Sarah Palin's Alaska...Not

Last month, cable network TLC began airing a new show called, Sarah Palin's Alaska (Mark Burnett).

Release of the news that Palin would be starring in her own reality television show immediately invoked a high level of concern and disdain; more emphasis on the latter.

First a disclaimer, I will be first to admit that I have been to many places however, Alaska was never within my adventurous travels.

Upon hearing of the title, "Sarah Palin's Alaska", I had thought it could possibly be an educational topic that would provide insight into the country, err largest state.

Really, I was looking forward to a narrated adventure that the entire family could enjoy with Track, Trig, Willow, Bristol and dreamer Mayoral candidate Levi. A real show - 1 hour special (max).

One would have remained somewhat optimistic...Until the words REALITY SHOW had been uttered within the descriptor. Without saying too much, anytime you hear or read the words 'Reality Show' just be aware that said show is anything but real.

Instead, many were greeted with multiple episodes of the usual Sarah Palin rhetoric - placing into question the validity of reality television, once again. By mention of rhetoric, I am referring to the numerous incidences throughout the show in which Palin relates everything back to her and her political views.

After watching half of the first episode, I concluded that Alaskans are conflicted and have an avowed love of nature (Well, maybe not sure exactly how hunting wild animals is considered a love of nature) through which somehow relates everyday life as a rugged experience that includes the existence of rifles, grueling activities, extreme weather, and nosy neighbors all of which naturally equate to politics? Forget progressive, modern ideas and technology - this is 1800!!

Further contemplation, I am convinced that Palin (Who has managed to receive a reality show, of all possible wonders), really does enjoy being in the spotlight after all, despite previous complaints of media intrusion into her person life and her publicly expressed dislike for 'Hollywood' in general. Incidentally, to Palin, 'The Media = Hollywood'.

Moreover, I was under the distinct impression that Palin was actually going to move to Los Angeles and begin pursuit of an acting career due to her numerous and never ending appearances on television. For someone who claimed the media was intruding in her life, it appears as if Palin has chosen to spend her life intruding on the media!

The circumstance reminds of the game that children play, "Wanna know a secret?" - "What's the secret?" - "I can't tell...". You get the idea...