America's Next Top Model

In this increasingly media-driven society, competition in the entertainment industry to create the next big hit is fierce; it seems as though new shows assault our televisions in a ceaseless stream. Despite this influx of shows, it oftentimes feels as though nothing exceptional is offered to viewers; ideas are simply reused instead of created. Every now and again, however, audiences are wholly captivated by a show with a brilliance that far surpasses its competitors. When thinking of notable…

Reality Television (TV) is a genre of TV programming in which ordinary people are continuously filmed, designed for entertainment rather than for information. Though eventually, a change in attitude and behavior is usually noticed in these people because they go from ordinary to reality stars within a matter of no time. This genre of TV may present itself in two ways: one as harmless and humorous entertainment which people can choose whether or not to watch; or two, as a negative effect on…

plethora different characters with varying personalities. When we watch a television show we become inspired or motivated by some of the traits of the characters. Detective Morgan is a character from the show Criminal Minds who is a positive role model because he cares about the people around him, even in a job where it might be easier to simply detach himself from the situation. Derek Morgan is extremely dedicated to his job. He is a Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) for the FBI’s Behavioral…

Reality T.V is a genre of television that is supposed to reveal real-life situations. Often, these shows are seen as entertainment from all different genres to another. Unlike our life, we’ll get to choose the kind of ending we’d like to see. However, what we’re not paying attention to is how it really takes a toll on teenagers’ life. Frequently, they gain attitudes, inappropriate behaviors, and lose insight on what’s really important but that’s not all. As you read this paper, you’ll begin to…

In Yer Ear What does it take to get discovered in the world of entertainment? Over the past few years a popular program has swept across the globe which first debuted in the US. In the summer of 2006 America’s Got Talent hit the airwaves as the stage for anyone who thought they had what it took to compete for a million-dollar prize and stardom. Now there are programs in the United Kingdom, Asia and several European countries which celebrate their cultures and masses of talented individuals.…

1. The purpose of this article is to persuade the general public that reality television contributes no practical benefits to our lives and has in fact, created a degenerate and immoral society. 2. This article does have a bias. Jonah Goldberg believes that the only reason why society is in such a degraded state of condition relative to the past is due to the influence of reality television. 3. In the article, Reality Television Debases Society, Goldberg focuses on how “reality-show culture…

Monday, if Amiyah Scott is added to the cast of the reality show would be the first transgender on the show. So who is Amiyah Scott? The transgender model is known around the country for her modeling poses. Looking sexy and posting often on social media, the fans of the Bravo series might not have heard of this up and coming cast member. Born Arthur, the model began her transformation 10 years ago when she was 17. Pictures of the celebrity seen online…

This article was interesting to me because it taught me that even minor aspects could have a huge impact on a show and whether it will succeed or tank. I thought it was interesting that the time slot of a show can have a heavy impact on viewers and ratings. Thursday night is a popular night for TV already, ABC has some of their most popular hits such as Grey’s Anatomy which has , NBC has the NFL games, like the article pointed out and Fox now has this family drama to get thrown into the mix.…

Celebrities live in an entirely different world and they summon people’s yearnings to love, admire, copy, and gossip. The public sense a feeling of friendship by the familiar faces we see. The more a person sees certain faces, the more a person’s brain enjoys it. Furthermore, it does not matter if the face is attractive or not, it is known as “the exposure effect.” Individuals have a fixation with status. There are definite human traits that are universally recognized as beautiful such as…

Despite being developed more than 400 years apart, Scott Disick from "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" and Mercutio from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet are both epitomes of the reality TV archetype the "Reckless, Wild Child." The purpose of this archetype is to entertain the audience using comical and dramatic elements while bringing out the good qualities of other characters. A reality TV audience does not want to deeply analyze what it watches - it wants a comfortably predictable,…