Brendan O'Connor: How about we keep the Heather and Catherine double act together?
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Brendan O'Connor: How about we keep the Heather and Catherine double act together?
"When will it end? It's a bit like a reality TV show that is going on a week too long. We have a limited time span these days for getting excited by anything, and we get annoyed when things outstay their welcome. The rules of this reality show are ever-changing - but right now it's primarily based on goading two women in the hope that one of them will eventually go postal."
"In an ideal scenario for the casual viewer, this would happen on Tuesday night on Prime Time, providing a fitting crescendo."
Televised debates increasingly resemble a drawn-out reality TV spectacle that overstays its welcome. Audience attention spans are limited, producing irritation when political events continue beyond the point of interest. Media coverage and campaign tactics emphasize provocation and confrontation, centering on two prominent women and the anticipation of an emotional breakdown. Changing rules and sensational framing prioritize theatrical moments over policy substance. Many viewers seek a climactic, televised confrontation during prime time as entertainment. The focus on spectacle diminishes meaningful political engagement and encourages performative behavior from participants, turning civic deliberation into a manufactured contest designed to sustain ratings.
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