Gotcha! Surveillance as Entertainment

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From hidden-camera chaos to 24/7 livestreams, surveillance has become one of entertainment’s most reliable formats. In this episode, we unpack how shows like Big Brother turned constant observation into prime-time drama, how Punk'd made humiliation a punchline, and why social experiments like What Would You Do? Aim to expose the bystanders. From the prank wars of Impractical Jokers to today’s doorbell-cam compilations, we trace how being watched has become peak entertainment.

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