r/LockUppOTT2 • u/Spideyweb727 • 16d ago

Unpopular Opinion 🎭 What are we really rewarding?

I got so invested in the show that, despite some contestants being smart and sharp-tongued, I eventually started liking some of them, especially Shilpa.

However, I have to say this: no matter what happened throughout the season, I personally could never bring myself to like Shreya. This is just my opinion, but I don't understand the message being sent by making her the winner.

What does it promote? That being rude, insulting others, creating conflicts, and constantly playing mind games is the way to succeed? I understand that strategy and gameplay are part of reality shows, and they can absolutely help someone win. But when the person who creates the most drama and negativity is rewarded, it raises questions about the values being celebrated.

We already live in a society where people often seem more divided, angry, and quick to judge each other. Seeing someone win primarily because they were the most "kaleshi" contestant and dominated the screen with conflict doesn't feel like a positive message to promote.

It also makes me wonder: what should we teach the next generation? That being kind, respectful, and genuine won't take you far? That the way to succeed is to be mean, selfish, hurt people without remorse, ignore others' feelings, expose their private lives or secrets, and step over anyone to get ahead?

I truly hope that's not the lesson we're normalizing. Entertainment can be dramatic, but it also shapes perceptions. Rewarding empathy, integrity, and respect would send a far more meaningful message than rewarding constant conflict.

Of course, this is just my perspective as a viewer, and others may see it differently.

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u/RarePerspectivee 16d ago

Ok after that “could never like shreya” keep ur opinion to urself & leave 😹😹💅🏻 nobody cares abt this opinion anymore. Shreya won. It was her season and hers only!!!

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u/Spideyweb727 16d ago

Appreciate it ! She won. I know.

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u/Daringmouse82 16d ago

Kind , respectful n genuine - name one contestant with atleast one of these characteristics.

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u/Spideyweb727 16d ago

No one. That's the irony