TV < Anything Else

I think that we watch because its a way to distract ourselves. We are able to take our minds off any of our problems, and become part of the fun and perfect lives portrayed by the television shows. I try to refrain from watching too much tv. I feel like I'm loosing brain cells if I watch it for longer than an hour or so. The only shows that I have to watch are Modern Family, Gossip Girl, and 90210. Both Gossip Girl and 90210 have that crazy drama aspect to them that I find appealing, and Modern Family on the other hand is simply hilarious. Shows that I hate are the fake, reality shows such as Jersey Shore. Its painful to watch and I always end up having second hand embarrassment for the people.

I feel as though television can provide a good source of entertainment, but definitely not y the crazy drama fulfilled shows. The fact that our society today wants to watch people make complete fools of themselves amazes me. Also, tv shows are a huge source of advertisement. Companies pay tons of money to have their products appear in the most successful shows, and it's a way for the producers to publicize their opinions. I'm not saying that tv is a complete waste of time, however, it shouldn't be obsessed over the way it is.