I forgot about America’s Next Top Model that many mentioned. LOVE that one, too, even though Tyra makes me crazy. I like the Canadian one better with Jay Manuel as the host.

One I refuse to get sucked in to is Dancing with the Stars. Would much rather watch the truly talented dancers on So You Think You Can Dance than the c-list celebs on DWTS. Although everyone tells me I’d like it… I really don’t want to find out if they’re right.

I loved Rock Star the two seasons it was on, too… Amazing performances, fun personalities. LOVED that show.

I’m proud to say after having complete aaddictions to American Idol, Amazing Race, SYTYCD, America’s NTM, and countless other reality shows, I gave up on the Bachelor several seasons ago.

And am trying to quit others. And replace with more scripted stuff.

I got involved with The Bachelor this season only via articles, after he made his choice and then decided “whoops, I made a mistake!” and hooked up with the other girl, dissing his first choice in front of the whole world! Aigh! But I of course then went and caught the vids of the episode, and felt that horrific sucking noise as I desperately tried to avoid getting pulled in. I made it, but it was a close thing.

American Idol, however, completely yanked me into its maelstrom this year. I not only watched the show, I watched video recaps, kept up with live blogs, clicked on any yahoo! related story on any of the finalists and even engaged my 9 year old niece in heated debates about who would win. It’s really kind of frightening, when you think about it. Thank goodness it’s over for another 6 months or so!

GREAT blog, Maureen, thank you for making my day!

For writers, I think the story/human behaviour aspect is hard to not get sucked into. I like the dance based shows a lot too.

My one real hate on most of the reality shows is the way they do the endless recapping of what happened five minutes ago every time you get back from an ad break!

I hated hearing about the show when it first began because just sounded so wrong. But then, I was away at work and one of my roomies had it on and I started asking questions–it was over a two-week period. Don’t watch two weeks if you don’t want to get hooked.

I really like Ed too. I really loved Michael, but not really for Jillian. Wes has gotta go—but you know, I think he will be one of the last two standing. I think it will be him and Ed.

One thing I don’t like about the show are the overnight stays. The show is not that bad really, except for that being a bad example for young girls. I’m old fashion in case you haven’t noticed…..LOL Think about it–singles go on dating computer sites to find people with matching likes and dislikes. This show does the same—it’s just so much fun watching.

Thanks Maureen for making me smile. Only four more days!!!