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TV consumed by reality rubbish

“It seems like more and more actual scripted television programs are giving way to reality rubbish and talk show trash. I mean on any given day, I can flip through all 150 channels or so, and find absolutely nothing worth my time. All there seems to be is reality shows that are dumbing down the general population.”

It seems like more and more actual scripted television programs are giving way to reality rubbish and talk show trash.

I mean on any given day, I can flip through all 150 channels or so, and find absolutely nothing worth my time.

All there seems to be is reality shows that are dumbing down the general population.

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Really, who cares about who Paris Hilton’s new BFF is?

Nobody should.

The sad truth, though, is quite a few people do.

That goes the same for, the Rock of Love.

Why is it that people will sit and watch a bunch of women make-out with an old rockstar for a superficial relationship that will not end in love?

It’s really just sad.

These shows are neither promoting anything positive, nor are they particularly entertaining.

My second question is why do people even go on these shows?

I know it’s for their own personal five minutes of fame, but why look like an idiot for a taste of fame?

Quite frankly, I think people are losing their self respect.

I mean really why would you go on a talk show and let the whole world know that you have absolutely no idea who your baby’s daddy is? Especially, when the show is checking the paternity of the 25th man that could be the daddy… And still can’t find him.

That is just pathetic.

I mean what is wrong with people?

Why would you even subject yourself to such humiliation?

I don’t understand.

I mean don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I’m watching PBS every night. I do like my share of stupid shows, like The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live.

But I’m tired of all the reality and talk shows out there.

There needs to more good shows like The Office and House.

I don’t know, perhaps I’m the only one that feels this way, but if it were up to me, the majority of reality shows would taken off, in favor of better programing that doesn’t make you feel like you’re losing IQ points every time you watch it.

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