A Pet Peeve of mine/ Reality Shows

[P.V.]

Must confess I like watching Big Brother, starting next month, maybe July I think.

 

[dunover]

Haven't you all worked it out yet? It's the CRYING SHOT these programmes are all about, the equivalent of the money shot in porn movies.

An example being Cowboy Builders here in the UK.
Basically the show starts with a sad, gullible homeowner who has just handed £30k in convertible currency over to a bloke with a high-visibility jacket and an Irish accent, who for this 30k has offered to build a 50k extension to their home. A week later, after he's sent an illiterate round to knock a hole in a wall and a ton of breeze blocks has been deposited in the front garden, there is a polythene sheet over the hole and Paddy has spunked the 30k at the bookies or drank it or both. Amazingly his pay-as-you-go phone number is disconnected so in despair the family has contacted Channel5.

A month later, a short blonde bird called Melissa bounds up the path to the door, vast bosoms bouncing in unison, to offer hugs to the depressed homeowner. Her accompanying builder scratches his head, says 'phwoarrrr, dunno about that' a lot and 'no way can we do that in budget'. Melissa puts a lower cut top on and proceeds to cadge free tiles, bathroom fitments and kitchen items from local suppliers only too glad to get the customary big hug after their donation and thus for a brief second have those wondrous appendages pressed into their stomach area.

The gullible homeowners are moved out for 2 weeks, while the team, bossed by Melinda, finish the job and transform the home into a modern contemporary dwelling, the envy of their neighbours.

Now the preparation for the big homecoming starts - cameras set up to catch the mass ejaculation of tears as Mr. and Mrs. Peawit gasp in astonishment at their transformed home, Melissa standing next to them ready for the group hug, having peeled an onion in advance to moisten her eyes in empathy.
You can sense the producer going 'aaaaahhhhhhhh that's better' as the camera zooms in on the lachrymose couple. "One hour's TV and 50 grand but we've got our tears, that's what the viewer wants!"

Cross this ethos over to almost every show you got on your list here, plus the damnable 'talent' shows like the pox-factor, voice etc. and you know waht Sun-reader TV is all about.......

 

[weesie]

I know what you mean! AND, there are too many like that! They are taking over. Back when it began, I didn't mind, I didn't watch them, but they were not on every frickin station! Now, thats all there is! And its not enough to have 1 or 2 shows in a row, they have to have a marathon of them, so, that is all that is on ALL DAY LONG!!!

 

[Jasminebed]

One of my favourite reality shows is not listed: Antiques Roadshow. Ka-ching!

I do watch Top Chef from time to time. The first time I saw Storage Wars was during a marathon, I confess I had a hard time tearing myself away, but my interest has waned.

Hoarders I watch both to make me feel better about the state of my house, and to part with things that hold emotional attachment for me. Or are to good to throw away, and not worth enough to sell.

14. Around The World in 80 Plates ........Bravo sounds like something I would like, I'm going to have a look to see if it's showing up here.

And I LOVE Come Dine with Me, both the original and Come Dine with Me Canada.

 

[weesie]

We like Master Chef! The season started last night. I don't like Gordon Ramsey but, the show is good! It's the only "reality" we like.

 

[weesie]

Hello to anyone following my crazy project!

The following are additions to the previously listed programs.

June 2nd through June 8th



197. Animal Cops : Houston............Animal Pl.

198. Empire Girls: Julissa/Adrienne.........Style

199. Gene Simmons: Family Jewels.........A&E

200. Glee Project...................................OXGN

201. Gold Rush: Alaska..........................DISC

202. Haunted Collector............................SyFy

203. Lizard Lick Towing............................Tru TV

204. Love InThe Wild..............................NBC

205. Made.............................................MTV

206. Master Chef...................................FOX

207. Million Dollar Listing.......................BRAVO

208. Monster In Law.............................A&E

209. Operation Repo.............................Tru TV

210. Police Women: Maricopa County.........OWN

211. SuperNanny...................................STYLE

212. Take Me Out!................................FOX

I started this, I believe on May 9th.

