Reality TV
Definition
(Noun; Entertainment) A genre of television programming that blurs the line between fiction and non-fiction by featuring real people in scripted situations for our entertainment pleasure.
Usage
I'm not sure if it's reality TV or just my life!
Insight
What do you call a reality show about nothing? Unreality TV!
Origin
Reality TV was invented when an ancient Greek philosopher asked his students to create something more entertaining than philosophy class - and they did!
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