I am addicted to reality TV. Well not all of it.<\/p>\n
In my case, the main source of my affliction (and my enjoyment) is NBC\u2019s The Biggest Loser.<\/p>\n
I know I am not alone. Millions of people are tuning in each week, making this one of the most popular shows on TV.<\/p>\n
But it goes beyond entertainment for me.<\/p>\n
I actually feel like I am accomplishing something,\u00a0 each week as the contestants face difficult challenges and transform their bodies.<\/p>\n
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I know this is a bit absurd (especially as I often watch lying on my bed eating my dessert).<\/p>\n
But I can\u2019t stop watching and I get this perverse thrill at every successful weigh in.<\/p>\n
Like I\u2019m the one slimming down in front of America instead of 15 virtual strangers.<\/p>\n
The only other reality show I have this kind of addiction to is American Idol. And I guess it\u2019s driven by the same vicarious thrill\u2026transformation.<\/p>\n
I love seeing the contestants all raw talent (but little poise) during the auditions and Hollywood week..and then by the finale they are transformed into veritable super stars.<\/p>\n
For me, I guess, reality TV is about putting myself in the shoes of people that I can identify with and watching them accomplish something I aspire to.<\/p>\n
Which is why I don’t really understand the train wreck like appeal of other reality shows like the Jersey Shore or John and Kate Plus Eight.<\/p>\n
What am I missing? This is a judgement free zone. I’d really like to hear from fans of other reality shows and understand what drives your interest, and perhaps your addiction.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s my point of view. What\u2019s your twist?<\/p>\n
Which reality TV shows are you hooked on?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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