My Good Name is Tarnished!

I'm sure you've all heard by now that Jamie Lynn Spears (Britney's 16 year-old sister) is pregnant. I'm not going to comment much on what this means for the world, society, or for children who look up to her. I have another problem with the pregnancy. Jamie Lynn has now tarnished my good name! Granted, we spell it differently, but whenever people hear my name from now on they will associate it with a knocked up teenager! It's all so sad! But seriously, I'm not gonna comment much on this pregnancy. Shit happens, and I'm not gonna act all high & mighty like so many other people I've heard comment on this story. I prefer to write about shallow and superficial things, so I will comment on reality television...

With the reality television season winding down, I would like to reflect back on a few of my favorites:

#1. The Hills. It's over for the season, but we lucky viewers have been surprised with the announcement that there will be new episodes in the new year! They will follow Lauren & Whitney in Paris. I'm not overly excited by this, but I'm sure I'll watch it anyway. I've stated my repeated disappointment in the show, and I'm sure these episodes will be no different. I also read that Kristin Cavalleri may show up on The Hills. That sounds like it'd be cool, but I'm sure it would disappoint me as well. I miss Laguna Beach.

#2. I Love New York 2. Sadly, I do occasionally watch this show. I enjoy it's "watching a train wreck" quality. It's finale aired this week. I didn't see it, but I heard she chose one of the shadiest dudes ever to exist: Tailor Made. Not that Buddha would've been a better choice, those guys were all dysfunctional! Do that many men seriously want to date a bitchy, untalented woman who looks like a guy in drag?! I highly doubt it!

#3. A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila. I watch this occassionally as well. It ended the other night too. I didn't get to see this finale either, but I heard she picked the guy! Seriously?! I was pretty shocked she didn't pick Dani! I guess she just convinced herself that she could only ever be with a "lipstick lesbian," or a man. It's a shame.

#4. The Biggest Loser. This show ended Tuesday night. I kinda got addicted to this show. I didn't miss an episode. I have all episodes DVR'd. It's so motivating to see what these people have accomplished. I just love the before & afters. However, I was pissed with the black team dominating in the end. Granted, the guy who won the whole thing made an amazing transition, but I still didn't want him or the three final girls to win. My devotion was to Neil. Who else has ever tried to drink 2 gallons of water and retain it in order to gain 17 pounds and get someone else kicked off?! Props to you Neil!

So, what am I left with now?

#1. The Real World. It's my old standby. These people are becoming too trashy though. Also, all their behavior is pretty predictable. I even fell asleep during yesterday's episode. I basically watch it for Isaac. That guy is my favorite Real World cast member ever! I actually can respect him!

#2. The Amazing Race. As Peter would say, "It's the only reality show I can support you watching," or something like that. It's definitely the least trashiest, has the most true to life relationship interactions, and is just overall entertaing. It definitely has it's "train wreck" moments (ie. the breakdown while milking a camel). If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it!

So, in conclusion, I admit it, I am a reality TV junkie. I don't make an qualms about it! It's just fun to watch people and be glad that you're not that stupid, that senseless, that bitchy, etc. etc. The other reason I like reality shows is that for 30 min to an hour I can veg out and not think. Life can get pretty tough & stressful sometimes. What better way to put all your worries aside, than to watch stupid television?!