Hollywood Insider's Cutting Satire of the Absurdity of Reality TV

Hollywood Insider is a satirical website that pokes fun at the entertainment industry. One of their most popular targets is reality TV, which they skewer for its vapidity, narcissism, and manufactured drama.

Reality Boulevard: A Hollywood Insider's Satire Of Reality TV

by Melissa Jo Peltier

4.4 out of 5

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In one particularly hilarious sketch, Hollywood Insider imagines a reality show called "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," but with a twist: the housewives are all played by men.

The sketch begins with the housewives introducing themselves to the camera, each one more over-the-top than the last. There's Kyle, the Botoxed socialite; Lisa, the drunken cougar; Yolanda, the pretentious new-age guru; Brandi, the foul-mouthed party girl; and Camille, the uptight perfectionist.

As the sketch progresses, the housewives engage in all the typical reality TV shenanigans: they gossip, they argue, they cry, and they try to outdo each other with their wealth and designer clothes.

But Hollywood Insider doesn't just parody the superficiality of reality TV. They also expose its darker side, such as the way it exploits its participants and encourages them to behave in increasingly outrageous ways.

In one particularly poignant scene, Yolanda breaks down in tears in front of the camera, confessing that she feels empty and alone despite all the material possessions she has.

"I have everything I could ever want," she says, "but I'm still not happy. I don't know who I am anymore."

Hollywood Insider's satire is not just funny; it's also thought-provoking. The website's writers hold a mirror up to reality TV and force us to confront the absurdity and emptiness of it all.

If you're a fan of reality TV, I urge you to check out Hollywood Insider. Their satire is sharp, their wit is biting, and they're guaranteed to make you laugh while also making you think.

Here are some of the best Hollywood Insider sketches about reality TV:

• "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," with men playing the housewives
• "The Kardashians," with the family members played by animals
• "Duck Dynasty," with the Robertson family played by puppets
• "Keeping Up with the Joneses," with the Joneses played by famous actors
• "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," with the housewives played by drag queens

Reality Boulevard: A Hollywood Insider's Satire Of Reality TV

by Melissa Jo Peltier

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1899 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	329 pages

FREE