The Reality of Reality TV
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
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The Importance of Competition in Reality Television
"The original Iron Chef is awesome. I don't care if it's fake," says Ben Affleck. "I think the biggest thing and the most damaging thing for a lot of children watching is this implicit argument that an image is more important than skill, right?" 'These TV shows reinforce the idea that your life as well is only a competition,' he adds.
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