I'm not gonna go with the consensus - I'll admit it, I like reality TV!! Survivor and the Amazing Race are my favourite shows! lol. I love the places they go to....and I think the concepts are exciting. So to answer your question pOEtiCLaOSBOi - that does portray a different side of culture, but it certainly hasn't affected my life...just gives me something to watch! I even get sucked into watching the Apprentice....and Australian Idol and American Idol, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. I really can't stand ones like Big Brother though, it's painstakingly boring!