[jennyjuniper]

I've often been gobsmacked at how thick many of the people are who appear on reality tv. The cast of TOWIE, Geordie Shore, BB (although there has been exceptions on that show) and now Love Island. The Love Island housemates were asked when was the Battle of Hastings and couldn't answer and some didn't even know that Great Britain wasn't just one country!!
Reality tv seems to be sending the message that it's alright to be dim, just so long as you get your face on tv.

[hijaxers]

Originally Posted by jennyjuniper

I've often been gobsmacked at how thick many of the people are who appear on reality tv. The cast of TOWIE, Geordie Shore, BB (although there has been exceptions on that show) and now Love Island. The Love Island housemates were asked when was the Battle of Hastings and couldn't answer and some didn't even know that Great Britain wasn't just one country!!
Reality tv seems to be sending the message that it's alright to be dim, just so long as you get your face on tv.

I've long thought this and it seems the thicker they are the more they are liked, BB seems to find mega thick HM's usually - marc being a refreshing change to the normal morons selected - Danny boy a good case because he is dumb beyond belief

[JamesBond]

Sometimes they put it on, however in Danny's case he really is a dumbass.

[ozzyshaggah]

no but it helps

[abhorson]

Originally Posted by ozzyshaggah

no but it helps

Was just going to put those same four words.

The Apprentice and a few others aside, but yes. Joey Essex, Jade etc, some seem to love dopes.

[Jamie89]

Probably not a requirement but I think 2 things;
1: Thick people generally won't have many other opportunities to make money so a higher ratio of applicants will be stupid by default. The clever people will be busy working/studying etc and probably don't have the option to take 10 weeks off to sit in house with TV cameras.
2: Reality TV tends to cater towards a low common denominator, ie. thick people, who don't want to watch clever people and feel patronized.
(All massive generalisations, obviously there are exceptions)

[abhorson]

Originally Posted by LiamBB

Probably not a requirement but I think 2 things;
1: Thick people generally won't have many other opportunities to make money so a higher ratio of applicants will be stupid by default. The clever people will be busy working/studying etc and probably don't have the option to take 10 weeks off to sit in house with TV cameras.
2: Reality TV tends to cater towards a low common denominator, ie. thick people, who don't want to watch clever people and feel patronized.
(All massive generalisations, obviously there are exceptions)

The viewing demographic of course does come into it with these lower end reality shows. Some exceptions of course.

[Alf]

I just think nowadys people think it's cool to pretend to be stupid and find it embarrasing to show any sign of education.

Don't ask me why, this country is dead and there's no coming back so who cares?

[jennyjuniper]

Originally Posted by wannashag

I just think nowadys people think it's cool to pretend to be stupid and find it embarrasing to show any sign of education.

Don't ask me why, this country is dead and there's no coming back so who cares?

I do and always will:

[TheManWhoLaughs]

No

http://www.sky.com/tv/show/king-of-the-nerds

[Moosething]

Originally Posted by TheManWhoLaughs

No

http://www.sky.com/tv/show/king-of-the-nerds

omg

[abhorson]

Originally Posted by TheManWhoLaughs

No

http://www.sky.com/tv/show/king-of-the-nerds

Joel could have been on that!

[fitz2k2]

kim khartrashdin should be then queen of being dim.I can understand being on reality show but if im there for like 5-6yrs I be like where the hell Is my life going

[arista]

Originally Posted by fitz2k2

kim khartrashdin should be then queen of being dim.I can understand being on reality show but if im there for like 5-6yrs I be like where the hell Is my life going

Thasts Gutter Trash TV
Fat Ass

[karezza]

It's certainly a requirement for being a Labour MP.

[Livia]

Imagine if next time, they have intelligent, well-qualified people who are well travelled and well read, amusing, interesting and even beautiful. How much better would that be than the dickhead's we're currently subjected to?

[jennyjuniper]

Originally Posted by Livia

Imagine if next time, they have intelligent, well-qualified people who are well travelled and well read, amusing, interesting and even beautiful. How much better would that be than the dickhead's we're currently subjected to?

I don't know, but I'd like to find out.

[minny03]

Yes. People find stupidity endearing. Look at how most viewers found it funny and cute that Danny had trouble spelling the word 'canoe.' Look at how former winners like Josie, Brian Bello, and Charlotte from CBB are revered and adored.

Intelligent housemates are too intimidating for the audience. People want to feel like they are smarter than the next person. So basically the public tend to feel threatened by individuals who have knowledge on a comprehensive set of issues.

[abhorson]

Originally Posted by minny03

Yes. People find stupidity endearing. Look at how most viewers found it funny and cute that Danny had trouble spelling the word 'canoe.' Look at how former winners like Josie, Brian Bello, and Charlotte from CBB are revered and adored.

Intelligent housemates are too intimidating for the audience. People want to feel like they are smarter than the next person. So basically the public tend to feel threatened by individuals who have knowledge on a comprehensive set of issues.

I agree with all except your Danny and the canoe spelling. Practically everyone here called him thick as pig ****e or a dumb twat. Maybe that is just Danny dislike though. As to viewers, we just do not know.

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by karezza

It's certainly a requirement for being a Labour MP.

bye

[ThriceShy]

It started with Jade really. People saw how popular she became with all her "east angular" nonsense etc and copied it.

Belo played it best. As did sophie in bb10.

[Mystic Mock]

Yeah you definitely have to do the lowest common denominator stuff depending on what contest you're on, you dare to be different and you lose, it's the simple thing that will be a challenge for Jack on Thursday.

[bananarama]

Originally Posted by jennyjuniper

I've often been gobsmacked at how thick many of the people are who appear on reality tv. The cast of TOWIE, Geordie Shore, BB (although there has been exceptions on that show) and now Love Island. The Love Island housemates were asked when was the Battle of Hastings and couldn't answer and some didn't even know that Great Britain wasn't just one country!!
Reality tv seems to be sending the message that it's alright to be dim, just so long as you get your face on tv.

I wander exactly who are the thickest. The BB contestants or the BB viewers for bothering to watch people who are thick.

[abhorson]

Originally Posted by bananarama

I wander exactly who are the thickest. The BB contestants or the BB viewers for bothering to watch people who are thick.

It is like watching an episode of Jeremy Kyle. You think, what scummy low life and then think how lucky you are. And then you think that these people are able to vote. Even worse, you can be pretty sure that you know which party that they would vote for. If they could be arsed!

[DemolitionRed]

Originally Posted by abhorson

It is like watching an episode of Jeremy Kyle. You think, what scummy low life and then think how lucky you are. And then you think that these people are able to vote. Even worse, you can be pretty sure that you know which party that they would vote for. If they could be arsed!

Conservative and UKIP