Framing is when something is portrayed in a certain and specific way so as to avoid any possible consequence or reaction other than the one they are trying to attain. For example, Baskin Robbins will only tell you how delicious their ice cream is, and not how fattening it is, or how fresh their ingredients are. With Jersey Shore, many viewers are upset that the cast are shown just drinking, fighting, and having sex rather than showcasing their intelligence and ability to work together cohesively. I believe that because this is a reality show, the editors only choose to air the moments when the cast are doing these terrible things because despite some viewers being offended, it will bring in more viewers to see their 'drama' on television.
I related framing with Jersey Shore because it is a modern example, and most people have either seen and episode of Jersey Shore or at least heard about the show. Since, to me, framing is portraying something in a certain way so as to attain a specific reaction, the editors are framing Jersey Shore in a way to get good ratings any way possible, even if that means that in their attempt to gain ratings they put down the Italian race. The idea of framing has helped me learn that many things in this world are 'framed' and portrayed to us viewers in only one way.
In this picture, you can see that they're all drinking together...
Which ends up with them partying...
And then the show always manages to show them at their worst after their nights of partying. All in all, framing is what creates Jersey Shore in such a negative light that turns many viewers off, yet attracts others.
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