Poll: Do you watch "Reality Television"?

[MacRumors]

Vote: Poll: Do you watch "Reality Television"? (http://www.macpolls.com/?poll_id=378)

[MongoTheGeek]

I had a great idea for a reality show. Instead of kicking people out of the house you would keep adding them in until people cracked and left. People wouldn't be isolated, they could invite friends and family members over to visit.

Imagine a yoga class and a bible study and a lan party going on in the same house at the same time.

THere would be a pot of money and when you leave you get your share based on how long you were in the house and how many people there are. This amount is lessened if more than one person leaves at once.

[Mudbug]

reality TV sucks.

enough said.

[the_mole1314]

I only watch one reality TV show and it's *read username*:D

[wdlove]

I see that so far I'm in the vast minority. Honestly can say that I really enjoy "Survivor." It is the only reality television show that I watch. The rest of them seem rather silly to me.

[Trowaman]

not a fan, but hey, tv is my friend and if nothing better is on. I'm not going to sit in my room with no tv on. Thank god for Mario Kart to distract me from the reality tv show drivel.

[dukemeiser]

I only watch Survivor.

[jkojima]

I don't understand the popularity of prime-time reality TV. It boggles my mind how people like to watch that tripe. That being said, my housemates and most of my friends are big fans of some shows, and I occassionally find myself watching with them.

I am a HUGE fan, however, of the real reality TV, like the Food Network, HGTV, etc. Don't give me drama, give me practical stuff!

[TheArchpadre]

"I watch television because you don't know what it will do if you leave it in the room alone."
— Unknown

One of my favorite things about being at college is that the only times I ever sit in front of a television are to watch a movie or play a video game, both of which I do with friends.

I do actively dislike reality shows, though, and never watch them when I'm at home. (I do watch television at home, just not reality shows.) I just don't understand the attraction of throwing some of the most petty aspects of humanity into such high relief.

[Raid]

I like shows like the Amazing Race for the travel & stunts, but dislike all the trash talking and 'interpersonal drama' (it all seems edited to be overblown, and fake). It's the places they go to, things they see, and stuff they do that keeps me watching.

While I like the concept of survivor I don't think it's really about surviving out in the environments. Some contestants would die if left stranded on their own (like that one woman who cried about the dead baby bat). They are survivors of the game, and not the elements. Oh and one thing that got me during survivor 2 were the product placements. They were completely horrible and transparent ads (i.e. 'The winners of the challenge will get Doritos<tm> and Mountain Dew<tm>). :rolleyes:

Fear factor is ok, but the nasty food stuff is just for a gross out. Since it's a show you know what they are feeding you isn't going to kill you so you shouldn't be afraid... and isn't that the point?

[Freg3000]

I love reality TV. Not because I think it is "real" but it is just so damn funny. These people are so screwed up.

Anyway, in my opinion there are 2 reasons why you might passionately dislike reality TV:

1) Because everyone else loves it.
2) Because everyone else hates it.

If you just don't like it, then don't watch. But I think the people who passionately hate reality TV just do it to fit in with the crowd, thereby being cool, or by going against the grain, thereby being a rebel...and also cool. It just depends on how you look at it.

Regardless, I respect everyone's opinion but wish so many people didn't have a knee jerk reaction to hate reality TV.

[TheArchpadre]

Originally posted by jkojima
I am a HUGE fan, however, of the real reality TV, like the Food Network, HGTV, etc. Don't give me drama, give me practical stuff!

True! I'd never thought of it as reality TV, but those kind of shows are great. Probably helps that its creative rather than destructive. What we usually think of as reality television is usually all about screwing your opponents as much as possible. Food Network, HGTV, &c, on the other hand, are all about creation and rebuilding. Stuff like "Trading Spaces" is probably the closest to standard reality TV, but rather than trying to screw over the other team you're trying your best to please them.

