You may think that this could be a first hand example of the pot calling the kettle black (never quite understood that old saying but I love using it), but, it has become incredibly apparent to me that the majority of people are obsessed with television. Now this is a person who hasn't really committed to a show since the end of Sex and the City and Friends. These happened to be my two favorite shows and they ended in the same year. You can imagine my devastation.
Certainly it has been my own personal decision to not become attached, or even interested, in any other shows. Whether that is due to my sheer dedication to my former TV addiction or some other stubborn behavior disorder, I am just completely uninterested in starting over and getting to know all new people. Instead, I find complete happiness and even fulfillment in watching 27 Dresses every single time it is on HBO...no matter what point in the movie it is. Now THAT'S an obsession.
To get to the point, I have legitimately been upstaged by TV shows on more than one occasion. This is not to say that some of my friends would rather watch TV than hang out with me because that would just be ludicrous. But there have been times when I have asked someone to hang out and I get something like, 'Oh I can't...my show starts tonight.' Or 'I'm gonna have to get going because I have 2 hours of DVR to catch up on before my show starts up again in a couple days.'
Really? 2 hours of straight TV? Again...this is something that I definitely did in college when I would watch my Sex and the City DVDs so often that the cases have completely fallen apart. BUT...and this is a huge BUT...I would never ever in a million years pass up hang out time to watch a show. I don't care if this was the season finale or whatever. First of all...that's why we are so blessed to have DVR nowadays; but more importantly, how do you know that your decision to not go out or hang out that night won't turn out to be the best night of your life? You don't...and if you maintain your firm grip to your plasma...you never will.
So let me hear your thoughts. What is this obsession with TV? Why can't we step away and actual experience life instead of watching people pretend to live their 'real' lives on the television. While I know I don't lead the most exciting life...especially with my current lack of sexual activity...I know that a night out at Live Band Karaoke (LBK) is much better than an episode of Gossip Girl. But what do I know?
Enjoy and goodnight.
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Who are you to think you are more interesting than TV?! You aren't. No one is. TV is not merely a collection of circuits, tubes and wires, it is a gift from the Gods. It nurtures us and inspires us. It brings the best out of all of us. It lulls us to bed at night with soft political humor and whimsical comedy sketches and kisses us good morning with light-hearted, news-worthy coffee banter. And no matter how fun you think LBK may be, it cannot compare to the absolutely wonderful time I had tonight hanging out with Chandler Bing at Central Perk. Even in reruns.
ReplyDeleteLetterman's coming back on and I already missed two jokes typing this, so I gotta go...
OK - I will admit I am a Saul stalker, but he really is hilarious! As for the TV obsession, we had this conversation last night, but I can go actual months without ever seeing TV except for an occasional sports center while on the elliptical and just b/c I am now watching Top Chef and Project Runway does not mean I will give up going out to watch either of them. Are you kidding me. I follow the Erin creed of having fun at all times available and thus will now stick with that. I have never seen Letterman, Leno, Conan - I am in bed way too early for that. I don't like reality shows that require people to jump through hoops to stay on a show, although I have to say cash cab is fun in moderation and at least you have to use your brain. I get my news and everything else from internet reporting and blogs. So what do I do in all that "free" time away from the tv set, I indulge in reading! Wow what a concept. If you can't get out of the house, at least pick up a book, b/c the stuff on tv, more the great majority, is crap.
ReplyDeleteMy very own stalker. Thank you. I am honored. And I like that you watch Sports Center while on the elliptical. The fact that they have put TVs in gyms marks a major leap forward in our society.
ReplyDeleteI can appreciate the fact that you read books. It is something I've heard other people talk about as well. I will definitely look into doing that some day.
Personally... the only time I will blow off people FOR a TV show is because it's probably been that kind of day where relaxing and losing myself into a mindless TV show is what I need.
ReplyDeleteSo maybe that's what it is? Not so much that they don't want to see you, or the that the show is more important, its just what is needed that day.
Also, I know that I'm the type of person that once I've made a decision, I want to go with it. If staying home sounds better, and I force myself out, chances are (like almost 100%) it will NOT be the best night of my life because I'm not mentally there. Who knows? I could be wrong. But I still stand by the fact that sometimes I just want to sit down and watch someone else's life (albeit fake life) and unwind.*
*same goes for reading books, haha