Jersey Shore (2009 TV Series)

About Jersey Shore

Jersey Shore is an American reality television series that ran from 2009 to 2012. The show follows eight housemates spending their summer at the Jersey Shore in the U.S. state of New Jersey. This series involves the lives of these housemates, who from time to time, are replaced with new members. Its theme involves friendship, party scenes, drama and fights, with different comedic and surprising turns forming its entire storyline.

Making / Production

Jersey Shore was produced by 495 Productions and it premiered on December 3, 2009, on MTV. The series was inspired by hip-hop culture and stylized documentations of youth culture and nightlife. The show was often criticized but still garnered a large viewership, making it one of the notable productions of that time.

Actors

• Paul 'Pauly D' DelVecchio - He played himself, showcasing his DJ career and flirtatious behavior.
• Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi - With her distinct poof and bubbly, boisterous personality, she's known as the life of the party.
• Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino - Known for his abs and flare for drama, Mike often played the antagonist.
• Jenni 'JWOWW' Farley - Portrayed as the rational member of the house, she was also not afraid to engage in the drama.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The term 'GTL' meaning Gym, Tan, Laundry was popularized by this show.
• The cast members were largely unknown before the show but have since risen to global fame.
• The series led to several spin-off shows including 'Snooki & JWOWW' and 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation'.

Quotes

• "Yeah Buddy!" - Pauly D
• "Meatballs unite!" - Snooki
• "Gym, tan, laundry. You know, that's how they like the guidos to roll." - The Situation

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's opening theme song is "Get Crazy" by LMFAO.
• Several well-known pop and hip-hop tracks formed part of the soundtrack, reflecting the club culture the show revolved around.
• Each episode featured a variety of different songs, adding to the reality and spontaneity of the show.