HAPPINESS IS: Reality TV

Survivor, BB, Hearings, etc. Take your pick

One friend's vehement belief about reality TV is: It is not reality at all; it is staged! My response is: True. In other words, some aspects of the environment, as well as the challenges chosen and the week the particular competition is done (especially on Survivor), may give favor to a certain contestant or contestants. 

For example, the stronger, the more agile, or the puzzle-proficient reality contestants have an advantage, and the directors might take that into account when planning which competition to do when. However, who can say whether Contestant Bob or Beth will be in full swing physically or mentally at the time of the competition? Factors like the scorching sun, deprivation, and hangry emotions are real. Isn't that real life, too?

Over 25 seasons as reality TV regulars labels us true-blue super fans (in dog years, that is 12 x 7, or over 70 years). A couch-potato hour after eating dinner on a weeknight is our creative alternative to movie-watching (Huggy's least favorite activity 😕).

What is reality... really?

Reality TV invites us into our living room for nail-biting competitions and simultaneous belly-laughs. It is highly entertaining, clean fun. 

It has evolved into a natural way to connect and model "i love you" [I love being with you], on a regular basis.

Discussions about recent world happenings trump reality-TV for intriguing small talk. Just sayin'...