I didn't see it, but sometimes you do wonder about people who let it all hang out for the TV camera. I think Shalom in the Home is probably different because I get the impression that the cameras are pretty inconspicuous and it might be possible for the couple to kind of forget that they're there and just act natural. But some of these shows... you wonder if the director coaches the individuals to be particularly obnoxious... like on the old Jerry Springer show or Maury Povich. (Another way that I think/hope Shalom in the Home is different is because I have Rabbi Shmuely (sp?) up on a pedestal, ethically speaking.)
There are such a raft of Reality Shows these days... I think we really have to put our filters on.
Even my favorite show, What Not to Wear-- sometimes the contestants are soooo b!tchy that I can't believe anyone would be that rude without some coaching/encouragement. I mean, they get flown to NY, $5K to spend on clothes, expert haircut (that costs $400 if you pay for it yourself), makeup-- and they resist every step of the way and actually get quite rude with the two hosts. I don't think real people would behave that way without coaching.
I believe that people truly can be totally obnoxious and destructive... I just question whether they are that spontaneously and honestly for tv cameras.
