Alright, I get it. With the incessant fist pumps, the constant need to work-out, “The Situation,” the infamous Snooki Punch, the New Jersey accents, and all the other Dramz – Gaude! I can see now why so many people are drawn to the Guidos + Guidettes of the Jersey Shore.

I have to be straight with ya’ll, though. I’m a little late to the Jersey Shore game. As someone who has no access to cable, I’m not entirely up-to-date on “The Situation.” My homie VJD linked me to all the episodes on MTV, and just this past weekend I pretty much got caught up on all things Jersey Shore. Let’s be real here. Shat is entertainingAzifug! But let’s make one thing clear: this post doesn’t focus on the show – it’s about the tanning! Why does every Guidos/Guidettes agenda revolve around getting fit, partying hard, fist-pumps, partying hard, and getting that Haute Tan? Lets take a step back, though. I have this strange feeling of Déjà vu, like I’ve seen the “Tan” lifestyle before. I just can’t put my finger on it. Then it hits me: In Japan there are these Gyaru‘s and ganguro/manba…

At the end of the day, the Jersey Shore accomplishes what it sets out to do: to entertain us en masse. And although I hate to admit this, I’m REALLY entertained. Hell, I’d even dig party’n with those fellas/fellos if given the chance. If its popularity isn’t enough to get you watching, let’s take a look at the rest of the World’s take on the kids of the Jersey Shore: