In my group we are discussing the truth behind reality TV-
exposing some myths and common misconceptions with popular reality TV shows. I
did a good amount of research on my topic and we ended up not using it. So I wanted
to present a few point about the show, which many people may not know.
The first misconception is that they are actually filming
something illegal. The Discovery Channel has come out and said, “If illegal
activity was actually taking place, the Virginia ABC Bureau of Law Enforcement
would have taken action.” This
statement pretty much sums up the whole show, FAKE. In other words, the show is
a recreation of what might actually be going on. Tim Smith (One of the main
characters on the show) backed out of the show from getting too much
recognition, so there could be some truth to the moonshining.
But if the events
are recreated, the situations are staged. All the “panic” from getting caught
is little more than a good animated actor. If this is the case, then what is “real”
about this show? They have not come out and said what they are doing is real,
so why do they have anything to hide?
I think this show
and situation comes down to common sense. On everyday television you do not
often see illegal activities taking place unless they are recreation or on the
show Cops. And even then, that show has hundreds of hours of footage before they
can put together one episode. Illegal activities are very frowned upon and are
often much less severe than the crime of moonshining They have proof that what
they are doing is real and do not hide in the corners about it saying, “Maybe
it is and maybe it isn't.”
Common sense says
it isn't.
Your facts are not facts:
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This came from the ABC and not Discovery.
Tim Smith did not back out of the show.
Your facts need checking.