A trope that became popular during the 2000 decade but dates back as far as the ''1950s'': A given story will feature or take place in an extreme reality TV show where candidates ([[CondemnedContestant sometimes convicted criminals]]) are forced to do degrading or violent things, sometime even [[DeadlyGame kill each other]], just for the pleasure of fans all over the country or the world. If the show is "soft", [[BigBrotherIsWatching they will just live constantly under the eye of the camera]]. The show will often include some participation of the audience like choosing which candidate to [[DeadlyEuphemism "eliminate"]]. The viewers will enjoy the participants' sadness, breakdowns and betrayals, as if they were watching a movie. Such shows almost always have insane audience ratings, leading to the obvious implication that HumansAreTheRealMonsters that love to see others suffer. However, StylisticSuck may intervene as the obvious immorality of the show can be used to contrast the normal morality of the universe in which the show is broadcast.

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A trope that became popular during the 2000 decade but dates back as far as the ''1950s'': A given story will feature or take place in an extreme reality TV show where candidates ([[CondemnedContestant sometimes convicted criminals]]) are forced to do degrading or violent things, sometime even [[DeadlyGame kill each other]], just for the pleasure of fans all over the country or the world. If the show is "soft", [[BigBrotherIsWatching they will just live constantly under the eye of the camera]]. The show will often include some participation of the audience like choosing which candidate to [[DeadlyEuphemism "eliminate"]]. The viewers will enjoy the participants' sadness, breakdowns and betrayals, as if they were watching a movie. Such shows almost always have insane audience ratings, leading to the obvious implication that HumansAreTheRealMonsters and love to see others suffer. However, StylisticSuck may intervene as the obvious immorality of the show can be used to contrast the normal morality of the universe in which the show is broadcast.

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