Reality TV portrays real life????

[WTRanger]

I know, I'm shocked too. I'll admit it, I'm a reality TV junkie. I hate those shows, yet I watch them. I noticed two shows in particular that had recent episodes that mirrored many posts I've read and commented in on LS.

 

First, and I hate to admit it, but I do watch VH1's Daisy of Love. There's the cat on there, Chi-Chi who is the textbook definition of a puppy dog nice guy. Almost smothering nice. As a recovering "nice guy" myself, I wondered, "Holy be-Jesus! Did I really look like that?" For those of you who spare your souls and don't watch the show. Chi-Chi made it through most of the rounds, she kept him around because of his niceness. She was, probably on some level, attracted to him. However on one of the outings, they went driving dune buggies. Well, Mr. Nice Guy kept it at a steady pace and not too fast. The whole thing, like his life and his niceness to her lacked the excitement. But guy #2, a not-so-Mr. Nice guy, put the pedal to the metal. I'd bet money that Daisy was soaked through to the seat cushions. So in the end, despite his niceness and always wanting to be there to support Daisy. Guess what? Yep, FRIEND ZONED! The ole, "We're better as friends. I really like you, etc etc etc." Wow, we didn't see that one coming!!! It's funny, but sad because I know how he feels.

 

Second, everyone's favorite, MTV's The Real World: Cancun. This one comes from the interaction between CJ and Jonna. Jonna has a bf back home, however she's getting CJ to fill the bf role during filming IE, the cuddle buddy. I'm betting she strings him along, but does nothing. She even mentioned during an episode that she needs to scale back the flirting because it's blurring the lines. Do we even have to wonder where this is going?????

 

Here's a clip of her talking about her current situation, pre-RW filming (she's really hot by the way):

http://www.realworlddailies.com/Video/Meet-Jonna/092ECFFFF00A1312F001B00C0A4EF

 

Seeing both of those episodes was like watching a real life LS post. So to all of you LS'rs out there that are willing to admit you watch these shows. What's your take? Because I think we could learn a lot about some of our current situations. I'll say that both of those situations mimicked what was going on in my life. I had this girl, whom I was probably "too nice" to and while she was on a dating break I did fill that bf void but never had the benefits of being the real bf. In the end, it was and still is ultra confusing. I feel that there still is a chance, but at the same time I feel as if she just used me as a crutch. You know?

[kizik]

I fully admit to loving The Real World, and can't wait to catch up on the Cancun season.

 

As far as being friendzoned - it's an unfortunate reality but it's ultimately the guy's fault. CJ should have made it clear at the beginning that he's into her, maybe try to kiss her or something. IDK.