Reality TV

Reality TV is the latest trend in television although precursors to this type of entertainment have existed for years. The publics' fascination with this genre stems from the curiosity to see others and not be seen. This brings up the topic of surveillances and using the camera as a medium. It is way to experience a situation without the drawback of having to be involved. All kinds of situations are represented in Reality TV, which supplies the viewer with a number of different scenarios to choose from. Surveillance has become a topic of discussion since the passing of the controversial Patriot Act. Americans are becoming more aware of the fact that they are being watched. The victim never knows the watcher but the watcher can always see the victim, giving the watcher in some cases an uncomfortable amount of control. Now by turning on the boob tube, you can be the watcher and choose to invade whoevers life you choose. People also love to see the exploitation of stereotypes on TV. We are fascinated by other peoples problems and challenges. I personally am not a fan of reality TV as I don't like to gander at other people's situations. I almost feel intrusive, and nosy and I would be disappointed in myself for caring about other people in an obsessive manor. I think this is why Reality TV has become the guilty pleasure of many.