Reality Bites? Try Actuality.

While watching crappy TV the other day, I saw an astounding commercial for TruTV. TruTV amazes me because it is a network dedicated to taking the reality show to the next level, which I gather is “actuality” based on their tagline “Not Reality. Actuality.” As one who is not sure what the difference is between reality and actuality, especially since they are synonyms, this feat is on par with splitting atoms to me.  Imagine bringing the reality show to actuality – what the fuck does that mean? I’m not sure, but it may have something to do with their “high-stakes, action-packed originals”, which sound slightly different from the “drama-filled, slut-packed imitations” that are featured on other networks. So, good for them for figuring how to make reality more actual. I’m still holding out for the network that is about “Not actuality. Just really good fiction.”

January 22, 2008. Tags: , . pop culture.

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