I will admit it, I am one of the biggest fans of reality television. I have enjoyed season after season of reality shows such as America's Next Top model, Project Runway, Survivor, Amazing Race and yes even Big Brother. I remember the days when I would rush home, turn of the ringer on my phone, grab some munchies and happily sit for hours of one reality show after reality show. I often felt a deep sense of dread when actor friends of mine would talk about the glee they would feel when Reality TV finally bite the dust.
But as I sensed back in the late 90's the beginning of the end for Ricky Martin, I sense the beginning of the end for my beloved Reality Television.
Example one: America's Next Top Model Cycle 8
Besides being one of the least attractive group of girls ever on the show, tonight's episode was gruesome. In one of the most disturbing photo shoots I've ever seen; America's Next Top Model did a high fashion slasher photo shoot complete with the girls being made up to look like they had been strangled, shot in the head, to their organs being ripped out, today's episode screamed of, "We're running out of ideas folks so we're just going to fall back on the good ol' porn and violence routine". So last week they posed nude with syrup and chocolate over their bodies, eye-candy, and this week they get murdered. Good ol' sex and violence folks. While the photos were interesting, I think it was desperate and irresponsible of Tyra to exploit women's images like this. If I want to see beautiful young women who look like they've been raped and murdered I'll just watch all the CSI's that make tons of money helping some sickos jerk off to these overdone and brutal stories.
Furthermore, Tyra who has always behaved holier-than-thou finally showed some of her claws with tonight's episode, and I was pleased to prove that those claws were there all along. Tyra pulled a Naomi Campbell on one of the contestants. Felicia, the 19 year-old, who some of the panel began calling "baby Tyra" was voted out tonight. Felicia, who in my opinion did not look like Trya, prided herself on comparisons to Tyra that she had gotten in the past, I must add she was wearing a bad blond hair weave at the time and does have a gorgeous caramel complexion so maybe that's where the comparisons came from. Anyway, Tyra was not happy one bit about the comparisons and took every opportunity over the last few weeks to deny any resemblance. It was clear that Tyra did not like Felicia (something Tyra usually hides very well). But this time her "big sis" routine could not hold up, and after Felicia could not muster enough "light" in her eyes as she posed as a decapitated corpse, Tyra jumped at the opportunity to kick the baby Tyra wannabe off. Though I was not a fan of Felicia, there was no reason why she should've been voted off over the other girl this week. Then to cover up her obvious distaste for Felicia, and the unfair dismissal, Tyra gave a weird awkward pep talk to her, where she again denied the comparisons to each other, saying Felecia needs to mature some and learn "high fashion" and wished her good luck as she shooed her away to be consoled by the other girls. I remember when the lovely Janice Dickinson was one of the hosts (back in the glory days of the show), there was a model who Tyra insisted looked like a younger version of Janice. Janice hated this comparison but good ol' Tyra kept rubbing it in, now that the shoe was on the other foot Tyra made sure to chop that little comparison off at the knees.
Example Two: American Idol
One question folks. Who is voting for Sanjaya?
I honestly believe there is a group out there voting for Sanjaya to mess with American Idol. Many people think American Idol is more a popularity contest then a talent contest anyway and maybe they want to show that the best person doesn't always win by keeping Sanjaya in. This season has also been one of the most boring, mediocre seasons ever and every week it just gets worse. But I keep watching because of Melinda, Lakisha, Jordin and my little cutie... Chris!
Example Three: Survivor
This season of Survivor is so boring I cannot believe its still on. The cast are so plain and played out that its more like Survivor the one year edition. These people have no spunk, no charisma. It's so boring that I have no inspiration to complain about it any further.
Example Four: Amazing Race-All star edition
All stars my butt!
So because my reality shows are sucking, I've actually been reading more which is pretty nice I must say. I'm beginning to feel smart again. It's a real good feeling!
Now the only thing that will make me feel even better is when my Project Runway comes back... Love you Heidi!!!!
