19. They Watch Reality TV
Years ago, the family sitcom was all the rage with Americans. But nowadays, there is nothing more realistic than reality itself. According to statistics gathered by The Wrap, middle-class people love watching primetime reality TV series. The Bachelor, Ninja Warrior, MasterChef, and American’s Got Talent were some of the top picks among households that earned between $60,000 to $75,000 per year. While there may be nothing wrong with reality television per se, often, people watch these shows as a means of vicariously living through the people participating in them to escape from their own lives. What is far more productive is to have an interesting life that you love and to invest in that life every day.
People in the lower class watch shows like watching reality TV, but they prefer shows like Maury, Jerry Springer, and Judge Judy. These shows are filled with drama, fights, and screaming matches. According to a research firm called Frank N. Magid Associates, 40% of people who watch daytime TV make less than $20,000, with a household income of less than $30,000. On top of that, 85% of these viewers do not have a college degree. Rich people, on the other hand, read more than they watch television. They may enjoy a movie once in a while and watch the evening news, but they spent time with people they love for entertainment.