Hi Bob,

> I'd also add that the popularity of Springer
> is in part due to people wanting to see
> others in worse shape or weirder
> circumstances than them! Gives them
> temporary escape from their own dilemmas,
> and lets them know that somewhere, someone's
> life is in stranger shape than theirs:-)

Yes, you're probably right! I must admit, watching Springer can make you feel MUCH better about your own life!

"Thank goodness I'm not like them" and also, "Thank goodness I'm not on Springer!" :)

Thanks Bob for your observations.... :)

- Dien