Love it, hate it, or hate to love it, you can't deny that reality television has had a profound impact on society. From the premiere of the very first reality show, An American Family, in 1971, audiences have been fascinated by reality TV's ability to give us a glimpse into people's everyday lives.
However, as any avid reality TV-watcher knows, there are some common tropes that appear time and time again on reality shows. Why? Because people love to see them. From The Real World to The Bachelor, these are eight things you'll find on every reality TV show ever.
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