04-12-2010, 09:00 PM
TV programming is really no different than listening to FM radio broadcasts. There is really only about 5% worth watching or listening to.
I'm certainly not one of those snooty "tv is horrible and rots your brain" sorts (although it can be true). There have been plenty of shows over the years that have been really informative and entertaining. There are currently some that still have redeeming qualities. Just maybe takes a little effort to find them.
I can't stand shows like American Idol and can't be bothered to know who got voted off of the island last week. Stuff like Jersey Shore, etc. turns my stomach. It's kinda disappointing that this kind of stuff is what the majority of folks like to watch because it takes away from some stuff that involves real creativity and good writing.
As mentioned above, the stuff I like tends to get cancelled. Life was a good example. It was different than all 30 of the CSI shows and other similar cop shows. The writing was clever without trying to make sure you knew it was.
Anyway, yeah, tv sucks but there are still good things to watch. Just takes some effort to find the good stuff.
I'm certainly not one of those snooty "tv is horrible and rots your brain" sorts (although it can be true). There have been plenty of shows over the years that have been really informative and entertaining. There are currently some that still have redeeming qualities. Just maybe takes a little effort to find them.
I can't stand shows like American Idol and can't be bothered to know who got voted off of the island last week. Stuff like Jersey Shore, etc. turns my stomach. It's kinda disappointing that this kind of stuff is what the majority of folks like to watch because it takes away from some stuff that involves real creativity and good writing.
As mentioned above, the stuff I like tends to get cancelled. Life was a good example. It was different than all 30 of the CSI shows and other similar cop shows. The writing was clever without trying to make sure you knew it was.
Anyway, yeah, tv sucks but there are still good things to watch. Just takes some effort to find the good stuff.