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The new phrase all over Facebook is “fist pumping like champs,” but I don’t understand how this Jersey Shore dance move has become so popular.

Jersey Shore is the latest reality television show that has made quite a stir in the entertainment industry. Is it the hair gel, ripped abs, partying or fake tans that has made these people so famous? I think the eight young adults have become famous for absolutely nothing but acting ridiculous on national television.

Yes, I’ll admit, I’ve watched the show and also caught myself wanting to go to the tanning beds. Later, though, I asked myself, “Why am I watching this crap?” Then Jersey Shore began to appear everywhere – even on the news. Apparently I wasn’t the only one watching it.

The cast has received a ton of attention and been invited to make guest appearances on other shows. They recently got a taste of A-list life while attending the Golden Globe Awards. Matt Donnelly of the Los Angeles Times: The Awards Insider raved that “At ‘The Hospitality Suite,’ hosted at jeweler Pascal Mouawad’s home in the West Hollywood Hills, the cast got gems from Mouawad’s collection,...

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Jersey Shore: Ruining America

cjbrown29@my.actx.edu

Published: Thursday, February 11, 2010

Updated: Thursday, February 11, 2010 20:02

Opinion

The new phrase all over Facebook is “fist pumping like champs,” but I don’t understand how this Jersey Shore dance move has become so popular.

Jersey Shore is the latest reality television show that has made quite a stir in the entertainment industry. Is it the hair gel, ripped abs, partying or fake tans that has made these people so famous? I think the eight young adults have become famous for absolutely nothing but acting ridiculous on national television.

Yes, I’ll admit, I’ve watched the show and also caught myself wanting to go to the tanning beds. Later, though, I asked myself, “Why am I watching this crap?” Then Jersey Shore began to appear everywhere – even on the news. Apparently I wasn’t the only one watching it.

The cast has received a ton of attention and been invited to make guest appearances on other shows. They recently got a taste of A-list life while attending the Golden Globe Awards. Matt Donnelly of the Los Angeles Times: The Awards Insider raved that “At ‘The Hospitality Suite,’ hosted at jeweler Pascal Mouawad’s home in the West Hollywood Hills, the cast got gems from Mouawad’s collection, Nu Pop watches, coif tips from celeb hair guru Chris McMillan’s colorist, Erick Orellana, magnums of Ciroc vodka and ab-tastic fitness products from G2.” I don’t even know what half of that stuff is. Not only were they cocky enough to begin with, now they’re charging five figures just for appearances. Even the owner of the Jersey Shore house is cashing in on the popularity of this disaster, charging fans $3,000 a night in off season to stay at the house and an absurd $6,000 in the summer.

The only reason these reality television stars are famous is because they appeal to the young, party generation. They pride themselves on being the center of attention, which always leads to physical conflict.

It’s about time to put an end to the Jersey Shore madness. It takes away from the musicians, actors and athletes who are famous for true talent. After all, anyone can go on television, get drunk and shake their fist in the air.

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