How "real" is "reality" televison?

I was really bored at home the other day, so I decided to watch some T.V.   I was flipping through, and I saw all kinds of reality shows being advertised.  I started to notice that within the genre of "reality T.V.", there are different themes that these different show want to covey.  One of the biggest themes is the theme of finding love and relationships.  There are so many reality shows out there that are all about finding love. For example, The Bachelorette and The Bachelor, take something so personal like dating and make it a spectacle.  Other themes reality shows convey the the theme of survival the attitudes of others.  These shows also put an emphasis on money and power. Another big theme in reality T.V is the theme of the perfect wedding.  There are are no less than 4 different wedding reality shows on T.V. today. From "Bridezilla's" to "Say Yes to the Dress"  After thinking about the wedding piece that we read, this makes total sense!  A wedding is supposed to be the most beautiful day of a bride's life, and these types of reality shows make it certain that brides will.  Especially in the case of "Bridezillas" Brides will do anything to be perfect-- no matter who they piss off in the process!