He might not hate reality TV but I sure do. A bunch of specially selected morons all put into a situation designed to cause them problems so that a different bunch of morons can be entertained by idiots who have been chosen because of their likely hood of flipping out in a way that is not even amusing or talented. Not only do I dislike reality TV but I dislike people who like it.
I have to agree with Billy on this, these programmes have no interest for me whatsoever. These shows are foisted on us by a media marketing machine which makes us believe that we want this, meanwhile it has the cheapest production costs. Just as the supermarkets have reduced the availability of a range of foods to meet their marketing strategy.
When anybody says they don't like reality TV, including Billy here, I think its specifically aimed at Big Brother. There are loads of reality shows that I think are great: The Apprentice, Secret Millionaire, Come Dine With Me, Kitchen Nightmares UK, Faking It.
These are all shows under the blanket of 'reality television' and IMO they're great.
Simply saying reality tv sucks is a cliche & a generalisation.
And there are far more people on Youtube that 'want to be famous' than TV now anyway.
Billy is correct. watching a guy/girl who is really good at what they do is more worth than watching someone who is faking their way to success. Become really good at something, whatever, and then try to show yourself to the world. Much better for you and much better for everyone else as well.
I agree, these reality shows are nothing but talentless gits or hasbeens who want a few mins of fame again, what a load of boring rubbish, and ppl watch it, that's the scary part.
He went to Mick Bullard when Mike he was on the way down and crazy Mick had been insulting people for months ,then walks in Billy ,Billy had Mick 2 inches tall and all Mike could do is insult him when he left , Billy is one smart cookieand funny as hell!
I could not agree with you more! Too many talentless idiots making money off the back of more idiots that subscribe and endorse to more rubbish on tv!
I can relate to what Billy's sayin. It's fucking boring to watch people with no talent goin bout doin nothing. I might aswell stand in a street corner with a bored look on me face lookin at people goin by, actually even that's more interesting to be honest. Reality shows are just awkward AND boring.
@CounterNerd that's not the problem, . . these people become "famous" and we can't avoid hearing or reading about them. Can you get through a week without hearing something about the Kardashians? I really don't hate these people, I really hate mainstream media who forces this crap down peoples throats.
@CounterNerd I think that question is riht up there with the oriin of the universe. I think even S. Hawking miht say "I have no fucking idea who or what the Kardashian family is. Now let me answer the easy question of the Big bang." :)
I don't know its pretty easy not to hear that shit if you don't live in the western world, but it all eventually trickles down. Being a celebrity just doesn't mean anything anymore
However i really do hate some famous people, like the entire cast of jeresey shore. I mean i just would prefer a world where they did not exist
@AlexTheLunchBox And if you knew me, you would never even think to call me that. I'm really quite offended because... what was the point of that? So congratulations on being unnecessarily rude to a stranger!
I don't care for reality tv either. It is boring, although I'm fascinated that people spend so much time watching it. I'd rather watch Billy Connolly. Talk about reality. One of the smartest men on the planet.
i'll admit that i liked two reality shows [won't name them], but that was because they were doing the show to be enteraining. Unlike most, these two didn't seem to try and make people look famous or make a documentary about fights and dumb drama.
To me, it felt more like.....a sitcom without a script, something like that.
Reality TV should be cancelled, banned and out lawed for the mindless, brain numbing rubbish it is.
There's so much junk on TV and in movies these days because of that mindless tat and the constant catering to people who have zero attention span and can't think beyond 'No big boom? Brain go pop!'
It's little wonder that people today make a dead fly seem like the most intelligent being in creation.
"I don't hate it, it just bores me" so the headline is "Billy Connolly reveals why he HATES reality TV"!? Just the usual tabloid Orwell tv corporate lies and spin then
And most reality isnt reality. Just look at the Jeremy Kyle show. He just winds up people that really need help. Real people wouldnt get the ratings up.
Love Billy Connolly. Love the South Bank Show (YES it should come back and too bad the US doesn't have ANY programming that comes close to that institution).
As Billy has said in a stand up, "reality tv is a load of shite, we watch people sitting in a house watching telly, while we are sitting there watching them watch telly". He is a legend.
I met Billy after his show at the Hammersmith Apollo last week and he is still the funniest guy around plus...his comments on MPs and Tony B. Liar were absolutely spot on!!!
I view Billy Connolly co's he is real, he's funny, creative - he sees reality and gives what we know back to us in humour with an incredible ability to make us laugh. Those that enter these reality programmes are usually people who were one hit (or a few more!!!) wonders in whatever their "career" was and are trying to get back on the ladder - Billy says it how it is. He has sold out and will always sell out but only to audiences who want to see him - he is Billy Connolly.
