Friday, August 13, 2004

Zap2it - TV news - 'Schmos' Make Peace with Faux-Reality Fame

Watched the season finale last night. It was a little heartbreaking, because it was clear by the end that Tim (the "schmo") had gotten a little more emotionally attached to "Piper" (the bachelorette) than had perhaps been intended, and the ultimate reveal would only lead to some hurt feelings. But mixing in real people, seeing their genuine reactions, is what makes this show better than just a scripted parody of reality shows. It keeps things human, and that's why I kept coming back. And why I'd come back for a third season, if they make one.

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