A movie is a movie. Reality TV is a camera following real people around. I understand they want ratings and edit as needed to get those ratings, but that doesn't mean a man has to sell his soul in the process. Not only did they trash talk the dogs, they trash talked other people, including the ladies, and mocked a senior citizen. Again, maybe my values and morals are out of date, but by golly, I still believe in right and wrong and respecting other people, especially my elders.
If I were asked to come on the show and as part of the agreement, I'd have to smack talk other people, trash their dogs, and act the baffoon. My answer woulld be, "No thanks, keep your money and I'll keep my dignity."
If I wanted to play a part in a movie, then I'd act as silly as the part required. But to play myself on TV, I'd want to come across as myself and not what the producers want me to be just for ratings.
I also wonder what the Campbells were thinking? Did the show let them know in advance , "Hey, we are bringing in another crew and we're going to let them trash you on your own show, is that ok?"
I'm not saying the Creek crew are bad people. I'll take your word for it that they are decent people and leave it at that. My point is, why embarass yourself on national television just because a producer asked you to in order to pad his own pockets? If the audience is only going to see me for 30 minutes, I would hope they would see the good side of me and not something that I am not. Does that not make sense?
Surely Mr. Creek has family? I would assume he wouldn't want his kids or grandkids watching that show and coming away with "Gee dad/grandpa, you stole that mans hog and sure made a fool of yourself in the process!" If my daughter thought that, I would assume she's not alone?
I guess I'm just expecting too much from a grown man these days? But my dignity and my character are not for sale and no one can take them from me, but me.
And you are 100% correct, everyone is entitled to their opinion and I respect yours. We are just two people discussing a topic and I will lose no sleep over any of this tonight. The show is just a show and I realize it is not 100% accurate and is edited for ratings.
