confessions of a moderate television watcher

I do watch TV, but not as often as most. Because I like to read a lot and I’m always busy, I don’t really have the opportunity to catch a show that I like unless I DVR it (and I only watch 2-3 shows because I haven’t had time to discover others). Shows that I like usually involve something semi-mysterious and they make the audience think and arrive at conclusions themselves. Yes TV does provide a good form of entertainment (when used properly and constructively) but it is also a convenient way for advertisers to get their message across.

When taking into consideration what our society is composed of, we have people who actually like shows like Jersey Shore and Pregnant Teenager and I live with the Kardashians. Many of those people do not care that there are other hard workers among them who are being awarded for their actions and accomplishments. The Emmy’s also have a lot of glitz because of how it affects the mass audience. If you think about it, the music at the Emmy’s is the same music that is considered mainstream. Naturally, people care about what they know and can relate to (that is why the Emmy’s are more “glitzy” because more of those previously mentioned people can understand what is going on better than if they watched someone who invented the cure for lynphomanomiatic syndrome get a prize).