Many reality shows have failed because everyone's acting.
In a deep metaphysical sense, all that is conditioned is illusory. All phenomena are literally 'appearances,' the outer masks in which the One Reality shows itself forth in our changing universe. The more 'material' and solid the appearance, the further is it from reality, and therefore the more illusory it is.
What has reality shows got to do with reality? It is beyond unreality; there is nothing real about it.
Everybody knows that I'm not a snob when it comes to pop culture, obviously. I love reality shows.
I preferred MTV as it used to be when it was about the music - I don't like it that now they just have reality shows. Reality TV rots people's brains.
For me, to do a reality show is like sending myself to actor's graveyard. I feel like I should wait and create my own projects... do independent movies before I would have to go and do reality shows. Or produce one and come up with one on my own!
People are on their computers more than watching TV, because you can only watch voyeur TV, which is basically what reality shows are, for so long.
Music reality shows provide a platform to people who have talent and gives them visibility and exposure. It is a win-win situation for participants.
I do like reality shows, and I watch some of them because they're high drama. It's also just fun to watch people have honest reactions.
You watch these reality shows and say, 'Oh, I would do that, except for eating all the gross stuff.' These reality shows are like everyone's little guilty pleasure. To have an opportunity to be on one, why not? Anybody who says, 'No, I don't want to be on one' is kind of lying in the back of their heads.