Dave Smith wrote:
>
> The reason I don't watch them is that they are basically "reality" shows
> where most of the contestants are trying to be some sort of character.
> Most of them have some sob story to share with the panel to score pity
> points, like doing it to honour a mother/sister/ friend who has died or
> likely about to.

lol! That's so true on "Chopped." Silly stupid sob
stories.