"The Simple Life"

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In discussing the nature of the reality show, "The Simple Life," the paper explains that it is vital to understand how the show, as well as other reality television programs, actually depicts alternative forms of acting and entertainment rather than real depictions of real life by real people. The paper argues that the reality show, "The Simple Life," is a reflection of 'realistic' acting that intends, above everything else, to entertain people rather than give them insights about what real life is all about and how it is captured by the television cameras.

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"The appeal of reality television shows began with the hit series "Survivor" in 2000, a program that features urban-living Americans trying to "outwit, outplay, and outlast" the other contestants in living life and 'surviving' in an island. Following its success in primetime television, a host of other reality shows were produced, which includes, among others, "Fear Factor" and "The Apprentice," dating games like the "Blind Date" and "Fifth Wheel," as well as real life glimpses in the lives of personalities like the "Newlyweds," "The Osbournes," and most recently, the hit show featuring rich heiresses Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton, "The Simple Life." Reality shows have changed the way programs are produced and conceptualized nowadays, since the audience that is, real people, take center-stage in assuming the role of a TV star, allowing cameras illustrate life as real people live it given a particular situation to live up to."

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