You Want Shark Tank? I'll Give You Shark Tank!

Last week's blog post about smartphones being the cause of the end of civilization was by far the most read post I've ever had.

This week let's talk about one of the signs that civilization is on its last legs: Reality TV. I'm writing about them in my new book.

I've never watched an episode of the Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The Geriatric Bachelor, or any of the spins offs. I am willing to take a polygraph to prove I've never watched. But it's impossible not to be exposed. Watch a football game and you see the ads. Stand in line at CVS and read headlines on the magazines: Can Blake Ever Be Trusted Again? Chad, Brittany, and Alex in Love Triangle on Helicopter Ride!

Note: Everyone named Alex on these shows is a woman.

Is it just me, or am I right to be a bit skeptical that normal dating includes sitting in a hot tub during a helicopter ride, landing at a mansion, then later drinking champagne while dressed in formal wear? And at the end of this process people actually get married?  Like legally? It appears that a rose is very symbolic in this process.

And I think you'll be impressed with how I suggest society handle viewers who think the shows are real.

Then there's Home Renovation shows. I have watched, not because I wanted to--I am required to do so to stay married. Each show features a homeowner couple with vague professions, more like hobbies than actual jobs, but a renovation budget of at least 3.5 million. At the end during the big reveal, they pretend to act delightedly surprised, amazed even, at all the wonderful changes made to their old house, even though the couple have been there every day, watching every step of the process.

How about Shark Tank? Would-be entrepreneurs pitch ideas the world can't live without, like edible yoga mats made from recycled lithium batteries. You'll have to read the book to see the details, but I will say this: I advocate a shocking plot twist and adding actual starving Great White Sharks to the program.

Then in conclusion I suggest mixing some of the elements of the shows. Think: Great White Shark in the hot tub! That will add some pop to your backsplash.

I'm not telling you the name of the new book yet. Maybe I'll have a big reveal during my upcoming Reality TV show.

If you haven't done so, please take a look at my latest novel...or better yet buy it! Dead Men Don't Cash Checks.
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