The first few episodes were "a bit slow"?????
In comparison with the latter episodes, yes. The first few episodes were dealing with the very real possibility that the whole show could fall apart because they'd obviously picked a girl far too smart - and suspicious - to be a Schmo! You found that "slow"?
What can I say, it wasn't as entertaining.
That was some of the most exciting television I've ever seen!
We'll have to agree to disagree.
It was also a genuine historic first in the genre of "fake" reality shows, which this show's creators pioneered. That made the show for me.
Glad it did for ya....
You don't want more reality
IMO your going over the line telling me what I like and dislike. And to top it off, you misquoted me. I stated that I wanted more outrageous reality. I liked the idea of subjecting "real" people to a reality with strange characters and warped drama. The scene with Austin's parents, particularly his creepy dad ... funny. The scene where Eleanor loses it when Austin chooses Amanda for a private date ... funny. The followup scene where Eleanor disses Austin at the Pearl Necklace ceremony... funny.
you want more scripted satire and juvenile humor.
Along with the outrageous reality, I like satire and juvenile humor. Thats why I like the show, funny on different levels.
The factor of real people being involved is nil for you.
Once again, your way over the line and completely wrong. The outrageous reality that I described above only works when you have real people. If the schmoes realize the reality is fake, the humor is lost. If the schmoes are too stupid, than the show veers into an exploitation of their stupidity. I'm not looking for that.
For me, it's the heart and soul of the show.
I'm truly touched.