The devolution of media (reality TV)

[steven lloyd]

Just when you thought this stuff couldn’t get any more disturbing …

Honey Boo Boo just got cancelled and the reason is pretty disturbing

It looks like the days of Go-Go Juice, Sketti and Fritto feet are officially coming to an end for those still taking a chance and tuning into the always controversial TLC series, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.

The series was officially canned on Friday afternoon for a reason that’s actually more divisive that the reality show itself. “Mama” June Shannon, who recently split from hubby Sugar Bear, is now reportedly back with her ex, Mark McDaniel.

The problem? Dude is a convicted child sex offender, and Mama June has half a dozen kiddies running around the house.

http://www.theloop.ca/honey-boo-boo-jus ... us-queasy/

[normaM]

I hope I can sleep tonight.
If this is news.. well then
Like sugar bear didn't have some issues

[Phoenix Within]

How that show got on the air is beyond me. Why it's lasted as long as it has is a sad testament to what we're being forced to accept as entertainment. Anyone remember when TLC used to be called The Learning Channel? They're to education as what MTV is now to music.

[GordonH]

Just look at the programing line-up on the History channel.
Pawn Stars
Mountain Men
Counting Cars... etc... etc

What the hell does most of it (line-up) have to do with History. Exactly nothing, channel was giving the wrong name.

[Bsuds]

Just look at the programing line-up on the History channel.
Pawn Stars
Mountain Men
Counting Cars... etc... etc

What the hell does most of it (line-up) have to do with History. Exactly nothing, channel was giving the wrong name.

Well it's US recent history.

[LANDM]

While I intensely dislike these show, I disagree about them being "a sad testament to what we're being forced to accept as entertainment."

Nobody is forcing me to watch these shows and I don't watch them. I simply watch something else or watch nothing.

The sad part is that these shows are on because there is a high demand for them by people who choose to watch them.

[zzontar]

I think shows like that are good because they give the lowest of the lows hope that they can become rich and famous too, the same way Arnie gave bad actors hope, but much worse.

[JayByrd]

These shows are also dirt cheap to produce. Because the up-front investment in production is so small, if they only last a season or two, it's no loss. They just move on to the next one.

While it's hard to truly feel bad for the cast members of these shows, they are being exploited. It is sad that these programs that focus on bringing out the worst in people, are getting so much attention.

Also regarding the History Channel, there is a loose definition of what they can show. Shows like Pawn Stars are permitted because they focus on antiques, and (relatively recent) historical items. History has been forced to stop running at least one program in the past (CSI: NY) because it wasn't didn't qualify as historical.

[GordonH]

Bumped up

So I am flipping between channels today and I come across a commercial for another reality tv show, Farming for Love.
Good grief

https://www.ctv.ca/shows/farming-for-love

[Babba_not_Gump]

OK you singles, and wannabe singles, now is your chance to find love in the dirt.