Obsessed With Badly Behaved Reality Stars Analysis
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As some people may disagree, Tv shows are a distraction from reality. According to the article “Reality TV Villains: Why We're Obsessed With Badly Behaved Reality Stars” by Christina Silva, Tv shows have attracted attention over the years with the crazy new shows that are aired. The reality shows that are mentioned in the article are very “head butting,” crazy, and vulgar; but for some reason Americans are addicted to the shows. Americans truly love these shows and instantly become distracted from their own reality, but this article had a different take on that opinion, “That doesn't mean reality TV is a positive distraction. A growing body of research suggests watching people act like jerks on TV inspires others to be less kind or sympathetic. This is called the Kardashian effect. If TV consistently portrays people as selfish and uncouth, it basically sends the message that such behavior is acceptable and lucrative” (Silva). The article also goes on to ask the question what do the viewers get out of watching the shows, Silva’s answer was simply “ If TV consistently portrays people as selfish and uncouth, it basically sends the message that such behavior is acceptable and lucrative”(Silva). Watching these shows give a high expectation that no one should want to acquire.…show more content… Montag works long hours in the fire station, and his sick wife stays at home with her TV and medication. The use of television in the world of Fahrenheit 451 is more extreme than today's use of TV, “Will you turn the parlour off?" he asked. "That's my family" (Bradbury 46). Given the fact Mildred associates family with her televison states how negatively this technology has affected the characters life. The TV shows that Mildred watches have replaced her views of family, and has clearly distracted her from reality. That is beyond distraction, more like