In the early days of reality television, a large part of the appeal was that viewers could identify with the stars on their screen.
These days, however, cast members on hit reality shows share very little in common with their viewers.
Take Jenelle Evans, for example.
Sure, you might have a friend with an arrest record a mile long, three kids by three different baby daddies, and an overly-chummy relationship with illicit substances, but that friend probably isn't gainfully employed.
And if she is, she almost certainly doesn't talk to bosses the way Jenelle does.
Fans were floored to see Evans berate Teen Mom 2 producers during Monday night's episode, and many think her outburst may be the result of a full-blown meltdown.
Take a look: