Title: The X-Factor
Date/time: Saturday & Sunday 7-8pm
Genre: Entertainment/Family
Where did you find it: Family were already
watching it, I haven’t watched it for the past few years, but keep seeing bits
when walking between rooms etc.
What is the purpose: To
entertain/emotionally move etc.
Institution producing the text: Syco
productions/ITV1
Target audience: Family, generally the
mainstream of society.
Your reaction to the text: Whilst I know
that the X-factor is mostly fixed and is constructed, the clever ‘pulls’ of
entertainment made me watch, even if I previously did not intend too. I thought
this particular episode showed the lack of music professionalism etc. required.
Why would people consume the text? Convenience,
the idea of ‘weekend telly with the family’ normally at tea-time, when everyone
is together. The communal idea makes the viewer amount rise. The idea of being
entertained without too much commitment, due to the lack of storylines etc.
Could some people react to the text in
different ways? While some may enjoy the mocking of other people, seeing it as
a reflection of their humour and also think that the X-Factor is a truthful
competition, some like me will probably realise the lack of authenticity.
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