Today we are talking about reality t.v.! Reality television emerged as a distinct genre in the early 1990s with shows such as The Real World, then achieved prominence in the early 2000s with the success of the series Survivor, American Idol, and Big Brother, all of which became global franchises. Then came 2006, when a group of relatively normal but wealthy woman, gave the world a glimpse of what life was like behind a gated community on Orange County California spawning the first of an iconic franchise The Real Housewives! Whether you’ve Kept up with the Kardashians, felt dirty watching Jersey Shore, or watched hundreds of Roses given out in the bachelor, or voted for your favorite singer on The Voice, join us to talk about the appeal of watching someone else’s reality play out weekly on your screen!

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