Reality Obsession - Time to Admit the Truth

I am a reality TV show addict. I have become so drawn into the 1 or 2 hours of reality TV that the "regular" fiction TV productions don't interest me (other than some new dedictated favorites- but that is another post). I can't answer why I enjoy reality TV, as it certainly was much more addicting before it became popular. I'll share some of my favorites and some of my favorite characters.

Where do I start....

The Amazing Race - this show did not draw me into the first season. I have clicked by it channel surfing and saw the contestants in full Dutch Girl Costumes dancing a milk maid dance in a rural town square, and I thought "what's the point?". I regretfully did not give this reality adventure a chance. This television production adventure motivates me, especially if they travel globally to some of the exotic locations. Their pit stops, detours, fast passes all excite me to see what local trade, sport, custom do they have to engage in to move on. Then exploring the dynamics of some of these relationships while the teams explore the alps is very satisfying, " you mean I am not the only crazy person that screams at my loved ones when covered in mud and sweat?"

So as I sit here direct writing this I think back what was my favorite team? I liked the stunt men, Mark and Micheal. I wanted to see them succeed. I think it was their smiles and happiness that had me cheering them on. Who can resist such a chipper pair!

Then there was Adam and Rebecca a "previously"dating couple. Both were personal trainers Adam had devil horns sculpted in his hair. Rebecca was a reality star from the exercise guru show "Work Out" and hooked up with Jackie.  Watching these two fight and hearing the horrible things they had to say was the lure of the dark side. It's hard to say who needs more guidance.

However my favorite couple was Uchenna and Joyce! These two won the race and deserved it every step of the way. When Joyce shaved her head (a task to be done to receive the fast pass) I cried with her. This couple showed strength and determination. If I was to hear Uchenna was not the gentleman he showed us he was, I'd be heartbroken.

And as she shaved her head he held her and comforted her ... yes she lost that hair but boy did she look great! Woman hear me roar! was the statement Joyce gave me that night!

So what is it about the Amazing Race I like?
I like the adventure, I like seeing people accomplish or complete things they never thought they would do, and I like seeing people succeed! These things happen on the Amazing Race, it is Amazing and it is a Race. This is one of those things I would love to do in my lifetime, whether be on the show, or play in my own race around the world, experiencing and tasting all there is offered!