@Shesnoin absolutely spot on. even the best of comedians these days wont last in the business as long as he has. why? because his comedy is about observation about how stupid, and good, things are in the world. you have people in big brother that desperate to be known that they stick bottles up their fanny. might be disgustin for bringin it up but its true!!
billys been in the spotlight for 40+ years because he's a genuine guy that can turn ANY day to day situation into laughter!!
@Ecossaise I think it is a lie, misleading the public, misrepresenting Billy Connolly, and because this is a norm in the media, it functions as to spread the idea that hate is not irrational and a negative thing. That's what the market economy tries to maintain.
Thats it exactly Teemuruskeepaa ... but its what they do. Maybe Billy will see this and do something about it. This doesn't do much for itv's credibility though does it ?
I was thinking about 'Jersey Shore' when he was talking in this clip. xDD
RosesofWillows 1 week ago
its nonsense , he is right
MusicLiesnvideotape 1 month ago
The title of this is reminds me of the misleading ones used by tabloid "news"papers.
lewars1912 1 month ago
Hes not the only one.
Leowen2 1 month ago
He might not hate reality TV but I sure do. A bunch of specially selected morons all put into a situation designed to cause them problems so that a different bunch of morons can be entertained by idiots who have been chosen because of their likely hood of flipping out in a way that is not even amusing or talented. Not only do I dislike reality TV but I dislike people who like it.
TheMrbum 1 month ago 7
You've got someone as comically gifted as Billy in front of you, and you ask him about big brother. Your gonna go fuckin far....
brook316 1 month ago
"Reality" TV, ain't.
AGrandt 2 months ago
I have to agree with Billy on this, these programmes have no interest for me whatsoever. These shows are foisted on us by a media marketing machine which makes us believe that we want this, meanwhile it has the cheapest production costs. Just as the supermarkets have reduced the availability of a range of foods to meet their marketing strategy.
tallmale188 2 months ago
When anybody says they don't like reality TV, including Billy here, I think its specifically aimed at Big Brother. There are loads of reality shows that I think are great: The Apprentice, Secret Millionaire, Come Dine With Me, Kitchen Nightmares UK, Faking It.
These are all shows under the blanket of 'reality television' and IMO they're great.
Simply saying reality tv sucks is a cliche & a generalisation.
And there are far more people on Youtube that 'want to be famous' than TV now anyway.
saintjimmy456 2 months ago
Spot on!!!
airbird747 2 months ago
Billy is correct. watching a guy/girl who is really good at what they do is more worth than watching someone who is faking their way to success. Become really good at something, whatever, and then try to show yourself to the world. Much better for you and much better for everyone else as well.
DinkerTinker1 2 months ago
I agree, these reality shows are nothing but talentless gits or hasbeens who want a few mins of fame again, what a load of boring rubbish, and ppl watch it, that's the scary part.
OddPieceLady 3 months ago
He went to Mick Bullard when Mike he was on the way down and crazy Mick had been insulting people for months ,then walks in Billy ,Billy had Mick 2 inches tall and all Mike could do is insult him when he left , Billy is one smart cookieand funny as hell!
FrankaDith 3 months ago
what is there to reveal? doesnt everyone hate it?
V0nAnglesmith 3 months ago
I hope Billy didn't just open up a new reality TV show, 'Coach me to Footballing fame' hosted by Gary Linnicker.
Cybopath 3 months ago
Billy Connolly reveals why he hates reality TV
"I don't hate it, it just bores me..."
wtf
BestMaxScheffel 3 months ago
He's so right reality tv shows suck but i must admitt i still watch few of them.
TheIcelandicPatriot 4 months ago
He soo right
18decman 5 months ago
Classic... tell it how is it Billy, that's why you are a legend
oimouth 6 months ago
"I get tired of watching people who are not very good at something . . . "
A good description of Celebrity W*nking On Ice, I'm a W*nker Get Me Out Of Here, et al too.
jerrygreg2 6 months ago
100% agree with Billy! I mourn the rise of mediocrity in our entertainment.
RabidSpatulaPaul 7 months ago
mute is great for the ads...i see adverts like 'avoid this product' warnings
kayzass 8 months ago
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kayzass 8 months ago
Good man billy say what you mean and mean what you say.
i have all billys dvds and never get bored as he is always teaching you something.
my wife says i have to stop as as i rob his jokes?
go on ya big yin.............
