TV Ratings

Can you go a day without watching TV? Or missing your favorite show for a week?

I can honestly say that I think Americans are addicted to their TV. I couldn't do it. I couldn't miss my favorite show if I was home and I had the ability to watch it. I also tried everything I had to get home in time to watch it. I knew the show was bad, going against my moral, making fun of what I believe is true, and advertising sex and drinking. But, I didn't care, it was funny! Then, the TV channel started coming out a bit fuzzy and eventually it didn't come in at all. It was a sad day. I didn't know at that time that it was their whole plan! They wanted me to get hooked and watch the commercials. It's all about the ratings. Have you ever noticed how a show suddenly stopped playing? It's because not enough people were interested in that show and the ratings went down, therefore, they didn't have the money to keep it going. Somehow TV has figured out what you are interested in and know how to sink you in, the advertisements in between scenes aren't a mistake, they know you will be interested in it and probably buy it. "It's over rated!" isn't made up, it literally means it's over rated. We all complain there isn't enough time in our day to do everything planned. That's our own fault. We spend about six hours watching TV everyday when we could be outside enjoying fresh air. I'm not saying it's not important to unwind and watch a little, but letting it consume your day is just sad. It's also not bad to have a favorite show, just don't let it run your life. After all, TV was made to entertain us, not suck our brains out.