Real Death on Reality TV

The New York Times > Business > Media & Advertising > NBC Reality Show Contestant Kills Himself

This isn't the first time that a reality show contestant has killed himself, but it will be interesting to see how publicity about this guy's death will affect ratings. Now we can all sit on the couch and watch a man's final days, analyzing his behaviour to see if there was any sign, any indication of his fragile state. We can share in his soul-crushing pain, wishing someone did something to save his life, or cynically scorn him for his weakness and cowardice. Oh how exhilirating! Real Death on TV, finally!