Reality of America General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: The significance of reality television on American culture
Organizational Pattern: Topical Introduction
“Do you all remember the fist pump?” Yeah! (Fist pump)
Reality television has been maintained its prevalence for over a decade.
This form of entertainment has influenced American Culture to rank high ratings if there is more drama and conflict. Today I will be discussing a couple of points that document reality television’s good and bad effect on the viewer’s lifestyle.
Transition: Moving on to my first point. Body
Reality television helps create awareness.
a. These shows educate viewers on specific life situations.
i. “Shows like “Hoarders”, provide awareness about serious mental health problems.” …show more content…
Vanity is another important subject.
i. Plastic surgery has always been a key to beauty, and many viewers that saw shows like “Extreme Makeover” wanted to take the risk of going under the knife. ii. This show, however, educated them on the high risks and procedures needed to undergo surgery. Transition: Now we get to the bad effects of the reality television shows
II. We watch them because they make us feel some type way.
a. These shows in some people’s opinion is the lowest form of entertainment. (Perritano) i. These shows cast people with diversity and this often creates conflict, and conflict brings ratings high. ii. Viewers like to watch these shows with conflict because it makes them feel superior and because they like to watch others get humiliated. (Perritano)
b. Reality shows can inspire other type of behavior depending on the show. i. For instance, the party scene the Jersey Shore depicted was very popular, and many mimicked the fist pump. ii. Other shows, like the Kardashians shows the lavish life of a family and their conflicts, yet we buy into majority of what they promote.
c. The high ratings to these shows demonstrate the impact it has on American
Specific Purpose: The significance of reality television on American culture
Organizational Pattern: Topical Introduction
“Do you all remember the fist pump?” Yeah! (Fist pump)
Reality television has been maintained its prevalence for over a decade.
This form of entertainment has influenced American Culture to rank high ratings if there is more drama and conflict. Today I will be discussing a couple of points that document reality television’s good and bad effect on the viewer’s lifestyle.
Transition: Moving on to my first point. Body
Reality television helps create awareness.
a. These shows educate viewers on specific life situations.
i. “Shows like “Hoarders”, provide awareness about serious mental health problems.” …show more content…
Vanity is another important subject.
i. Plastic surgery has always been a key to beauty, and many viewers that saw shows like “Extreme Makeover” wanted to take the risk of going under the knife. ii. This show, however, educated them on the high risks and procedures needed to undergo surgery. Transition: Now we get to the bad effects of the reality television shows
II. We watch them because they make us feel some type way.
a. These shows in some people’s opinion is the lowest form of entertainment. (Perritano) i. These shows cast people with diversity and this often creates conflict, and conflict brings ratings high. ii. Viewers like to watch these shows with conflict because it makes them feel superior and because they like to watch others get humiliated. (Perritano)
b. Reality shows can inspire other type of behavior depending on the show. i. For instance, the party scene the Jersey Shore depicted was very popular, and many mimicked the fist pump. ii. Other shows, like the Kardashians shows the lavish life of a family and their conflicts, yet we buy into majority of what they promote.
c. The high ratings to these shows demonstrate the impact it has on American