Reality TV Zen

If a reality TV show exists only in an unconscious opium haze—as opposed to film, digital or some other medium easily transfered to broadcasters—can it still be referred to as “reality TV”?

At what point does being a geographic area’s Next Top Model™ become no more glamorous than being just an average citizen of said area?

Canada’s Next Top Model operates on the fringes of relevance at the best of times. Clearly, the creators of Alberta’s Next Top Model are delusional. Or scam artists. Or delusional scam artists.