The Boob Tube

So I'm going to share something today that might make you think a little less of me... I really like TV. Actually, I might say I LOVE TV. I know, I know, some people think it's the demise of our society and most people think that it makes you dumber. And that might all be true but I can't think of greater brain dead way to relax than to veg in front of the TV for a few hours. I'm not talking about watching educational shows or PBS either, I'm talking about reruns of America's Next Top Model or What Not To Wear (which incidentally is on every weekday at noon). So here is my analysis of why I like TV so much; In today's world there is so much to think about, so much to worry about, so much to contemplate that sometimes I just need a break. I need to focus on something that isn't important so I can stop thinking about the stuff that is important. Just for a little bit. So when I lay down and watch Bret Micheals Rock Of Love 2, I don't worry about the war in Iraq or how much Connor's college education is going to cost. I just focus on how trashy Destiny is and how much I don't think Ambre fits into Bret's lifestyle. It's like for just a bit the only things that matter are in that little box in front of me.

While we're on TV, let's talk a little about TiVO. How in the WORLD did we exist in this life without TiVO? Did we really have to be home and sitting in one spot for an hour if we wanted to watch Oprah? Did an hour long show actually take an hour to watch? Holy Cow that must have been lame (TiVO should have been about #2 in my list of favorite things but I forgot about it. So, it gets it's own paragraph here). I LOVE LOVE LOVE that I can TiVO something and watch it anytime I want to. I love that I can get through an hour long show in about 40 minutes by bypassing the commercials. I love that I don't have to wait for the commercial break to be over to see what happens next. Greatest invention ever. Right up there with the cotton gin and penicillin.

For your viewing pleasure, I've listed below some shows that are on my TiVO season pass and why I like them. Who knows, maybe you'll find a new show that helps you to forget about the price of gas for a bit.

1- The Office- If you have never seen this show I'm not sure we're really friends. Okay, we are, but really, this show is the funniest thing ever. Watch it, you'll laugh. And if you don't, we need to talk.
2-Grey's Anatomy- Just a well written entertaining show. The characters do a great job of making you feel like you know them.
3- House Hunters (HGTV)- This show showcases people choosing a home to buy. I love to hear their criteria and try to pick the house that I think fits them best. I almost always pick the same home they pick. It's a little game I play. This is a great veg show because there are never problems in the world of House Hunters. People have money and they end up with a house they love. Never fails.
4- True Life (MTV)- This is a documentary show but it's done MTV style. Which means they have shows called "I work in the Sex Industry" and "I'm going to Rehab." It takes 2 or 3 people and follows them through their life for a period of time and you get to see what it would be like to live like they do. Very interesting. Don't worry, there isn't much redeeming value here. The people are usually pretty trashy and/or messed up in the head.
5- The Bachelor, London Calling- Here I am, admitting this in print. I really like this show. The bachelor actually has half a brain this time and the girls he has left seem pretty normal. There is nothing that even remotely resembles real life in this show and that's always appealing.
6- Jon and Kate plus 8- I don't always watch this show, but it is certainly entertaining when I do. I just absolutely cannot imagine having all those kids the same age and how she deals with it is pretty amazing. The screaming can be a little much, I'll give you that. This show does resemble real life, but it's not MY real life so it's okay.
7- Oprah- I know this show does have real life topics on it, but I don't watch the depressing ones. I just like glimpses of other people's lives and I get that from Oprah. Sometimes I get some real knowledge too, but I try to avoid that.

Before you start worrying too much about me, I read a lot too. I also exercise and play with my child too so I'm not completely corrupted. Yet.

Loves to all.