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90% of reality TV is just the modern version of circus freak shows (hexbear.net)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by BeamBrain@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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In related news, I am staying at my parents' for the holiday and they watch a lot of bad TV

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[-] Shinji_Ikari@hexbear.net 17 points 2 years ago

I honestly like finding those kinds of cop shows. Its like an escapism where a kid watches movies about functional families.

I'll watch and be thinking "that's right, let that person know about social responsibility, they shouldn't speed in school zones!".

[-] SoyViking@hexbear.net 5 points 2 years ago

I guess that's the appeal of these shows. They are boring, predictable and repetitive but you see justice being done in a non-complicated everyday setting, assuring you that everything is normal and that the powers that be are acting in your best interest.