Reality shows have become the most-watched programs in America. Jennifer Ringley has her own reality show that can be seen on the Internet at www.Jennicam.org. In her article entitled, “Why I Star in My Own Truman Show,” she says, “ I had the idea of having my own Truman Show after seeing the Amazing Fish Cam Web site where you can check on a fish twenty four hours a day”(465). Based on my reading of this article by Ringley, I would not attend any party that she hosted. Attending such a party, it would invade my privacy by posting my actions on the Internet. I would also not like to be associated with someone who shares the most intimate moments of his or her life with thousands of strangers. Being a private person, going to a party that is shown on webcam would be a violation of my privacy.
By nature, I am a private person. After reading Jennifer R
Ringley, Jennifer Homepage. 14 November 2003 .
Everything’s an Argument. “Why I star in My Own Truman Show.”
Several factors determined my decision on not going to Ringley’s party. The most significant things are my invasion of privacy and people acting un naturally. Attending a party is supposed to be a wonderful time with your friends acting normally. Having a party broadcasted over the Internet would change everything about the party. People would dress to impress and act differently to keep their reputation intact. Thus, any party that Ringley hosted, I would not attend.
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