We watch a lot of Discovery Channel, shows like ’The Biggest Loser’ and even ’Amazing Race.’ You learn a lot about the world, it’s fun and nobody’s interested in beating anybody down. And then the opposite: I’m a huge fan of ’Survivor.’

Sweeney contrasts two kinds of reality television: programs she frames as educational or uplifting versus those built around conflict. By grouping Discovery Channel viewing with competition shows like The Biggest Loser and The Amazing Race, she emphasizes curiosity, entertainment, and a sense of fair play—“nobody’s interested in beating anybody down.” She then pivots to admit enjoyment of Survivor, acknowledging the appeal of a more adversarial format. The quote reads as a candid, slightly self-aware confession about mixed tastes: valuing wholesome, informative content while still being drawn to high-stakes social strategy and rivalry.