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Survivor is definitely a cut above the rest of the reality TV shows....this can be seen by looking at how long it has been running. They just finished their 8th season!!!
Webmeister, there are several factors that contribute to its appeal.
- It is set in remote, exotic locations
- Usually there is at least one hottie (guy/girl)
- Humans have natural voyeuristic tendencies - we like to watch!
- They have cool challenges, where you get to see who stands up to the pressure
- It is fascinating to watch the people interact in the tribe, scheming, plotting, making alliances, betraying each other, lying, backstabbing etc etc. Its like watching Lord Of The Flies on TV
- Competition is fun to watch, just like sport
- You get to see some real characters emerging. Some of the people are just hilarious, like Johnny Fairplay or Rob C
- The show is addictive
- The format is very well thought out and the production of the show is excellent
Well, enough bludging at uni, back to work for me.
P.S. Amazing Race rules as well!
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