Jersey Shore

Most of my posts have been about the movies and show I love, but here is one about my guiltiest of pleasures: "Jersey Shore." I didn't start watching this series right away because I thought it would be terrible, but then winter break freshman year happened and I picked it up immediately.

"Jersey Shore" purely exists for entertainment. It's a terrible show overall, but I have to admit that I am addicted and always love the situations the gang and "the Situation" get themselves into. Seeing as how today marks the second episode of season 5 I figured it an appropriate topic.

There are only two characters on the show I actually care for and want things to work out for and they are Jenny (J WOWW) and Vinny. Part of it is because they are the most normal, but another part is they are the most level headed. Everyone that knows I love "Jersey Shore" almost immediately questions why and I can  only respond with "I don't know. It's one of the worst shows I've ever seen, but I CAN'T STOP WATCHING!" As much as I love fantastic television and movies. I've recently (through my years of college) realized how much I love watching trashy reality TV and terrible movies.

The most recent terrible movie was (aside from the ending of Brüno...)My Soul To Take, unfortunately directed by one of my favorites: Wes Craven. It could have been awesome! Had the acting been way above par. But overall terrible media can be just as entertaining as the outstanding media.

"Jersey Shore" is just a testament to how well people can do from trashy reality. The characters get paid up to $100,000 an episode. Very ridiculous. Especially when you think that each season so far has had 12 episodes. Terrible. But people, like me, keep watching just to see the awful drama they all make amongst themselves. As bad TV goes, this is one of the greatest. Obviously a terrible show and idea, it makes money and keeps a total viewership more than most primetime television shows. So if you're looking for an escape from your life and to just witness 8 people's lives collide like the old school "Real World" watch "Jersey Shore"

Trashy reality TV at its' finest!!