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 When I was younger, The Real Housewives of Atlanta was on once a week in my house because my mom had a love for reality TV. I’d sit on the couch next to her, pretending not to care, but secretly waiting for the next big argument or dramatic reunion moment. There was just something about it that pulled me in. At the time, I didn’t realize I was developing a love for reality TV. I just thought it was something my mom liked. But now, I see it was kind of our bonding time, laughing together, making predictions about who was going to fall out next week, or quoting iconic lines like “Who gon’ check me, boo?”


As I got older, my interest only grew. I started watching various reality shows, including Love Is Blind, Big Brother, and Selling Sunset, among others. There’s something about seeing real people (well, semi-real) navigate relationships, careers, and drama that’s so entertaining. It’s like watching human behavior unfold in the most exaggerated way possible. Additionally, there’s a comfort in it, especially since my interest stemmed from a connection with my mom and continues to strengthen our bond. 


What’s funny is how The Real Housewives of Atlanta kind of shaped the way I look at media and storytelling. I pay attention to editing, production, and how people present themselves on camera. It’s made me realize reality TV isn’t just mindless entertainment, it’s a whole art form. And it all started with my mom and me sitting on the couch, watching NeNe Leakes roll her eyes and say something iconic that we’d still be laughing about days later.

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  1. Caroline RossNovember 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM

    Hi Angelina! I think your take on reality TV being an art form is really interesting. There is definitely an algorithm and skill to making binge-able, viral, suspenseful reality TV. I always find it fascinating how people are probably very different in person than their on-camera facade.

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  2. ZenNovember 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM

    I feel the same way with certain shows where the editing and producer choices are half the entertainment. Funny how something that starts as background noise with family ends up shaping the way you read all the drama later on.

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