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Reality Television: The Epidemic Sweeping Our Nation"

REALITY TELEVISION: THE EPIDEMIC SWEEPING OUR NATION

The world of reality television is almost like an epidemic sweeping the nation in our
present day and age. The popularity of sitcoms and other scripted television series is by far
being taken over by the new world of reality television. Although these shows are greatly increasing in popularity, what is it about reality television that truly captures its audience? What kind of message are these reality television shows sending to the viewers? In essence, reality television creates a sort of “dream world”- a world in which participants are given the opportunity to act outlandishly and do things which they typically would not do in their every- day lives. Reality television pushes participants to the edge in an effort to gain another dollar or simply win the ultimate prize. In doing so, participants plot against one another, lose all morals and beliefs , or unpretentiously pretend to be something they are not , just to be accepted by their fellow peers. The lengths that participants reach in their effort to get to the top are limitless, and sadly enough, the once harmless world of reality television has now transformed itself into a whole new world which promotes greed, deceit, and lust.
Reality television is merely a reflection of what our society has become - a materialistically driven society where the love of power and money overcomes the power of love. In the reality show “ The Bachelor”, a large group of girls is brought together and ultimately they must all vie for the attention and love of one guy known as “The Bachelor”. Typically the guy is a successful and wealthy entrepreneur who is ready to settle down and...