Reali-TV: A Degenerate Culture

1. Bad Terminology
the pun itself is pathetic and reality tv is an oxymoron. there's no such thing. a hippo filmed underwater on animal planet is real. people bein "punked" on candid camera are still somewhat real. people on some fuckin tropical island doin some crazy mental shit are not real. one hot babe on a ranch full of gay men after her money is not real. splittin the cash after takin her for a ride is not real either (but it's fuckin gay though). playin it straight is anythin but straight. it's more bent than all those fudge-packers put together.

2. Little or No Educational Value
with the exception of a few like survivor and the apprentice which at least shed light on the difficulties of livin in nature and the competitivenes of commerce (alan sugar -what a mouth!), the bulk of the thrash is exactly that. big brother is the most guilty. for love or for money is daft as a brush. perfect camera angles for crocodile tears and beauty pageant rhetorics teach nothin, it insults intelligence. the contender is totally outrageous if you understand the technicality of the sport beyond the beauty of the mysteriously dramatic, clean and impeccable blows exchanged in live technicolur glory for all to see. fear factor passes the wolf test -it doesn't pretend at all -we're all here for the money so let's get the damned flags/jump the damned plane/eat the damned insect already. simple as, end of. sure, they pick only big-titted birds but at least people learnt about giant madagascan roaches eh. tv is showbusiness -accepted. however, let's try to keep it real.

(p/s talent reality tv shows like pop idol are exempt from blame because singin is generally worthwhile entertainment.)

3. Idleness or Sloth
one of the seven deadly sins. in the words of a famous comedian -what the fuck is up with a bunch of people sittin around in a house watchin a bunch of people sittin around in a house?the sin manifests further -you go down to the local pub and you're wonderin what the lads are gonna have to say about the dutch and french "no" vote to the EU membership referendum, or maybe how west ham scored that winnin goal to gain promotion back into the top flight but fat chance -it's actually "hey fellas ladbrokes just halved the odds for Mr A shaggin Ms B on big brother." wtf. wtf.

4. Hogs TV Time
reality tv has taken over the world. you cannot switch on the tube without seein one on. more and more good films are bein pushed towards unearthly hours of screen time to satiate the incomprehensible appetite for utter rubbish. what next? out this summer! star whores -a reality tv show about reformed prostitutes tryin to make a name in legit showbusiness. comin soon to a tv near you! revenge of the sikh -a reality tv show about the punjabi community in india fightin discrimination in a hindu country. i can't fuckin wait.

5. False Pretenses
because of reality tv, people can now tune in to for love or for money and say "i'm watchin this because it explores the intricacies of human behaviour" or "to examine the sociology of courtship and motivations thereof". it's tits okay, tits! say it -tits! that's the best part, admit it. i admit it. i don't pretend to be enjoyin the wonderful settin. i don't go "my my, that's the new johnson suisse luxury bath they're makin out in". when it's on and i happen to be watchin it, that's the only thing i enjoy -the skin. and perhaps the amazingly mind-bendin conversations which beggar belief -"i really like you, you're so sensitive, warm, funny and [insert conventional generic compliment here] but i'm goin to have to ask you to leave". this shit is funnier than two ronnies!

6. Domestic Disputes
well this one might not apply to all of you but marina would rather watch big brother than match of the day so it ticks me right off.

7. Potentially Harmful Content
i read today that soon to invade our airtime is spirituality shopper, a reality tv show which shows non-religious people bein subjected to buddhist meditations, christian lenten orservances and jewish kosher meals just to highlight how they seek spiritual fulfilment. i join the clergy in echoin the dangers of this -it trivialises religion. hey man i'm never one to protest wildly at religious digs and jesus jokes but here is a consumerist approach to faith for the sole purpose of entertainment. there is somethin seriously wrong with this. for those who have no callin, perhaps they should seek answers, not fuckin shop for it.

ciao.

p/s i've been guilty of gawkin on reality tv but i never know when a programme is on, i never know their names (this includes that annoyin man-gina who won big brother previously) and i never last five minutes on them without switchin channels. so i'm not guilty of makin this disease so wildly popular before you start flamin me with pot-callin-kettle-black accusations.

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Word Of The Wolf today is hoi polloi \hoi-puh-LOI\,

noun:
The common people generally; the masses.

"While Pope Benedict XVI staged yet another attack last week by condemning research on IVF treatment, a move seen as Vatican power challenging Italian government, the hoi polloi sit unmoved in their houses obliviously watching reality TV shows."

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Hoi polloi is Greek for "the many."

Usage: Some argue that the definite article ("the") should not be used in front of "hoi polloi," as hoi means "the" in Greek. However, "the hoi polloi" has been used since the earliest recorded instances of the term in English and is considered correct by most authorities.