Comments on: Reality TV: Acting by Committee http://drexelpublishing.org/2010/02/05/reality-tv-acting-by-committee/ providing literary publications that highlight outstanding writing ranging from student work to international submissions Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:25:18 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dan Savage http://drexelpublishing.org/2010/02/05/reality-tv-acting-by-committee/comment-page-1/#comment-1709 Dan Savage Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:26:19 +0000 http://drexelpublishing.org/?p=1668#comment-1709 Matt, This is Dan Savage, a new intern in the PDQ/DPG program. I just wanted to let you know that I was the "Embarrassed to be an American" that commented above. I thought it would be better to remain anonymous to prevent conflict, but was encouraged to reveal my true identity by a seasoned veteran- I'll call her "Julia." I was a bit over the top with my reaction, but really do feel that the "Jersey Shore" belongs at the bottom of the ocean. Matt,
This is Dan Savage, a new intern in the PDQ/DPG program. I just wanted to let you know that I was the “Embarrassed to be an American” that commented above. I thought it would be better to remain anonymous to prevent conflict, but was encouraged to reveal my true identity by a seasoned veteran- I’ll call her “Julia.” I was a bit over the top with my reaction, but really do feel that the “Jersey Shore” belongs at the bottom of the ocean.

]]> By: Embarrassed to be an American http://drexelpublishing.org/2010/02/05/reality-tv-acting-by-committee/comment-page-1/#comment-1665 Embarrassed to be an American Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:10:38 +0000 http://drexelpublishing.org/?p=1668#comment-1665 I couldn't help but cringe while reading this article. To list legendary names like DeNiro, Pacino, and Grant while discussing the cast of Jersey Shore is horrible enough, but to glorify their idiotic antics as "a Darwinian adaptation to survive the changing times" is an absolute joke. Snooki and The Situation have no more talent than the cast of Jackass or contestants on Road Rules. Point a camera at a bunch of immature idiots and they will no doubt act like exaggerated versions of themselves. The only thing more appalling than the fact that their antics are aired on TV is the fact that so many people watch it. Meanwhile, the country is attempting to reform health care, resolve two overseas wars, and deal with a society growing more dependent on technology while struggling to be more eco-friendly. Yet true reality is over-shadowed by this "unscripted drama." No wonder our country is falling apart. Come on man, get REAL! I couldn’t help but cringe while reading this article. To list legendary names like DeNiro, Pacino, and Grant while discussing the cast of Jersey Shore is horrible enough, but to glorify their idiotic antics as “a Darwinian adaptation to survive the changing times” is an absolute joke. Snooki and The Situation have no more talent than the cast of Jackass or contestants on Road Rules. Point a camera at a bunch of immature idiots and they will no doubt act like exaggerated versions of themselves.
The only thing more appalling than the fact that their antics are aired on TV is the fact that so many people watch it. Meanwhile, the country is attempting to reform health care, resolve two overseas wars, and deal with a society growing more dependent on technology while struggling to be more eco-friendly. Yet true reality is over-shadowed by this “unscripted drama.” No wonder our country is falling apart. Come on man, get REAL!

]]> By: Obituaries News http://drexelpublishing.org/2010/02/05/reality-tv-acting-by-committee/comment-page-1/#comment-1661 Obituaries News Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:38:45 +0000 http://drexelpublishing.org/?p=1668#comment-1661 We adore your writing style. We adore your writing style.

]]> By: I like King James http://drexelpublishing.org/2010/02/05/reality-tv-acting-by-committee/comment-page-1/#comment-1228 I like King James Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:40:49 +0000 http://drexelpublishing.org/?p=1668#comment-1228 this is so legit, and true this is so legit, and true

]]> By: Seth http://drexelpublishing.org/2010/02/05/reality-tv-acting-by-committee/comment-page-1/#comment-1195 Seth Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:19:29 +0000 http://drexelpublishing.org/?p=1668#comment-1195 the majority of tv shows today are guided to teenage kids. Most teenage kids deal with drama, whether its with their family or at school with their friends. Watching these shows is just an extention of the lives they live. With this, these kids can relate with reality tv shows, which makes it enjoyable to them. They do not care about the way producers misguide viewers or anthing beyond what they see on the screne. Becuase the up and coming generation does not see things the way you or I do, the drive for true actors is diminishing. P.S, you enjoyed watching Jersey Shore the majority of tv shows today are guided to teenage kids. Most teenage kids deal with drama, whether its with their family or at school with their friends. Watching these shows is just an extention of the lives they live. With this, these kids can relate with reality tv shows, which makes it enjoyable to them. They do not care about the way producers misguide viewers or anthing beyond what they see on the screne. Becuase the up and coming generation does not see things the way you or I do, the drive for true actors is diminishing.

P.S, you enjoyed watching Jersey Shore

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