I am willing to admit in a public forum that I am a reality show junkie.  And I'm not even ashamed any more.

The Apprentice is one of the finest of the genre, informative, fascinating to watch...and sometimes scary at the same time (as evidenced by the psychotic expression on Sam's face...I was literally waiting for him to jump across the table and strangle Trump).  Mark Burnett can do no wrong.  Can't wait for tonight's show.

My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance is at the other end of the spectrum (however, I watch that too).  The actor attempting to dupe the blonde girl (I hardly ever remember their names) must have one of the best jobs in the world and it's obvious he's enjoying every minute of it.  The girl...I just want to cry, knowing what her parents are going to think.

(Can we get sidetracked in threads this way?  I'm still learning the rules. Cause I also want to talk about All-Star Survivor [ASS]).

-frolix

I've really been rather annoyed by reality TV since Survivor 45 (or whatever we're on).  I really got into Survivor 1 and partially, 2, though.   It's just that all of the fear factors and big brothers and whatever is mudding the waters of TV for me.

I think the idea of reality TV is pretty cool.  My only standing problem with it is - when nothing but reality TV is on I get agitated.  I live in reality all day long and when I come home from a tough day and turn on the TV I want to escape into something more than reality.   Show me a senseless action flick so I can mentally project ex-evil bosses into the antagonists' roles just in time for the hero to strike the fatal blow.  (Cue the music..)

That being said, I really dig the apprentice.  My only problem is that I haven't seen the leadership qualities in the Women's team that would make me want them to represent my fortune 100 company.  Instead, albeit a successful one, they've come across to me as an insulting cheerleader squad, whining their way to victory after victory.   From them, I want to see that power-woman- go-getter attitude that you see in the lady Trump has follow the men around.