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Introduction

The newest Australian reality show, Million Dollar Island, premiered on Channel 7, and it has raised eyebrows with scenes of “absolute destruction.” James Weir recaps the drama, and it is far from fascinating. The show involves 100 contestants shipped off to Malaysia and dumped in the middle of the ocean, where they have to use their suitcases as makeshift life rafts to paddle to shore. The contestants then engage in a fight to the death, with one million dollars up for grabs and all personal dignity lost.

The Dark Side of Reality TV

Nobody should ever be forced to fight or run across the sand in wet clothes while fighting over food scraps. Unfortunately, this is what Million Dollar Island is all about. The contestants are left with limited supplies, and they start to commit petty crimes and engage in fiery arguments, exemplifying the dark side of human nature. In the pursuit of winning one million dollars, they lose their humanity and respect for each other, and the result is absolute destruction.

The Ultimate Game of Human Behaviour

“It’s the ultimate game of human behaviour – where the walls of society no longer exist,” grunts the show’s host, Ant Middleton. This comment could be interpreted in multiple ways, but what is clear is that the show aims to showcase the worst of human behaviour to its audience. Is this what we want to watch on our screens? A group of strangers abandoning all morals to win one million dollars?

The Bigger Picture

Reality TV has been a controversial topic for years. People may argue that these shows are meant to provide entertainment, but at what cost? Million Dollar Island may seem like harmless entertainment, but it is far from that. The show promotes the idea that the pursuit of money is more important than an individual’s dignity, respect, and humanity.

Final Thoughts

It is essential to remind ourselves that reality TV shows are not the reflection of reality. They are edited, dramatized, and stretched for ratings. However, shows like Million Dollar Island blur the line between entertainment and morality. As a society, we should encourage individuals to compete fairly and respectfully without compromising their dignity. We can seek entertainment without making people’s lives worse.