The Truth About Reality Shows
Nashid Shabazz
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New age reality shows reel in an incredible amount of ratings by placing people in intimidating circumstances. Lot of laughs can be generated from installments of this "comical abasement"; but at whose expense? 
There are many of us out there who love the gobs of gossip and published sensationalism that vehemently ridicule our most popular celebrities. But now the tides have turned and we - the audience - are those who are poked, jabbed, and jeered at. Conversely, distinguished celebrities can now make fun of the "crudely talented" non-celebrities.
Our favorite reality shows like American Idol, America's Next Top Model, Flavor of Love, The Next Best Thing, and Making The Band all feature ambitious venturers who want to snatch up some spotlight.
Worming your way into the limelight isn't as simple as one would think. To be a contestant on "American Idol" you'll have to be around the age of 16 to 28. Getting your chance to impersonate a memorable celebrity on "The Next Best Thing" can be short-lived considering you have a measly 10 to 90 seconds to audition. Starring on "Flavor of Love" just might be all up to Flavor Flav. And you know how picky he is. To make the band on "Making The Band" you'll need to have dancing ability, a good singing voice, and the looks...whatever that is.
If you're lucky enough to make it as one of the lucky contestants amongst hundreds (or in some cases - thousands), you'll still have to sweat it out through a series of televised cuts. Reality shows like "American Idol" gives millions of viewers a glimpse of the not-so-lucky participants, displaying travesties and laughingstocks of prospecting artists.
After the auditions, scrutiny, and fierce battling between rival competitors, one triumphant challenger looks up into the rafters and sighs heavily. Was it all worth it?
There are many of us out there who love the gobs of gossip and published sensationalism that vehemently ridicule our most popular celebrities. But now the tides have turned and we - the audience - are those who are poked, jabbed, and jeered at. Conversely, distinguished celebrities can now make fun of the "crudely talented" non-celebrities.
Our favorite reality shows like American Idol, America's Next Top Model, Flavor of Love, The Next Best Thing, and Making The Band all feature ambitious venturers who want to snatch up some spotlight.
Worming your way into the limelight isn't as simple as one would think. To be a contestant on "American Idol" you'll have to be around the age of 16 to 28. Getting your chance to impersonate a memorable celebrity on "The Next Best Thing" can be short-lived considering you have a measly 10 to 90 seconds to audition. Starring on "Flavor of Love" just might be all up to Flavor Flav. And you know how picky he is. To make the band on "Making The Band" you'll need to have dancing ability, a good singing voice, and the looks...whatever that is.
If you're lucky enough to make it as one of the lucky contestants amongst hundreds (or in some cases - thousands), you'll still have to sweat it out through a series of televised cuts. Reality shows like "American Idol" gives millions of viewers a glimpse of the not-so-lucky participants, displaying travesties and laughingstocks of prospecting artists.
After the auditions, scrutiny, and fierce battling between rival competitors, one triumphant challenger looks up into the rafters and sighs heavily. Was it all worth it?
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