Brain vacations are nice, I need to take more of those. Does your brain not take vacations when working on your art? Atleast part of it. Then the artsy side can take vacation when you type up these posts and do comments and such. I think people work like that, don't they? But what do I know, I'm no brain scientist.
Oh yes, all the reality show crap is horrible here in the Netherlands too. There's just too much of it. They are now airing this commercial: "You can sing, but aren't good enough to join a talent show? Sign up for reality show #984817 so we can help you get ready for the real deal!".
I have to admit though, I watch the singing shows sometimes, for the singers. The big problem is that it's 20% singing, 40% BS and 40% commercials.