Why We Watch Reality TV

So why does reality television work? Why do millions of Americans tune in every week to find out Who Wants to Marry My Dad? Do we really feel bad for the millionaires who cant find wives?

Cmon! We watch because we've convinced each other it's real.

Don't believe me? Check out the message boards. People are more passionate about Trish and her wars than they are about the war in Iraq.

Never mind that the makeup, clothing, lights and cameras have more in common with yesterday's sitcoms than any sort of reality. Never mind that among the shows rolling credits are a list of scriptwriters and producers. Never mind that a good percent of our reality contestants are professional actresses or models. We choose to believe that reality television is real because. . .

We want to believe it!

In some twisted way we want to know that were normalthat if people like that can make mistakes on national television when millions are watchingwe must be okay. We pick apart the wardrobe choices. We criticize the weight and height. We marvel at the original pickup lines and we cry at the breakups.

The anticipation builds. We bite our nails through commercial breaks and call our friends to make sure they're watching. And when our prediction wins, we tell everyone we were right!

And then the contestants disappear. The Bachelor has a 0-4 record for creating lasting relationships. American Idols who were astounding last season are lost in the stars. And how did Erin spend her money? Did she really need it? How about Chad, bless his heart, did he make it? Was his name Chad? I can't remember.

We may never know.

But one thing is certain. Tomorrow morning when our alarm clock yanks us back into true reality, well get up and face the day knowing thatno matter how ugly or fat or boring we may bewe arent as bad as the girl who was dumped on last night's show.

Popcorn anyone?

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