#Reality Television

[thekidyouforgot]

It’s easy to assume that others think the worst of you, but when you assume what others think, maybe all you’re doing is turning them into a character that only exists in your mind.

Nathan Fielder, The Rehearsal (s01e04)

[buzz-the-cat]

Reality show where we strip billionaires of their wealth and force them to get a job with ONLY their prior work experience on their resume if they can actually “pull themselves up by their bootstraps” and earn a million dollars in a year they get their money back. If not all their assets are liquidated and they are eaten

[aziraphales-library]

Hii mods

I was wondering if you had any fics where azi and Crowley are on tv shows?

Like I’ve seen ones about them on strictly, would I lie to you, antiques roadshow, bake off, the office, but it’s super hard to find fics like that because I’m not aware of there being a specific tag for stuff like that ? (Apart from human Au ig).

Thank you for everything you do on here btw lol :))

Hello! We have an #actors au tag you might be interested in (which includes Slow Show, so there's no need to add it in the notes!). Here are some TV show fics outside of the ones you've already listed...

First dates by Amyk89 (M)

Do you know that reality TV show called First dates? This is a human au, where Aziraphale goes on that and meets bartender Crowley there. If you haven’t seen the show, it’s just about 2 people going on a blind date, then at the end of their first date, the host asks if they want to go on a second date. It’s super awkward. But just imagine how awkward it’ll be when you’ve been flirting with the bartender the whole night?

666 Heartbeats by AppleSeeds (T)

Aziraphale is a contestant on his favourite game show, 666 Heartbeats, where the amount of time he will have to answer the questions is dictated by how fast his heart is beating. If he wants to win big, he'll just have to stay calm. Easier said than done when he has an enormous crush on the host, who won't stop reassuringly touching him.

A Narrow Escape to the Country by shaggydogstail (T)

Crowley and Aziraphale appear as house hunters on BBC daytime institution, Escape to the Country. They are incredibly annoying. Sympathies, please, for the unlucky producer who is not getting paid enough to put up with their nonsense.

How to Win a Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Television (and how not to) by GaryOldman (T)

Crowley hosts a late night comedy talk show. Aziraphale hosts a feel good morning talk show. When Crowley is asked to present Aziraphale with a lifetime achievement award, everything goes a bit skew-whiff. ----- Normally when I don’t get something that everyone else seems to be mad on my first point of call is the wonderful world of the internet, but we’ve had a falling out you see, the internet and I. Despite my many years as late night show host meets investigative journalist meets comic genius meets veritable sex god (though Wikipedia only acknowledges the first of these accomplishments, despite my many attempts at editing the listing) they have turned on me. I’m a gif. And a meme.

Dating in the Dark by miraworos (E)

Anthony J. Crowley, owner of a failing joke-shop, and Aziraphale, bookshop proprietor with an overbearing family, meet as contestants on a blind dating show. They form an instant connection as roommates but soon find themselves at odds as they compete to win the top spot, and the favor of the same lady.

Married at First Sight by Aracloptia (T)

“Well, that was a thing,” Crowley said once they were out of earshot. Without talking about it, they were both heading down the field, towards the lake where the photographer (and likely a few more people from the TV crew) was waiting. “That was a wedding,” Aziraphale replied, surprised at his own annoyance that somebody called a wedding a ‘thing’. “Yeah, obviously, didn’t miss that part,” Crowley said with a shrug, and waved abruptly in Aziraphale’s general direction. “Neither did you, from the looks of it, since you’re dressed like a wedding bride and everything.” “Excuse me, I am a—“ Aziraphale stopped himself, and started over. In which Aziraphale ends up marrying a rude stranger who wears sunglasses.

- Mod D

[avi-cadavi]

David at Tribal Council

[beserkerjewel]

Donations for Nader's family are slowing down! We need to pick up the pace! We're at €62,440/€100,000 right now; let's keep going!

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Taiyler S. Mitchell at HuffPost:

