The Real Worldis running our country.

No, Im not talking about its subsequent 26 seasons (26!)

or its Kardashian-like spawning of spin-offs and D-list celebrities.

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Below, check out how the first major reality TV show still has a veryRealimpact.

He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsins 7th District in November 2010.

(Yes, Im looking at you, Trishelle Canatella from Vegas.)

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Her films combined box office has totaled nearly $600 million worldwide to date.

Nearly two decades later, shes still bringing it as a member of the cast of VH1sBasketball Wives.

Whats more, the love-to-hate-him loudmouth is doing all right financially.

The Miz

Mike Mizanin landed a spot onThe Real Worlds return to New York in 2001.

Mike The Miz is living the dream.

Even President Clinton acknowledged Zamoras contribution, saying that the shows fans felt they knew someone with AIDS.

What did I miss, PopWatchers?

What are some of your favorite ways thatTheReal Worldcontinues to be relevant?

Ken Tuckers 1992 review of The Real World