The Beauty of Wal-Mart and Reality Shows

The site  People of Walmart displays a real example of the American population to the world. On the site, people share the photos of “OMG did they really look like that” pics . This has made the website a lot of  money and people everywhere feel  a little better about themselves.

 On my recent trip to Wal-Mart, I briefly thought, maybe I should dress up and change out of my house cleaning clothes. Nope, I went as is, looking less than an advertisement in a magazine. It is ok, everyone else did too.

You walk in the door to pick up a few things and leave with a basket full. The price is worth the pain. This is why we return over and over again. We are paying lower prices for a reason,look around  the store, you quickly get the concept. You shop here because  it is cheaper,not less expensive,cheaper. There is a difference. The displays cost less, racks less, and they pay the staff less. Not a bad deal ,millions do it everyday around the world. In other words, you help yourself.

You can even check yourself out but would miss one of the best perks,the magazines. The covers scream "read me" while the kids in front of you pitch a fit  for candy. They make an easy distraction from the whining. Thank You Wally- World for this freebie. It is complimentary, due to wonderful efficacy of your many talented cashiers. I am sure they are great people, but a lot of them need a new job, somewhere.  Yes, there are times when everyone is thankful we don't have "that job". It happens about the time we pass though  the exit door with a grocery cart. Enough of that and back to the magazines......

 They are designed to share the knowledge of anything with the world at the turn of a page. Catch up with the Kardashians, new fashions and  find out who is cheating on whom. As a society we  love following anything that makes our lives appear more interesting or fun.

Within five minutes of snooping, you can make a list of people whose family you don’t want to be in and everyone to feel sorry for. Are they really getting divorced and she only gets 12.million for a settlement?  This list can be a long one, if you need more, just pick up another one.

The media gives us something to think about other than our boring and mundane lives.I recall the days of wanting to be Erica on the All My Children soap opera. She had it all. beauty, a crazy sex life, money and a list of successful husbands. I know this was just a fantasy life carried out on the air waves. Did I use it to replace mine? The one being a single parent with two children busting my butt to make a living with no child support. You betcha!

The days of soaps have been replaced by reality shows. A little more real and a lot more scandal. You can watch sixteen and pregnant or a hot housewife wanting to escape her boring husband. Lets face it ladies, most of you did not get the lavish lifestyle because you look like a troll. The hot doctor in rehab will help you detoxify and give you plastic surgery advice at the same time.

 What is not to love about reality TV? Ask Snookie, or Dennis Rodmanand they will tell you, reality  TV creates and revives careers. When you are really good, the Donald can make you an apprentice. Gotta love the Donald. I hope he runs for President. The country will have an attractive White House staff .

 There seems to be something about watching others that keeps us sane. In a crazy way , watching  the celebs getting  married, divorced, having  a baby, getting fat and suffering from botched plastic surgery appears to makes us feel more human. Celebs make money off of our curiosity. Who would not like to know the truth about  Angelina and Brad behind closed doors?

 Do I still want to be Erica ? Of course, but all good things come to an end. The show was cancelled and her dream life went into TV history. Will I ever have the $10,000 dresses and million dollar cars? Not in this lifetime. Wal-Mart is on the list for today….Wonder what is going on in the world? Will let you know after checking out!