If so many people enjoy programmes like Big Brother and X-Factor...?

Question

...doesn't that make democracy seem like a really bad idea..?

I mean...do we want people with no taste having a vote...?

Answer 1

" I've said it before and I'll say it again people, democracy just doesn't work."----Kent Brockman, eye on Springfield.

Seems old Kent may have a point eh!

Answer 2

People often use these shows for escape.So what.

What do you watch?

Answer 3

Never watch these two programmes, boring, and condescending. Why go on TV to demean yourself in front of millions.

NO THANKS too busy anyway on Yahoo Answers

U K based.

Answer 4

I love big brother..

Answer 5

big brother sucks

Answer 6

Its not about personal taste. Its about what people percieve as entertainment, same as people watch the discovery channel whereas some people would find that unbelievabley boring. In goverment, its about choices not taste. I think...:)

Answer 7

both are an anathema to me.

Answer 8

It's not really about who should have a vote or not. Like it or not, in a democracy anyone from imbecile to prodegy has a vote. My issue with programmes like X Factor is that it is a theatre of humiliation. Why do we find enjoyment from lining up the self deluded, no hopers and talentless so that they can be laughed at and derided by millionaires?

Answer 9

That would depend on everyone having the same opinion so it's never going to happen.

Answer 10

not everyone likes them shows and most ppl only watch them coz there is nothing else on tv

Answer 11

vote bnp