"The Stoopids"

     The series finale of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” airs on Friday the 13^th of January. And while there are those that have criticized the show throughout its eight years, it remains one of the only “reality” shows that I care to watch. Sure, they leave families with a piece of real-estate worth far more than they can afford the taxes on, but it’s the thought that counts. However, the final episode of the show signals the end of an era, and there will surely be a void to fill in unreal reality television. I once again feel compelled to create a new reality show (at my Wife’s urging) and so, here it is: “The Stoopids.”

     The premise is simple: take our cameras to the scene of real idiots who have done real stupid things (an endless source of new material); explain the logical, smarter way to perform their particular deed; sit back, cameras rolling and let the entertainment ensue as they re-create their previous escapades armed merely with better reasoning…or not. It doesn’t matter because pretty much anything will sell in reality television. Face it; if Tori Spelling, Flavor Flav, and Gary Busey can sustain (and thrive) in the genre then surely people will be flocking to see what actual down-to-earth idiots will do.

     The list of current reality shows is so long that my sense of brevity precludes me from listing them all. And then there are the ones that are no longer being produced which makes the list completely daunting. So it is with a bit of confidence that I suggest this new bit of reality be taken for real. Because really, reality television is really here to stay for real. Let the reels roll.