[MattG]

Reality TV is stupid because none of it actually involves reality. In reality, Donald Trump, doesn't give entrepreneurs with no college education a shot at a job with a $250,000/year salary, does he? In reality, people don't eat worms and eyeballs, ride bikes across tightropes, and go swimming in pools full of squid and fish guts for $50k like in Fear Factor, do they? If they wanted to make that show more like reality TV, maybe they should get some average, everyday people to perform in it. Instead, it's always a bunch of big-t*tty blonde girls in tight clothes because otherwise, most guys probably wouldn't watch it. It's all precontrived, fabricated crap that television networks create so the masses can eat it up.

DINNER TIME!

Edit: And I had to add this in because the guy's post above me mentioned it--Trading Spaces! That's a great show, and probably the closest thing to Reality TV out there (especially when somebody hates their new room...and it shows :)).

[CrackedButter]

Whats a TV?

I don't have any, what do they do, they sound scary because I heard they suck your will to live or something.

Good job I havn't got one.

[shake]

the best reality show is:

AMERICAN CHOPPER!!!!

but i love motorcycles too, so i guess its a no-brainer! :D

[sedarby]

Originally posted by Freg3000
I love reality TV. Not because I think it is "real" but it is just so damn funny. These people are so screwed up.

Anyway, in my opinion there are 2 reasons why you might passionately dislike reality TV:

1) Because everyone else loves it.
2) Because everyone else hates it.

If you just don't like it, then don't watch. But I think the people who passionately hate reality TV just do it to fit in with the crowd, thereby being cool, or by going against the grain, thereby being a rebel...and also cool. It just depends on how you look at it.

Regardless, I respect everyone's opinion but wish so many people didn't have a knee jerk reaction to hate reality TV.

Wrong! I hate and I do mean HATE reality television because it is cheap (no actors, no set, no script per se) and appeals to the lowest common denominator. I have so many more things to do than sit and watch grass grow or people flare their nostrils at each other. I don't hate reality television to rebel I hate it because it is an insult to call it entertainment.

[Photorun]

The fact that a show called The Real World on MTV actually holds auditions... I mean, HELLOOOO?!!? The Real World? Auditions? Since when does anybody have to audition to live in the real world?

[d00d]

There are only two reality shows I've liked. The rest I passionately hate because the people in the show purposely blow everything out of proportion, more than half of them are actually failed actors because they're the only ones with the time to go to the auditions. The contests are stupid. The emotions are fake. It's a step below soap opera (because at least those shows have people with some small measure of talent). The more these shows become popular, the fewer shows I actually want to watch appear on TV.

That said I love/loved:
1) Joe Schmoe Show (the perfect parody of a reality show)
2) American Chopper (the show is just great)

[slowtreme]

I want to say I don't but I just thought about it, and there are lots of reality TV shows I watch.

At first I typed "I only watch Survivor." But:

I watch lots of news programs. I watch just about anything on Science, Discover, TechTV, or History Channel, including American Chopper, Monster House, Monster Garage, etc.

I hate all the Americal Idol, Big Brother, Wedding this, blind that, yadda yadda. And yet they are always on. My wife loves that crap.

Having voted that I hardly watch any, and then contemplating how many I do watch... I wonder how many other hypocrites voted No, not interested and No, actively dislike it and are lying to themselves?

[rikers_mailbox]

Originally posted by Trowaman
not a fan, but hey, tv is my friend and if nothing better is on. I'm not going to sit in my room with no tv on. Thank god for Mario Kart to distract me from the reality tv show drivel.

Agreed. Mario Kart is as good as it gets. . . played Double Dash yet?

[whocares]

Nooooooo. Pointless wasting your time wachting such rubbish.

BTW, it's nick-named "Trash-TV" in France ("télé-poubelle").

[Awimoway]

No! Not any! None! No! None of it! Nothing "reality." Zilch. Zip. Zero.

My wife, on the other had, watches a helluva lot of it. God knows I lover her, but damn she has bad taste. (I guess that's why she married an oaf like me.)

[mrsebastian]

reality tv is an oxymoron, no? what's next, filming people watching "reality tv" while scratching their ass?!

