How Reality TV Houses Are Built to Break People

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This video explores how the architecture and design of spaces in reality TV shows influence participant behavior and viewer perception. Beginning with the 1973 series "An American Family," it examines how the physical environment-from ordinary homes to specially constructed sets-plays a crucial role in shaping narratives and emotional dynamics. The

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[ayumidah]

Yeah, I watch Shayna Baszler's twitch streams sometimes and she's gone into great detail about things they put various MMA fighters through for The Ultimate Fighter, and it sounds pretty horrible.

[gumby]

this is fascinating. now i wanna rewatch sex house from the onion; it's such a hilarious parody of reality tv.

[chuckisfuckis]

my family home is set up very similarly wow.

[evilfirepixie8]

These designs look like they'd be a fun The Sims experiment.

[anterrabre]

Choice of room colors play into it as well. There's been a lot of studies about how color can trigger emotional responses (there's a reason why a lot of hospitals are beige and some restaurants have red walls in the dining areas) and I'm sure they are doing some of that on these shows.