There is no doubt in my mind about the media's influence on the perception of people, however, I do see it as a co-exisiting relationship that thrives on one another. Yes, the media is constantly pushing out what we as viewers want, often times at nausea. But there is also a common thread that exists that says that the media is only doing its job and that is to keep giving the viewers what they because that is what is they are asking for. I agree especially with the point about shows just as "Jersey Shore" and "Teen Mom" that the show's premises on guidos and pregnant teens have always existed, but now the difference is that the perception of what it means to be a pregnant teen or guido has become extremely popularized. I feel that most people are able to decipher between what is reality and what is just a TV show, but that doesn't necessarily mean that we as viewers are not interested or even want that sort of lifestyle. Fame is sometimes an ugly monster. Of course we tune in but for many different reasons, some tune in for the drama (fights, arguments, etc.), some tune in for the comedic or satiric aspects of the shows. It all depends on who you are speaking to.
