An instance here would be my recent viewing of reality television. These ‘characters’ on reality shows seem like they came out from a story book, but at the same time I found that I could relate to them. It is under the assumption that all reality shows are scripted to create ‘authenticity’. I find the ‘necessary manipulation’ makes the show more interesting, and creates a genuine sense of authenticity. But, if I really wanted a show to seem real, wouldn’t I just let things happen naturally?
Zukin, S 2008 ‘Consuming Authenticity’, Cultural Studies, 22:5, pp. 724-748. http://primoapac01.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/openurl/RMITU/RMIT_SERVICES_PAGE?sid=&issn=0950%2D2386&volume=22&issue=5&
