The hype of reality shows are dwindling. Their 15 minutes of fame seem to be coming to a slow but sure halt; and knowing this, presents pressure to venture into the next step: create CONTROVERSY.
The once immensely popular reality show, Survivor, has come to a new low. Aware that the number of their viewers are shrinking, they're bringing controversial TV into a new arena, one that pins race against race. Survivor: Cook Islands, debuting Sept. 14 on CBS, will consist of 4 opposing teams segregated by their racial backgrounds. Whites, Blacks, Asians and Hispanics will be competing in the show's usual games emphasizing physical endurance, mental capabilities and personal drive.
But what will this entail? Already this has stirred up talk around the water cooler about who will win which contest with underlying stereotypical misconceptions. "Whites and Asians are likely to win the games that require more intellect since they're more nerdy, while Blacks and Hispanics will surely win the games that require great physical fitness since they're more physically built."
My guess is that this season's Survivor, already jammed packed with controversy days before it's debut, will be a hit. Hopefully though, it will bring more social acceptance and understanding than social ignorance and hate when one team or race becomes victorious above all the others.
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What are you quoting from?
Oh, I was having a conversation with friends and one made this statement--"Whites and Asians are likely to win the games that require more intellect since they're more nerdy, while Blacks and Hispanics will surely win the games that require great physical fitness since they're more physically built."
Sorry for not clarifying. Have a good day!
Interesting post. I was actually thinking about Survivor as a topic for the group project. Interested in teaming up?
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