Something strange is happening in my world. It’s just all kinds of wrong. And I don’t know how to make it stop.
In the last few weeks, I have watched EVER SINGLE ONE of these shows. Repeatedly.
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency
And I REALLY hate to admit this one…
I Want to be a Soap Star - MARATHON
What’s happening to me??? I almost never watch this stuff. The only reality show I consistently watch is The Bachelor.
Am I losing it? Going off the deep end? OK, no need to answer that. Well, at least I take comfort in the fact that I have a buddy who is equally addicted.
I think I need an intervention.
My name is LisaB. and I’m a REALITY TV JUNKIE!!!
There. I admit it. Maybe there is hope for me after all.
One day at a time.
We’ll see.
I AM THE SAME!! It’s like a magnetic pull to this stuff. I just read in the NY Times today that there is going to be a reality show based on Fire Island. There goes the neighborhood!
My friend knows the grooming Queer Eye Guy. AND Last year I watched ROCKSTAR, oh wait, it might be on VH1 here. I LOVED THAT SHOW!!
I”ve watched the Janice Dickenson Modeling Agency and I NEVER watch reality TV. I’m crazy about that show! You are not alone.
I’m thinking serious intervention may be required. Putting the word “reality” into any of these type of shows baffles me.
*grin* Mindless pleasure is still pleasure.
Supernova is really addictive. So I can offer no help but only to admit that I am a fellow addict. This year is strange for me as I am usually not much for women lead singers in heavy rock bands with a few exceptions but Dilana has made me a fan and Storm is damn good also.
I’m shocked! (not really) I admit that I also watch that Rock Star Supernova. It’s kind of interesting and there’s not a lot of other good TV on right now. That’s a good excuse, isn’t it?!
I’m on TV hiatus until we get the cable box for my room. Watch Supernova twice for me
I came this way via Zen Wizard. I think you are in bad shape–living in the city that never sleeps and spending all your time watching crap.
I offer you a twelve step program:
Step One: Towards the door and out to a bar.
Steps Two through Eleven: Repeat Step One.
Step Twelve: Drink.
– david
Perhaps they could do a reality TV show about people who watch reality TV shows…
I would say I can totally relate, but then again you knew that already:)
I’m working on a reciprolink as I type this…
I’m with you… not quite as guilty, but right up there!
How did you find all that stuff? I haven’t even heard of most of them!
the VH1 reality shows are like crack, they’re so addictive. I don’t watch most others, but when i get in to one show like that it’s all over.
MrsMogul – It’s fun, yes? And for me I partly blame it on an occupational hazard, i.e. figuring how I would do it better, (or liking the way they do it, esp. Project Runway.)
Inanna – Whew, what a relief!
Janice goes to my hair salon in NY but I have yet to see her.
Mike – Prolly true lol.
Oob – Yes indeed!!!
Fuzz – I like that show! Most of them can really sing which rocks
Schnoodlepooh – It’s a good excuse and I’ll take it!
Serra – You betcha
David – Welcome! So you are saying I can’t have a drink until Bar #12? Wow, THAT sucks lol.
D-Man – I doubt anyone wants to watch me laying on the couch, drinking diet coke and staring at the tv
Janet – I hear ya! And thanks for the linkage back!
Uisce – See you in rehab? LOL!
Jay – I watch BRAVO, (a lot,) SoapNet for All My Kids reruns, and the others I found just by channel surfing.
Andy – BIG TIME! I feel your pain
Queer Eye and Project Runway don’t count. They’re not trashy reality TV, they’re cool. Like Top Chef.
Now Janice Dickinson, that’s different. But I’m also addicted to that. And oh, the hours I have spent watching My Fair Brady… *sigh*
I cannot STAND Janice Dickinson! I don’t know how you can watch that. Even when they have Janice doing little blurby things on I Love The 70s and stuff like that, I cringe. Something about her makes me want to punch her in her plastic surgeried to death face.
Yes, you definitely need help. I suggest at least 2 solid weeks of Mayberry, Beverly Hillbillies and Leave it to Beaver reruns, 24/7 or until you’ve broken that nasty habit! Good Luck!
Julie – Good point on Project Runway and Queer Eye!
I haven’t watched “My Fair Brady” cause the LAST thing I want is to be following another show
Dawn – She’s a train wreck but quite entertaining.
And her surgery… Ye Gods that’s scary!
Se7en – Look who’s talking! The man who can’t WAIT to watch “Who Wants to be a SuperHero?” on Sci Fi Channel
Welcome to the dark side… BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I have watched all of those shows except the Soap Star one.
It’s some sort of national epidemic.
I also love, “Last Comic Standing” because it’s funny to see these Bozo the Clown wannabees talking tough, and saying stuff like “Somebody’s goin’ down!”
The ultimate low has to be the Coyote Ugly Tryout show, which is on CMT.
You are basically trying out to be a bartender…do you have to humiliate yourself on national TV to be a bartender nowadays?
What’s next: “Who Wants to Be a Gas Station Attendant”??
Visiting from Schnoodlepooh…we got hooked on Rock Star last season (INXS) and remain so this season. Sad to say we also watched Idol this year and even worse, Dancing with the Stars.
Good lordy… I actually sat through most of “The One” last week. I don’t know why. I deplore reality tv, so I guess it was watched with the desire that all the contestants fall flat on their little tushes. Yep, I’m a misanthrope all about the schadenfreude.
YAY! Welcome to the Junkie Family! On Thursdays, we do potluck. And for my personal recommendation, check out Big Brother. It already started, but it’s soooo good!
Lisa. That’s crazy. Snap out of it!
Okay, let’s do this gently. First you tune into ESPN, and watch the Yankees humble somebody/get humbled. Then you read the sports story about the game to see if they agree with you. Then you watch the next game. THIS IS REALITY TELEVISION.
I can come over and smack some sense into you. I do not watch one single reality show. I don’t watch TV to me immersed in reality, I watch it to escape reality!! lol.
I watch Rockstar Supernova too, and not only that, but I flip back & forth between it and the Last Standing Comedian (I love that Josh Blue guy). Also hooked on HGTV.
Whether we admit to it or not, reality tv shows are fun… But sometimes we’re fooled, because it’s one big set up…as I have heard it was with Trump’s show.
Lisa, you are on a reality show, the Lisa B show. All of us watch you regularly. Keep up the good work.
Zen Wizard – A fellow junkie I see. *High fives*
And I have NO desire to pump gas any more than necessary thanks
Joel – Welcome! Oh no, you’re one of US!!! LOL.
Cootera – That’s a lot of five dollar words there, Missy!
David – What shall I bring? LMAO!
Wade – I’m working on it! I actually skipped Supernova last night.
Hoss – If you say so
Leave – LMAO! No smacking please. I hear ya though
Carolyn – I am beginning to think I should throw a blogger reality night party- David’s on the West Coast and then my place for dessert!
Deb – Oh yea, tons of behind the scenes manipulating…
Marty – I feel that way sometimes! And thanks Dear, very sweet of you
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