MrJameskingston 8 months ago
Anybody thought - a Scottish Ozzy Osbourne?
monkeymrw 8 months ago
@monkeymrw Maybe if Black Sabbath was a folk band called something along the lines of "The Meager Arses"
HaniiPuppy 7 months ago
@monkeymrw Mate, Ozzy can't even express his opinion with clear head these days.
yuame 6 months ago
King Billy...Celtic Legend.The only time in history that sentence made any real sense..
iambeastLol 8 months ago
hes while pale
gladria91 9 months ago
I loved when he kept repeating ":count the bloody votes!: After Bush JR Got it.
NO kiddin.
wendyverdades 9 months ago
Always right Billy! The one and only!!!!
Seamus2410 9 months ago
Well said billy. And the sooner big brother, x-factor, britains got talent etc etc gets took off our screens the better
jamie24cfc 9 months ago
@jamie24cfc
I could not agree with you more! Too many talentless idiots making money off the back of more idiots that subscribe and endorse to more rubbish on tv!
hearts76100 9 months ago
well said Mr Connolly (Y) =)
wolfgirl996 9 months ago
Well said, Billy.
BrooklynRagtag 9 months ago
Correct AGAIN Mr Connolly!
tygersofpantang 10 months ago
he is getin old low!!!!
olishep100 11 months ago
Billy once again telling it like it really is. :D
BitsBobsThisAndThat 11 months ago 2
Watching people who are inept at soccer playing soccer can actually be very entertaining.
Gilmaris 11 months ago 8
@Gilmaris Yeah, but they have to be REALLY bad otherwise it's just sad.
arbitterm 1 month ago
big brother and xfactor is fucking shit.
3101jimbo 11 months ago
I can relate to what Billy's sayin. It's fucking boring to watch people with no talent goin bout doin nothing. I might aswell stand in a street corner with a bored look on me face lookin at people goin by, actually even that's more interesting to be honest. Reality shows are just awkward AND boring.
CounterNerd 1 year ago
@CounterNerd that's not the problem, . . these people become "famous" and we can't avoid hearing or reading about them. Can you get through a week without hearing something about the Kardashians? I really don't hate these people, I really hate mainstream media who forces this crap down peoples throats.
SteveHoweJeffBerlin 1 year ago
@SteveHoweJeffBerlin
What the fuck are the kardashians?
CounterNerd 1 year ago
@CounterNerd I still wonder about that
kotoroshinoto 11 months ago
@CounterNerd I think that question is riht up there with the oriin of the universe. I think even S. Hawking miht say "I have no fucking idea who or what the Kardashian family is. Now let me answer the easy question of the Big bang." :)
memsinan 11 months ago
@memsinan
is that sarcasm?
CounterNerd 11 months ago
@CounterNerd No, I really don't understand why society has made a family of talentless useless lazy people rich and famous for no apparent reason.
memsinan 10 months ago 2
@CounterNerd
Big booty women
Kingofcorrect 11 months ago
@SteveHoweJeffBerlin
I don't know its pretty easy not to hear that shit if you don't live in the western world, but it all eventually trickles down. Being a celebrity just doesn't mean anything anymore
However i really do hate some famous people, like the entire cast of jeresey shore. I mean i just would prefer a world where they did not exist
The11colek 11 months ago
@SteveHoweJeffBerlin With a name like that and Zappa's mustache on your channel, that's not a big surprise. Down with mainstream society.
dharmaseed 9 months ago
@dharmaseed lol, . . glad I'm not the only one with taste.
SteveHoweJeffBerlin 9 months ago
I love Billy, seems like such a kind person. A kind person who is a master of saying FUCK.
sgtpepper1138 1 year ago
3 people were failed contestants on the 'Big Brother' show.
GeenaKay 1 year ago 2
@GeenaKay And you're a fucking retard.
AlexTheLunchBox 1 year ago
@AlexTheLunchBox And if you knew me, you would never even think to call me that. I'm really quite offended because... what was the point of that? So congratulations on being unnecessarily rude to a stranger!
GeenaKay 1 year ago
I don't care for reality tv either. It is boring, although I'm fascinated that people spend so much time watching it. I'd rather watch Billy Connolly. Talk about reality. One of the smartest men on the planet.
jhankri 1 year ago
too right
guillaume1306 1 year ago
In Ireland we've got Ballyconneely , it's a place name!
davidoffon 1 year ago
I avoid reality tv ,TCM is all I watch.
tubesteakbooky 1 year ago
i'll admit that i liked two reality shows [won't name them], but that was because they were doing the show to be enteraining. Unlike most, these two didn't seem to try and make people look famous or make a documentary about fights and dumb drama.
To me, it felt more like.....a sitcom without a script, something like that.
RosesofWillows 1 year ago
i always hted it.. it stresses me out..
KiriouSs 1 year ago
reminds me of the Michael Franti lyric: " ...they'll tell you American Idol kids really can sing... "
ThisCanadian 1 year ago
Reality TV should be cancelled, banned and out lawed for the mindless, brain numbing rubbish it is.
