The influence of reality television on society from "summary" of Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman
The thing about reality television is that it's not really real. I mean, sure, the people on those shows are real people in the sense that they exist and have feelings, but the situations they find themselves in are far from normal. It's like a hyper-real version of life, where everything is exaggerated and heightened for dramatic effect. And yet, despite this obvious artifice, reality TV has a way of seeping into our collective consciousness and shaping our perceptions of the world. Take, for example, the way that reality television has influenced our ideas about relationships. Shows like The Bachelor and Love Island present a distorted view of love and romance, where everything is heightened and exaggerated to create drama. This can lead people to have unrealistic expectations about what relationships should be like, and can even make them question the authenticity of their own feelings. It's a dangerous game, but one that many of us are willing to play. Reality television also has a way of distorting our perceptions of fame and success. The peopl...
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