I’ve noticed a pattern in the past few months with Reality TV Shows, and the State of New Jersey.  I know of three shows in particular. I may have watched these shows. Ok, I admit it, I’ve seen all of these shows, every episode. But what is the draw? Do people want to live in New Jersey? Is it a happening place? Or is it that their culture is a bit different from the rest of the U.S.?

The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Bravo started “The Housewives” series with my very own Real Housewives of Orange County, and traveled through various other cities, New York, Atlanta, and New Jersey.  I admit though that the New Jersey housewives are my favorite though. I think they are the “most real” of them all.  They don’t tip toe around each other. They tell it like it is.  I think it is almost like watching “The Sopranos” in a reality TV version. I faithfully watch it every Monday now.

Jersey Shore

I did not hear anything about the show “Jersey Shore” until it had been on for a few weeks. I starting hearing it about it slowly from my favorite place to get my daily news, you know the one, Twitter.  People were ranting about how obnoxious this show was.  I admit it, I was drawn into watching it.  I watched episode by episode on MTV.com.  I just shook my head while watching it.  I remember how reality TV has evolved.  I watched the first Real World.  It is amazing how MTV has changed since then.  I swear all of their shows are about filming their cast members “hooking up” with each other.  I think they probably even encourage it, for more ratings. Even my mom has mentioned “Snooki” in conversation.  I politely rolled my eyes at her.

Jerseylicious

This is my favorite “New Jersey” show ever! It is on the Syle Channel. This show is about a New Jersey Hair Salon called the “Gatsby”.  This salon has mother/daughter owners, with quite a collection of “characters” for employees.  Between their overly teased hair, long fake nails, tanning, an abundance of make-up, and animal print clothing, you’ve got some entertainment.  I watched every episode on my iPhone.  It was so good that yes, I paid for it via iTunes.  I kinda love that cat fights between Olivia and Tracy too. They are classic frenemies.

Have you watched any of these shows?

Are you addicted to the “Jersey” shows as much as I am?

Are you over these shows and the rest of these reality style TV shows?

I have a little obsession with reality TV. I admit that. Perhaps they were having a Hoarders mini marathon on, Sunday night.  I LOVE watching that show.  I think it is appeasing to my inner OCD, and justifies my obsession with throwing things away. I know that my friend, Kim, will understand my need to throw things away.  It is very hard to live in my house sometimes, especially with all of the little toys lying around.

After the first episode, Angry Kid came and sat down with me. He wanted to see what I was watching.  I told him the title, Hoarders.  He did not understand, but he say it with his own eyes…that was enough.  It was really sad though when they started showing children’s rooms.

I explained to Angry Kid that these people keep a lot of stuff, and don’t clean up. I told him that never put things in the trash, give them to charity, or put things away.  Angry Kid instantly looked at the floor in the living room.  I saw that there were Legos, and other small toys all over.  He immediately started picking up his toys and placing them in boxes nearby.

Angry Kid then said, “I don’t want bugs in my room.”  One of the children on the show had bugs in his bed.  I think that completely freaked Angry Kid out. So every time his mess gets a little out of hand, I might have to remind him about watching Hoarders.

This is what the living room/family room table looked like after he picked up his mess.  I’m pretty impressed.  He did it all by himself.

P.S. I’m pretty excited. There’s a Hoarder’s Marathon on Memorial Day.  I’m working that day, but totally setting the DVR.