Every generation has its own fad. We grew up in the Cool 90s and now what are we in? The Reality Show 2000s? Our lives are surrounded by the influence of the mass media. Not the news, but Jersey Shore, Kendra, the Kardashians, and every other reality show. What we wear, what we say, who we like and even what we want to smell like all comes from these so called role models. More people know about Kim Kardashians three episode fiance/husband or Justin Bieber's maybe baby mama than about the European debt crisis or the GOP candidates. Our generation needs to be more aware about what is actually happening in the world that could effect their lives than about their future husband Justin Bieber, who they will probably never meet.