tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post109547748176807261..comments2024-03-22T03:35:27.752-04:00Comments on Written Inc.: Raiding the Archives 7 - Unreality TVcarmilevyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1095552340002245042004-09-18T20:05:00.000-04:002004-09-18T20:05:00.000-04:00You will be in my prayers, Tara, for I understand ...You will be in my prayers, Tara, for I understand what that must be like. It's a similar affliction to people who watch sports non-stop with the volume turned way the hell up.<br /><br />How to explain to them, nicely, that the kids can't fall asleep with the amplified white noise-like sounds of crowds cheering vibrating the very structure of the house.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1095551382161788382004-09-18T19:49:00.000-04:002004-09-18T19:49:00.000-04:00The sad irony of Survivor and all related shows th...The sad irony of Survivor and all related shows that have come since its debut is that idealism, education, and personal growth have precious little to do with the final product. All of these shows exploit the very worst behavioural traits of interpersonal relationships in our modern society.<br /><br />And the legions of folks who tune in merely validate why we all turn our heads as we slowly idle past the car wreck on the highway.<br /><br />Interestingly, we'll need a steady supply of fresh car wrecks to maintain our interest, since there's no fun in watching the same one for too long.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.com