Just want to comment on week 3 part ones lecture slide 16. Viewers stated that Homai Te Pakipaki is based on ideals of “inclusiveness”,” fairness”, “respect”, and “achievement”, whereas the mainstream shows of a similar genre were based on “humiliation”, “embarrassment” and “degradation”, ethical values which were not considered by any of the focus group members to be identifiable ‘Kiwi’ traits.
This is true because reality talent programmes such as American Idol and the X Factor thrive off humiliating competitors rather than showcasing talent. Furthermore the fact that X Factor and American Idol produce millions of dollars every year indicates that these shows are more commercially focused whereas Homai Te Pakipaki does not attempt to benefit from poking fun at their contestants but rather celebrates all contributions and being Maori.
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