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Wow, I never really thought of the evil of reality shows, I suppose becuase I don't take them very seriously. This was an interesting take on it, thank you.
posted by
NightMajik
on October 8, 2007 at 11:52 AM
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posted by
Amanda__
on October 5, 2007 at 7:09 AM
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Re: saul
we do fihish last
posted by
Lanetay
on October 4, 2007 at 9:45 PM
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tattered
do you really think we have that kind of evil in us?
posted by
Lanetay
on October 4, 2007 at 9:44 PM
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I do not watch reality tv-- accept for Man vs Wild-- I love that show
no back stabbing there
posted by
riri0322
on October 4, 2007 at 10:14 AM
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t knight
i agree with you.
posted by
richinstore
on October 4, 2007 at 9:29 AM
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i think you hit it on the nose here, good work
posted by
callista22001
on October 4, 2007 at 8:33 AM
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I also believe in a evil outside our human realm
posted by
le_divorcee
on October 4, 2007 at 8:16 AM
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Tattered
I’m one of those people who doesn’t believe evil exists. Poor judgment, envy, jealousy, or even siding with someone thereby wishing someone else misfortune (your example) isn’t, for me, the face of evil. We are given the gift of goodness and what we do with that gift can be shaped, altered, or even destroyed by outside influences but still, I don’t believe it’s evil that’s causing the erosion. Is weakness evil? Is the lack of self conviction evil? Is allowing one’s thoughts to stray into darkness the work of evil? I think it’s losing faith in ourselves and losing sight of that which is bigger than us. Just my spin…. and thank you for invoking these thoughts.
posted by
Troosha
on October 4, 2007 at 8:08 AM
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Now I see why people were referencing you in my post about evil. Oh it exists all right and it's down right scary sometimes!
posted by
Offy
on October 4, 2007 at 8:07 AM
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In this world of dichotomies, evil is powerful
in pulling us towards our most fear-based instincts, the most animal-based side of the human being. It is the temptation of surety and security--to have complete power over one's own life, in the form of plenty of resources, of comforts, of strength to have one's needs--actual and percieved--met fully. It is the opposite of trust and faith in the good will of the Universe or God or Providence--whatever name it goes by.
posted by
Ciel
on October 4, 2007 at 5:56 AM
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Tattered
I am not quite ready to label
all our human shortcomings as 'evil' - otherwise we have no word for the
real evil, as done by Chester Arthur Stiles, for example...
posted by
Nautikos
on October 4, 2007 at 5:46 AM
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Good ol' Dirty Laundry....
posted by
strat
on October 4, 2007 at 5:44 AM
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T Knight
spot on ...
posted by
White_Elephant
on October 4, 2007 at 12:51 AM
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The same is true of most drama, most movies, most novels etc.
They all create entertinment out of evil. What about the incrdible popularity of the 'crime' genre? What about the news headlines? The clips on YouTube? People love reading about and watching deaths, executions, and cruelty. Reality TV is just a milder version of this.
posted by
Antonionioni
on October 4, 2007 at 12:39 AM
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tattered
Your observations are quite on track! Good guys kick their butts, anyway! If they disagree, send them to SB!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on October 3, 2007 at 11:41 PM
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I don't watch tv, but have heard. Why watch it on tv, it happens in real life as well. I try to forgive as well as I beg forgiveness when I have done others wrong. Quick with the mouth, slow with the brain...not ill intended, but idiotic and stupid all the same. Just plain stupid for the most part. It is sickening when you actually realize what you've done (such as hit the send key or hang up the telephone) and no way to undo the damage or pain you have caused. I am an evil one.
My pennents should be a long term vow of silence (or to take away my writing), maybe I would think before I speak or consider more of what I write as well. (I'm not joking). I do feel sick because of something I've done.
posted by
roadscross
on October 3, 2007 at 11:40 PM
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saul
Absolutely. It gives credence to the saying "good guys finish last"
posted by
Tattered_Knight
on October 3, 2007 at 10:55 PM
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How about the blatant distrust of anyone that is nice? The nice ones don't
have a chance of a snowball in hell. Either they're used, manipulated, and discarded by those on the show, or, if the public is voting, cynicism sets in and the really nice ones are voted off after the public "sees through" their "obvious" charade.
posted by
saul_relative
on October 3, 2007 at 10:45 PM
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