Imagine that a new James Bond film comes out in theaters and everyone rushes to the local cinema to see it. The film showcases an overabundance of action-packed scenes that could stimulate anyone's senses. But what contribution does this film make to society? Nothing; shows the life of an undercover CIA agent making a living, a theme that many cannot compare to. James Bond and many other films do not put a positive spin on society, and it's not just limited to films: TV shows, music, plays, and books all count as forms of entertainment that have the capacity to ruin society. . This is relevant because we all mindlessly watch, read, and listen to these forms of media without processing how they affect us as a society, and as a result, we find ourselves subliminally wanting to take part in the messages we receive through the media. Opposing views might claim that entertainment does not have the potential to ruin society and might blame people themselves for the corruption and disunity in our contemporary culture. However, entertainment, in all its forms, has the ability to erase society because it shows unrealistic lifestyles, influences younger audiences to engage in risky activities, and makes its viewers unintelligent. One of the most frequently depicted themes in almost every show is an unrealistic lifestyle. . MTV has a show called AWKWARD. It expresses the life of a girl who does not occupy a high place on the social status ladder, also known as a loser. As the seasons pass, she has affairs with three of the hottest boys at her school, loses her virginity, loses her closest friends, becomes friends with them again, parties all night, her parents kick her out of the house. ... .. middle of paper ......life, drinking, smoking drugs both illegal and legal and generally having fun. Most of the songs that encompass these motifs are aimed at a target audience of thirteen to twenty-one year olds. In this age range, the prefrontal cortex of the brain is not fully developed. The responsibilities of the prefrontal cortex include stopping and thinking about decisions they intend to make. On their own, teenagers make irrational judgments, but when a catalyst like songs conveys unseemly themes, they act even more absurdly. The obscenities in these songs make teenagers think that they will become part of the “cool club” if they behave in such atrocious ways. Television programs, another form of entertainment, inspire young adults to behave erratically. Jersey Shore, even if it no longer airs new episodes, retains the characteristics of a misleading program.