I need new friends.

[ringthree]

My friends are in general normal people. They aren't hardcore gamers for the most part. So they tend to look down on my extensive FFXI play time and avid love of the game. For the most part, they are probably correct, but they can be dorky about a lot of things too. For example, one of the people that rags on me the most about playing FFXI is an insane Star Wars fan, and plays FPS almost as much as I play FFXI. He also works on cars, but is so obsessive about it that he has 4-5 broken down MR2's in his front yard at any one time. The point is that we all have our foibles, and none is really better than the other.

Until, that is, I found out that almost all of my friends watch the Jersey Shore obsessively. They actually discuss the episodes in public, they know all of the characters and the clothes they wear. They talk about the places they go on the show, and the social interaction of the characters.

Now, normally, I don't believe I am better than my friends, but I absolutely refuse to watch this shit fest of stupidity. In my eyes, this has lowered them all so far as to render them even questionable as "friends" (not really, but man, LOL). Their defense always ends up been some hipster explanation that they are watching it "ironically" or something. But I know that isn't true for all of them, I know at least a couple of them watch it because they actually enjoy it.

Can someone explain to me what anyone could find in the least bit interesting about Jersey Shore? Can someone explain to me why the people on the show should not just be immediately incinerated? I just don't get it.

[tyven]

jwow got big titties

[ZarakiKujata]

It's like watching animals at the zoo really.


But seriously dawg, just go with it and beat the beat.

[Isiolia]

Can someone explain to me what anyone could find in the least bit interesting about Jersey Shore? Can someone explain to me why the people on the show should not just be immediately incinerated? I just don't get it.

As with most reality television, the point is for the audience to be able to feel superior to the douchebags on screen.

[Airenn]

What is said show about? I don't want tv really.

[Mjd]

What is said show about? I don't want tv really.

Documentary on how fake Italian's live there lives.

[Gekii]

jwow got big titties

^

[Mjd]

As with most reality television, the point is for the audience to be able to feel superior to the douchebags on screen.

I go to Wal-Mart when I'm in a bad mood or depressed. It makes me feel a lot better.

[Lucavi]

Or just check the site, peopleofwalmart.com. That should restore your faith, if only for a moment.

As for your friends, kill them. They aren't your friends if they're hypocrites. Purge the infidels.

[Quixon]

My fiance tries to turn that garbage on when I'm in the room. Shit gets turned off immediately. I despise all reality TV though, except UFC's Ultimate Fighter.

There's nothing a group of retarded guineas has to offer me for entertainment value.

[eunhye]

who is jwow? googling and find this http://static.tvfanatic.com/images/g...woww-photo.jpg

[tyven]

thats jwow

[Mizango]

I wish I could get my Ronnie on and punch you in the face OP.

[Acturus]

Until, that is, I found out that almost all of my friends watch the Jersey Shore obsessively. They actually discuss the episodes in public, they know all of the characters and the clothes they wear. They talk about the places they go on the show, and the social interaction of the characters.

It's forgivable. Today's Jersey Shore is last decade's Jerry Springer.

Now, normally, I don't believe I am better than my friends, but I absolutely refuse to watch this shit fest of stupidity. In my eyes, this has lowered them all so far as to render them even questionable as "friends" (not really, but man, LOL).

Meh, one man's Jersey Shore episode is another man's BG forum thread.

Their defense always ends up been some hipster explanation that they are watching it "ironically" or something. But I know that isn't true for all of them, I know at least a couple of them watch it because they actually enjoy it.

Now, THAT is bullshit. No one watches a reality show "ironically", unless you happen to be a writer for Talk Soup.

Can someone explain to me what anyone could find in the least bit interesting about Jersey Shore? Can someone explain to me why the people on the show should not just be immediately incinerated? I just don't get it.

Meh, I don't watch it either. I have a pretty firm stance about no reality TV in my presence, and with the exception of American Idol, my wife cuts me some slack.

[ringthree]

It's forgivable. Today's Jersey Shore is last decade's Jerry Springer.

I used to watch Jerry Springer in college during lunch. A show without a fight was not worth the time. The Jersey Shore, maybe there is the same train wreck effect, but they obviously have some attachment to the characters which means that they are more deeply connected than hoping the fat slut pimp slaps the cheating boyfriend.

[Mjd]

There's nothing a group of retarded guineas has to offer me for entertainment value.

Vinnie is the only real Italian on the show. (I believe)

[tyven]

I wish I could get my Ronnie on and punch you in the face OP.

preach preacher "THATS ONE SHOT KID"

[Quixon]

Vinnie is the only real Italian on the show. (I believe)

That's even worse. The only thing worse then a Guinea is a Fake Guinea.

[Mizango]

Fuck that, im moving to dirty Jers and hooking up with Snooks. Fat guidettes need dick too.

[Titanss]

The situation is the shit.. op gtfo