Reality television, dominating the tube right now, is about the real antics of real people. It also feature people getting insulted, humbled or even humiliated. These shows are cheap to produce as they are profitable . It is popular among viewers because they are voyeurs . This erases the boundaries between the public and the private. Reality shows can still genuinely surprise . As, they are about real behaviour in real environments. It is a great storytelling . This is because, there are ideas that grab us in some fundamental place. Ironically , these programmes are unreal. However , key moments may not be scripted, but they are obviously staged. Reality shows is an unscripted drama like sport. Soon, producers will be forced to add more bells and whistles and gimmicks. If not , this turns off both viewers and advertisers.
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