Random Reality: Would You Put Your Family on Reality Television?

I stumbled across a poll on U.S. Weekly.com that asked people if they would put their family on a reality television show. Since most of my adult life has been spent guiltily addicted to the genre, I decided to play along. I thought intently for a moment or two before giving my honest answer- YES!

When I hit submit, I was shocked by the results tallied so far. More than 90 percent of respondents lied - I mean - answered No! Just a little over 9 percent answered yes.

Now, either Usweekly.com has a more highbrow readership than I assumed, a majority of people are really shamed of their family members, or those people are lying through their self-righteous teeth. Am I the only one who is willing to admit that under the right circumstances I would be living with a camera crew crammed into my little condo getting all up in my business?

Don't get me wrong, you wouldn't catch me on any incarnation of Flava of Love, A Shot at "Love with Tia Tequila" or "The Bachelor". Sadly, I wouldn't qualify for any of my talent-based faves like "American Idol", "America's Next Top Model" and "Project Runway". Also, I'm way too prissy for the likes of "Survivor", "Fear Factor" or even that Japanese game show thing. I'm not eating any type of bug ever and will not for any amount of money willingly allow spiders or mice within a 10-foot radius of my person.

Anyone who has ever eaten my cooking knows that "Top Chef" or "Hell's Kitchen" are definitely out of the question. And the three steps I compulsively repeat on any dance floor wouldn't get me very far on "So You think You Can Dance" or "America's Best Dance Crew".

But I live for the "Amazing Race". My business partner and I often fantasize about traipsing around the world for a chance to win a million bucks. We imagine that we would be hilarious to watch as we huff, puff and bicker our way through exotic countries. We’d also like to take a shot at "The Mole". Hey, if my gynecologist can do it, why can’t I?

I'm positively addicted to well-produced shows that offer views inside of the manicured lives of celebrity families like "Run's House", "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" and, yes, even "Living Lohan". One of my new absolute favorites is "Kathy Griffin's Life on the D list". Her unapologetic, gratuitous publicity seeking is hysterical and her mother is a wine-swilling gem. My mother, the frustrated comedian and practicing psychic, is 10 times funnier and just as cute.

Perhaps the people lying - oops again, I meant- answering the U.S. Weekly survey were concerned about their children. Well, you won't meet a bigger drama queen on earth than my 10-year-old daughter who is convinced that she will be a superstar....or a scientist. She's leaning toward both, right after she wins "American Idol".

At this point, I have to come clean with the fact that I appeared on "A Dating Story" on TLC some years back through a fluke of circumstances. My daughter was 4-years-old at the time and burst into tears when it aired because she only appeared briefly in the segment. "It's all about YOU and that stupid BOY!" she screamed.

You can judge me if you want, but I think being a reality star has got to be one of the easiest gigs around. Some of them are even able to turn their 15-minutes into extended careers and even clothing lines. Omarosa, the queen of reality mean, got a book deal, people!

So, I ask you the same question. I want you to really think about it, consider your bills and your ordinary life and answer the question: Would you allow your family to appear on a reality television show? Come on, tell the truth. We won’t tell anybody.