Journal 2- More Than One View on Reality TV

     Being a teenager I have two different feelings towards reality television, both positive and negative views on the subject.  Reality television is very entertaining but on the other hand it is a waste of time, portraying the people on the show as idiotic.  Jersey Shore for example, most teenagers loved the show, got excited for “Jerzday”, and even used the famous phrases that were started on the show.  Needless to say it brought a lot of excitement but really there was no significance to the show, they partied all the time and got into fights.  The show, The Biggest Loser shines some positive light on reality television; a goal is being worked towards from the people that are on the show, instead of just messing around and doing things just to get on TV. And then there is the aspect of respect.  I know a good amount of people that will disagree with me on this but because of the show Teen Mom I do have some respect for the mothers and fathers that are 17, 18 and actually try to give their child a good life whether it be adoption or “stepping up to the plate”.   Maci from the show is a wonderful mother to her son and it’s not just on screen I’m sure and Catelynn chose the best life for her child that was born but still checks on her and the adoptive parents.  Reality television just engages people and gives them something to feed off of.  It allows us to delve into others’ drama-filled lives and it having absolutely nothing to do with your own life. In my opinion people, or maybe just teenagers feed off of drama and enjoy it a tad bit too much as long as they aren’t involved.  Every reality show gives me a different outlook on reality television, with that being said I have more than one or even two feelings toward these types of shows.