There’s not much I like more than being sucked into a reality show. I have a real addiction to mind-numbing reality t.v. I’ll record my favorites when they’re not on hiatus, like Project Runway, Flipping Out, Giuliana & Bill, Worst Cooks in America, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Next Food Network Star, and Design Star.
This week I caught three shows that were new to me. The first was Nail Files. Nail Files stars an entrepreneur, Katie Cazorla, as she builds her business, The Painted Nail, a boutique salon in southern California. As I tuned in, she was confronting a thieving employee and trying to fire her publicist all while launching her new line of nail polish. Her bubbly personality kept me enchanted whether she was greeting a celeb. who happened to stop by, or showing her fiance how to use his new Shark steam machine. I’m rooting for Katie to make it.
Nail Files airs on TVGuide Network. You can catch three episodes Sunday, October 9th at 11am EST.
The second show I caught was Sweet Genius. Oh my goodness, the host is a visual freak. I was distracted by how much eyeliner and mascara he was wearing. Then, when he opened his mouth, nothing but snobby remarks with a french accent emerged. Who’s the genius? Why do we care?
Sweet Genius is hosted by Ron Ben-Israel. He dares the entrants to create a dessert with unusual required ingredients inspired by objects which in no way resemble or remind one of a dessert. For instance, using potato chips, brie and dragon fruit, remind us of a pair of high heels. No matter what is presented, he’ll lift his bulbous nose and declare it unfit for human consumption. Yet, at the end, someone is crowned the Sweet Genius. Don’t waste your time.
Sweet Genius airs on the Food Network Thursdays 10pm/9pm central.
The third reality show I caught was Lizard Lick Towing. One word: scripted. I hate the obvious script in reality shows. The key players are Amy, Ronnie and Bobby. We can just lump the guys into one because I really couldn’t tell you who was who. Scene 1: Ronnie Bobby has to fly to Florida to repo. a boat because his scrawny little repo. friend can’t attempt it on his own. As Ronnie Bobby arrives at the beach, little friend calls and requests immediate help. Ronnie Bobby putt around on a boat for about an hour before spotting the delinquent boat owner. Cutting to the chase, Ronnie Bobbie leaps from a jet ski into the boat and tosses the driver overboard. Unbelievable. Meanwhile Amy is being yelled at by a couple whose car was towed at a company party. Her water breaks (did I mention she was pregnant?), and the verbally abusive couple apologizes and calls her an ambulance. Ronny Bobby catches the next flight home in time to kiss his new baby girl, Maggie May “Magpie” atop her scrumptious little head. Total waste of time.
Lizard Lick airs on TruTV Mondays at 9:30pm EST.
• Have you been sucked into Reality TV?
• Name a favorite and least-favorite reality show.
• Would you give any of these three shows a chance?
Comment By: Beth
October 1st, 2011 at 5:20 pm
The hubs and I are utterly addicted to Survivor. I don’t watch a whole lot of TV–Survivor, Gray’s Anatomy, and Modern Family are the only things I watch consistently. Oh, and now that new show, Revenge, two weeks into it and already like it way too much. That’s plenty of TV for me.
He’ll watch anything. I swear, anything at all. Alligator hunters, the picker guys, the pawn shop guys, Billy the Exterminator, even Hillybilly Handfishing. Hillybilly-freaking-handfishing. Shoot. Me. Now.
Comment By: Jean
October 1st, 2011 at 6:28 pm
Oooh, Revenge. I should add that to my recordings.
I’m like your hubby and can watch anything. Yes, the hunters, the pickers, both pawn shows … not hillbilly handfishing. But toss in an Ice Road Truckers and I’m so there! LOL!
Comment By: Traci
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:24 pm
You know, normally I would be sucked into new reality shows but we just got Direct Tv and so we’ve been watching all of our cable favorites. True Blood, Dexter, Boardwalk Empire and tons and tons of re-runs. They have ’em everywhere on DTv.
Comment By: Jean
October 3rd, 2011 at 7:14 am
What is Boardwalk Empire? I haven’t been sucked into a scripted tv show in a long time.
Comment By: Traci
October 3rd, 2011 at 7:49 pm
It’s a show about Atlantic City during the prohibition. Although it is kind of a show that appeals to men, if you are interested in history it’s a fascinating show. The other show I got into last season and I’m waiting to watch is The Walking Dead. It was sooo good.
Comment By: Kim @ Foodin New England
October 3rd, 2011 at 3:48 pm
I believe my hubby is recording Sweet Genius… but i bet you already knew that… we watch Hells Kitchen, of course.. and Next Food Network Star.. gee, do i do anything that isn’t food related? HA!
Comment By: Jean
October 3rd, 2011 at 3:54 pm
Let me know what you think of Sweet Genius. Did you watch the Food Truck Race?
Comment By: Sherr @ The Kitchen Prescription
October 8th, 2011 at 7:27 am
Jean, thanks for the 411. I was wondering about the Sweet Genius when I first saw the promo’s for it. Right away, the host turned me off. I dislike evil mean self-rightous people.
C’mon are you telling this guy never made anything crappy in his life!
The nail salon show looks like something I can sink my nails into…hehe
Nice to see you blogging again. I’ve missed you here.
Comment By: Jean
October 8th, 2011 at 11:27 am
From what I hear, the Sweet Genius host is the nice guy, so I sure don’t know why he’s portraying an A-hole.
I’ve missed blogging. Thank you so much for missing me and for swinging by!
Comment By: Anonymous
November 8th, 2011 at 7:16 am
You Said it “mind-numbing reality t.v.” and I belive you hit it on the head. this is the worst type od dumbing down tv for the masses abd churning out cheap content. They are almost as bad as the gutter loitering talk shows. Hurmph