
‘Jersey Shore’ Vs. the State of New Jersey
It’s been 15 years since the premiere of MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore.’ At the time, the show stirred up mixed feelings: it irritated locals, offended media members, and even bothered the state’s highest elected official. It was also a bona fide sensation. Even after everyone's anger and fake tans have faded away, there's still a lot to learn from the battle between ‘Jersey Shore’ and the State of New Jersey.
In this narrative feature, Alan Siegel takes a closer look at a pop culture war that, in some ways, is still raging today. Featuring exclusive interviews with Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and former…
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