Jersey shore

Jersey Shore has been MTV’s hit reality show for one season so far, and is gathering audiences everywhere on its current second season. Some might be distraught or upset over the fact that this show is not only one of a few Italian shows, but that it also adds to the constant stereotyping that Italians are all loud, obnoxious and party animals.

After watching a couple episodes of the second season I wonder what all the hype is about. These people aren’t doing anything but partying and drinking while gaining fame, publicity and money. They are constantly in the media outside their reality show. For example, Nicole Polizzi aka Snookie, a cast member on Jersey Shore, was arrested a couple weeks ago for public drunkenness, and the media coverage was all over the story. Many media outlets wanted to be the first ones to get a glimpse of the reality star’s mug shots.

These reality stars don't demonstrate any talent on the show, and you never see them doing any type of work besides cooking after a long night out partying, or picking out their next club outfit. What is this world coming to with pointless reality shows like Jersey Shore? I would rather be watching something that is more entertaining and educating than watching a house full of Italians go out and party all night

When there is only a couple of shows that display Italians, don’t you think a show would be a little more cautious about how they portray any race? It’s what people want to hear and see, which makes them think that these stereotypes of Italians are true. All we need in this world is cast members from the Jersey Shore to make money by portraying themselves in Italian stereotypes. Be mindful of what you watch, because the media is full of false images or messages referring to race, gender ethnicity, and religion.