In today’s society shows on the television are completely unrealistic to how the real world conducts itself. For example actions of the characters, problems within, or events that unfold are often blown way out of proportion for dramatic effect.
A guilty pleasure of mine is indulgence of a show that does this to a great measure. My show is American Dad often aired on Fox. This show appeals to me mostly for the fact of how subtly intelligent it is; and that most people don’t see the intelligence within it due to their own unintelligence. They believe it is just another dumb show with dumb stuff within that’s worthy of a few laughs here and there.
Another big reason is that it greatly makes fun of the big downfalls within our society. In a way, making fun of America for certain things we do, say, or believe that is completely ridiculous. However, I do admit it is greatly over dramatized to get more viewers to watch and continue watching their show/channel. It also appeals to me in part because it is made to appeal to people of my age range, with their jokes and actions, people my age will find it more entertaining than older people who would find it immature, and younger people who are just too young to understand.
Another big reason is that it greatly makes fun of the big downfalls within our society. In a way, making fun of America for certain things we do, say, or believe that is completely ridiculous. However, I do admit it is greatly over dramatized to get more viewers to watch and continue watching their show/channel. It also appeals to me in part because it is made to appeal to people of my age range, with their jokes and actions, people my age will find it more entertaining than older people who would find it immature, and younger people who are just too young to understand.
They also have ridiculous problems that occur within the show that would never happen in real life. Such as a talking fish who used to be a man that got trapped in a fishes body. Or, an alien living with a CSI agent who causes chaos. The lists of unrealistic problems that occur in the show are endless. For the most part it is completely unrealistic in terms with the reality of society.
Finally, the fact that the show is so unrealistic is really what drives people to keep watching. The only other thing that keeps them continuing to watch is the correct ratio of reality within so that viewers can completely relate to it. The show has unrealistic humor and realistic digs on what really goes on in society, to try and get the point across to the public. While many say it is uncalled for and goes too far, it does its job. It gets viewers, just like me.
Ashley -- One of the reasons I ask students what they're watching is because it gives me a chance to try out new shows for myself -- I think I'll be checking on this one. OK, sure, the plot lines are not realistic. But what about the larger messages of how easily all the problems are wrapped up by the end of the show? Are any of the characters overweight? Do any of them have bad hair? Pull back a bit, think critically and think from a societal perspective.
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