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In response to "Isn't that more just reality TV "gameshow" in general though? -- nm" by Qale As Folk

yep, the used to be much meaner than they are now. everybody was okay with it because you were stupid to go on reality tv. -- nm

Posted by colin (aka colinski) Aug 8 '22, 09:54

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I firmly believe that trashy reality TV is one component of the trashy reality of our society. People want the attention and it's the fast path to it. -- nm - Qale As Folk Aug 8, 10:02 3
- you can track this via the casting of some reality shows. Some veered into the trash with their casting (Big Brothers), while others dabbled - Beaker Aug 8, 10:09 2
  - I believe this era started with honey boo boo and my super sweet sixteen. -- nm - Volnelk Aug 8, 10:32 1
    - was thinking that too. Pregnant and 16 and that ilk as well -- nm - Beaker Aug 8, 10:41
I think there was one girl that was essentially kicked off the show for being too smart. -- nm - Reagen Aug 8, 09:56

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