Reality TV has created some of the most memorable catchphrases in reality TV that made their mark in pop culture and the general audience's consciousness.
Let's explore some of the catchphrases in reality TV that are considered to be memorable and all-timers in the genre's history.
Survivor - "The tribe has spoken"
"The tribe has spoken" has become synonymous with Survivor since the show's first elimination round in its debut season. Host Jeff Probst has said it so much that it has engrained to every viewer who watches it.
There is no true explanation for why the catchphrase has become memorable throughout the years, but we can safely say that its strong association with the series has made it a huge part of reality TV culture.
RuPaul's Drag Race - "Sashay Away"
RuPaul's Drag Race's "Sashay Away" is associated with RuPaul saying goodbye to the eliminated contestant, and its frequent mention has made it a memorable catchphrase in reality TV history.
Its popularity has also led its loyal viewers to say it in their daily lives as well as another way for them to say goodbye, especially to their rivals.
America's Next Top Model - "Smize"
Tyra Banks' "smize" catchphrase" from America's Next Top Model has become memorable in pop culture to the point that it is a term that people have been using since the show's popularity.
"Smize" is called the act of smiling with your eyes, and it is now a common term that people use whenever they do it in their everyday lives. That alone explains why it is one of the most (if the most) memorable catchphrases in reality TV.
Jersey Shore - "GTL"
Say what you will about Jersey Shore, but there is no doubt that "GTL" has become memorable among its loyal viewers and found its way into pop culture during the show's peak.
In case you didn't know, "GTL" is an acronym for gym, tan, and laundry. It is a mantra that the boys are doing for their testosterone-filled daily activities and it is associated with the "gym-bro" culture.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians - "Kim, there's people that are dying"
In one of the most iconic moments in Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim Kardashian lost her $75K diamond earrings and it prompted Kourtney to remind her that there are bigger problems in the world.
The scene became a popular meme online when the episode aired and there's no doubt that it has also become one of the memorable reality TV catchphrases in the past several years.
The Simple Life - "That's Hot"
Paris Hilton's "That's Hot" catchphrase from The Simple Life has become popular since the show's airing and found its way to pop culture to the point that the famed socialite has trademarked it and made it part of her brand.
Whether the series itself was truly successful quality-wise or not, there is no doubt that the catchphrase is one of the reasons why it was an entertaining watch and showed the power of a memorable catchphrase in reality TV.
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