So, this list is for just ONE MONTH of programming. 212 reality/competition shows! I am sure I missed some.

 

[taysh075]

You know what's the worst thing, is when they create a stupid reality show like the real housewives and then replicate it in another place. So on one week of tv you can have 'real housewives' multiple time just set in different places. Internationally, we can be watching America's idol and when that finishes we get Australia's version, then NZ version and so on until you want to puke. Are they running out of ideas for good dramas. Lord, I'd rather watch numerous repeats of a good drama/comedy than some of this rubbish.

 

[all4greed]

So, this list is for just ONE MONTH of programming. 212 reality/competition shows! I am sure I missed some.

HGTVW, home improvement, has a ton of reality shows. Buying/selling homes, interior/outside design, etc.

 

[vinylweatherman]

Where the hell is the show about the life of an advantage player

I'll do that for the kind of money you can get out of a TV network. I'll even demonstrate how easy it is to blow the budget they allocate in a demonstration of how NOT to play a bonus

How about "Cowboy Casinos", where players stiffed by the likes of Palace of Fat Chance get to expose all Virtual Groups wrongdoings on prime time telly, and a group of seasoned "experts" tries their best to extract the royal penis from their ass, and get them their money.

 

[weesie]

VWM, while that could be interesting, please don't give the networks any ideas! I am on a mission to end these show not add more!

 

[weesie]

Hello again!

My additions to my list seem to be getting fewer! But, We have a new viewing season just starting, so, you never know!

These are the additions for this past week. Please remember, these are in ADDITION to the ones already listed.


213. Barter Kings............................A&E

214. Breaking Point........................WB

215. Cajun Justice..........................A&E

216. Celebrity House Hunting...........Lifetime

217. Flying Wild Alaska....................DISC.

218. Million Dollar Neighborhood........OWN

219. My Big Redneck Vacation............CMT

220. Redneck Island.........................CMT

221. Say Yes To The Dress (reg.)..........TLC

222. Swamp Loggers........................DISC

223. Worlds' Worst Tennants.............SPIKE

Happy Viewing!

 

[dionysus]

For new summer reality, I'm actually watching four of them: Hell's Kitchen, MasterChef, SYTYCD and Glee Project

 

[weesie]

Yes! David and I love Master Chef! I like Americas' Got Talent only because they have more than just singing There are too many with just singing.

 

[dionysus]

I think that's why I like SYTYCD; I enjoy actual talent

 

[dionysus]

Yes! David and I love Master Chef! I like Americas' Got Talent only because they have more than just singing There are too many with just singing.

Gordon Ramsey gets on my nerves, but I like the the cooking element; I prefer the Top Chefs though (Top Chef, Top Chef Masters, Top Chef Desserts)

 

[vinylweatherman]

VWM, while that could be interesting, please don't give the networks any ideas! I am on a mission to end these show not add more!

Rumour has it that Channel 4 have already been sniffing around a few fruit machine forums looking for a "fruitie pro" interested in taking part in a documentary. This idea may have died, but the increase in online gambling might have them interested again.

Perhaps more interesting would be "Cowboy Casinos", which would not focus on the dark arts of the advantage player, but on the dark arts of the rogue casino. Publicity of a case involving a particular rogue casino would serve to inform many UK players who to avoid, and why. Exposing the dirty tricks used to snare the unwitting victim should also make it harder for the other rogues.

Advantage play could come into it, where unlike "Cowboy Builders" where the victim gets the botched job fixed up, "Cowboy Casinos" would have an advantage player show them how to win back the money they had nicked off them by the rogue casino by winning it from outsmarting a similar dodgy outfit.

If anyone from Channel 4 is reading this, and is interested, send me a PM

 

[weesie]

Well, here I am. Another week has past.

I have 13 additions for my pet peeve list. Takes the total to 237


224. Americas' Worst Tattoos...............TLC

225. Bristol Palin: Life's A Tripp..............Lifetime

226. Chicagolicious...............................STYLE

227. Disaster Date................................MTV

228. Extreme Makeover: Weightloss.......ABC

229. Glass House (The)........................ABC

230. Hoarders......................................A&E

231. L.A. Hair......................................WE

232. Love & Hip Hop............................VH1

233. Miss Advised................................BRAVO

234. Mob Wives Chicago.......................VH1

235. Next Big Thing: N.Y.......................OXGN

236. Randy To The Rescue...................TLC

237. School Spirits................................SyFy


Happy Viewing!

 

[azzagirt]

That is just pure over kill..

I'm glad I have better things to do than waste valuable time on such garbage (well the majority).
I can't stand the cooking shows at all. I have watched Gorgon Ramsay purely for the theatrics..

I do like the educational ones, where you might learn a new skill or improve on ones you have.. Find my Ancestors, Antiques Roadshow, Aust's Most Wanted, Sensing Murder and the Psychic contestant challenges. Also ones such as the home improvement shows and property auction ones.

We have one on at the moment called the Block, where pairs of contestants vie for a spot in the chosen 4 couples to renovate a dump from start to finish with a set amount of money each. Collecting monetry rewards along the way from side challenges for the chance to win extra to spend on their dwelling. I think it takes about 12 weeks to complete and is judged each room finish by 3 masters in their fields, ie: realestate agent, interior designer and a beautiful homes magazine rep.. I love to see what people are capable of..and it's a bit amusing with squabbles between contestants and partners for a bit of extra entertainment..

This was the first year for The Voice in Australia so had to have a look. I don't watch the others, Idol or so and so's Got Talent. And didn't particulally like the Voice's format.
I guess these shows obviously appeal to many hence why there's so many. Most don't last too long.

 

[weesie]

Here is my weekly update:

Week 7

238. After The Catch.................Disc

239. Born To Dance..................BET

240. Coming Home...................Lifetime (This one is good!)

241. Diamond Divers................SPIKE

242. Dual Survival....................DISC

243. DUI.................................TLC

244. Flipping Boston................A&E

245. Hollywood Exes...............VH1

246. Kendra On Top.................WE

247. Police P.O.V.....................TruTv

248. The Real World: St. Thomas......MTV

249. Worlds' Strictest Parents.......CMT

I don't know how much longer I will keep track. I don't know what I want to do with the information now that I have it. Maybe send the list to all the networks, so they can see we don't need any more REALITY shows!

Happy viewing!

 

[Jasminebed]

Flipping Boston makes me think of a giant red foam finger, with something other than the index finger extended.

 

[weesie]

Ha! You all didn't think I quit this mission, did you???

I have some new additions here from this past month:

250. 3...................................CBS

251. Ball Boys.......................ABC

252. Bar Rescue....................SPIKE

253. Big Easy Justice.............SPIKE

254. Beverly Hills Nannies.......OXGN

255. Big Rich Georgia.............STYLE

256. The Choir.......................USA

257. Combat Pawn.................TruTV

258. Dirty Jobs.......................DISC

259. Flip Men.........................SPIKE

260. Four Houses...................TLC

261. The Great Escape............TNT

262. Great Lake Warriors.........Hist.

263. Hillbilly Hand Fishin'.........AnimPlanet

264. Love Broker....................Bravo

265. Mama Drama..................VH1

266. Market Warriors...............Public Access?

267. Mobbed..........................FOX

268. Mud Lovin' Rednecks......Animal Plnt

269. Natural Born Sellers........HGTV

270. Ned Bruha: Skunk Wisperer.......Animal Plnt

271. Opening Act...................E!

272. Police Women of Dallas.......OWN

273. Property Wars..................DISC

274. Sunday Best....................BET

275. Wake Brothers.................MTV

So far, the grand total of reality/competition shows since May 1, 2012 (not counting the ones I have missed noticing)