Newsflash to all FReepers!!!
Reality TV is scripted.
Reality TV is scripted.
I recall a “reality” show that was on a number of years ago about these guys (and gals) who repossessed cars. In every episode, there would be a confrontation, some approaching violence, between the repo guys and the poor sap who failed to make payments. It seemed very suspicious to me at the time. I later read that the entire show was scripted and, essentially, fake.
Oh yeah right, next thing you’re going to tell me is that wrestling is fake.
Yeah, reality shows are all fake. I know antique dealers who Pawn Stars contacted to bring in their items. Both sides knew a deal wouldn’t be made, but they went through a fake negotiation so the show would have an interesting item on it. The Pawn Stars shop sells on eBay. Years ago I talked with the woman who was in charge of their eBay sales. Yet the Pawn Stars guys act like they’ve never looked up sales prices online. Someone will bring in a vintage toy and they’ll say they don’t know what it’s worth, they’ll bring in their expert friend down the street to look at it. In under a minute I can look up sold prices on ebay and other auction sites. And isn’t it amazing how their expert friends are always available at a moment’s notice. /sarc
I like when they are in some barn and walk right passed something they were eager to buy on another episode. But I like the show, even if fake. Now if you want fake fake, Pawn Stars!
Reality TV is scripted.
But NOT "Amish Mafia." That was the one reality show on TV that was completely AUTHENTIC!