15 Minutes of Fame

As I was changing the channels aimlessly tonight, I could not help but notice all of those unimportant television shows that people subject themselves to. Everything from Fear Factor and Blind Date, to MTV’s Next and Parental Control caught my eye and seem to be taking over the television. It surprises me that people have the time to faithfully watch these irrelevant shows, but the more surprising issue is the fact that people actually apply to be on these shows. There is little to no personal gain from being on these shows, yet so many people are interested in performing the ridiculous acts that are required to appeal to an audience. People are willing to sacrifice their dignity for a chance at their 15 minutes of fame.
Our society revolves around the need for attention and public approval. These shows provide us with the opportunity to be self-absorbed and attain the attention that we desire. The attention can be positive or negative, depending on how is related through the media.
Often times, people try to use these useless shows to boost their career in the entertainment business, yet fall short of achieving their desired recognition.
These insignificant shows provide the opportunities for desperate individuals to showcase their scripted talents. Unfortunately, their 15 minutes of fame quickly expire, leaving them with the same attention seeking predicament they began with.