Mike Doughty waxes philosophically about the current season of MTV’s The Real World:
I was startled to discover that I had no idea where they shot the new Real World season. I used to follow this kind of ephemera with glee. It doesn’t appeal to me anymore. Though the anorexic girl is really shocking and compelling.
The preceding two paragraphs now proving that I can’t talk about MTV without my analytical mind automatically turning on, I spose I’ve rendered the sentence “It doesn’t appeal to me anymore” a lie.
Dude, I can totally relate.
Was there ever a more ironically titled show in all of television? Recall that this is the program description:
This is the true story of seven strangers, picked to live in a house and have their lives taped, and find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting REAL.
Now in its 17th season and 14th year; spin-offs include Road Rules, Battle of the Sexes, The Inferno and The Gauntlet. Now matter how much changes, some things remain the same.
Tags: The Real World, MTV, Mike Doughty
2 Responses
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Steve Says:
Although not MTV, don’t leave out the highly anticipated Lil Kim “Countdown to Lockdown” premiering on BET tonight, March 9th.
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The Pop View Says:
Interesting review of Lil’ Kim’s show today in the WaPo.