Survivor

'Survivor' -- Reality TV as an Escape from Reality

400px-Survivor.borneo.logo Let’s face it: Our lives are messy. We have a lot on our plates and face countless obstacles day in and day out. Every day we deal with our jobs, classes, family dramas, friendship issues, road rage, money problems, home ownership struggles, weight battles, child rearing, bills to pay, meals to cook, extra-curricular activities, doctor appointments… the list goes on and on. The trials and tribulations of the average American can be stressful, and sometimes we need an outlet for that stress. The opportunity to watch someone else’s “reality,” which in most cases is much more dramatic and tense than your...