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    Does television give us an unrealistic view of reality?

    Maybe a better title, but an article that explores whether or not TV shows give us a false idea of reality and whether or not they are realistic or not. Suggest whether the false reality it presents is a good way to escape or somewhat ordinary lives or if it is giving us false hope. Is the unrealistic plots of shows hindering our views and perception of the world, are they brainwashing us to think that this is what life should be like? or is it just a harmless way to get out of our own heads? maybe use examples from popular shows.

    • I would say definitely use examples from popular shows. That is really the only way you can make this argument effectively. It's an interesting theory though, basically questioning whether television is a mirror or molder of society. – John Wilson 9 years ago
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    • TV shows have become the go to method for escapism for many people. From an hour long trip to Westeros to a simple 30 minute dive into the world of Friends, a main part of our lives circulates around tv shows and the relief it gives us after a long day. Although TV shows can be stress relievers, there have definitely been times when I have thought that my social life was supposed to be one way, because I was so immersed in a show. TV shows are essentially as many people would put, like drugs. (I'm looking at you Breaking Bad) It isn't a bad thing that we watch shows, sometimes we even get a bit of motivation and inspiration from a character. There needs to be a healthy medium between binge watching to escape and being completely brainwashed. – simplyangiec 9 years ago
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    • Sometimes. Other times it's our own fantasy of getting justice against our enemies, ala Walter White, that makes us confuse his sad life for a happy, vengeful life we want for ourselves. But just as Walter's life becomes terrible, so does any life of vengeance. Hang in there, kids, the bastards will hang themselves on the gallows they built. – Tigey 9 years ago
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    • That depends on what you understand by "reality." – T. Palomino 2 years ago
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    May 31, 2016
    Mel

    Watching the finale of HIMYM I, like most fans, was in shock and disbelief. I felt like the ending was just slapped together and completely out of nowhere. My main reason for these feelings was because I loved Barney and Robin and thought they were perfect for each other. Due to this love for a couple that the writers tore apart I was unable to see the bigger picture. I really loved this article and how real it was. It actually made me see the, as the author puts it, “genius” behind the finale. I also really liked how this article talks about the unexpected moments that comes with true love and how you know it is real when you would set your life on fire to keep it.

    		 Why the How I Met Your Mother Series Finale was Actually Genius
    May 31, 2016
    Mel

    This is a really interesting article as I never considered the science behind why people get so angry about spoilers. It was really cool to read about how our mind distorts fiction and reality and how we can’t always make out the difference between the two. As a person who survives off of spoilers, who reads the end of the book first, and Googles how an episode ends before watching it I rarely find myself becoming angry over spoilers in the media. However, I do understand how a spoiler can take the anticipation and excitement away from watching an episode of a show or a movie.

    		 Spoiler Alert! The Science of How Spoilers Can Ruin TV
    May 31, 2016
    Mel

    I think the dynamic of this show is really great and it touches on so many important issues that are not as well known today as they should be. The foster system is such a big part of this world and effects so many kids and yet so many people know so little about it. The Fosters opens a window into foster care and although it does not fully show us everything it allows people to become curious about it and start thinking ore about it. I think this is a really great thing that they are doing and it’s something different that television hasn’t really done before.

    Another thing that also really touched me was this whole idea that there are so many different types of families out there. That blood and genes doesn’t always make a person your family and there is so much to it then that. This whole idea that sometimes your family is not necessarily the the people who created you is such a beautiful thing. I fell in love with this show because it shows that you don’t need biology to have a family that wants you and loves you.

    		 An Introduction to The Fosters