Comments on: Why You Could Not Pay Me Enough to Film My Life

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:33:29 +0000

I barely watch any TV, let alone “reality” TV. The media/reality feedback loop is already so tightly knit in America, it’s amazing to think what more “reality” shows have added to it. Most TV is a form of mental junk anyway. It’s easy to do without. I totally agree with the post, too:)

By: Matt @ My Financial Recovery

Matt @ My Financial Recovery — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:28:36 +0000

I certainly would not want cameras following me around either. Although if it was a short (like a week or less) deal that would pay enough to eliminate my student loans I would probably consider. I would at least discuss it with my girlfriend and see what she thought. I can not stand cameras though and would be very self conscious as well. Matt @ My Financial Recovery’s last blog post: Some Good Student Loan News

By: Penelope @ Pecuniarities

Penelope @ Pecuniarities — Sun, 03 May 2009 14:48:21 +0000

I hate reality shows myself, but I have to admit that I would consider it if it’s only for a set period. While money isn’t the most important thing in life, it can also mean security. I might be willing to give up 6 months or 1 year of privacy and fully being myself if it meant I could be financially secure for the rest of my life. $1 million wisely invested and might do the trick, but I’d prefer $5 million.

I don’t sing much in the shower anyway. Too many frogs in my throat in the morning for a satisfying sing. Oh, and when the show ends, I’d change my name and buy a small sheep farm somewhere quiet and remote, which is something I’ve always wanted to do anyway.

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Sunday Money Roundup - Green Festival Edition. | My Two Dollars — Sun, 03 May 2009 14:00:43 +0000

[...] Micah tells us Why You Could Not Pay Me Enough to Film My Life. I agree 100%. Unless it was for $1billion dollars, as then I could really change lives and no one [...]

By: Funny about Money

Funny about Money — Sat, 02 May 2009 15:33:01 +0000

Reality TV gives me a flinch reflex. What a bizarre phenomenon, and even more grotesque that millions people actually watch the stuff. Another public phenomenon that can screw up your life is winning a big lottery. Note that when you buy a lottery ticket, the fine print says the operators can use your name and your image in any way they please. The resulting publicity can lead to endless harassment. Funny about Money’s last blog post: Home Security: Cheap (sorta) burglar discouragement

By: Zella

Zella — Sat, 02 May 2009 05:00:36 +0000

I wouldn't do a reality show, because I'd rather earn fame than be famous via being an idiot on TV (i.e. whoever The Hills people are). Zella’s last blog post: Where you from?

By: Money Beagle

Money Beagle — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:43:03 +0000

I agree with your post. I don't think it would be worth giving up the privacy and everything that goes along with it. Plus, I wouldn't want the judgment that would come along with it from anybody that would bother to watch, and also from my family and friends. Back to the Jon and Kate example that has come from a few comments, there are many widely held beliefs that a lot of friends and family are not close to them because of their decision to do the show in the manner which they do. That cost isn't worth it to me. Money Beagle’s last blog post: Is Now The Time To Buy Rental Properties?

By: Kristy @ Master Your Card

Kristy @ Master Your Card — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:19:28 +0000

I hate reality T.V. because it's not real. It's drama dressed up to be real and it's ridiculous. The closest I get to reality T.V. is Dancing With the Stars and that's because I like to watch ballroom dancing. There is no way in hell I'd let cameras come into my house and film my life. It's destroyed families and marriages and it turns people into something they're probably not. Now, that's not to say that I wouldn't mind being an actress. I have hopes that some day I will. While I recognize that in some ways such a public life opens me to be scrutinized by others, there are still aspects that are personal...like the singing in the shower, messy kitchen, or sitting around in your underwear (haven't really tried this one, but I do sit around in a t-shirt). I think Rob's comparison of reality T.V. to porn is a bit dramatic. I understand the point he's making to some degree, but allowing people into your home and your life is vastly different then allowing someone to share your body for however long filming is and then share that with an audience. Pardon my graphic description, but the two aren't really comparable. Kristy @ Master Your Card’s last blog post: Who Do You Trust With Your Debit/Credit Card?

By: Coupon Artist

Coupon Artist — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:52:41 +0000

Great points- I would never do it either. I look at some of these people, like Jon and Kate (plus and I think about how ridiculous it is that they were paid all this money, got that huge house, got book deals- and all because they had a lot of kids. And, I feel bad for the children who have essentially turned into meal tickets!

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By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:22:10 +0000

No way, no how. Not for all the money in the world. I can always make more dollars, but I can never make more minutes. They belong to me, not an audience. Writer Dad’s last blog post: The story garden