[Larry the Loafer]

I'm tempted to the side with the common argument that the participants act up to the cameras more than they used to, especially since people like Scarlett have been able to forge careers from it. But I suppose the responsibility lies with the producers/scouts who find the people to partake. On one hand, they should be looking for natural people who can give the most authentic reactions. But, on the other hand, I suppose it could be argued that the entertainment comes from the "performances" of the cast.

I stopped watching for a long time for that exact reason, though I admit I've been dropping in on it more recently. That's probably owing to a total lack of better alternatives on a Friday night.