thehowe_v7.1

I just got done watching an episode of "Beauty and the Geek 2." I know, it's a reality show. On the WB. Despite all of that, I actually like it. Here's why: one of the basic premises of the show is that, despite there being a cash prize at the end, the real goal is for the contestants to learn to look past stereotypes and in the process learn more about themselves. Now, let's take a step back: this is a reality show, and this is the WB, so we can't expect too much. That said, I think it does an admiral job of trying to do the idea justice. It's nice to see a television show giving a real look at how difficult supposedly "easy" activities like talking to someone or doing social activities can be for somebody like, well, me. You might think that the "geeks" on the show are fake or somehow unique in their social difficulties; I can assure you that they are not.

Also, from a purely entertainment standpoint, I enjoy watching people who could very easily be me, or the person sitting next to me, actually acting the way we act on TV, only without having to act. If that makes sense.