The dream of being rich and famous and having millions of fans idolizing your every move is actually not as hard to achieve as you may think. In fact, many people have become famous without possessing any actual talent. How?

Be annoyingly entertaining and join a reality TV show.

I remember the days when being 16 and pregnant you would get you in trouble. Now you could be in the running to be on a reality show. Arguing with your “man” and/or “friends” about a bunch of irrelevant things can make you instant millions if you’re entertaining enough. Or even better, compromise your morals and frame a sex tape. I am sure it will get you enough attention to land a lucrative television show and possibly even your own egotistical rapper.

Now, now, guys what kind of message does this send to our young people? A pretty face and a genetically modified body or outlandish lifestyle can make you millions? And why is it that television networks today feel the need to reward and broadcast unrealistic bad behavior? The simple answer: It SELLS. And with so many reality shows now, it has increased the competition for ratings and money.

Reality television, for the most part, has to go bad or something crazy has to happen in order for it to be interesting. Our generation lacks role models. Those are a thing of the past. We have been overwhelmed by the assault of nonsense we allow into our brains. The days of looking up to creators, artists, and genuinely talented people are gone. Perhaps because they are not as marketable or widely celebrated? It’s proven: People are more intrigued by negative information and bad behavior. Seeing jerks on TV gives us hope and a weird sense of settlement. But seeing a brilliant doctor change the world by curing some disease just isn’t as appealing.

Think about it this way: In life, we only have so many minutes, hours, days, etc. And, although everyone has the right to do what they want with their time, it doesn’t mean they should.

Seriously people, lets be brutally honest here. When you sit down for you’re weekly dosage of stupidity, you head to your television and pick up your remote and tune in to something like “Keeping up with the Kardashian’s” or “Love & Hip-Hop.” After that hour-long episode, you are usually left sitting on your couch with a blank stare, wondering “what the hell are these people famous for?” Or you are ready to jump out of your fifth floor apartment. Either way, you just wasted away precious time with mindless tripe. Instead, go do something positive, like make a sand castle or read a book. Just do anything but watch reality television.

Take the pledge. #StopRealityTV