"Reality" TV

I have tried to avoid getting sucked into the reality TV craze.  To some degree, I have been successful, but I do have a few shows that I watch that are "reality" based shows.

What fascinates me about these programs is that the "reality" shown is not a true reality.  How many maintain relationships with people who scream at them at the slightest provocation?  Who has the money to live in million dollar mansions with no spending limits in sight?  Who has tens of men or women fighting over them for a date?  Who gets engaged after dating 30 people simultaneously and expects it to last?

These shows mainstream the idea that yelling at people, being impatient, getting your own way, and immediate gratification are goals everyone can achieve.  Backstabbing is common, snarky comments are rarely apologized for, and confrontations are the ultimate end.

While I don't doubt that many of these shows are staged, probably even scripted, the reality sold in them is not true or accurate. 

Fixing our minds on this type of "entertainment" is not healthy.