Comments on: Why I still watch reality tv (or at least my rationalization). http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/ Mon, 08 Dec 2014 10:47:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 By: Dumi http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-275 Sat, 26 Aug 2006 05:49:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-275 Anon-
Well I think placing race “up front and center” does nothing to take away from the way these shows use race. The basic idea that certain cultural forms are more respected or rewarded will likely still happen. All the “tribes” will have to cheat each other, back stab, and on occassion work together. And this time, we’ll probably get a chance to find out who is the superior race ;)

]]> By: Dumi http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-283 Sat, 26 Aug 2006 05:49:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-283 Anon- Well I think placing race “up front and center” does nothing to take away from the way these shows use race. The basic idea that certain cultural forms are more respected or rewarded will likely still happen. All the “tribes” will have to cheat each other, back stab, and on occassion work together. And this time, we’ll probably get a chance to find out who is the superior race ;)

]]> By: Anonymous http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-274 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:26:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-274 Interesting point how do you feel about the new surivor? An African American critic is supporting the show. He argues that shows like the apprentice and survivor have latent racism where only two type minorities exist: the bland non threatening and the minorities that represent stereotypes. He states that this season of survivor will question or challenge these perceptions of minorities. Attached is a copy of the article.

http://www.sptimes.com/2006/08/25/Artsandentertainment/A_different_approach.shtml

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]]> By: Anonymous http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-282 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:26:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-282 Interesting point how do you feel about the new surivor? An African American critic is supporting the show. He argues that shows like the apprentice and survivor have latent racism where only two type minorities exist: the bland non threatening and the minorities that represent stereotypes. He states that this season of survivor will question or challenge these perceptions of minorities. Attached is a copy of the article.http://www.sptimes.com/2006/08/25/Artsandentertainment/A_different_approach.shtmlcontribution complete

]]> By: Dumi http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-273 Sat, 12 Aug 2006 13:10:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-273 Anon-
So Flavor of Love needs its own entry. There is so much (foolishness) happening on the show, though I fully admit that I watch it. I thought the opening was kind of “over the top” especially the closing. Let’s be real, if someone shitted on your floor the first time you met them, would you keep them around? So I’ll have to write about Mr. Flavor Flav or as my boy calls him the O.C. (original coon). But I will admit everytime I watch it I wonder what the hell happened to PE’s Flavor Flav or who did I think PE’s Flavor Flav was?

]]> By: Dumi http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-281 Sat, 12 Aug 2006 13:10:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-281 Anon- So Flavor of Love needs its own entry. There is so much (foolishness) happening on the show, though I fully admit that I watch it. I thought the opening was kind of “over the top” especially the closing. Let’s be real, if someone shitted on your floor the first time you met them, would you keep them around? So I’ll have to write about Mr. Flavor Flav or as my boy calls him the O.C. (original coon). But I will admit everytime I watch it I wonder what the hell happened to PE’s Flavor Flav or who did I think PE’s Flavor Flav was?

]]> By: Anonymous http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-272 Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:56:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-272 As a reality tv addict, I was elated when the Flava of Love 2 Premiere was the best hour and a half of tv ever. Since the show is not overrun with positive images of Black women, this is most definately my guilty pleasure – which I can not and will not resist:-) Thoughts?

]]> By: Anonymous http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-280 Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:56:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-280 As a reality tv addict, I was elated when the Flava of Love 2 Premiere was the best hour and a half of tv ever. Since the show is not overrun with positive images of Black women, this is most definately my guilty pleasure – which I can not and will not resist:-) Thoughts?

]]> By: Dancewithme2 http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-271 Sun, 06 Aug 2006 21:36:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-271 You know how my work is goin – NOWHERE!!! You are an even BIGGER HATER!!!! :)

]]> By: Dancewithme2 http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-279 Sun, 06 Aug 2006 21:36:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-279 You know how my work is goin – NOWHERE!!! You are an even BIGGER HATER!!!! :)

]]> By: Dumi http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-270 Sun, 06 Aug 2006 18:18:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-270 Ha ha, hater. I’ve been working hard. Got a chapter draft done and got it off to someone in the field. As well as got a bunch of things moving, so how is your work going?

]]> By: Dumi http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-278 Sun, 06 Aug 2006 18:18:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-278 Ha ha, hater. I’ve been working hard. Got a chapter draft done and got it off to someone in the field. As well as got a bunch of things moving, so how is your work going?

]]> By: Dancewithme2 http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-269 Sun, 06 Aug 2006 02:27:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-269 You don’t have to make excuses for why you aren’t writing. If you would rather watch meaningless tv (cause I don’t watch any of that stuff – ha) then go right ahead.

]]> By: Dancewithme2 http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-277 Sun, 06 Aug 2006 02:27:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-277 You don’t have to make excuses for why you aren’t writing. If you would rather watch meaningless tv (cause I don’t watch any of that stuff – ha) then go right ahead.

]]> By: Anonymous http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-268 Sat, 05 Aug 2006 22:24:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-268 “gross displays of whiteness.”

…Gross!!!

:P

David Boyle

]]> By: Anonymous http://uptownnotes.com/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-276 Sat, 05 Aug 2006 22:24:00 +0000 http://www.professorlewis.com/blog-dev/why-i-still-watch-reality-tv-or-at-least-my-rationalization/#comment-276 “gross displays of whiteness.”…Gross!!! :P David Boyle

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