Pop Culture Ruins Politics- A Response to "US Government's Blog"

In a response to Alexandra's Blog on Reality TV.

Alexandra- I agree with your statement about how it distorts television viewers perception of the real world. It really is amazing what the media will show on air these days. I would take it even a step further and elaborate on how reality television ruins American's perception on politics.

I feel that reality television and all the pop culture involved, severely bombards America's perception. My favorite example I use, is all the effects of American Idol and how people use pop culture to influence their political knowledge and decision-making. All the flashy media interaction where you text in a vote, log online to get behind the scenes footage, and absorb all the catchy headlines on the cover of magazine about the latest interview, is how America believes it should delve into expanding one's understanding of government.

Today, you see the Obama family in magazines and Entertainment Tonight shows, books, and advertising. It starts to make you wonder what's more important to this President, helping America with economic growth and prosperity, or extend his marketing scheme to up his image and popularity? Sure he is a charismatic speaker, but swaying American's emotions distorts true objective understanding of what the people should follow in government to make educated and informed voting decisions.