The three shows up top are just a few of the "reality" shows that I believe have gotten way out of hand. They are, Bristol Palin: Life's a tripp, Beverly Hills Nannies, and Snooki and Jwoww. I can barely sit through these shows without feeling extremely angry and confused as to why they even exist. Not one person on either of the three shows comes off looking good, or improving their image. I find myself disliking them more for giving into the delusion of reality television. Isn't it time we finally went back to normal television?
I'll admit that I did get into Jersey Shore during its second season. It was hard not to. I almost felt like by not watching I was left out of a special club, full of completely new catch phrases and dialogue. I thought the show was outrageous, but it was carefree and funny. I began to get sick of the show by season 4, when the cast members all got to go to Italy and film there. Not one of the 8 roommates took the trip seriously. They had the privilege of being surrounded by beauty and rich culture, yet all they cared about was going out partying and drinking. When they did go on a tour of the city almost all of them complained at how boring it was and asked inane questions the entire time. It was disgraceful to watch. I cannot understand why Nicole aka "Snooki" and Jenni aka "Jwoww" were offered their own reality show once Nicole's pregnany and engagement was made known. Isn't it time to start taking things seriously, Nicole? Shouldn't her primary focus be on a healthy pregnancy and putting time into her very short relationship with fiancee, Jionni. For those of you who watched Jersey Shore, you may remember that Nicole met her now fiancee in a bar, after she was extremely drunk. While hooking up with him she repeatedly asked what his name was. I'm sorry but this girl is in serious need of a real reality check, and needs to back away from the cameras and get her priority's straight.
Another young woman who I feel needs to step away from the cameras is Bristol Palin, daughter of Sarah Palin. She is only 20 years old and has a three year old son with her ex, Levi. As soon as I heard she was getting a reality show I knew it would be just like all the others that are on right now. To me, Bristol does not come off likeable at all. She appears to feel entitled to all the fame she has gained because of her mother, and often whines and complains about every little thing. I'm personally not a fan of the Palin family, but I thought this show would focus on the good things she does in life, and was willing to give her a chance. Her show reminds me of Paris Hilton's epic flop "The World According to Paris". Before it was released all Paris was quoted saying was that it was going to show her in a new light and how much she has changed for the better. That could not have been farther from the truth. Paris was arguably the most unlikeable she has ever been. The show was cancelled after 8 episodes for poor ratings. I can only wonder if Bristol Palin's show will face the same fate.
Finally, I must say that I am shocked at ABC Family for succumbing to bad reality TV. They introduced their new show "Beverly Hills Nannies" just the other night and it is no different from "The Real Housewives" series. It is just another show where the help is too often berated for their hard work and forced to do disgusting and humiliating things. I myself am a nanny and if I were ever treated the way they are just once, I'd be out the door. I don't understand the point, and I can't understand anyone watching this and feeling enjoyment.
We women should be taking a stand on how we're portrayed, in all aspects of our lives. These three shows do not set a good example, and we certainly don't want the younger generation taking on these habits, do we? If reality TV shows like these went away for good I wouldn't miss them. I think our society would be much better off.
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