I never understood the appeal of shows like Roseanne that are supposed to be so ‘real’.. i remember way back when it first aired, it was celebrated because , oh theyre living paycheck to paycheck and they are fat slobs like most Americans.. why would anyone want to watch that? I mean, i get wanting to see things that are realistic that you would never get to experience, like a movie about Seal Team Six killing Bin Laden or something— it’s real but it’s stuff i dont see in my daily life.. but if you are a ‘typical American’, why would you want to watch something that is a reflection of your daily struggles? In general, i watch movies and tv shows for escapism, but that’s just me.