Happy summer, everybody! It’s that magical time of year where the sun is hot, the barbeques are frequent, the cocktails are chilled, and the television lineup…sucks. (And that’s an understatement.) If you don’t want to pay extra for the premium channels or Netflix, then you’re stuck watching a barrage of tiresome reruns, obscure sporting events, and overrated reality shows.
Oh, the humanity!
This used to be my favorite time of year for television, as the reality shows usually run rampant. But, as these self-proclaimed authentic series continue to grow more predictable and formulaic over time, I have become more finicky with what I watch. Don’t get me wrong, if you were to stop by Casa de Tracy at any given time, the chances of a reality show playing on the big screen, (my massive, sprawling, 32-incher), is very high. BUT, as the old Tracy used to be transfixed, the new Tracy now multi-tasks. That’s right, I can watch TV, read the Yahoo newsfeed, do laundry, and write this blog, all at once! (See Mom and Dad, I’m still putting that college degree to good use!)
Why do I continue watching, you may ask? I do it for you. That’s right – I watch so you don’t have to. Then again, if you are like me and enjoy the occasional train wreck, I’d at least like to warn you of the dangers ahead. Therefore, I have taken time out of my crazy, hectic, super glamorous life, (stop laughing), to rank the best of the worst of summer reality TV.
Trust me, you’ll thank me later.
