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Would you do a reality show?

If you were offered a fairly decent amount of money would you do a reality show based on your family and the daily activities of your life?
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October 16, 2009 07:26 PM
Absolutely.

I like reality television and I believe like most reality show participants.. I could do it better. I might even do it for free.
I do not have any interesting talents or quirky idiosyncrasies but I do have a quick wit, a love for publicity and a desire to be the center of attention.

I don't have any suggestions or ides on what kind or style of reality show program I would be best fit for but with my complete lack of talent in much and my tendency to be loudmouthed and opinionated when required (sometimes when not) I would fit right in on most of the programs I have seen.

There is one reality program that has really piqued my interest lately called "Shark Tank" and I often envision myself being up there with the stellar new idea or product negotiating with venture capitalists for a piece of my soon to be fortune and fame but alas I have no revolutionary product or idea. I'm just another guy wanting to be famous for the fun of it. I would most likely fit in best on a "Americas Least Capable" or "Americas Best Bad Example" style program.

You wait the idea that rockets me through the stratosphere via "Shark Tank" is right around the corner and I will have the best time riding that wave to the beach.
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October 16, 2009 07:36 PM
I would do a talent show, but not something like "Survivor". If I was grossly overweight, I would definitely do "The Biggest Loser". Most reality shows are set up to get good ratings, not to make the contestants look good.

If a reality show has some benefit other than just beating out everyone else for money, then it's worth doing, but not if it involves hurting others for your own enrichment. Talent shows are acceptable because you have to have some sort of talent to win. Shows like "The Biggest Loser" benefit all the contestants, no matter how far they get. I can't really see how some of these shows benefit the contestants or anyone else except to line the pockets of the producers.
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October 16, 2009 07:57 PM
well if they were going to give me lots of money for it.. i would!
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October 16, 2009 08:16 PM
No.. I can't think of anything more tedious than a bunch of cameras following me around all the time. I'd have the constant stress of worrying that anything I say will be taken out of context and used to make me look like an idiot.
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October 16, 2009 08:44 PM
No, I wouldn't do a show about my family or my life. Nothing that interesting. Who'd want to watch a show about me going to work or sitting at home on my laptop all night? It would be like watching cheese mold, which you can do here:

http://cheddarvision.tv/

I don't really care for reality television anyway, but I would gladly participate in a reality show that involved food. I love the Food Network shows, probably because I can't cook and like to eat good food.
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October 17, 2009 02:57 AM
You know, I think I would. I think it would be neat to share my perspective on things with all of America. I would use it for good, as a creative outlet, and to toss my humor around.

I would certainly promote my volunteer and charity work so that others can see the many fun and fulfilling opportunities that are available. Having a reality show would probably make me want to try even more volunteer and charity opportunities so that I can share my experience with millions of people.

Another benefit would be allowing others to see what it is really like living with MS, major spine issues and other non-curable health problems. Those who are suffering could see what another real person goes through as opposed to just what their doctors tell them could happen. I would spread awareness about multiple sclerosis, degenerative disc disease, endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome. I would also spread awareness about drunk driving. A drunk driver caused by spinal injury and I want to show people what can happen if they choose to drive drunk.

I would also use the reality show to promote my writing, music and art, as well as the creative talents of everyone I know.

Of course, I would inject plenty of humor. Humor keeps me going and helps all of us cope and deal.
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October 17, 2009 03:34 AM
I would, but only if I had complete control over the entire process including hiring/firing of camera men, editors and other staff. Signing up for it any other way simply opens yourself up for trouble, including being made to look vulnerable on national TV. This is why I would never do a reality show as a contestant, but would jump at the chance to be the host. I suppose if this was something anyone wanted to do, it actually wouldn't be too hard to go to Justin.tv and get set up; you just wouldn't get any up front money.
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October 17, 2009 05:44 AM
Absolutely not!

I am a private person, which seems really strange to those who know me on the internet, but... I control how much I reveal and how much I don't, and there's not cameras around to catch the reality of it. Sometimes the retelling of it is much nicer than the reality of it.

You literally could not pay me enough to do a family-based reality television show.

Plus, all in all, I'm pretty darned boring anyway anymore. All I do is sit and write all day, eat, sleep, shower (I love showers) and write some more.

I'm not sure anyone would pay me to watch that!
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October 17, 2009 06:37 AM
Sure... as long as I get to focus the daily theme, and as long as I get to star in it, and as long as I have final editorial authority in the cutting room...

I mean, come on... if this is going to be a hit, then we have to get Real, and be Realistic about how I can't catch the zone without total control.
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October 17, 2009 07:53 AM
Yes at 10 years old age i do a singing reality show
and truthly i out from first round!!!!!!!!!!
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October 21, 2009 07:14 AM
No. Absolutely not. I don't really have any family, and I don't think I'd like anyone prying into my daily activities no matter how much money they were offering.

As far as reality shows go, they all seem pretty contrived.
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