Mindless reality TV grinds my gears.
What happened to television with meat, meaning and merit--or even sane comedy? Why is it today, when I brave turning on the television, I feel I've been sucked into the mind of some drug-addled, undisciplined, horny adolescent?
Who gives a rat's ass about the tempest of The Kardashians, Gene Simmons's Jewels, Donald Trump's arrogant outbursts, or a Big Fat Obnoxious Fiancé? I'm not interested in who trips and stumbles on the runway, who lost five pounds this week, who gets an alien hair style, or who can or can't dance!
Granted, unscripted television isn't new. Decades ago, Candid Camera, Beat The Clock and Godfrey's Talent Scouts blazed the way for today's line-up of slapdash, brainless entertainment. But, in my opinion, the schedule of programs today has crossed the line of ridiculous into complete lunacy.
Bravo network leeches our minds, maybe even leading the networks with nonsense television. One afternoon--out of total boredom--I briefly watched The Real Housewives of New Jersey. The gang of girdled, make-up dripping, nasal-whining bimbos were having cocktails, and they were in a heated mud-slinging frenzy. Before I could jab the remote, I watched as one hussy leaped from her chintz chair and bitch-slapped another big-haired broad. I'm not sure, but I think big-hair had been shagging the hussy's boy toy. And the Joisey shit hit the fan! That was some noteworthy afternoon diversion.
The Live Out Loud network is not going to sit back and let Bravo claim the prize for idiocy. Oxygen boasts a whole new arena in absurdity.
The Bad Girls' Club. Or could that be The Ho House?
Those seven halfwits may have issues, but the issues go deeper than anger, control and trust. They're living their slut-driven insanity out loud and--apparently--for millions of viewers to see.
Television is no longer free entertainment; I pay good money to watch television, and when I see these kinds of programs I want to chew nails and spit out spikes!
4 comments:
I enjoyed reading this. I feel the same way. I can't believe this is what people call "Entertainment". Even more disgusting are the women who idolize these retarded retards. It's not just reality TV, it's mindless crap like Sex In The City and Gossip Girl also. These shows are nothing but garbage! The only tv I watch anymore are programs on the Science/Discovery Channel and cartoons. They seem to be the only kind of shows I can watch and not feel dumber or like I've somehow wasted 30 minutes of my life.
see this is why I only watch Health/Science or just plain Discovery, little Animal Planet, History or National Geographic Channel. There are good shows out there but they're very hard to find.
Honestly, we have a TV in my house, but it's only for Xbox, lol!
I'm building a nice movie collection, though! Never know when the little woman is gunna want to snuggle up on the couch and watch anything from "P.S. I Love You" or "Sidney White" (I'm a sucker for chick flicks) to "Inglorious Basterds" or "Boondock Saints" (I'm marrying this woman... no questions asked).
The Boondock Saints was an awesome movie. The 2nd one is kinda weak. I heard they're making a 3rd movie and I'm pretty excited for that :)
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