I think that as a society we look down upon those who are involved with drama or make drama. One example is the Jersey Shore people. We talk about how stupid they are and how the fight for dumb reasons. But if we hate it so much why do we watch it and give them millions of dollars? We are so entertained by the same thing that we hate so much. It seems a little hypocritical to me.
People always crowd around fights and cheer them on. We have developed a need for violence and drama to be forms of entertainment. We have gotten bored with all the calm things and everyone is always rushing trying to do the next big thing and looking for something. Drama is what we found and the industries have recognized that and are using it to their advantage. TV shows are surrounded by drama and fighting and the draw in millions of viewers, which in the end means millions of dollars.
Well I don't know about most people but I don't watch the Jersey Shore. However when I do get a glimpse of it, I'm like they are so stupid why do people watch this? I guess it's entertaining to watch them but I rather watch some Family Guy instead.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely spot on about money imo. The sad thing is, these people arent going to be truly happy as a result and all they're doing is keeping everyone else from becoming truly happy by wasting their time.
ReplyDeleteYou are right we love drama but why? How did this all start is it a natural instinct or are we mentally trick by producers. The tactics they use to inhace or demand to watch. So many questions or why do we love drama.
ReplyDeleteSo, everyone keeps saying how we are so enthused and entertained by the trash that we hate. what are/can you do to change this? If you stopped watching Jersey Shore or other reality tv shows, would that be enough to end our society's fascination with violence, rage, etc.?
ReplyDeleteI do also agree with you that industry and T.V. show makers have figured out that the audience wants to see violence and drama. This hooks the audience to watching more shows and buying more products which in-turn makes more money for these companies. Scroll through your t.v. channels is is very hard to find a highly watched show that does not involve drama or violence.
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