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Harley "Griff" Lofton's avatar

LOL! That is exactly why audiences tune in--- they love watching her dish it out to people with whom they can't identify or empathize. The cruelty IS the point.

The "guests" volunteer for it--- to be degraded in public is worth the 15 minutes of "fame" they get in return. They will be replaying recordings of their appearance for family and friends for decades. They will be played at their funerals.

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SandyG's avatar

Yes - the cruelty is the point. Same with the treatment of "others" - immigrants, journalists, protestors, shithole countries, etc. in TrumpWorld.

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Kathe Rich's avatar

My daughter was on Judge Judy. She was in a dispute with a former friend/landlord and filed in small claims. She was invited to be on the show, and they coached her and set her up as "the good girl" and the landlord as "the bad girl." She won her case, and the show paid the small amount of funds she was rewarded.

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SandyG's avatar

Oh, that's how it works. They find you and coach you. Of course.

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