I don't think it's real to a lot of people raised on video games and violent movies.
They know it's real, but reality isn't exactly colored by the fear of huddling in bomb shelters day after day, or seeing your home destroyed or knowing that the enemy doesn't just want you to stay away from them, they want you and your children dead and your home and your goods to be theirs so they can dance on the ashes of your life.
Yeah- I think you are right...
their "reality" is that the girl with the bigger bust got the on air spot, someone stole their parking space, and their boyfriend bought them ruby earrings and red makes them look bloated!