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[edit] Longest Running Reality Show?

The Real World is the longest running show on MTV as well as the longest running reality show ever on tv.

I thought that was COPS


From Renaldo-The other cast member's name is Jenna not Brooke. And no I didn't get it from that cheap site Tubescan.

[edit] Too much on Irene McGee

I think the criticism section places too much emphasis on Irene McGee. Anyone else agree? --Jeremy Butler 12:30, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

That section could certainly use expansion, given the voluminous criticism directed at both reality tv in general, and The Real World in particular, but until someone adds such material, what are ya gonna do? I suggest that the next time they air The E! True Hollywood Story on the show, and some of that channel's other shows on reality television, that they tape it and relate some of the criticisms therein. Nightscream 14:38, 10 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] The Miz

Why does this make no mention of Mike Mizanin also achieving success outside this show. He is the host of WWE's Friday Night Smackdown and took place in the "Tough Enough" tournament.

A lot of sites do that. I think it's because they may not be in the known orMizanin is ashamed that he left the Challeneges, where he got his start, to do something that he had pride for, but now, feels, he has nothing.

[edit] Series Premiere

The series premiere has been pushed up from October 10, 2006 to September 26th, 2006. The first episode is schedule for Tuesday, October 3, 2006.

199.80.117.24 17:25, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

The season premiere is now November 22nd.

[edit] Coral Smith

Hi - the Coral Smith article has been subjected to some heated debate and need some work in terms of adding content. Any real world fans willing to lend a hand?

--Charlesknight 17:53, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Suggestion - Drinking

Why is there no mention at all about drinking, getting drunk, or alcohol in this article? Filming the emotionally-charged behavior of wasted people is obviously a big part of the success and popularity of this show. I suggest adding a new heading of the 'Recurring themes' section to talk about some of the more extreme examples. I'm watching an episode right now where Davis says he wants to leave the house and move back home, because he is so embarrased about his drunken behavior last night. This is an important learning experience for him. Isn't that sort of thing worth mentioning in the article? Has there been an increase in the frequency of getting drunk on the show by season? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Gary84 (talk • contribs) 18:27, 8 December 2006 (UTC).

[edit] Recurring themes section

Please source it. It looks like a bunch of OR. Quadzilla99 00:14, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Gay Writer?

Can anyone verify this section that I removed?

"*According to a gay writer, Mr. Michael Thomas Ford, in his book "It's Not Mean if It's True", there's a lost season of the Real World San Francisco consisting of only gay cast with 7 plus 1 (later joined as one left midway through the production) strangers living in a restored Victorian house. Cast consists of: Geoff, 32 underwriter; Stephen, 25, bartender; Richard, 23, graphic designer; Timothy, 29, actor; Phillip, 30, lawyer; Mathew, very interesting surprising job; Chad, 20, frat boy; and Ryan, who later joined the show."

This just sounded weird to me, it was poorly written, and the person who submitted it back in January has only one contribution (this paragraph). I smell vandalism, however, I've been wrong before. Restore if legit. Flibbert 02:55, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Series ending claim refuted

In the opening paragraph of the article someone wrote that the 20th season would be the last. I just saw a clip on MTV's website where the creator of the show refuted this claim. So, I removed it from the wikipedia entry. Here is the clip if anyone wants to look into this: [1] --Chris Brennan 21:45, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Is Sydney REALLY the nineteenth?

There was a season between Sydney and Denver called Reunited: The Real World Las Vegas plus they advertised Sydney as the 20th since I can remember. I think they should fix that, So I did. You can check that and if I'm wrong, I'm sorry.

[edit] THE REAL WORLD: HOLLYWOOD REAL SEASON PREMIRE

On "Trim The Fat: The Gauntler 3 Reunion" the host announced that Hollywood will premire Wednesday April 16, 2008. Not May 21, 2008! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.209.139.240 (talk) 00:27, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Infobox

Hey all, I was just passing through when I noticed that the infobox, while obviously there, isnt showing up. Glitch? My monitor? Wikihicup? Anyway, just FYI. Qb | your 2 cents 16:39, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

I use Firefox, and it shows up for me. Nightscream (talk) 18:46, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
Doesnt work on the home computer either... hmm. Qb | your 2 cents 19:43, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Protection

Why is this article still protected? I realize it is only semi-protection, but there seems to have been no real vandalism in a month and it has been protected for 2 months now. There seems to be no discussion about protecting it either (although there was some persistent vandalism from an IP editor before it to justify), I don't think it warrants protection for 2 months. 66.177.175.115 (talk) 18:40, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Adding International/National Destination

Can someone add a international/national destination chart on the main page next to it's season. It seems like a important piece of information. I'd do it myself, but I don't know all of the destinations. Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by H3avySt0rm (talk • contribs) 16:17, 6 June 2008 (UTC)