There's so much junk on TV and in movies these days because of that mindless tat and the constant catering to people who have zero attention span and can't think beyond 'No big boom? Brain go pop!'
It's little wonder that people today make a dead fly seem like the most intelligent being in creation.
ReinaHW 1 year ago 2
"I don't hate it, it just bores me" so the headline is "Billy Connolly reveals why he HATES reality TV"!? Just the usual tabloid Orwell tv corporate lies and spin then
TonyBananas101 1 year ago 54
And most reality isnt reality. Just look at the Jeremy Kyle show. He just winds up people that really need help. Real people wouldnt get the ratings up.
rouseg7 1 year ago
"I don't hate reality tv"
change your video title
craigfromnewcastle 1 year ago
@craigfromnewcastle Amazing isn't it how people cant be trusted to project a reality - these people do jury service - FRIGHTENING!.
slaxxxer 1 year ago
@slaxxxer Aye
The other day a woman told 2 police that I punched her in the back, when I'd done no such thing!
I insisted on them looking at the CCTV n they let me go.
People.
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slaxxxer 1 year ago
My sentiments exactly! If you want to be famous you should be forced to practice til your fingers (or equivalent!) Bleed!
billyconnearly 1 year ago
Love Billy Connolly. Love the South Bank Show (YES it should come back and too bad the US doesn't have ANY programming that comes close to that institution).
And reality TV is fucking awful (obviously).
sleepcity 1 year ago
quote from one of his shows 'Whats the point in sittin' in a house, watchin' people sittin' in a house?!?!' Well said Billy!
northeromen 1 year ago
Well said Billy, I'm with you on this.
dharmaseed 1 year ago
As Billy has said in a stand up, "reality tv is a load of shite, we watch people sitting in a house watching telly, while we are sitting there watching them watch telly". He is a legend.
markbikes 1 year ago
@markbikes naw naw it was something more along the lines of,
"Sitting in your house watching people sitting in a house. I mean, get a fuckin' life."
well that was about big brother...
h0rangi 1 year ago
? no he did the south bank show this year went through hes childhood it was so good , i lost the recording of it :(
kataliceb 1 year ago
can someone put billy connolly on the south bank show ! I can't find it anywhere on the net :(
kataliceb 1 year ago
@kataliceb its up now
keflar5 1 year ago
whats that what you're wearin, billy? D
baerin18 2 years ago
Reality TV sucks
chevy82250 2 years ago 145
I met Billy after his show at the Hammersmith Apollo last week and he is still the funniest guy around plus...his comments on MPs and Tony B. Liar were absolutely spot on!!!
billyconnearly 2 years ago
I view Billy Connolly co's he is real, he's funny, creative - he sees reality and gives what we know back to us in humour with an incredible ability to make us laugh. Those that enter these reality programmes are usually people who were one hit (or a few more!!!) wonders in whatever their "career" was and are trying to get back on the ladder - Billy says it how it is. He has sold out and will always sell out but only to audiences who want to see him - he is Billy Connolly.
Shesnoin 2 years ago 67
@Shesnoin absolutely spot on. even the best of comedians these days wont last in the business as long as he has. why? because his comedy is about observation about how stupid, and good, things are in the world. you have people in big brother that desperate to be known that they stick bottles up their fanny. might be disgustin for bringin it up but its true!!
billys been in the spotlight for 40+ years because he's a genuine guy that can turn ANY day to day situation into laughter!!
tashpish 6 months ago
Never watched reality TV, never will.
PhilipPorter 2 years ago 2
Billy's spot on as usual. BB isnt even the worse though cos at least its not scripted. The scripted ones that pretend to be real are worse
ivangrozny27 2 years ago
Why does the title say he hates it when he said "I don't hate it, it bores me to death because of ... people who are not good at something..."
teemuruskeepaa 2 years ago
The title draws more people in to view the video and thats why its stated that way (my opinion).
Ecossaise 2 years ago
@Ecossaise True, and the right question is do they have the right to do that?
teemuruskeepaa 2 years ago
Teemuruskeepaa I am not sure. However it helps bring in viewers and thats what matters most to them I'm sure !
Ecossaise 2 years ago
@Ecossaise I think it is a lie, misleading the public, misrepresenting Billy Connolly, and because this is a norm in the media, it functions as to spread the idea that hate is not irrational and a negative thing. That's what the market economy tries to maintain.
teemuruskeepaa 2 years ago
Thats it exactly Teemuruskeepaa ... but its what they do. Maybe Billy will see this and do something about it. This doesn't do much for itv's credibility though does it ?
Ecossaise 2 years ago