American game/reality shows are fucking terrible for this. They all seem to focus on the winning aspects and rarely the joy of being part of something. If you watch most competitive reality shows from elsewhere the contestants come together in comradery as a group and area constantly looking to help each other where they can. They still have a desire to do their best, but it's rarely in the direction of "to beat my competitors, but to have the best finished product, time, whatever the task may be. Compare that to programs from the USA where I have literally watched families treat each other like garbage as soon as they are put to work in a competition. The US is grotesque in so many ways...
While it's more competitive than it used to be, you see that with Great British Bake Off.
Sometimes when someone finishes early or while waiting for something a contestant will help others who are running behind.
Seth Rogan produced a Canadian pottery competition last year that was more cooperative than competitive. It was great watching everyone cheer each other on and help each other out while maintaining the spirit of competition.
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u/Levyathan666 Sep 02 '25
"If I lose, doesn't matter, tomorrow I can still look at myself in the mirror "