I think the idea of the show is an interesting concept. Having the dedicated fans compete with their favorite competitors is definite way to boost ratings. Getting the viewers involved is a great way to increase the average viewer’s relationship with the program.
But I feel Alexis’s quote is incorrect. The fans only “think” they know their competitor’s strengths and weaknesses. During the actual filming there are hours and hours of footage that is shot and condensed into a one-hour show. No one knows what is really happening in the other 23 hours of the day. As Dr. Corso said in class, most of the players sleep for hours on end because there’s nothing else to do.
Overall, the fans only know they game in which they are shown. They have no way of actually knowing what goes on there. This proves that the “favorites” are actually the ones with the advantage.
This is where the line blurs between scripted programs and reality television. The recorded footage is skillfully edited to create a storyline and “characters”. Which makes me wonder "is this really reality? "
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