Haven’t you ever wondered how is it that, we as human beings get so addicted to television series, soapies and not to mention reality shows? I use the word addicted not just in a nonchalant sense, I mean really addicted…to the point that one needs a weekly, daily or even hourly fix. My theory on this is that, we more so now in this day and age, than ever, live our lives vicariously. This is life experienced and enjoyed through fictional partaking in the experience of other people’s lives. All the pleasure and lessons with none of the work.
If you are reading this, I know you might be starting to ponder my theory. Just think …you tune into Desperate Housewives and live vicariously as the ball busting Lynette that is the career woman, a mother and a wife. Everything we aspire and hope to be. Or Brooke from Bold and the beautiful, the village ‘tartlet’. We all know that in a non judgemental world where reputation means nothing, we would love to be her, a different man for each day of the week. We get to see what they see, feel what they feel. Learn from their mistakes and share in their deepest fears, secrets and desires all without actually physically lifting a foot.
We usually identify with characters that are a little like ourselves. However they are an extended version of us. Prettier. Braver. More intelligent. Everything we have always wanted to be. This is the foundation of my theory then. Why should we take a risk at living life when we have television series, soapies and not to mention reality shows to live it for us?
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