[MacNut]

Originally posted by mrsebastian
reality tv is an oxymoron, no? what's next, filming people watching "reality tv" while scratching their ass?!

Could i get payed $50k to be on it :D

[MacNut]

And you know ABC is desperate when you see Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is coming back.

[phillymjs]

<rant>

I despise those stupid reality shows, and don't think very much of the people who live for them and never shut up about them, either.

Give me a good documentary on something, any day. Sadly, though, Discovery and TLC are starting to get caught up in reality-esque crap, too-- like with those moronic neanderthals who build custom motorcycles, and the let's-demolish-and-redecorate-each-other's-houses crapola.

I hate reality TV shows so much, I get pissed off when find the cable box tuned to one when I turn on the TV. I wish my TiVo had a feature where it would just randomly change the channel if something I gave 'thumbs down' to was starting on the current channel, so I don't have to assault my eyes with even one second of that tripe.

</rant>

~Philly

[agreenster]

Average Joe is funny

Fear Factor is entertaining, and neat to see regular people doing some pretty cool stunts.

The first week of American Idol is absolutely freakin' HILARIOUS, and then I never watch the rest.

The rest of the shows I dont really care for.

[network23]

The only reality-based shows my wife and I watch are Survivor and Amazing Race. We also watch Changing Rooms and cannot stand that rip-off program Trading Spaces.

[Thanatoast]

Thank goodness someone mentioned Changing Rooms over that Trading Spaces show. Bleh. Ground Force is also excellent. And who doesn't like Iron Chef? As for the rest, it's awful.

[Dahl]

"Amazing Race" were ( is it coming back ? ) one of the best shows, it actually showed you other places in the world and the viewers and participants learned something along the way.

[virividox]

not voluntarily

[lind0834]

Hmm.. there wasn't a "My wife watches almost every reality TV show and there is only one TV in the house option".. I guess that puts me at "occasionally".

:)

[TheArchpadre]

Originally posted by network23
The only reality-based shows my wife and I watch are Survivor and Amazing Race. We also watch Changing Rooms and cannot stand that rip-off program Trading Spaces.

Gah! I knew that wasn't the right title! You're right, "Trading Spaces" is a horrible show: too long, too angsty (if I remember correctly). "Changing Rooms," on the other hand, is fantastic. Thank goodness for BBC America.

On a similar note, the American "Junkyard Wars" is nowhere near the quality of the British version. The Brits are just so much more sportsmanlike and entertaining to listen to.

[Awimoway]

Originally posted by TheArchpadre
On a similar note, the American "Junkyard Wars" is nowhere near the quality of the British version. The Brits are just so much more sportsmanlike and entertaining to listen to.


Amen! However, I don't know that I would consider it a reality TV show because it predated the reality explosion. Once upon a time there were a few creative, quality shows that involved competition of some kind and this was before the term "reality show" was invented. Some of them were essentially game shows. Robot Wars and Iron Chef come to mind. These are fun, funny, shows that don't take themselves too seriously. The competition is sportsmanlike, the losers gracious.

The new detestable breed of reality show is distinguished by a penchant for social engineering--pitting players against each other in mean-spirited Machiavellian schemes and devoting far too much camera time to private interviews with jilted contestants who gossip bitterly about their opponents and fellow teammates. It's reality soap opera. And this description does not even begin to describe the Fox TV breed (though other networks occasionally borrow the style) of drivel which mixes in pranks, gags, double turns and freak show gimmicks to lure unthinking slack-jawed yokels to their little square glass gods.

[Mord]

ithey are lame shows for lame people with lame lives

get a real life they are so much better

scrapheap challenge is soo much better than junkyard wars expecially the presenter (that guy who played cryton (the robot) in red dawarf)

[ibjoshua]

Big Brother 1 & 2 (UK)
Big Brother 2 & 3 (Australia)
The Villa (UK) - hilarious

[GovornorPhatt]

I usually play computer games instead of watching tv. I ususally lose interst in most reality tv shows after 4 or 5 weeks anyway.

