Reality TV

                All of us must have watched any reality shows on TV. Who would not be able to watch one if every channel has at least one of it? I have actually watched a bunch of reality TV shows ever since I was a kid. Like any of us, I have my favorites and some I do not quite like because of what happens in the show.

                Some of my favorite reality shows are the American Idol, America’s Next Top Model, and The X-Factor. I enjoy watching these shows because they serve as inspirations to viewers like me. Also, the shows itself help the contestants to improve their talents and hone their skills. In addition, I like watching the contestants showcase what they can do because I am not so talented myself. There are times that I get insecure too but I just push it aside and think of the qualities I have. Other shows that I like watching too are The Biggest Loser and Teen Mom. The Biggest Loser is really a good show with a good purpose. It is not a show which discriminates fat people but it gives hope to others who want to have a healthy living. The sole purpose of it is to let people know that if we will not watch over our health we can suffer for the consequences of it. With determination, sacrifices, and effort it is not impossible to change the old bad habits. What I like on Teen Mom is how they surpassed the struggles they faced by having a child at a young age. It shows people that there is still hope for those who are experiencing the same. The above said reality shows affect me in a good and positive way and I guess that is what they want the viewers to feel.

                As I have said in the beginning, there are some of which I have second thoughts in watching due to their contents. For example, Toddlers and Tiaras covers the pageant life of little kids who are supported by their parents, mostly the children’s mothers. I admit that I somehow enjoy watching it because who would not be amused by the kids’ determination to win such pageants at an early age. Also, the contestants are too cute to be ignored. However, I am disturbed when I am seeing babies in the competition. I watch some of them cry, and others are too sleepy. It would be understandable if they are ages six and up but below that age is too much. Some of them might not even understand what is happening. Another show that makes me think differently is The Bachelor. I know everyone wants to find the perfect partner in life but I would prefer meeting that someone somewhere rather than due to a show. It just does not make sense to me because love is a serious matter to deal with. I feel like the women in the show are fighting each other just to get the said bachelor. I do not completely like these shows but I still watch them sometimes just to kill time.

                Nevertheless, reality TV is made by the companies depending on what the audience would like to see. For when the viewers enjoy what they offer they will surely benefit from it. It is just a give and take process in our society.