> we could say that an indication of the general population "becoming more dumb" is the idea that we are willing to suck up this form of entertainment more and

> we could say that an indication of the general population "becoming more dumb" is the idea that we are willing to suck up this form of entertainment more and more. That's precisely my point. The fact that the shows are dumb in and of themselves, is not the problem. The willingness to watch them, and by doing so celebrate their stupidity is.