Reality TV: The Most Fake Real Thing On Television

Hilarious truths about scripted “reality” | Reality TV Humor

“Unscripted” shows where everyone’s makeup stays perfect during a jungle survival challenge.
When the “shocking twist” was spoiled in the trailer they’ve been airing for 3 months.
Judges pretending to deliberate for 10 minutes when we all saw them pick the winner weeks ago.
Contestants “just meeting” who are clearly exes from last season’s dating spinoff.
The dramatic pause before announcing elimination results that take longer than the actual competition.
Housewives “randomly” running into each other at the same boutique with full camera crews.
Survival shows where contestants somehow have perfect white teeth after 40 days in the wild.
When the “poor struggling artist” contestant is actually a successful recording artist.
Dating shows where people fall in love in 72 hours but can’t decide what to eat for lunch.
Makeover reveals where they pretend the person can’t see themselves in any reflective surface.
Interviews where contestants describe events happening “right now” in past tense.
Producers clearly stirring drama by asking “How does that make you feel?” for the 17th time.
Celebrity editions where the “stars” are people you last heard of in 2003.
When the “live finale” was clearly pre-taped based on contestant’s changing hairstyles.
Shows about “ordinary people” who all coincidentally look like models with great teeth.