Thank You, MTV!

I would officially like to take this opportunity to thank MTV for bringing Jersey Shore back for another season. But not just because they're bringing the show back ... they're bringing the same CAST back.


I had some concerns about this initially. I was worried that MTV was going to bring back Jersey Shore but pull a Real World and change up the cast. To my delight, this isn't going to be the next The Real World. This is going to be Jersey Shore: Episode II. (I don't think that's the official title, FYI.) Regardless, yessss!


How long will this show, which frequently has me sitting in front of the TV with my mouth agape, last? While I grew rather fond of the show, I can't really see the longevity here. Allow me to explain ...


The group goes back to the shore for the summer (check). They live in a pretty sweet house with a duck phone that a group of normal kids around their age probably couldn't afford to rent for the summer if they included all the food and booze (check). They work (albeit occasionally) at a shop on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights (check).


Here's where things get interesting. The group primps, poofs, and obeys their daily GTL regimen (check). The first night back in the house together obviously calls for an evening out on the town! They have to hit the battlefield and do some fist pumping! So everyone goes out (check).


Problem One: If they're using the same house as last season, everyone knows where it is. I envision a group of grenades stalking out just to catch a wave from one of the cast members.

Problem Two: These kids fell into instant stardom. Hot chicks and grenades alike are going to be throwing themselves at The Situation, Pauly D, Ronnie, and Vinny. Guys are gonna' try to get with J-Woww, Sammi, & Snookie. They're going to get absolutely MOBBED everywhere they go for autographs, picture requests, etc.


So how on earth will MTV handle the logistics of all this? New house location? Security going out with the group and camera crew every night? Let's be honest, copious amounts of alcohol help make the show what it is - fights, hookups, people saying stupid stuff. More than one meathead will be likely to try and show himself worthy of five minutes of fame by trying to fight one of the cast guys (or girls - depending on said meathead's blood alcohol level).


While I am VERY excited to watch the next season, I am a bit hesitant as I think this season isn't going to have that certain je ne sais quoi that the last one did. Since they're famous now, I'd expect varied levels of changed personalities amongst the cast, which could make things less interesting, or MORE interesting, than last season. Only time will tell what version of interesting the next season will bring.

- The Incident