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What exactly is it about reality TV that makes it so addicting. I bet if ten people on the street were asked who won American Idol, 9.5 out of ten would be able to tell you. (BTW it was David Cook for everyone who has been living under a rock.) Now ask those same ten people a question about politics, I’m guessing only 3 people would be able to answer. It’s sad that people care more about watching a bisexual trying to find love on MTV Monday’s at 10 pm then what is going on in the world around them. But I can’t judge any of those people; because I’m one of them.
I’ll admit I know more about My Big Redneck Wedding, than I do about the up coming election. I could tell you exactly what happen during last season’s final episode of Tila Tequila, but I know nothing about the last presidential debate. Call me superficial, ignorant, whatever you wish, I just happen to find (along with millions of other Americans) watching strangers compete to win someone’s heart on national television more interesting.
I personally believe that instead of knocking today’s generation for spending more time watching “trash” TV than paying attention to the “important issues”; people should start presenting the important issues in a way that we can relate to. As sad or pathetic as this may sound, I personally think a reality show following the presidential candidates would be amazing. Not only would the show pull in huge ratings, but it would also expose the election to a very broad audience. The curisoity factor alone about what the show is about would attract thousands of viewers.
In the 2004 election only 21 million people between the age of 18 and 29 voted. If a show was created that made the campaign more realatble to people in that age bracket more people would be inclined to vote. No longer would voting be voting for the president of the United States, people would be voting for their favorite candidate to win the show.
Yes I realize what I am saying is equivalent to what a girl would say on Beauty and the Geek. But honestly, something has to be done. And just think about it. If older generations really want the millennia generation to spend more time involved what is going on in the world around them, then they need to come to terms with the saying “if you can’t beat them, join them”. The maybe, just maybe reality television could become true to its name, and focus on something real.