Saturday, August 28, 2010

The Idiot Box

I don’t have a tv, but sometimes I see programs at other people’s homes or I just hear about shows from their fervent fans. And I have to think that “idiot box” is an excellent name for the tube. I’m dismayed by the low level of the shows and the way people invest so deeply in what happens in them.

Do people really have nothing better to do than to glue themselves to the sofa and stare at the small screen for hours a day? How about spending time with friends or relatives, getting exercise, reading a book, doing some work, doing crafts, etc?

Why is tv use so prevalent?

--Curly

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