You might have read about my dirty little secret here, but I just can't seem to help myself when it comes to reality tv. And with all of the shows on right now, I feel like there's no better time of year... well, except for Christmas, and Superbowl Sunday, and the holiday College Bowls!
Anyway, with the advent of the DVR, I have found my dream come true. I get to "reward" myself with mindless television after a hard day's work of caring for a Poppy (now 4, which she'll tell you over and over just in case you would like to sing "Happy Birthday" to her) and Sweet Pea (17 months). Since my day with them begins at 5:30am and ends when Poppy goes to bed anywhere from 8:30pm to 9:00pm, I think it's a very good use of my time as I put away dishes, fold clothes, knit, or all of the above.
For instance, want to see how catty girls can be and watch incredible beauty transformations? Just turn on America's Next Top Model! (Okay guys, I know you have your own reasons for watching that one.) Would you rather see a "prequel" to Iron Chef? Then switch on Bravo TV for some Top Chef episodes. And who doesn't love to pretend they can pick out the next big recording artist on American Idol?!
For me, one of my favorite reality shows that I haven't been able to let go of is The Apprentice. I know for most of you this one probably didn't make it past Season 2. I usually don't have any problem letting go of a tv series that has jumped the shark, until now. You might remember my post about this season's "Celebrity Apprentice" and how it had all the makings of great tv. Unfortunately, while the stars where present, the episodes were sooo annoyingly identical this season.
Basically about 90-95% of the tasks boiled down to who had the best "black book" and the most generous friends/donors in order to get big money and "win the task." So what do you do when "the formula" has become a bit rancid and stinky from overuse? You totally ignore fire the really deserving and qualified candidate for the final episode (yes, I'm talking about Carol Alt) and you gain viewership by making it a good vs bad, America vs. Britain, soft-spoken cowboy vs. ruthless talent judge thing.
Now that the season finale is this Thursday, I must say that I am debating over whether or not I will tune in...but I WILL DVR it! I know, I know.... I'm way too sucked in to this madness!