[MacNut]

Best reality game shows ever have got to be The Gong Show or Love Connection.

[pimentoLoaf]

The 2004 campaign is just about all the "reality television" I can stomach.

[~Shard~]

My opinion is that Reality TV is garbage for your mind, and appeals to the lowest common denominator. I have more productive things to do with my time then watch that stuff. It's the same reason I don't read National Enquirer, don't drink soft drinks, don't eat at MacDonald's, don't smoke, etc. - garbage for my mind and body - I don't need it! If it's your thing though, by all means!

[Doctor Q]

The only reality show I watch is the evening news.

[wdlove]

We all need time to escape reality. Each person has a right to make their own decsision. Tonight happens to be my only big night of TV with "Survivor," "CSI," & "ER."

[womencantsail]

Reality shows are pure garbage. Anybody who watches them should be shot.

If you want some "reality TV" turn on the news, or watch a sporting event.

[AngryLawnGnome]

I hate reality tv, but I watch it. It's weird.

[TheMacOS.com]

the only one I like is fear factor.... I like the stunts they have to do.... but NOT the ones that include eating gross stuff. I like the physical stunts they do....

one night they were eating such gross stuff, it made me sick watching it. :eek:

Now, the reality thing has gone too far... there are way too many of them now.... shows that is.

[wdlove]

The only reality show I watch is the evening news.

I think that is great Doctor Q. IMHO, it always seems that your comment is a matter of education. I would imagine that you spend a lot of time on reading and research. That is the thing that I'm disappointed about personally, that I didn't wake up sooner and become more studious.

[Doctor Q]

I think that is great Doctor Q. IMHO, it always seems that your comment is a matter of education. I would imagine that you spend a lot of time on reading and research. That is the thing that I'm disappointed about personally, that I didn't wake up sooner and become more studious.In school, you obviously learn facts, but a good teacher will also help you learn HOW to learn. And, in any case, we all continue to learn all our lives. That's what makes life fun!

[PickledSquirrel]

I prefer watching reality to watching reality tv. How ever hard those tv guys are at it; reality is always way ahead of them when it comes to unthinkable madness. Who needs "survivor" when we've got CNN? :eek: :D

[iKwak]

I do not watch.

[macka]

I only watch one reality TV show and it's *read username*:D

Oh I love that show! :D

Otherwise, RTV stucks. We have a stupendous glut of it and it's gotten to a point where nobody really watches anything with a 'host' anymore.

[wdlove]

I prefer watching reality to watching reality tv. How ever hard those tv guys are at it; reality is always way ahead of them when it comes to unthinkable madness. Who needs "survivor" when we've got CNN? :eek: :D

Although CNN slants the reality toward their views. Fox gives a more balanced view.

[MacDawg]

I watch Survivor... and that's about it. American Idol sometimes. Don't care fo the others, but that's just my taste.

[PickledSquirrel]

Although CNN slants the reality toward their views. Fox gives a more balanced view.

Fox???? Balanced???? hmmmmmm. Are we talking fox as in murdoch? If we are, I'll grant you that they're so obviously biassed that its hard not to notice, whereas CNN usually lie with more discretion. But balanced?

[Awimoway]

Although CNN slants the reality toward their views. Fox gives a more balanced view.

I find Fox's bias—and it is biased—to be much more blatant than CNN's, tongue-in-cheek claims to being “fair and balanced” notwithstanding.

[Nny]

you mean a TV has another purpose besides Ninja Gaiden and SSX3?

[~Shard~]

Fox???? Balanced???? hmmmmmm. Are we talking fox as in murdoch? If we are, I'll grant you that they're so obviously biassed that its hard not to notice, whereas CNN usually lie with more discretion. But balanced?

I'll agree with that - CNN is more professional than Fox. At lying. :cool:

[sorryiwasdreami]

I can't stand the TV; and, before about 2 months ago I thought reality shows were the worst thing ever. But guys, you have to see "Mad Mad House" on the sci-fi channel!

