TV Time

I watch TV as a stress reliever. It’s a time when I don’t have to think whatsoever and can relax on my couch and think about absolutely nothing. Although I watch zero TV during the week (EXCEPT Glee) I can look forward to it on the weekends. I tend to watch a lot of reality TV, but now that I think about it, a lot of shows on TV now are a part of that genre. My favorites include X-factor, the sing-off, and occasionally Jersey Shore. But don’t judge! I only watch Jersey Shore when I’m bored out of my mind, or I got a bad grade on a test and need to make myself feel smarter. My favorite “real” shows are Glee, Pretty Little Liars, Law and Order: SVU, and Modern Family. These shows actually have a storyline and I cannot get enough of Modern Family! (Although I’m not sure if I like the new Lily yet) I cannot stand Biggest Loser, anything on abc family other than PLL, Survivor, and other reality shows that last 2 hours. There’s absolutely no way I will sit down for 2 hours to watch a show, no matter how bored I am.

I think TV is a form of entertainment but whether it’s good or bad is determined by the audience. Some make me laugh and emotionally moved while others make me feel like there’s no hope in humanity. It all depends on what is watched and how the audience sees it. I think Modern Family is a great source of entertainment since it brings up issues in the modern family but in a comedic and witty way. Now that there is a thing called DVR, I never watch shows when it first airs. This way, I can just skip over commercials so now I really can’t list ads or recite their jingles. I think more and more people are doing this and eventually it won’t be as effective in the future. But I do see more ads popping up on the computer/websites than I did before. There’s no doubt that TV is a waste of time, but it’s a time that I’m willing to waste. I like staring at the TV on occasion and having a good laugh once in a while. It’s not a matter of how bad or good it is, but about how much time you’re willing to give up.