show off the cleavage of her bra less self! Outside of their “innocent” TV shows, it is clear that these actresses are being marketed for their sex appeal, and not their wholesomeness. These actresses do not meet NOW’s criteria of portraying authentic women,
Twenge states, “To many older people, it’s funny. But too many younger people the main consumers of the reality shows on, say, MTV it shapes their views of the world” (pg 7). Narcissism is shown often, and without hesitation on reality TV younger viewers are being conditioned by the depiction of narcissism. Slowly, the excess amount of narcissism seems normal. For instance, on “America’s Next Top Model” young viewers wish to be thin, tall, and overall a model, but go about it in the wrong ways.
Situation comedy is “based on creating a simple comic premise for each program.” (p. 130) Basically situation comedy brought fun and comic relief to TV. Lucy first starred in, My Favorite Husband. People and even herself saw what a funny, humorous person she was. She was able to find her “Lucy persona,” which was the attractive, zany, and irresistible side to her. In the book it says, “Unlike vaudeo, many TV situation comedies revolved around women stars.” (p. 132) Lucy, being one of these women stars, hit it off big when I Love Lucy started.
Miss Saunders also gets made fun of because of the big blotch she has on her face which is her birth mark. Miss Saunders realizes Maleeka is a smart and talented student and encourages Maleeka to work hard. Then, a boy starts liking Maleeka, Caleb. But then he stops talking to her because everyone is making fun of them. Not only does she try to impress everyone with her appearance but she also goes along with Char, and gets in trouble because she has no ability to say no and walk away.
The younger generation think that is what they should do since that is what they see on TV and the internet. Divinecaroline.com state “Reality shows have become very popular and teens have begun to realize that you can become famous just by being a bad girl, teen mom, or a crazy party animal who likes to do nothing but drink and “smush,” like the cast members on Jersey Shore.” Shows like this are giving teens the wrong idea. Why should the cast be paid so much for setting a bad example? This country is supposed to be looked up to as a great clean country. With shows like this on air for the world to see it is a disgrace.
Nevertheless, those very same good characters lie to each other constantly, even while understanding how two-faced they're being. Secrets pile on top of secrets, making these characters more duplicitous than The Kremlin ever was. The unbelievable deception and absurdity is enough to make the casual viewer want to pick up the television set to try to shake some common sense into all of them. However, it is this exaggerated world of troubled teen romance and sparkly clothes and tasteless drama which is exactly what attracts the demographic that it does. Like almost all the shows ABC Family airs, it appeals to teenage girls—who are able to make their own decisions and develop their own beliefs but, nonetheless, are still very impressionable.
I have not been in a leadership before but I’m very responsible, caring, respectful, and trustworthy towards my peers. I also like supporting and cheering on our team. I am an interesting, fun loving girl with a good sense of humor. One thing about me that is important to know is that at first I come off as a very shy individualistic girl but once I get to know people and I’m comfortable with my environment I am a great person to be around. I joke, laugh and humor people and I also get as much as I give.
While most teenage girls in high school dreamed of being “Ms. It”, some of us lived it. While watching The Breakfast Club, I instantly clicked with the Princess of the group. We were alike in many ways, but I did not agree with everything she did nor said. Claire Standish was the popular prom queen, wealthy conceited princess, but unlike her I was a highly sociable individual.