It seriously rules.

[King Cobra]

Fox biased with/for what? They aren't biased to me.

Poll: Do you watch "Reality Television"?

I'd rather fall over

Or stare at a blank screen...unless someone else already has it on.

I don't hate it, but, in general, I find them a cheap, fairly pointless way to get "dinero" and ratings. Most of the content looks silly, but some of it stands out nice.

[NusuniAdmin]

When you post a thread please put it under the correct section, this is under "other mac topics" but it has nothing to do with macs or mac news.

I think reality tv is sick an people should get shot for watching it. I heard a few rumors that the sci-fi channel got sued because of there wierd reality thing (i think its called scare tactics or sometin like that) and they showed a nude person on a commercial plus the commercials for it shows sickning images. If i was 5 i'd know id puke if i saw the commercials.

BTW: i think howard stern should remain on the radio forever and i have never heard of a kid below the age of 14 that listens to him. And by the age of 14 you know what an*l se* is and if you don't then please become a real teenager and read up on it.

[King Cobra]

LOL! Dude, I was even younger than that when I heard Howard Stern on the radio (12 or 13, and def. 14), particularly because my father drove me to class (elementary and H.S.) while listening to that on the radio. And a second "lol" on the "read up on it" comment.

Note: The following comment could offend: It's only been recently that the people in Maine actually did something intelligent for a change...they finally adopted Howard Stern after so many years of it not being allowed up here.

[sorryiwasdreami]

I agree with the Howard Stern posts; Howard is a genious. I suppose his program (radio or otherwise) could be construed as a "reality show." Howard certainly has a high appreciation level from this bruthah.

Also, yes, the sci-fi channel (not sure if it was sued or not) did have some "mature content" warnings for this show which I think is bad-a$$, Mad Mad House. On the show they make the guests of the house drink blood, go naked, etc, and it's possible the commercials reflect that.

I was blown away when I saw it.

[virividox]

im sick of reality shows i really am!!! i get enough reality with my life thank you
:D
hehe

[crenz]

I don't watch TV.

[Blue Moon]

I tend to agree that reality television is the product of laziness, a lack of original ideas, the penny pinching that goes on at the major networks, ect, ect. but I saw a commercial for a reality show about people who run a mortuarary...I have to say...I'm intrigued...


..and sorry if this is off topic but since it was already mentioned: anyone who thinks Fox News doesn't have a bias should take a poll on the politcal backgrounds of those who consider themselves dedicated viewers of the station...if you wanna watch that kinda news programming that's cool and all...but don't kid yourself about what it really is...

[boomtopper]

I really Dislike realitry TV shows. The people that star in them are attention seeking idots.
To think my TV liscence money goes out to pay for watching a load of people in a house just doing nuthing.
Pop Idol and big brother are the worst out of the lot. I can't believe people fall for the contrived rubbish of Pop Idol. No one wants to make music anymore!!

[mmmbop]

To think my TV liscence money goes out to pay for watching a load of people in a house just doing nuthing.

If you're talking about Big Brother, that's on Channel 4, which is funded by commercials not the licence fee.

The beeb does put out reality crap as well - Fame Academy anyone? Presented by the most annoying and talentless man on telly - Patrick Kielty.

Perhaps the worst talent/reality show EVER starts this Friday on ITV. Called 'No Talent Required' it's about three cleaners and three bin-men fighting it out with each other to get a number one record.

Surely there's no hope?

[g4cubed]

No way! First off they're boring and pointless as hell. Especially the I want to marry a Bimbo or Hillybilly Bob ones. I endure TV when visiting friends or relatives. The only time my TV comes on, is to watch DVDs and sometimes the news, which I usually get while online.

[blue&whiteman]

reality shows exist in the first place because so many people have an inner nosey/voyeur mindset. I myself only choose to know what people share with me.

I think the world would be a better place if people just let everyone be.

