Reality TV shows, you just can't shake them these days.

Whether it's to experience things a bit vicariously through others or to find comfort in another family's dysfunction, we sure do dig watching them.

The folks at CableTV were wondering if there any insights to be gained regarding the appeal of reality TV. So they did some analysis by using Google Trends and found the most popular reality TV shows in each state. They then compared the favorite show to each state's statistics.

Generally, the results showed that viewers love to indulge in reality shows that reflect their own geographic interests. For example, Duck Dynasty did well in the south, while Sister Wives were embraced by states infamous for polygamy.

When it came to Louisiana, here were the top 3 reality TV shows:

  1. Real Housewives
  2. American Idol
  3. Duck Dynasty 

The irony of the top choice is that statistics show we are one of the states where getting married is not on the top of our "things to do" list.

Louisiana State Stats: Top 5 in church attendance, crime rate & obesity. Bottom 5 in college and advanced degree holders, percentage of residents who are married and on Gallup financial well-being index.

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