I don't know what it is but I love reality TV. I become so connected to the contestants and I believe in them. I love the idea of someone achieving their dreams even if it may be fake (I still believe that producers have nothing to do with these shows). I look forward to coming home from a long hard day at work and sitting in front of the tube to watch these shows. I really should spend my time better like reading a book, exercising, or cleaning the apartment but no.... it is spent watching these shows. Guilty? yes but I still love them.