This was an essay about the effects of reality tv.

Reality television is not harmful to its viewers and can be beneficial. It is a good source of entertainment. Reality television has become a major part of what people are watching on television today. People are drawn to these shows to escape everyday stresses. It has become so popular because it plays off of people's emotions and imagination. Sitcoms usually portray perfect families who can solve any problem in thirty minutes. Reality shows show real …

…follow and interact with the show for more than thirty minutes. The show came become part of their everyday lives. The main goal of reality television shows is to draw audiences using drama, sex and being unpredictable. People continue watching because of their curiosity on what will happen next or what would have happened if someone made a different decision. Reality television can be a positive escape from reality and not harmful to its viewers.