The Department of Homeland Security is mulling over a reality television show in which immigrants would compete for U.S. citizenship. The Daily Mail reported on Thursday that Rob Worsoff, a Canadian-born writer, producer and director, pitched the show, titled “The American,” and that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is a fan of the concept. DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin told HuffPost on Thursday that the show is in the “very beginning stages” of the department’s vetting process and has not been approved or denied. However, McLaughlin said it was “completely false” that Noem had any knowledge of or involvement in the show. “Secretary Noem has not ‘backed’ or even reviewed the pitch of any scripted or reality show. The Department of Homeland Security receives hundreds of television show pitches a year, ranging from documentaries surrounding ICE and CBP border operation to white collar investigations by HSI,” McLaughlin said in a statement. “Each proposal undergoes a thorough vetting process prior to denial or approval.” Worsoff has worked on a variety of reality shows, including “Duck Dynasty,” “The Millionaire Matchmaker” and “Dating Naked.” The Daily Mail said the pitch proposes that 12 contestants would arrive by boat, specifically dubbed “The Citizen Ship,” at Ellis Island in New York City before traveling across the U.S. by train and competing in various challenges, which could include rolling logs in Wisconsin or collecting gold in a San Francisco mine. “Along the way, we will be reminded what it means to be American – through the eyes of the people who want it most,” Worsoff’s pitch said, according to The Daily Mail. The outlet said that the winner of the series would be sworn in by a famed judge or politician in front of the Capitol building. There would also be additional, absurdly American prizes, such as 1 million American Airlines points, a $10,000 Starbucks Gift Card or a lifetime supply of 76 gasoline. Those who lose would still be able to apply for U.S. citizenship through the traditional route.

Where’s Major and Commander when you need them? Those two should give Kristi The Dog Killer nibbles to teach her a lesson. 

Seriously, Kristi Noem is a sick creep.

See Also:

The Daily Beast: Kristi Noem Wants Migrants to Compete for Citizenship on New Reality Show

Daily Kos: Kristi Noem has a plan for the worst reality TV show ever

[nando161mando]

I would watch that reality show.

[lifelovemusiq]

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[lets-steal-an-archive]

The Apprentice was an instant success in another way too. It elevated Donald J. Trump from sleazy New York tabloid hustler to respectable household name. In the show, he appeared to demonstrate impeccable business instincts and unparalleled wealth, even though his businesses had barely survived multiple bankruptcies and faced yet another when he was cast. By carefully misleading viewers about Trump—his wealth, his stature, his character, and his intent—the competition reality show set about an American fraud that would balloon beyond its creators’ wildest imaginations.

I should know. I was one of four producers involved in the first two seasons. During that time, I signed an expansive nondisclosure agreement that promised a fine of $5 million and even jail time if I were to ever divulge what actually happened. It expired this year.

No one involved in The Apprentice—from the production company or the network, to the cast and crew—was involved in a con with malicious intent. It was a TV show, and it was made for entertainment. I still believe that. But we played fast and loose with the facts, particularly regarding Trump, and if you were one of the 28 million who tuned in, chances are you were conned.

As Trump answers for another of his alleged deception schemes in New York and gears up to try to persuade Americans to elect him again, in part thanks to the myth we created, I can finally tell you what making Trump into what he is today looked like from my side. Most days were revealing. Some still haunt me, two decades later.

[f4ggydog]

Jon yelling "LOOK AT THIS" at the mushroom gets me every time SHEJDJSJSJSNSHH

[pinkcoldbrew777]

[trashland-llamas]

Love is Blind Season 8

Outside of Brittany, Virginia, Molly, & Meg, I can't tell the white women apart during the pods episodes. Fairing a little better w/ the men, but l am mixing up Mason & Alex a fuckton.

Bring back the corny ass transitional music, none of this Billie Ellish or covers of pop songs bullshit. Ik everyone made fun of that but l prefer it. And I mean actual corny music, not the TikTok songs either.

Favorite bit was Monica's family whipping out all the instruments for a fam-jam session; they definitely did that to embarrass her but its adorable

Ayo, where did they get the budget for the bachelors party at the Viking center? Like did they sponsor this? On the other hand, I do like the bachelorettes party. It ended up looking fun but also seems so cheap in comparison even though renting out the Mall of America is anything but.

Seen some people say that they thought Ben is gay and was hoping for a lavender marriage with Sara. But I didn’t get any of that. That and it’s a weird thing to insinuate in general. Very much a variant of the ‘every male conservative politician is secretly in the closet' talking point.

Also to clarify, I’m not a Sara apologist either. Think she should’ve broken it off in the pods after the convo about BLM. He basically said right there that he's apolitical which is bullshit. Both him & Devin were passive as f. Having next to no opinion or saying shit in an extreme blasé sort of manner.

With Joey, the longboarding wasn’t too cringey in my opinion. But then again, I've never really viewed weddings w/ the same amount of seriousness most people instill in them. I definitely thought even earlier, if it doesn’t work out, they’d probably remain friends. Don’t know if they’ll try again with the romance part though.

[angelbambisworld]

Thinking about Gene and his mom

[ask-kurapika-kurta]

Have you ever watched reality tv⁉️

Ah, well I'll admit it's a guilty pleasure of mine. But I don't watch it often..I remember I watch it most with Leorio when I'm off work

He loves reality TV and watches it every night when he gets the chance

[lifelovemusiq]