Why TV?
I know I’ve written about TV recently, but this one’s a little different. Here goes:
A day is 24 hours long. We sleep for about 8, spend another 8 at work/school, and maybe 2 hours total showering, cooking, eating, traveling, etc. This leaves another 6 hours to spend as we please. These six precious hours should be filled with stuff that brings you joy: spending time with friends or lovers, working towards your dream, doing hobbies, etc. Few would quarrel with the assertion that life is short, and these six hours are even shorter.
Which is why I can’t understand why some people choose to fill two, three, maybe four hours of the day with TV. Sure, it’s nice to relax in front of the boob-tube every now and again, and we all have a favorite show or two. But why invest so much of your time in an entirely passive medium like TV? I’ve seen what’s on television. It’s not that great.
One of the problems is that TV is terribly addictive. Every show ends with a cliff hanger to suck you back in next week. Shows include ads for the next show to whet your appetite for more. It’s a vicious cycle, and it’s much easier to just sit on the couch than to actually get up and do something.
But you must! Go outside! (well, not right now if you’re in Wisconsin) Call a friend! Call your mom! (she’ll appreciate it) Read a book! Go to a coffee shop! (where at least you’ll be near other people) Work towards your dream! Do something, please!
The political system in America relies on inactivity and apathy to get away with terrible leadership. Prove them wrong. Do something!
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