As a 'teenager' myself, I couldn't help but begin watching (and continue watching) shows such as Shameless and Skins. As an intelligent person ,I realise that not every Mancunian sits in a pub all day, whilst his son (that isn't his son) is off having sex with his half-brother, whilst his ex-lesbian wife is at home proclaiming she can hear their new born baby talk to her. At the same time the man in the pub's sixteen year old daughter is 'banging' the local copper.
And I've also realised that not every teenager shags at least 2 different guys in the same day, whilst meeting new sets of friends who have their own unique life story, such as being on the local "Don of the local mafia's" hate list.
I understand that most of the characters portrayed are based on stereotypes, but I have to admit they are extremely entertaining. There is probably a number of people out there who now hate me because I've combined your favourite show with your least favourite.
I like both of the afformentioned shows, and I do become increasingly annoyed when I have to wait for ages in between series (although Doctor Who normally softens the blow.), and I find it extrodinary, the amount of people who follow one, or even both programmes, religiously. It just goes to show that stereotypes makes for good viewing, and if it keeps me entertained, then play to your strengths - or your stereotypes.
