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American High (2000)
One of the Best Documentaries (not reality shows) Around
Many people who have reviewed this show have called it "just another reality show," well, I say it isn't. "American High" is not only a documentary, but is actually one of the best ever. While the "reality shows", if the warped situations they create can even be classified in with the same world which we dwell in, create absurd situations for the paid actors to entertain us, "American High" simply stands back and watches the action unfold without disturbing the situation. Anyone who is or has ever been a teenager can easily identify with at least one of the characters on "American High." The highlight of this show for me at least was Kaytee, the horn-rimmed glasses wearing, guitar player, who's songs so eloquently express the difficulties of growing up, as well as the absurdities of it. In conclusion, watch this show, now! You won't be sorry!
Jackass (2000)
One of the most brilliant and freshest shows out there.
"Jackass" is one of the most hilarious shows I have ever had the privilege of viewing. The most lasting scenes on this show are the large-scale public experiments. Examples: Guy peeing his pants is public, sword fighting in the middle of marching band practice in full knight of the round table garb, fat guy chasing little guy down the street, both only in boxers and wife-beaters, etc. These stunts are so hilarious because the go right against what we view as normal and make look us at ourselves and laugh. The other sort of stunts, guy beating up his dad, same guy going into his parents room at 2:00 a.m. with a guitarist and drummer and playing as loud as they can, guy in loin cloth in a puddle of water in the middle of the street, waving a branch at passing cars. These bits are funny because they are just so overtly stupid and in-your-face hilarious that there is no way you can them watch with a straight face on.
Overall, "Jackass" is a breath of much-need fresh air that blows away all the other stale, been-there, done-that shows out there.