Kourtney and Khloe, make room for Jersey Shore in MIAMI!
I have to admit, when I first tuned to watch the first season of Jersey Shore, I was thinking, “Why would MTV put eight oompa loompas in a show?” Those guys are such meat heads, while the girls look so skanky! Even if they’re just going to the market to buy groceries, they looked like they’re dressed to go to the club. But after watching a few episodes, let me tell ya – I am hooked!
I don’t want to become like the people from Jersey Shore, but I watch it because of the entertainment value. Here are my six reasons of why I like (not love – well not yet anyway) watching the Jersey Shore.
1. It gives you a brain vacay.
I completely agree with Marc Jacobs that when watching this reality show, you get a “brain vacation.” Some of my favorite shows are House M.D., drama television shows from various Chinese channels. But the last thing I want to do is “work my brain” into following the plotlines. I want my brain to not think after a long, hard day’s of work. And what better show to do that than the Jersey Shore. I literally feel like I’m turning off my brain when I’m watching it (yes – I see this as a good thing)!
2. Snooki is hilarious.
Sometimes I laugh with her, and most of the time, I laugh at her. She’s like the Chilean version of Jessica Simpson because what she says can be so funny. This scene was when she couldn’t find a date and decided to have her own fun on the boardwalk. She was just dancing and she did give out some good advice (no, not the crotch part) – that you shouldn’t care what others think of you. I think I’ll start by dressing differently and not dancing on the boardwalk, though.
No – I don’t think Ed Hardy will ever be trendy!
3. The show makes you feel better about your own fashion.
I probably don’t need to elaborate on this. Whatever you’re wearing now (even if it’s just pajamas), it is far better than what they wear on the show! I sometimes think, “Wow, I’m glad I wear underwear when I go to the clubs. Wouldn’t want my private parts flashing around!”
My armpit may be sweating – but I don’t care, I’m fist pumping!
4. Lastly, I now know how to do the “fist pump.”
Not that I would do it in public – but it’s a nice move to switch to when you run out of dance moves at the club! If this animated picture doesn’t help you understand the fist pump – there’s a guide for ya gals and guys! Turns out there are FOUR versions of the fist pump.
Do you think my reasons are valid? What are your reasons (if any) for watching Jersey Shore?
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HAHAHA. Vinny doing the fist pump – TOO FUNNY!
I have nothing bad to say about the Jersey Shore. It’s entertaining and I get a laugh out of watching it. What I will say is, I don’t understand how you get paid $30,000 an episode for clubbing, fighting, and fist pumping.
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I didnt watch it until one day when I was sick at home I caught the first seasons marathon on tv. Now I have set up date night on thursdays with my man candy to watch the new season with me. Brain vaca is the best reason I think but snooki being wildly entertaining is a good one too.
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Shows like that make me feel better about my life. I’ve never watched Jersey Shore, but I’ve watched enough similar “reality” shows. It’s nice not having to think and laughing at all the stupid shit people do. It’s nice knowing that I’m not that stupid, hahaha.
ranunculus / 3285 posts
Mm I’m still not convinced to waste my life watching this.
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@babixk1umzy@xanga - Only in America… (their salaries).
hydrangea / 90 posts
I have watched Jersey Shore for a few times. I feel that some of the songs are decent to listen to. But, the drama that goes on just makes me feel better about my living. I have seen some like that happen at my school, but it’s not like every Jersey girl lives by those dramas.
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I’m a little ashamed of how much I love the crap they put on MTV these days…but I really do. :)
It’s just so funny.
sunflower / 426 posts
not only does this show allow me to shut my brain off… i think it actually kills brain cells. i’ve watched 3 episodes of the first season… and i really cant stand it. what bothers me is that i’m out working my ass off to support myself on just a little over minimum wage doing something that actually helps the world… and these hooligans get paid thousands of dollars to party, fight, and sleep around.
sunflower / 316 posts
I like it for the college drinking game. Thank god for Thursday nights.
hydrangea / 65 posts
4 reasons why i hate jersey shore.
1) its makes you stupid
2) snooki is stupid
3) its a disgrace to jersey shore
4) fist pumping is not fun.
magnolia / 1201 posts
lmao I love the Jersey Shore! I’m glad someone else shares my affinity
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This show is hilarious. I like watching it also. Just because it’s funny – not because I think it’s some great, mind boggling show. It’s just entertainment people.
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It’s just fun interesting entertainment. XD
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lol they are literally the only people i’ve ever seen in jersey fist pumping.
the show just gives jersey a worse name than we all ready have.
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I want to burn my television everytime I see commercials for that show. It’s absolutely ridiculous and a huge waste of time. It’s not the only irritating reality show out there, but this one just pushed me over the edge the day it aired.
@NadoAngel@xanga - I completely agree. I can’t say much more than I’m extremely frustrated and annoyed.
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lovee the jersey shore
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hahahahaha i love vinny
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i only watch it for snooki, she’s funny. actually, i only started watching it because she got punched in the face…
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i hate when people say this show is a waste of life or whatever. it’s funny! you can’t tell me that when you watch snooki or the situation for at least five minutes, you don’t end up laughing your ass off. it’s just a fun show. i’d never be them, nor would i want to be them, but the things they end up doing and the drama that follows, it’s all in good fun.
and i may have a slight crush on vinny. whatever. don’t hate.
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@kinamorata@xanga - same.
magnolia / 1066 posts
Nice argument, but I’m still not convinced it’s worth wasting my life on, especially since I have 4 seasons of Charmed, 3 seasons of House, and 3 seasons of StarTrek to catch up on.
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jersey shore <3
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Inside we all are Jersey Shore
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I guess it can be funny..but other then that I think it just rots the brain like most “reality” TV. I actually feel less moody since I stopped watching shit like that. I really think it can effect people without them knowing it. I mean other then maybe the stupid things people say on reality TV that make you laugh…it’s all just drama, negativity and fake bullshit. I suppose some people like those things but I’ve learned to get it the fuck away from me. The only thing it makes you escape from are the much better things you could be doing instead of watch this crap. You can think about intelligent things after work or school without falling over and dying. The escapism thing that people go on about is really bothersome. If there is something in your life that stresses you out so much that you feel the only thing to de-stress yourself with is shit TV…you might want to get off the fucking couch and address something like that.
orchid / 226 posts
I have no reason to rot my brain, or even to partake in the cheap entertainment of making fun of people.
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@kinamorata@xanga - i agree…
and brain vacay? more like my brain cells are dying each second i watch that dumb shit…
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i seriously love this show! and i hate how everyones hatin. cause i mean, its not to be some intellectual show! its supposed to be fun! i love love love love it!
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lol because it’s entertaining to watch other people’s drama and forget about my own. okay so more so the same reasons you had, love snooki! cannot stand the situation… and pauly d reallyyyy needs to shave his head. the blow out needs to GET OUT cuz it’s past goin outta style it’s just plain gone
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I love Jersey Shore, haha
It’s too funny.
daisy / 669 posts
i only watch this show once~~ I guess I hv to say Paris Hilton’s BFF is a better show.. lolz
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o_o Nope. Still not watching….EVER. I don’t want to take a vacation…I want to think.
daffodil / 1579 posts
my 12 year old sister and I fist pump during the opening credits of the show haha
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I watch the Jersey Shore because it makes my life feel accomplished. Watching Snooki get trashed and look like a train wreck makes me feel better about my decisions in life. Could be like them, but I’m not.