What's the reality of a reality show?

I admit it, there's nothing more I like than to tune into a reality show to make me laugh out loud. And by that, I mean, I can convince myself I'm the normal one in the comfort of my inner voice (ah, but what constitutes 'normal' one would say, ok, I confess I would say that). What I find funny is whose reality are we talking about here? Is it those whose socio-economic wealth-o-metre is more than the debt of a third world nation or those who consider orange spray tan and a 'bedazzled jewelled gown' haute couture? Or that you'll find 'true love' on an island, or that botched plastic surgery can be magically repaired by another surgeons knife? And while I cannot subscribe to every reality show, the few that I watch religiously never fail to entertain me at all.

Is this the objective? Is it the epitome of parody?

Or do we judge our own morality and values against those who are different to us?

I wonder which executive producer of a network thought it was good to identify and follow ego-centric in their everyday lives to show the world just how 'un realistic' their life could be?

Or was it their voyeuristic intention 'so secluded…they see all?'

I wonder if they find themselves 'funny' and see the humour in their ways or stand by the notion that their reality is an example that must be shared with the masses?

As I shake my head in disbelief and judge from within, I still find it hilarious, and like a train wreck, I cannot look away. And like the many other millions, I tune in, watch, and giggle and while some may think what a waste of time and brain numbing, I like to think that for an hour of my week, I can click off and rationalise that what is considered my normal…well that is just ok!

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