So he is part of a downmarket US reality TV show. How are most of us supposed to have known who he is?
Downmarket?
Maybe in terms of the values it illustrates, sure. In terms of the lack of sophistication it assumes in its viewers... also sure. But in terms of earnings and fame? Not even remotely.
I think that it's more of an annoyance of the smugness shown by some at not knowing who he was. You don't get a cookie for declaring that you don't know The Situation on a Big Brother forum. There's no prize for that people, there's no reality show hierarchy.
If you don't know him get to know. I can guarantee that you'll hate him. Everybody does. He's a total douchebag but it's all very pantomime. So much so that you end up loving him. But the fact that I know that doesn't make your knowledge of Deana's school record any more noble. We're pigs swilling in the same sh!t I'm afraid.
On the special features of Jersey shore, Snooki was pretending to be the situation and apparently, He had his shirt off in a cafe and a girl that was with her boyfriend was staring at him. The boyfriend wasn't pleased and his friend said that his body had started a "Situation"
Jersey Shore first became a hit four years ago. Its target audience, at that point, was 18-24. Its target has aged at that same rate.
Is this guy worthwhile to society in any, way, shape or form? No. He's a pimple on the arse of society. But that's not the same thing as being a nobody. He's hugely famous. Unfortunately.
As I understand it, Geordie Shore, Jersey Shore, The Only Way is Essex etc are spawned by programme makers with no imagination beyond, "Oh yes we could do that too!", and take the form of little lessons for us to discover how chavs and their clones behave in different parts of the world.
We learn that the only difference is the accent.
Because sticking a bunch of plebs in a house and locking the door is some real highbrow stuff.
He's very unattractive and inarticulate. Probably appeal to Conor fans.
Imagine he was quiet shocked and not understanding a huge amount of what was going on, but you'll find he's actually pretty articulate and has quiet a sharp (cruel) wit. He's not a likeable person at all and pretty complex but that is why he'll make a great housemate...IF he comes out of himself and shows the character (unlikeable) he has on JS.
Julian and Julie are the most famous, most of the others are just reality show contestants, models and 'stars' which is a niche genre. I have never heard of Mike , I have never seen the show he is in.
Just to clarify for people who don't know who he is. Jersey Shore is an American reality tv show about a group of 7 Italian American young people living at the beach for a summer, one of whom is Mike (The Situation). But, it became hugely popular because of their craziness and huge personalities (along with some weird catchphrases) and so they all became famous and the show has been on now for about 5 years. I'm pretty sure that it's MTV's highest rated show in America and it's shown on MTV in lots of other countries throughout the world.
Is it highbrow? No! It's all a bit cringey and awkward to watch, but there is no denying that it is huge, and he is very famous in America, and I would have thought relatively well known throughout the entire world. Right now. I would say that he is the only person in that house who is regularly in celebrity magazines, talked about on blogs and still actually working. Whether you like him or not he is definitelyworld famous and very popular right now, and for CBB that is actually a big deal.
Imo, he's famous but only because I've seen the show. People who haven't seen it are better off. JS is trash TV, but it's Trash TV gold. People will grow to like him.
No he's not, hardly anyone knows him here it seems.He seems to be some reality 'star' and has no talent like the actors and the comedian in there.
Just because a few middle aged people on a forum dont know who he is doesnt mean he is not known, worldwide he is known more than anyone else in the house. Just because he has no talent doesnt mean he isnt popular.
I've honestly never heard of him. I never watched Jersey Shore and haven't heard of him in the papers or anything.
He might be more known world-wide but not famous to me.
I would have said Martin Kemp was the most famous, as he's had a long career and was a star in music, film and soap, but maybe I think that because he's around my age and I've always known him,
Are we doing that thing that we say he is the most famous because he's American? Unless you are a fan of Jersey Shore (which i don't think does that well on our MTV) or are addicted to online news sites, you won't really know him.
For UK audience, which it is, i'd say Julie, Julian and Martin are probably the three biggest in there given their work and audience bases.
I cant believe how noone knows who the situation is? He is one of the main characters in jersey shore, along with snooki and pauly d. I dont watch jersey shore but i have heard hes hilarious.
Also he is actually a massive star in america on his own , he is really popular and has been in the news lately with his prescription drug problem and rehab.
In your little world he is the most famous. But if you asked a cross section, Martin Kemp would EASILY be the most famous. Look beyond your blinkers.
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Maybe in terms of the values it illustrates, sure. In terms of the lack of sophistication it assumes in its viewers... also sure. But in terms of earnings and fame? Not even remotely.
He may be famous to some, but certainly not to me.
I don't like him so far anyway.
On twitter, lots of tweenie girls and boys saying
OMG Can't believe people haven't heard of the Situation, have you all been living under a rock?
Errm, yes I apparently have.
If you don't know him get to know. I can guarantee that you'll hate him. Everybody does. He's a total douchebag but it's all very pantomime. So much so that you end up loving him. But the fact that I know that doesn't make your knowledge of Deana's school record any more noble. We're pigs swilling in the same sh!t I'm afraid.
Because we've left school?
Jersey Shore first became a hit four years ago. Its target audience, at that point, was 18-24. Its target has aged at that same rate.
Is this guy worthwhile to society in any, way, shape or form? No. He's a pimple on the arse of society. But that's not the same thing as being a nobody. He's hugely famous. Unfortunately.
Because sticking a bunch of plebs in a house and locking the door is some real highbrow stuff.
Imagine he was quiet shocked and not understanding a huge amount of what was going on, but you'll find he's actually pretty articulate and has quiet a sharp (cruel) wit. He's not a likeable person at all and pretty complex but that is why he'll make a great housemate...IF he comes out of himself and shows the character (unlikeable) he has on JS.
But on a BB forum. I call bullsh!t.
No he's not, hardly anyone knows him here it seems.He seems to be some reality 'star' and has no talent like the actors and the comedian in there.
Just to clarify for people who don't know who he is. Jersey Shore is an American reality tv show about a group of 7 Italian American young people living at the beach for a summer, one of whom is Mike (The Situation). But, it became hugely popular because of their craziness and huge personalities (along with some weird catchphrases) and so they all became famous and the show has been on now for about 5 years. I'm pretty sure that it's MTV's highest rated show in America and it's shown on MTV in lots of other countries throughout the world.
Is it highbrow? No! It's all a bit cringey and awkward to watch, but there is no denying that it is huge, and he is very famous in America, and I would have thought relatively well known throughout the entire world. Right now. I would say that he is the only person in that house who is regularly in celebrity magazines, talked about on blogs and still actually working. Whether you like him or not he is definitelyworld famous and very popular right now, and for CBB that is actually a big deal.
I hate CBB but OMG The Situation is in there, will have to watch now!
How can anyone not know who The Situation is!
Who is that old woman that looks like Jimmy Saville
Too many oaps in there!
It's Steve Owen from Eastenders! I didn't know he was in a band and could sing!
My mum is now going to watch as Martin Kemp is in it.
Just because a few middle aged people on a forum dont know who he is doesnt mean he is not known, worldwide he is known more than anyone else in the house. Just because he has no talent doesnt mean he isnt popular.
He might be more known world-wide but not famous to me.
I would have said Martin Kemp was the most famous, as he's had a long career and was a star in music, film and soap, but maybe I think that because he's around my age and I've always known him,
For UK audience, which it is, i'd say Julie, Julian and Martin are probably the three biggest in there given their work and audience bases.
In your little world he is the most famous. But if you asked a cross section, Martin Kemp would EASILY be the most famous. Look beyond your blinkers.