Thursday, May 27, 2010

To watch, or not to watch ...


Last night I posted on Facebook how I felt like an outcast because I don't watch TV. So many of my friends have been talking about American Idol, LOST, Dancing With The Stars and all those other popular shows. I don't really feel left out -- just weird. I was surprised how many people replied and said they weren't into TV much either. To be honest, it's not that I don't watch the popular shows -- I don't watch any of them. If I do watch something on one of the channels, it's usually a political talk show. I know that sounds weird coming from someone who writes picture books. I'm just not into it. When I do sit in front of the TV, it's usually to watch a DVD.

Lately, Rick's been saying my sense of humor has changed. He loves comedies and is always trying to get me to watch the newest movies. I try to, but they're just not funny to me. Recently, we watched the Get Smart movie and he made fun of me because I didn't laugh through the entire film. (Well, there was that one part when they made fun of Hollywood actors not being able to give their political opinions if the city blew up -- I laughed at that.) The rest wasn't funny, at least not to me. Then we watched Fun With Dick & Jane and it was the same. Maybe he's right. Maybe I have lost my sense of humor when it comes to movies. Mind you, my whole family loves TV. The boys don't watch it as much as most kids, I suppose. They're more into PS3 or playing outside. I'm the oddball of the family.

However ... sit me down in front of an animated film and I'm all giggles. I laughed throughout the entire Ice Age 3 movie. Open Season 2 makes me bust up in hysterics, especially with Roger the cat. When one of the dogs says, "I gotta poop!" I laugh so hard my sides hurt. If someone says that in a regular movie, I turn into my grandma and become totally disgusted. I don't know anymore. Maybe I'm just the world's biggest prude.

Maybe it's just comedies. They're all so crude. It's spilled over into kid's movies, which is one of my pet peeves. An animated dog saying he has to poop is funny, but it's not when it's coming from a person, even if they're animated. I've found the movies I enjoy the most are the furthest from reality as they can get -- Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, and Narnia. Maybe it's not that I can't handle comedies. Maybe it's that I can't handle reality. When the spaceship breaks in half in Star Wars III and Anakin says, "I think we lost something" -- that's funny to me. But when it comes to television shows, I'm absolutely clueless.

How about you -- do you watch a lot of TV?

11 comments:

  1. We don't have television,at least not one that plays anything. I'm probably an even bigger prude then you are,so don't feel bad. We rent dvds from Redbox sometimes,but anything above PG always has to have cursing or sex or both which I have a big problem with. I can go out on the street and hear that,I don't need it in my home.I like a good drama or clean romance,but have great difficulty finding those.Give me a book and I'm happy.

    Leanne

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  2. Every once in awhile, I pig out on TV, but usually, I avoid it. I watched NAPOLEAN DYNAMITE a couple weeks ago and laughed and laughed. And I read the WIMPY KID books recently and laughed until my eyes watered.

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  3. I really don't watch that much TV either. I have to admit that I did watch AI this season. I got caught up in "V", as that was an all-time fave from when I was younger. Hmmm...and I love me some good Law & Order....wait, I guess I do watch alot! hahahahahahaha LOVE YOU!

    Really though, I probably have my TV on no more than 4 or 5 hours a week. :)

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  4. I don't watch much TV only because it's mostly in Korean. But I tend to be selective about what I like or find funny too so I understand. It might just be taste too!

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  5. I admire you! TV is a big time waster, and you are doing the right thing. There is far too much gargage on there, and you get so much more done if you don't watch it! Go you!

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  6. Am not one for much TV. Moreover, can't blog and watch tv - too much time gets caught doing both! Best to pop over to blogs and learn different things. The remaining time is precious for other interests.

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  7. I don't watch TV either. No shows at all. I watch the Packers during football season with my family. That's it. Yeah, I may feel a little weird, but there's always been SOME reason I'm a little weird, so I just shrug.

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  8. I watch American Idol and The Biggest Loser. Other than that, I'd rather curl up with a book or my computer :)

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  9. So many comedies (mostly movies) today are SO CRUDE. Totally taking the easy way out. I like smart funny. Try 30 Rock girl. Modern Family, The Middle and The Middle.

    Though, honestly I think The Hills is freakin' hilarious. I laugh at that show all the time. They are freakin' ridiuclous girls.

    And p.s. Ice Age is HILARIOUS. I totally agree with you and the animated/kid stuff. Better.

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  10. I meant to say Community. Not The Middle twice. Sheeshola.

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  11. I like a good drama or clean romance,but have great difficulty finding those.Give me a book and I'm happy.
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