What Happened to Reality TV?
Remember the early days of reality television? When The Real World was an actual social experiment in seeing how real people lived and interacted with each other? Better yet, remember...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published June 2, 2015 · Last modified January 1, 2016
Remember the early days of reality television? When The Real World was an actual social experiment in seeing how real people lived and interacted with each other? Better yet, remember...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published May 11, 2015 · Last modified January 1, 2016
Summer is nearly upon us, and as our favorite shows prepare for their finales, a new crop is ready to hold our attention for the next three months. Our premiere...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published August 26, 2014 · Last modified January 17, 2016
Every season of a reality TV show begins with promise. There is a brand new cast of characters thrown into some awkward situation, and you never know what that unique...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published August 9, 2014 · Last modified January 17, 2016
At the end of last week, Frankie and Zach were crowned the new HOH’s and instantly the houseguests were in fear.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published July 24, 2014 · Last modified March 29, 2016
Last week, Devin was unceremoniously excused from the house, things went back to standing operating procedure. Once again, women were the main targets.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published July 17, 2014 · Last modified December 27, 2015
This week, Big Brother really began. Personal differences deepened, gameplay got more complex, and most players started to realize that they are playing for keeps.
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published July 11, 2014 · Last modified March 29, 2016
The testosterone was flowing this week and the fallout put the house on an entirely new course. Devin and Zach battled to see whose machismo would reign supreme in the...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published July 3, 2014 · Last modified March 29, 2016
It’s a new season and Big Brother has been revolutionized. The rules are turned upside-down, the cast is drowning in paranoia, and, for the first time, the show is in...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published June 24, 2014 · Last modified March 24, 2016
Big Brother 16 is coming! Loads of new information was released in preparation for the show’s premiere on Wednesday June 25th. And from how things are shaping up, it looks...
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by Daren W. Jackson · Published December 31, 2013 · Last modified January 26, 2018
2013 has been a big year for Water Cooler Convos. We won a Black Weblog Award and we’ve covered a wide range of stories. From the entertaining to the zany...