I can't stop the feeling that I know many of the people on reality TV. This is quite different from my other feeling that movies stars would want to be my best friend if they met me. Rather, every year when the new batch of dancing, singing masterenovators is announced, I think, "I'm sure I know that guy from somewhere". There is usually one per show, sometimes two. On The Renovators, it was Jason. That big lug, I knew him from somewhere.
In the case of The Voice I'm quite certain I was besties at one time or another with at least 5 of them. Darren, Glen, Glenn, Diana and Matt. They are not even my favourite contestant (hello Karise), but they are all so familiar to me in that 'can't quite put my finger on it' kind of way... I just know them.
I've never met any of these people before in my life, of course. It's just that when they beam into my living room and we learn so much about them, they spark memories of other people from distant times and take their place. Something about them is comforting. That guy reminds me of that other guy, so that guy becomes the guy that I know.
I defy anyone to suggest that they didn't know Marion or Julie from somewhere the minute they stepped onto the Masterchef screen. They are both just that 'every woman' kind of gal who everyone knows in some form or another. It's like they were born to be the world's best friend.
This is why when a season draws to a close (or when my besties get eliminated), I get a little bit sad. It's like farewelling a friend at the airport gate, knowing you'll probably never see them again. I miss them. Where do these cheeky reality TV friends go after the show? Back to real reality, that's where.
A real reality that sadly doesn't include being friends with me.
Do you make friends with reality TV peoples?
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15 comments:
I only tend to watch masterchef and project runway in terms of R.TV but I often feel this way when I read your blog - like 'we would be such great friends in real life' ....
I was going to say the same thing Miriam. For me not so much TV besties, but I think you really get to know people through their blogs and you almost feel like just picking up the phone and having a chat (which would be hard cause actually I only know one person for real that I follow)
er, yes.
Have I got a story for you.
We got Biggest Loser Australia delayed here in NZ. Like just a couple of months back - the one with the Westrens and the Chellenors etc.
My kids loved it to bits. We came home every day to see how our favourites were doing. Leigh and Lara were our favs. So romantic how they were going to get married... right?
And then we found out that Lara had dumped Leigh after he flirted with another girl, now that he looked so Hot.
Dash (aged 9) CRIED.
He was devastated.
I threatened to not let him watch programmes like that if he couldn't get a handle on his feelings... "It's just a TV show!" I said.
But I was gutted too.
Yeah.
Simoney - Lara dumped Leigh??? Noooooooooo... x
I cry with delight for them , feel their fears and root for them like they are my family.... Pathetic sorta but I love it x
I'm ashamed to say that I've caught myself recounting a tale or circumstance of a 'friend' only to realise it was a reality tv 'buddy' not actually someone I know!
:-) x
So funny Max. I wouldn't say I have had myself a reality bestie. Funny thing though we (hubby and I) have known a few different people that have popped on reality tv. But yes I do get a bit emotionally involved at times for someone's plight to win and the background story. I'm a sucker for an emotional backstory or and underdog.
Ah, the joys of reality television! I was visiting my father in Hobart a few years back, and saw a woman at the airport who I thought I knew. I walked past her and smiled. And then spent the next half hour wondering how I knew her. It took all my willpower not just to go up and ask her. I just couldn't place how I knew her.
And then it twigged. I didn't actually know her in real life at all. It was MasterChef winner Julie promoting her then new cookbook. See? Look what reality tv does to us!!! Xx
I'm definitely like this with bloggers, not so much with TV people.
Oh yeah I had a dream a few weeks ago that Brad chose Angelina over me and Jennifer was totally ok with it. I get this, I get this sooo much. I actually miss characters when they are no longer around and not just reality tv people but fictional characters too. i often wonder what they would be up to if they were still in that show. And remember Kate Plus 8? I was so convinced that we would be besties, before she turned into a total diva! Good God you make us admit to some bizarre things! ;) xx
Couldn't agree more with the quote <3
True story, my hubby does actually know Jason from the renovators. Used to play basketball against him :)
Similar, but different... when I bump into these 'reality' stars in real life I think I really DO know them. I saw a Biggest Loser '12 contestant at Woolies the other day and stopped and smiled at him. I felt as if I knew him, so it was the natural thing to do. He smiled back (as he's probably used to doing). Then I realised.... he's that bloke off the telly! And I did an embarrassed turn and run.
Nope, reality people aren't my thing but I have so many besties between the pages of my favourite books. I just know we'd be friends if we met...or they even existed!!
Following bogs are like watching reality tv shows, at least for me. And yes, I do feel like I know 'em & when I get to meet them it's surreal & awkward.
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