Reality TV has had high rating since the beginning because of the entertainment it provides for all viewers. Numerous people compare their lives to the ones on reality TV, because many wish to be them or many just choose to judge their way of living since it is on aired nationwide. In “The ‘normal’ Narcissism of Reality TV” by Jean M. Twenge she explain how narcissism shown in reality TV affects the younger generation’s view of the world, by making narcissism seem normal. Narcissistic people on reality TV have affected the younger generation and the obsession they have of themselves. Twenge states, “To many older people, it’s funny.
Steven Reiss’s article, “why America loves reality TV”, explains that Americans fantasize about being famous. Many Americans believe that if others can achieve fame, so can they. Reiss clarified that contestants from different television shows compete everyday to get the highest ratings out of viewers. Reiss stated: “what seems real about reality TV is that it allows Americans to fantasize about gaining status through instant fame”. According to Reiss reality TV educates viewers its shameless behaviors that are shown by the contestants.
Reality TV? In light of the explosive popularity of reality-TV shows in recent years, several questions propositioned by Francine Prose’s article, “Voting democracy off the island: Reality TV and the Republican ethos”, raises interesting and ample connections; between Republican self-pandering, partisan rhetoric, and oft laudatory verbal jack hammering; that in recent years has filled the airwaves with surprising correlations with the popularity of Reality-TV shows. Juxtaposition the moral ethical lapse of the Republican caucus and the self-serving faux unity that permeates through most if not all Reality-TV shows; which coincidently mirrors the disjointed efforts between Republicans and Democrats (Prose pg 265). Subsequently, high exposure
Television allows people to know what’s going on in the world, it gives people endless hours of entertainment, and it even has a certain value in advancing people’s knowledge on certain topics. Whether or not people take advantage of the perks of television is the choice of the lifestyle they have chosen to lead, but the option is still available to them at any given moment. Many people could say that television is ruining American society, but that is hard to believe, seeing as it is probably the strongest, most widely available tool anyone has to get the word out about whatever they wish to say. With this being said, it is obvious that
Sociologically, reality television offers several reasons as to why we thoroughly enjoy reality programming and why makes us want to integrate what we see on TV into our lives. Symbolic interactionism is the study of how people use things to which they attach meaning to develop their views of the world and to connect with one another. This idea is used to understand cultures and how different actions depict several meanings around the world. In the case of reality television, it has become so popular that people who watch reality programming link themselves and their actions with that of the people they see on these programs. The reason why people are so crazy for reality television is is because there is that possibility that they could be on it.
While Jersey shore may be an entertaining show, they are overpaid to just party and being bad influences. MTV on the other hand may say that whether people like it or not they are getting tons of ratings and the cast deserves what they get. They may believe
In order for a sitcom to be great, it should be re-watchable. Seinfeld has a number of inside jokes including catch phrases and character flaws which are repeated throughout the episodes. The inside jokes are generally only picked up by dedicated viewers who realise that they’re funny, hence they are necessary in re-watchability. Another factor in a great sitcom is chemistry among the characters. The characters of Seinfeld have such great chemistry that we love to watch them, and feel like a part of it.
South Park Influence on America Controversy over the show named South Park erupted ever since it aired on television back in 1997. South Park is an animated sitcom about four foul-mouthed children named Stan, Cartman, Kyle, and Kenny. The creators of the show are Matt Stone and Trey Parker. Due to the shows success it is now one of the highest rated shows on television. It also airs in more than a dozen countries.
The writer of a TV show, especially today, has a highway to communicate with the entire world. At a time where there were so few options for programming writers like Rod Serling basically had exclusive means to communicate to the world. Mr. Serling seemed to take that opportunity seriously and chose to provide more than just entertainment. He chose to entertain by leading the masses to a certain frame of mind, a place where we were able to notice the unimportance of some things and always the ever-present bigger picture. With over 200 produced teleplays over just 25 years, Rod Serling is definitely one of the most successful screenwriters in television history (Vahimagi).
The show went on to become the highest ranking sitcom of all time. For Cosby, the new situation comedy was a response to the increasingly violent and vulgar fare the networks usually offered. Cosby is an advocate for humor that is family-oriented. The Cosby Show was unprecedented in its portrayal of an intelligent African-American family. The series was an immediate success, debuting near the top of the ratings and staying there for most of its long run.