If you happen to think that reality TV has pushed things to ridiculous extremes, you’re not alone. I’m certainly with you. And, guess what? So is PBS.
Like us, a New York Public Broadcasting Service affiliate was obviously tired of all the crazy drunken-teen- swamp-faring-croc-hunting-mom shows that seem to populate nearly every network’s lineup. And so they championed the philosophy of “If you can’t beat ’em, mock ’em!”—creating a series of mock reality TV ads as something of a protest.
The posters, pasted up in New York’s subways, publicized almost-believable shows such as Married to a Mime, Bayou Eskimos, and Knitting Wars, including full color images and specific info about the new shows’ airtimes and channels. You can check out all the posters here.
Next to each attractive ad there’s a blank page which says, “The fact that you thought this was a real show says a lot about the state of TV.” And ain’t that the truth.
Now, this PBS affiliate put out its parodies, of course, in hopes of pointing viewers to its brand of “quality programming.” But, hey, who’s going to slight them for a little humorous marketing that illustrates a sorely needed truth? It’s about time somebody said, “C’mon already!”
Of course, if you think a weekly show about Bad Bad Bag Boys sounds like a great idea, well … thanks for stopping in.
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