Reality shows like that generally tend to be a lot faster, easier, and cheaper to produce than dramas, game shows, comedies, or educational shows. []What’s more, since there’s no script to be followed and no “actors” involved, such shows are less likely to be sidelined by strikes. []Thus, reality shows – like talk shows – are now becoming more prolific. []The trend actually goes back to the late 1980s / early 1990s, when Fox responded to a writer’s strike by unveiling “Cops”. Since it was just camera crews riding around with police officers and filming what took place, no writers were actually needed.
I suspect most of the people who know about “Honey Boo Boo” have never actually watched the show (I know I haven’t). It’s a cheap, space-filler show on a minor cable channel, but it’s become such an icon of our society’s presumed decline that the more popular channels spend a lot of time talking about it, usually in the context of “entertainment news.”
SeaFox10: Most of our American media, aims to appeal to the lowest common denominator (which seems to "coincide with the lowest level IQ). Also the “lack of reality” shows don’t cost the $$ that good writers, actors, sets, props, and special effects would set the network back on profit margin . . . I think we have become 3rd cent Rome! “Bread & Circus” culture
I’ve never watched HBB nor do I intend to. However, I was told by a friend who watched an interview of the family that apparently the mother is putting the money into trust funds for all their children so they have money for college, and using the money for other good causes. That’s what I was told.
BWA HAHAH don’t you guys recognize Ted the 2nd cousin to Tim the Enchanter? .Can’t wait to see the beheading rabbit come out to doom the earth while Pam snorts ’’It’s just a Rabbit!’’
Bilan almost 12 years ago
I thought that Honey Boo Boo was the danger.
margueritem almost 12 years ago
A dolla gonna make her holla!
Randy B Premium Member almost 12 years ago
The Observer sees all… and is VERY easily amused.
TechnoScotty almost 12 years ago
Honey Boo Boo is mankind’s last hope!
Coyoty Premium Member almost 12 years ago
I don’t know… If the fate of the world depends on Honey Boo Boo… Can I get back to you?
pcolli almost 12 years ago
Is “Honey Boo Boo” typical of American TV? I thought we had a load of cr*p over here.
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 12 years ago
What is all this love for “Honey Boo Boo”?
Dampwaffle almost 12 years ago
Who the heck is Honey Boo Boo? And why should I care?
Ironhold almost 12 years ago
Reality shows like that generally tend to be a lot faster, easier, and cheaper to produce than dramas, game shows, comedies, or educational shows. []What’s more, since there’s no script to be followed and no “actors” involved, such shows are less likely to be sidelined by strikes. []Thus, reality shows – like talk shows – are now becoming more prolific. []The trend actually goes back to the late 1980s / early 1990s, when Fox responded to a writer’s strike by unveiling “Cops”. Since it was just camera crews riding around with police officers and filming what took place, no writers were actually needed.
puddleglum1066 almost 12 years ago
I suspect most of the people who know about “Honey Boo Boo” have never actually watched the show (I know I haven’t). It’s a cheap, space-filler show on a minor cable channel, but it’s become such an icon of our society’s presumed decline that the more popular channels spend a lot of time talking about it, usually in the context of “entertainment news.”
chriscc63 almost 12 years ago
The earth IS in danger if we play Honey boo boo
chriscc63 almost 12 years ago
they are so low class and we are jealous they get prime time $$
catzilla23 almost 12 years ago
When Reagan was elected a resident of New York City’s upper east side was heard to remark “How could have Reagan won? No one I know voted for him.”
This wasn’t intended to be a political comment, just a reflection on perception.
KZFisher63 almost 12 years ago
SeaFox10: Most of our American media, aims to appeal to the lowest common denominator (which seems to "coincide with the lowest level IQ). Also the “lack of reality” shows don’t cost the $$ that good writers, actors, sets, props, and special effects would set the network back on profit margin . . . I think we have become 3rd cent Rome! “Bread & Circus” culture
Sarastron Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Why is HBB still on and Firefly was cancelled?
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 12 years ago
I’ve never watched HBB nor do I intend to. However, I was told by a friend who watched an interview of the family that apparently the mother is putting the money into trust funds for all their children so they have money for college, and using the money for other good causes. That’s what I was told.
bopard almost 12 years ago
BWA HAHAH don’t you guys recognize Ted the 2nd cousin to Tim the Enchanter? .Can’t wait to see the beheading rabbit come out to doom the earth while Pam snorts ’’It’s just a Rabbit!’’
Kali39 almost 12 years ago
Then the Observers will dissect everyone on the RU Serius…
http://mst3k.wikia.com/wiki/The_Observers
Kali39 almost 12 years ago
Pretty certain it’s an it.
DavidEMartin almost 12 years ago
Nice nod to the late Ted Cassidy, who played a similar-looking alien on STAR TREK (not to mention Lurch)