Why Is Reality TV A Comfort Food?

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Why Is Reality TV A Comfort Food?

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Mar 18, 2021

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Sharon Osbourne is in trouble over anti-Asian comments. There are even more disturbing details coming out of the Operation Varsity Blues scandal. AND we’re talking about which reality TV shows comfort us with Lara Parker.
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Mar 18, 2021

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