Comment on Why do people hate TV shows like The Biggest Loser and My 600-lb Life?

• Kolanaki@yiffit.net ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  How does Judge Judy get lumped in with the exploitative shit like My 600lbs Life? IIRC, she’s an arbitrator and the two “contestants” are having her settle a dispute instead of going to a real court since that would take longer and cost more and still be public knowledge you could get from the courthouse.

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  • Illuminostro@lemmy.world ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

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    • Krudler@lemmy.world ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      You know what, I completely agree, and it’s the anonymity of the internet that lets us talk about these real feelings.

      I personally do not like the emotional toll that most shows take on me. I find most of the things that people find wildly funny to be really mean spirited.

      I watched one episode of the office and I was so revolted by the paper thin excuses to set up “situations” for racist, sexist, homophobic and generally cruel gallows humor.

      I see shows like Family Guy and American Dad, and while I can give them fair praise for often having very biting commentary, again it feels like they are gratuitous in how awful they aim to be.

      I too judge others based on their preferences in these shows. I know people that watch various ones, and they all sit teem with spiteful glee as they watch and discuss them. I find that quite revolting and I also agree with you, it speaks to their character.

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      • Kolanaki@yiffit.net ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        That last paragraph just made me think about It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

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