[Dahl]

The Amazing Race (http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race5/) starts tonight and it's one of the few, that's actually worth watching.

[~Shard~]

The Amazing Race (http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race5/) starts tonight and it's one of the few, that's actually worth watching.

I hate Reality TV, but I have to agree with you on that one. I'm a world traveller though, so it's extra cool for me to watch the show and see places I've been... :cool:

[Dahl]

I hate Reality TV, but I have to agree with you on that one. I'm a world traveller though, so it's extra cool for me to watch the show and see places I've been... :cool:
Me too, that's one of the reasons why I like it.
You can learn something about the world, if you watch the show. Who would ever have thought you could learn something from reality TV. :D

[Eleven]

Yes...

THe amazing race tonight...

wow that was good!

Go Allison and Donny!

[slowtreme]

My wife told me that Amazing Race was starting last night. Immediatly they showed Allison from Big Brother. I turned off the TV. If there was person less deserving to win anything, it's that person.

I've enjoyed that show in the past, but I wont watch till She's out, or wait for a new season.

[wdlove]

My wife told me that Amazing Race was starting last night. Immediately they showed Allison from Big Brother. I turned off the TV. If there was person less deserving to win anything, it's that person.

I've enjoyed that show in the past, but I wont watch till She's out, or wait for a new season.

I agree "Big Brother" isn't worth watching. Prefer to be on my computer.

[Ninja_Turtle]

for some reason i keep getting the last poll..."SHOULD APPLE..."<that one, eh...might be something wrong :confused:

[wdlove]

A new reality show this summer that I really enjoy is, "NYPD Blue: 24/7." It was filmed by ABC news over a 16 month period with the fireman and policeman. This is a chance to see the real life action of those that protect us. Although there is an article in the Globe today about complaints from NY officials bout the show.

http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2004/07/10/nypd_24_7_making_some_blue/

Although I really miss the prior ABC news 24/7 summer series done in hospitals in Baltimore, MD and Texas. The saddest was following the life of Dr. Marine Rose, which died soon after the shooting.

[Duff-Man]

Duff-Man says....(with pride)...I have never watched any of the reality shows - seeing the commercials was more than enough to put me off....oh yeah!

[musicpyrite]

What is the 'realality televison' you speak of? ;)

The only thing I watch on the tele-vision is the news and mabye the History or Discovery channel...

I need a life... :D :cool: ;) :p :) :o :( :confused: :mad:

[wdlove]

What is the 'reality television' you speak of? ;)

The only thing I watch on the tele-vision is the news and maybe the History or Discovery channel...

I need a life... :D :cool: ;) :p :) :o :( :confused: :mad:

I only watch about two hours of TV a day, plus our local evening News at 11pm. Some days it is just one hour of TV plus the News.

[~Shard~]

I only watch about two hours of TV a day, plus our local evening News at 11pm. Some days it is just one hour of TV plus the News.

I'm with you - I watch maybe an hour of TV a day if I'm lucky. I just have far too many other interests and actiivties that I enjoy doing that I couldn't be bothered to sit in front of a TV on my butt watching TV, playing video games, etc. Sitting in front of a computer screen at work all the time is bad enough! At least on my computer I can be productive, earn income and do things I enjoy, but I just really don't have a desire to watch a lot of TV.

[Burns]

:eek: Recently i have found myself watching less and less TV, and i think reality TV is partly to blame. The reason is TV is becoming so - for want of a better word -crap. If you don't have Sky Digital (UK) forget about it, and if you do, you have hundreds of channels and there is still nothing good on. (except Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis! :)) This reality garbage isn't just on TV though. God i have never even watched Big Brother 5 (yes, 5!) and i know all their names, life histories, etc. It's in newspapers, on the radio, in conversations,.........list is endless. Is there no escape at all?

