Enough already with the emotionally unstable reality TV stars.
The last 3 shows I’ve followed have shown a serious issue that I’ve brought up in the past.
- Hell’s Kitchen
- The Next Food Network Star
- Big Brother 8
It’s too the point where these are almost unwatchable and I’ll tell you why.
1) Hell’s Kitchen – Besides this show being an absolute joke and insult to anyone in the culinary profession, Chef Ramsay is someone who yells because he’s an aggressive jerk who feeds off of fear. That’s what sells this show though, not his cooking skills. I don’t care what his reputation is, he has never showed his skills.
The Crying Factor – Aaron spent every episode he was on crying because of the pressure. Because no one was there to give him a hug or say it would be alright. Bonnie’s feelings are hurt every show because, well she flat out sucks at cooking for more than 2 people and can’t take criticism. You want to run a restaurant from this show you shouldn’t still be “learning”.
2) The Next Food Network Star – My buddy Phil has a great rant about this (and Hell’s Kitchen) in his latest Episode of My Life as a Foodie. Food Network has jumped the shark. Now I can’t pinpoint when exactly but this show is a perfect example of “Know when to say when”. I will give credit to Alton Brown and Bobby Flay for visibly showing their irritation at every screwup and not being afraid to call people out.
The Crying Factor – Each week someone was brought to tears. Even the manly men of Michael and hot tempered JAG had a cry fest while the Amy had a complete breakdown and said she was quitting multiple times. Finally quitting she decided to stay 15 seconds after quitting and ends up winning because JAG lied about his background. Ah the power of the internet. If Rory would have won I’d have to ask my cable company to block it from my box.
3) Big Brother 8 - 11 people picked to live in a house for the summer… yada yada yada. If someone doesn’t get rid of Jen I don’t think I’ll be able to handle another week of this show. She is by far the dumbest human being ever to be on television and is a prime example of why we should worry as a society because I know plenty of others just like her. Watch one episode and you’ll see why the JENsa member needs to be put out to pasture. While we’re at it, take like, oh mah gawd! Jessica with you. This house is a good collection/representation of the social issues people have today.
The Crying Factor – I’m afraid to see how Amber handles her children. She cries over EVERYTHING. She was nominated… she cried because Kail should have that bond of being a mother with her. She cries because someone else is upset. She cries because the sky is blue. She cries because of SLOP. She cries because she can’t do anything else. There can be a whole hour long show to her crying! There’s that much material and I’m sure more on the cutting room floor. Danielle, you’re attractive I guess but after the last few shows your boyfriend will either leave you (or has left) or will stay (because you’re still eye candy) and not care what Nick guy does. I can see why she’s an emotional wreck from bringing this on herself.
