Reality TV

I'm a reality TV junkie. The more of a train wreck a show is, the more I'm likely to watch it. Those close to me tend to roll their eyes when they hear me say that or they seem to be full of shame. I don't get it! Most of the reality TV shows that last are the ones that educate or celebrate people.

So you think you can dance-highlights dancers

American Idol-highlights vocal talent

America's Got Talent-highlights all kinds of talent

Biggest Loser-highlights weightloss/healthy lifestyle changes

Amazing Race-highlights healthy/unhealthy competition

Survivor/Bear Grills/etc-teaches survival skills

Discovery Channel-educates on different professions

HGTV-educates on home repair, clutter removal, property facelifts

MTV-educates on spoiled children, struggling children, music

Even The Bachelor/Bachelorette for the past 3 seasons has shown group dates where they are helping orphanages, etc. Hey...it's a start.

So I choose to escape my reality in a dose of someone else's. The majority of the ridiculous shows don't make it to a second season so America is weeding those out anyway. There are so many other choices out there that seem worse.