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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I happen to be watching the Discovery show, "Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives" when my kids walked in. They are obsessed with sharks. Now I am stuck trying to explain the concept of a "mockumentary" to my 5 year old. Why is Discovery doing shows like this (also the Mermaid one)? People lack basic science knowledge, why make things worse?![/quote]

OP, I understand what you mean.  My son has issues with those types of shows.  He understands the purpose of a commercial (to sell you product, claims often not legit, all marketing).   He understands the concept of marketing & advertising so his argument is that the shows aren't trying to sell a product so might be legitimate. I try to explain the purpose of the show is to market the channel and to entertain.  Those Discovery shows are like the kiddie version of "make a million selling real estate with no money" late-night infomercials.  Think how many adults fall for all that “but wait, if you call now, limited time offers”.[/quote]

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