Reality TV for Smart People

[Miriel]

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE!

It's the only reality tv show I've ever seen where I feel as though I've witnessed actual genius. If you ever see one of the dances that Wade Robson or Mia Michaels choreographs for the show, it's easy to see that it takes an extraordinary mind to conceive of human movement the way they do. It's awe-inspiring to watch.

Sometimes I think SYTYCD isn't as popular a show just because I don't think most people watching it are aware of the astounding talent that they're witnessing. When I watch the show with non-dancers, the reaction is always "well that was pretty cool" and when I watch the show with dancers, the reaction is always, "Holy . smurf. God DAMN!" I'm so in awe of the dancers on the show. Their talent is really inspirational to me.

This audition for the current season of SYTYCD left me with my jaw on the floor. Wow.

[Dynast-Kid]

This audition for the current season of SYTYCD left me with my jaw on the floor. Wow.

Well that was pretty cool.

[LunarWeaver]

I love SYTYCD as well A lot of it is unique and just fun to watch. I love Wade's stuff a lot. Watching his Good vs. Evil type dance on YouTube is what made me check out the show in the first place.

That's it for me. No other reality shows. I've had to watch episodes here and there of some, but they were boring. Oh MTV, what have you become...

[Shlup]

This audition for the current season of SYTYCD left me with my jaw on the floor. Wow.

Well that was pretty cool.

Yeah, that guy makes having Absolute Body Control look easy.

I like SYTYCD but I never catch it on TV.

[Laddy]

The Mole, when it first came to the US, was my obsession. It was the BEST show ever. I miss it.

All Mole seasons except for the 5th US and the 5th Australian ones are on youtube.

Also, anyone who liked the mole series should check out Murder in Small Town X. There was only one season of that one, but it was pretty cool, like a long interactive CSI episode.

Murder In Small Town X was awesome, but the winner died in 9/11 (firefighter) before he collected his prize. Goddamn was that depressing.

[Madame Adequate]

Every couple that goes on reality TV has divorced, except for the Osbournes.

Sharon wouldn't take any bull to let it get that far, and Ozzy's too permacoked to care anyway

[Big D]

Folks from NZ might remember something called Krypton Factor, basically a gameshow but it'd be called a reality show if it aired today. First half: tests of intelligence, cunning, ingenuity, wits and knowledge. Puzzles, quizzes, practical and lateral-thinking exercises. Second half: an army training obstacle course. A great mix of mental and physical challenges, great show really.

[Breine]

I think Project Runway is a good and very well-produced show.

Also, So You Think You Can Dance is pretty good. I'm such a wannabe dancer xD

[drotato]

Hm... I really loved Jon and Kate when they first started, but other than that, I've not really seen any "smart" reality shows. D:

[black orb]

>>> I used to watch The Apprentice, but i got bored quicky..