From The Boston Globe · · 1m
Reality TV Blames Public Execution Risk
Reality TV's violent trends nearly led to a live-streamed government execution.
In brief
Reality TV's violent trends nearly led to a live-streamed government execution. Reality TV normalizes cruelty, making a live-streamed execution seem plausible. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Trump administration nearly aired execution
The Trump administration almost aired a firing-squad execution live on TV.
Execution canceled before Dec 3
The Very Special Episode of Violence was canceled before its Dec. 3 airdate.
Reality TV blamed for execution risk
Reality TV is blamed for normalizing cruelty that risks live-streamed executions.
Reality TV's influence since 2000
Reality TV has normalized cruelty since it began in earnest in 2000.
The Sopranos vs. reality TV
The Sopranos premiered in 1999 while reality TV began normalizing cruelty.
Reality TV producers' tactics
Reality TV producers trigger fights and focus on offensive characters to boost ratings.
Reality TV's effect on viewers
Reality TV has conditioned Americans to crave villainy and muffle good judgment.
Trump as reality TV president
Trump is called the reality TV president for his polarizing style.
The one thing
Reality TV normalizes cruelty, making a live-streamed execution seem plausible.
