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Reality Racism

Started by tomwatson · 11 months ago

Britain’s having a nasty allergic reaction… to a reality TV show called Celebrity Big Brother. Here’s what’s happened (this is a big international story so you’ll know the basics). Once or twice a year commercial terrestrial TV station ... Continue reading »

8 comments

  • blue girl

    2 years ago

    Loved this post!
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  • Self Styled Siren

    2 years ago

    Wow, this is fascinating. I really hope you post a follow-up on the denouement, when the Mean Girls Get Theirs from a Righteous Public.
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  • Carrie

    2 years ago

    Eviction is tonight. Jade Goody, the lead bully, is bookmakers pick to be evicted. 50 to 1 odds.
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  • Carrie

    2 years ago

    Sorry another comment. Living in Ireland and I have to say that I hate these realtiy programmes. My partner loves it, so we have been watching it. But to be honest, this time they have stumbled onto what has indeed turned into a major commentary on race and class in the UK.
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  • Claire

    2 years ago

    Great post. There was a (short) interesting piece on NPR this morning.
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  • Tom Watson

    2 years ago

    It's also a commentary on cruelty - why do we enjoy the public humiliation of others? Seeing the clips from this season's American Idol has bene horrifying - it's all about making fun of people, some of whoma are clearly challenged by their circumstances. Yet it's the highest rated program in the US.
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  • Self Styled Siren

    2 years ago

    It is interesting how all this ties in perfectly to Ace in the Hole. It is not at all comforting to think Americans aren't alone in seeing cruelty as entertainment.
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  • OutOfContext

    2 years ago

    If you are interested in the Indian (desi) point of view, you might want to read this post on the fine blog, Sepia Mutiny.
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