Reality show contestants say "I'm not here to make friends"

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Reality show contestants say "I'm not here to make friends"
> Posted by Jon Burstein on July 8, 2009 12:06 PM

The greatest cliche of reality TV show is the old "I'm not hear to make friends." Whether it's fighting for $1 million on "Survivor" or a chance at romance with one of the women rejected by Poison singer Bret Michaels, reality show contestants must keep their eyes on the prize (even if it is the love of Ray J).

The second most overused phrase on reality shows: "I'm keeping it real."

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