Andrea Schnarr

My project, In Reality We Trust, examines the convergence of sociopolitical and economic themes in the context of reality entertainment. From questioning what worth reality entertainment and supporting media provides us with, I came to ask the question: How might reality entertainment portray society or mask moments of social upheaval? This inquiry reflects my personal adoration for all things pop-culture from a marketer and strategist standpoint. Using semiotics, I investigate what we are visually compelled to believe or absorb versus the contextual implications this form of media intake has on ourselves and our community. I examine this by using primary and secondary resources—compiling a database of entertainment field experts, psychologists, advisors, and fellow pop-culture enthusiasts. In Reality We Trust packages my findings but allows audiences to cultivate their own hierarchy of opinions when it comes to assessing or enjoying reality entertainment. In Reality We Trust can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts!