Because the shows are stupid and annoying. Most of the guys I've dated think exactly like you.
Why does it matter.It's just a show and you don't have to watch it with her I'm sure there are shows you watch that she doesn't like either If your that pissed off about her watching Reality TV then she deserves someone better.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.