MTV's newest reality show is getting some major attention, good and bad. The new show, Jersey Shore, follows eight italian-American 20-somethings at Seaside Height, Nj in a house which MTV provides. Italian- american groups in Jerz have their panties in a bunch for some reason over the content of the show, which has lead to protests outside the Viacom building in Time Square and advertisers pulling out of support of the show. So what's all this racy, controversial 'content' the jersey Italian elders are crying about? It seems these 20 somethings like to party and have sex, and thats about it. They don't argue over religious beliefs or have deep discussions about the norms of society. It's summer time at the Jersey Shore, bitches, there is no time for that crap here. These cats got all winter long for that nonsense. If there's anything i've leaned from living at the Jersey Shore is you got to pack as much 'fun' and partying in as you can in those two short months of summer.
So I'm here to defend my little 'poofs ' and 'blow-outs'. Compared to those Real World losers, these Jersey Shore kids display some mature habits and take rational approaches to solving problems. Here are some examples:
1. 'Family' Dinner, Every Night.
No matter what drama occurs during the day (or early, early morning), these kids always put their differences aside and get together to make a home cooked meal for each other. And everyone chips in to help; if it's the Situation prepping the sausage, peppers and onions, or Snookie pouring the pre-meal shots, they all work together to make a nice family meal for each other. During the meal, any grudges they may have towards one another are ignored to insure a comfortable, cordial eating environment for all members of the house. No matter if, after the first night there, one of the housemates had already stripped naked in front of all the other housemates, made out with all the dudes in the house and one of the other girls, and missed her first day of work because she was too hungover and puking in the bathroom (Go! Team Snookie!). I don't think i've ever even seen those Real World fucks ever eat, let alone cook for each other. Also, these shore kids always say a prayer before the meal. Now, I'm not a religious man at all, but I know the importance of eating together and putting your differences aside for just a moment during the day and thanking the higher power above for providing us with food. Many people should follow suit with the home cooked meal and realize its power and importance.
2. They all Have Good Relationships with their Parents.
Every episode shows at least one cast member talking to their parents, and it seems they all have healthy relationships with them. They even invite their parents to the shore house!
3. They Keep It Real.
Right off the bat, these kids made an effort to like one another, but not in a fake "i'm pretending to like you but i'm gonna shit talk you later" kind of way. They don't coddle each other or baby one another when one of them gets "hurt' or offended. They tell it like it is and speak the truth. It's a bluntness which a lot of people aren't able to handle and a normal person would take offense to, but these kids don't have time to beat around the bush in telling each other when they are being an idiot. If you're being a fuck-head in the jerz house, they're going to call you a fuck-head, right away, and have no qualms about it.
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