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Survivor, reality TV, and the endless gaze
In a world of fake news and rampant conspiracy theories, the nature of truth has increasingly blurry borders. In this clever and timely cultural commentary, award-winning author Sallie Tisdale tackles this issue by framing it in a familiar way, reality television, particularly the long-running CBS show Survivor. With humor and in-depth superfan analysis, Tisdale explores the distinction between suspended disbelief and true authenticity both in how we watch shows like Survivor, and in how we perceive the world around us.
This isn't welfare -- Perception is reality -- Working backwards -- Evolution -- Fans and scholars. Mostly fans. -- That's not how you play the game -- The host -- Losers (or, the thinking seat) -- Hunger -- Mirrors, cameras, binge-watching, and making a scene -- Hell is other people -- Bosses and little old ladies -- Sex -- Race -- The terrifying natives -- Swearing, loyalty, betrayal, and a lie about a truck -- Winners (or, this is the part where I outwit you) -- Jury management -- The biggest villain, the worst person, and the best player ever -- Transformation, celebrity, and a very special moment.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [253]-254).
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