[~Shard~]

:eek: Recently i have found myself watching less and less TV, and i think reality TV is partly to blame. The reason is TV is becoming so - for want of a better word -crap. If you don't have Sky Digital (UK) forget about it, and if you do, you have hundreds of channels and there is still nothing good on. (except Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis! :)) This reality garbage isn't just on TV though. God i have never even watched Big Brother 5 (yes, 5!) and i know all their names, life histories, etc. It's in newspapers, on the radio, in conversations,.........list is endless. Is there no escape at all?

I completely agree with you, it is everywhere, and there is no escape. Let me reiterate and expand on my above post...

People’s lives have become so pathetic and boring that they have to watch other people’s lives on TV for any type of excitement or adventure – how sad is that? Here’s a wild idea – why don’t you get your fat lazy butt off the couch, and instead of sitting around watching TV, why don’t you go out and actually DO something – maybe then your life won’t seem to boring such that you have to relegate yourself to watching reality crap – or TV in general for that matter. Don’t get me wrong, I probably watch a couple shows on TV a week, which is fine (everything in moderation, right?), but I have better things to do with my life than sit in front on a TV screen for endless hours letting my brain vegetate at the complete crap the stations are broadcasting – as I said before, at least in front of my computer screen I am being productive, making money, and challenging myself. Go out and play sports, get a hobby, go traveling, see the world, meet new people, hell, even try reading (who does that anymore?) and actually exercising your brain and your imagination. I just don’t have time for the crap that’s on TV anymore, reality TV being the biggest culprit of them all...

Kay, I’m done ranting - for now... :cool:

[Burns]

Haha nice one Shard. and for those of you who still do read, (the few) I thought I'd recommend a couple of books to try and read in the next week or two.

1) Good Omens (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0441003257/qid=1091638222/sr=ka-1/ref=pd_ka_1/002-9767458-1076059) - By Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

2) Walking on Glass (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0349101787/qid=1091638280/sr=ka-1/ref=pd_ka_1/002-9767458-1076059) - By Iain Banks. (Although the photo in the link is of "Canal Dreams" :confused: )

Hehe just to fight reality TV on some small level. :)

[Mord]

let it be known accross america that terry paratchet rules (read a book called small gods by him) go to amazon and buy one, now.

(my sig (the fire bit) was writen by him)

[~Shard~]

Haha nice one Shard. and for those of you who still do read, (the few) I thought I'd recommend a couple of books to try and read in the next week or two.

1) Good Omens (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0441003257/qid=1091638222/sr=ka-1/ref=pd_ka_1/002-9767458-1076059) - By Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

2) Walking on Glass (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0349101787/qid=1091638280/sr=ka-1/ref=pd_ka_1/002-9767458-1076059) - By Iain Banks. (Although the photo in the link is of "Canal Dreams" :confused: )

Hehe just to fight reality TV on some small level. :)

Thanks Burns – I could go on and on, but it’s kind of pointless – any of the (reality) TV junkies I’d be directing my comments to aren’t reading posts in these forums anyway – they’re too busy sitting on their couch watching crap… ;) :cool:

And thanks for the literary recommendations - I'll add them to my too-long list. :)

[wdlove]

I spend my time reading these forums instead of a lot of TV. Feel much better about this than when I spent a lot of my item watching TV. It is for the most part mindless. I still think that something like "NYPD 24/7" gives a glimpse into the real life of the police, hero's.

[LethalWolfe]

I watched about a half dozen episodes of The Apprentice<sp?> and liked what I saw.

Most of the shows I just roll my eyes at, but "The Swan" (gotta love FOX) is the only one that I found morally<sp?> objectional.


Not that I watch it but Fear Factor, IMO, is a game show, not a reality TV show.

The only TV show I try and make time for is "Law & Order" on Wed. nights (I don't have cable). When I had cable I made time for L&W at least once each night. :D


Lethal

[o1b2]

TV in general is so bad that I dont ever turn it on unless its for a baseball game, and now I have been watching some of the summer games. I did see that American Choppers show a few times and that was cool, but reallity tv just blows. Its good that the networks are showing this garbage because gives me a better reason not to watch tv and go out and have more fun.