To your point, I’m old enough to remember when in 2012 actor Jon Hamm called out the reality show phenomenon and caught immense amounts of flak for doing so.
"Whether it's Paris Hilton or Kim Kardashian or whoever, stupidity is certainly celebrated. Being a f***ing idiot is a valuable commodity in this culture because you’re rewarded significantly."
To your point, I’m old enough to remember when in 2012 actor Jon Hamm called out the reality show phenomenon and caught immense amounts of flak for doing so.
"Whether it's Paris Hilton or Kim Kardashian or whoever, stupidity is certainly celebrated. Being a f***ing idiot is a valuable commodity in this culture because you’re rewarded significantly."
https://www.salon.com/2012/03/13/jon_hamm_is_right_about_kim_kardashian/