Reality shows are a low-cost form of entertainment for TV networks , says Ed Bark . He says the shows encourage people to do attention-getting stunts . The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Ed Bark . The show is also popular with young people, who watch it because they want to be part of something that makes them feel good about themselves and their lives. TV has created a `` bottomless pit '' of venues for abnormal behavior , Bark says .
Reality shows are a low-cost form of entertainment for TV networks , says Ed Bark . He says the shows encourage people to do attention-getting stunts . The show is also popular with young people, who watch it because they want to be part of something that makes them feel good about themselves and their lives. TV has created a `` bottomless pit '' of venues for abnormal behavior , Bark says .