My Favorite TV Show
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By KipParent on 04-15-2008
Why do I think my temperament is a factor in this being my favorite show?
Other than The Big Break, I dislike reality shows. They all seem to me to be phony situations that people are thrust into in order to create drama, which appeals not at all to me, or most Rationals I know. In fact I often find them somewhat embarrassing, and wonder what motivates people to look like fools in front of a TV audience. I honestly have no idea when most of these shows are on, or who any of the contestants are. My kids have been glued to shows like "Survivor", but I am oblivious. (My kids are Artisans.)
But "The Big Break" is different. To me, it is all about competence. Each show, someone gets booted, but it is strictly by who steps up and makes the shots with the pressure on, and who folds. Make the shot, you stay, miss it and you're going home. No scheming, no alliances, etc - just "who gets it done".
But I am curious - do reality shows appeal more strongly to some temperaments than others? And do different types of reality shows appeal more to one type than others?
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Posted by Keillan on Apr 17, 2008
The only reality show that I have any true interest in is "The Amazing Race", although I haven't seen it for a while. (I don't watch much television these days.) For me, "The Amazing Race" is less a reality programme and more of a game show/adventure. Most of the other reality shows are modified forms of beauty pageants, where winners are subjectively chosen. With "The Amazing Race", outside of some variables of luck, it allows for strategy that doesn't rely on faux-diplomacy but with objective goals (a clear-cut system, if you will). Now if "Survivor" were more like "Lord of the Flies", THAT might be interesting. :-) |
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Posted by JackDermody on Apr 17, 2008
I too don’t like most reality shows with the sole exception of American Idol. Headlines claim “everybody” likes it. I know people of all four temperaments who are completely addicted to it. Here is my own theory about Idol’s success: It relentlessly showcases individual singers unplugged – almost unheard of since the birth of MTV. The allure is personal drive and ambition combined with the thrill of competition and the deep emotional messages of the music. The Idol producers have found the perfect formula for judging music not only technically and artistically but on the basis of its connection with the audience. What father and mother has not dreamed of watching a child flower from a first music lesson to an artistic performer – and Idol taps into the performers’ families, friends, and communities. You cannot fake a song. You cannot use only part of your personality or talents. Producing a song that moves a nation requires enormous experience, talent, synergy with the musicians and producers around you, and pure genius. In my view, the great unplugged singer speaks the language of God and the angels. |
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Posted by doctorgiggles99 on Apr 22, 2008
I like the Lord of the Flies idea for survivor. that would be very interesting. I watch four shows on TV and none of them are reality-based... except for 'the office' which is a spoof. |
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Posted by KipParent on Apr 22, 2008
OK, Dr. Giggles... "The Office" is tied with Big Break and Boston Legal for my favorite show. I can't believe that I have become addicted to some TV shows - I went about 10 years without watching any TV series shows. |
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Posted by Faucethead on Apr 23, 2008
Michael Scott: Artisan-Promoter <p></p> Jim Halpert: Guardian-Supervisor <p></p> Pam Beasley: Artisan-Composer <p></p> Dwight Schrute: Rational-Field marshal <p></p> Kevin Malone: Artisan-Crafter <p></p> Ryan Howard: Rational-Mastermind |
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Posted by Faucethead on Apr 23, 2008
Michael Scott: Artisan-Promoter <p></p> Jim Halpert: Guardian-Supervisor <p></p> Pam Beasley: Artisan-Composer <p></p> Dwight Schrute: Rational-Field marshal <p></p> Kevin Malone: Artisan-Crafter <p></p> Ryan Howard: Rational-Mastermind |
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Posted by Faucethead on Apr 23, 2008
Oops, guess I can't drop paragraph breaks, sorry. |
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Posted by JackDermody on Apr 23, 2008
On Boston Legal. Last night's show with Alan Shore before the U.S. Supreme Court showcased the Artisan Crafter at his boldest and most unrelenting. If legal duos like Shore and Crane actually existed, which of their opponents would ever sleep through an entire night? What a ploy by the scriptwriters to pull off such a scenario! Some of the people playing the justices were spitting images! Amazing. |
I don't have cable, so because of a limited number of channels to choose from, I sometimes find myself leaving the channel on a reality show much longer than I otherwise would. Here's my rundown: 1. American Idol: Terrible 2. Dancing w/ the Stars: Terrible 3. America's next top model: The worst 4. Survivor: I loved season one, but the show didn't hold my interest after that. 5. Amazing Race: Pretty good, but can only hold my interest in spurts. That's all I can think of off the top of my head. I guess I'm not a huge fan of reality television. The kind of shows I like (when I have cable) are documentary-reality: Fight Quest, Croc. Hunter, shows were they try and build something or do something, stuff on P.B.S. or the Discovery channel.