Television

Only now am I realizing the power the television set has on a person, and it's because I barely watch it anymore. TV as a child was something I'd rush home from school for, only for an hour though before homework. But it was also something that made me rush through my homework. I remember watching nickelodeon, with shows that if I look back at now, kind of trip me out. But being young my mind was able to mold into this weird and funny world.

I kind of wish I could go back and have that imagination back, but that's what I feel becoming an adult does. Your imagination lacks that ability to conjoin with that once loved land of, well; whatever the hell you want it to be. Now whenever I turn on the TV I see reality TV shows. And that's my point exactly. Now, we have to watch these "real life" scenarios which are fully scripted. I just find it lame that's all.

Being a university student my opinion on this matter is not necessarily meaningful, but nonetheless, I would like to see some cooler stuff. I'm not saying there isn't cool stuff out there. Take the documentary channel Vice for example. Vice is a YouTube based documentary channel that basically covers anything out there. Although being bias is ultimately a given, the channel shows unreal and elaborate details on topics such as the Syrian conflict, to suburban life in the United states, to "munchies": their mini segment section of fine dining for the concrete jungle guru.

I guess it really just lies on ones taste, and what they consider entertaining. That's why these reality shows are so enjoyable to a number of my generation. Let's get real... it is Kim Kardashian.