BETA
Chapter 1
Beyond the gym, tan, and laundry
Chapter 2
The historic boardwalks and Victorian secrets
Chapter 3
Shipwrecks, sharks, and coastal nature
Chapter 4
The global phenomenon of reality TV
YOUR GOAL
Master of The real Jersey shore
Ch 4 · The global phenomenon of reality TV
sloane The Real Jersey Shore
They're shouting Jersey pride—(Jersey pride!) / But they're living on the New York side! (Oh-oh, yeah!)
sloane New Jersey residents and officials fiercely protested the show's negative stereotypes.
Fun Fact
Snooki's high pay: By the final season of Jersey Shore, Snooki was earning an estimated $150,000 per episode, up from $5,000 in season one.
Glossary
reality television (noun)
A genre of television programming that documents unscripted, real-life situations, typically featuring ordinary people instead of professional actors. The 2009 MTV series spawned numerous international adaptations, including the United Kingdom's Geordie Shore in 2011.
A genre of television programming that documents unscripted, real-life situations, typically featuring ordinary people instead of professional actors. The 2009 MTV series spawned numerous international adaptations, including the United Kingdom's Geordie Shore in 2011.
Quiz
What is the name of the Newcastle-based British spin-off inspired by the success of Jersey Shore?
Quiz
Which Mexican city hosted its own highly successful international spin-off of the Jersey Shore franchise?
Quiz
In which year did the original Jersey Shore reality television series premiere on MTV?
Quiz
What is the name of the Seaside Heights boardwalk shop where the MTV cast members worked?
Quiz
What Spanish coastal town gave its name to the Spanish spin-off of the MTV Shore franchise?
Quiz
Which New Jersey Governor publicly criticized the MTV show for promoting negative state stereotypes?