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The “Reality” of Social Media

The “Reality” of Social Media. Reality TV Background. When did reality TV start? An American Family originally aired on PBS in 1971 They shot 12 episodes What show revived reality TV? Survivor in 2001. Questions to Consider. 1. Why is reality TV so popular?

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The “Reality” of Social Media

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  1. The “Reality” of Social Media

  2. Reality TV Background • When did reality TV start? • An American Family originally aired on PBS in 1971 • They shot 12 episodes • What show revived reality TV? • Survivor in 2001

  3. Questions to Consider • 1. Why is reality TV so popular? • 2. How realistic is reality TV? Consider characters, story lines, behavior, etc. • 3. Which reality TV shows are more realistic? • Impact of reality TV • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzjBcFwlKKM

  4. Questions continued • 4. What – if any – negative social/cultural issues have emerged as a result of reality TV? • 16 & Pregnant, Teen Mom, The Bachelor/ette, Celebrity Rehab • 5. How might staged “reality” shows affect your perception of reality? • 6. How does editing play into how characters are perceived? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cBKhnUOXNE

  5. The Dark Side of Reality TV • Which came first, troubles or fame? • Mental Problems • In a study published by The Journal of Research, when celebrities were given personality tests, the results for narcissistic personalities for reality TV stars was off the charts • Reality TV isn’t necessarily an indicator of suicide but mental instability can be an indicator that a troubled person lacks the stability to deal with the dark side of notoriety • If you fail on TV, you fail in a big way. Your life is an open book making you extremely vulnerable

  6. Mental issues continued • Reality TV can fuel fantasy feelings of success, power & glory • Drug Use/Abuse • Some reality TV starts turn to drugs & alcohol as a copying mechanism to deal with pressures of reality TV • In some cases, this may lead to drug overdose or suicide • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4izb44qL38

  7. Reality TV Stars Who HAVE DIED(most from suicide) • ShainGandee (Buckwild) • Joey Kovar (Real World – Hollywood) • Mark Balelo (Storage Wars) • Mindy McCready (Celebrity Rehab) • Corey Haim (Two Corey’s) • Phil Harris (Deadliest Catch) • AJ Jewell (Real Housewives of Atlanta) • Julien Hug (Bachelorette) • GiaAllemand (Bachelor/Bachelor Pad) • Russell Armstrong (Real Housewives of B.H.) • Joe Carniglia (Kitchen Nightmares) • Rachel Brown (Hell’s Kitchen) • Cheryl Kosewicz (Pirate Master) • Najai Turpin (The Contender) • Paula Goodspeed (American Idol)

  8. Reality TV Issues • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0jV6Wa19HA • 7. What is catfish (ing)? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrkYhIyMuZ0 • Catfish stories • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36mCV6VtNTY

  9. Reality Dating • Reality online? • Would you participate in online dating? • What would potential concerns would you have? • Is it easier to express emotions/feelings/thoughts online as opposed to in-person? • 8. How has dating changed over time in this online world? • Consider computer/Internet, texting, avatars, etc.

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