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Reality show rubbernecking
by Dr. Christine B. Whelan

Recently, I've been tuning in to Jon & Kate Plus Eight at the gym. I watch on the sly like I'd rubberneck on the highway: The crash is too gory to view directly, but I can't take my eyes off the drama. Some research suggests viewers watch reality TV because deep down they believe, someday, they too might be a star. I'd argue it's even more basic than that: Reality television plays on our ugly, but very human, need to take someone else — especially the rich, attractive or famous ...
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