| If you're a reality television fan, the chances are | | | | Appearing to have been chosen for their arrogance |
| you're already well aware of controversial reality | | | | and ability to clash with others, the level of in-house |
| show Jersey Shore. Named after its settings - New | | | | competition between both muscle-bound men and 'all |
| Jersey Shore - the programme follows eight | | | | natural' women makes for compelling viewing for |
| housemates as they get to grips with life on the | | | | those who enjoy nothing more than high-volume |
| party-driven coast of New Jersey. If you've never | | | | drama from their reality television. Normal activities |
| heard of this increasingly-popular show, you may find | | | | include trips to the gym for the men - where you |
| a new favourite to add to your reality TV must-sees: | | | | can watch out for Michael Sorrentino, a castmate |
| Jersey Shore is known to be highly addictive. | | | | who has named his own developed abs 'The |
| Following eight individuals as they spend a summer on | | | | Situation' - self-tanning and heading out for a night on |
| the shore while working shifts at a T-shirt store, | | | | the town to check out the local talent, as well as |
| Jersey Shore has attracted much criticism due to its | | | | plenty of catfights between jealous ladies. |
| controversial use of the terms 'guido' and 'guidette' to | | | | Jersey Shore offers up a serving of strongly |
| characterise its cast members. The show appears to | | | | stereotypical Italian-American culture, with strong |
| capitalise on the stereotyping of Italian-American | | | | personalities constantly vying for the top spot in the |
| culture and has thus gained some negative publicity | | | | house. Each housemate wants to be the best looking |
| from viewers who find the adherence to | | | | and regarded as the top dog around the house - and |
| stereotyping offensive. This attention has perhaps | | | | will apparently do anything to do so, including |
| only served to make the show even more popular | | | | backstab fellow housemates and spend far too much |
| and it is clear that the cast are not bothered by the | | | | time on the sun bed. |
| negativity - in fact, they thrive on the attention. | | | | Found on the MTV channel, Jersey Shore is an |
| During the summer, the eight housemates get to | | | | accessible show you'll find that providers like Sky |
| know one another and New Jersey Shore, letting | | | | offers - but try not to get too addicted while there's |
| viewers enjoy an insight into their day to day lives | | | | only the one season currently being broadcast! |
| and what issues and activities they find important. | | | | |