Reality T.V.

I am a little sheepish about having been addicted to two shows this summer: Expedition Impossible & So You Think You Can Dance. The reason being...I don't ever want something to be a master over me (besides Christ of course). Watching T.V. can be all-consuming, but when seen in moderation it can galvanize one's thoughts, ideas or aspirations. So, I didn't like the "reality" aspect of either, but loved the adventure, culture, and art in both. All that to say I am happy I saw them & that they ended well. Do you ever wonder what will happen to the winners?
 

I think of how fame might affect them, their families, and their social orbit. Based on interviews, it seems like Melanie Moore  has a strong conviction to stay humble and not let fame control her.  The team Modern Gypsies, on the other hand, are taking advantage of their place in the spotlight by promoting charity opportunities.  How much control will they really have though? How would someone like them keep the attention/accomplishment from going to their heads & how much privacy will they lose? The famous will always keep me musing.