Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Hot people on TV
Yesturday after a long day of classes and workouts I decided to relax and watch some Gossip Girl. I just started watching Gossip Girl this past week because one of the girls in my hall has it on DVD. Not only did I realize what a stuck up show it is, but I also realized that every single person in that show is extremely good looking. So I started to think about all the other shows I watch such as One Tree Hill and Dawsons Creek. I came to the conclusion that in pretty much every show I could think of had really good looking people in it. But why would they not have good looking people on TV? Who wants to look at ugly people for an hour of their life? I can't decide if I think it is a good thing that everyone on TV is georgous or if I think TV should be more like real life where not everyone is attractive? Or does it not even make a difference? Would you still watch a show if everyone was average or ugly? Because I know that there are shows that I only watch because certain really hot actors are on it. What do you think?
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ReplyDeleteWe do tend to value glamour, don't we?
This reminds me of the show, "Ugly Betty." Why would someone name a show like that? So, if you look like Betty your ugly?
I do think we prefer our movie and tv stars to be really good looking. Wonder why that is?
Ms. Bowles, I understand why you provide Ugly Betty as an example of how glamour is defined on tleevision. The producers try to relay the message that no one should look like Betty. I usaully watched the show and noticed how Ugly Betty is getting prettier. Maybe her average-ness was to harsh for the high-end show. Sure she wears clashy clothes all the time, but her style is becoming more refined as she seems to be blending in with the other cast member more.
ReplyDeleteI think we prefer movie stars to be attractive becasue it is part of our fairy tale. I watched Gossip Girl last night and the narrator said something along the lines of that we all go to the movies to see a fairy tale. Unfortunately, they do not happen often in real life. I feel like many women adore romantic comedies as they usually feature a quirky, young, attractive male. Maybe attractive males are part of out fantasy. Sure everyone may not have the most good looking boyfriend or nab a hot husband, but I guess women feel like as long as they have movies.. they're life is balanced between fantasy and reality.