My thoughts on TV, let me tell you them
Posted by Adrenalynn on 12 November 2010
Do you ever wonder what sort of people actually watch music video channels on TV (like MTV, only not MTV, because they have less music videos and more other stupid stuff for stupid people who like stupid stuff) for extended periods of time? I do. I wonder. Are they bored? Do they find watching half-naked people rubbing against other half-naked people or inanimate objects interesting? Do they simply love the generic music? Until recently I had yet to witness a person watching a TV channel like this for longer than it takes to flip to the next one, but I’ve made something of a discovery in my very own neighborhood. In the past few weeks I’ve taken to peeking into one of my neighbors’ windows as I pass his house on my way home. I know it’s not very nice, but then again I can’t really see that much – apart from his flatscreen. And that’s what has me all excited. This man watches music videos all the time. I’ve never seen anything but half-naked booty-rubbing pretty people on that TV (I think that came out differently than I intended) since I became a peeping Tom accidentally started noticing what he watches.
My obsession with what other people watch on TV grew slightly bigger this week when I discovered that we recently got two new channels here in Nowhere Norway; Bliss and Max. You may have already guessed that the former is aimed at women, while the latter is for men. So I switched on my TV the other night, because I thought – I really thought – that a TV channel just for women was a great idea. I mean, imagine the possibilities! Hours upon hours of studly men, romantic comedies, quality TV series (featuring studly men of course) and, you know, other stuff that interests women. Like more studly men. Bliss, indeed! But my hopes were soon shattered. It turns out this so-called female friendly TV channel is more of a stupid-friendly TV channel. I could almost feel my IQ dropping by the minute as I discovered that their shows include the likes of Keeping up with the Kardashians and Melrose Place.
I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I immediately grabbed my remote and flipped over to Max, where I got my dose of both studly men and quality TV shows. And this has me somewhat outraged. Who are these people who think women are interested in trashy reality TV, made-for-TV movies and soaps from the nineties? Actually, I do know who they are. Men. Well, you can go stick it. And in the meantime I’ll be over here watching my new favorite TV channel, thankyouverymuch.
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I was all set to sign a big, lucrative contract with Bliss TV – you know, to BE the studly guy on that channel – until I saw the other material they were putting out.
I've since signed on with WWS (do you get WWS??). I'm there spokesmodel. And…in case you're wondering: WWS = Women Watching Studs. Good quality TV…except for maybe "Pink Thong Diaries" (although I will say I looked pretty damn hot in the inaugural episode)…
Until that day you get great tv (like WWS), happy peeping…
Lance; was that you in the Pink Thong Diaries? I thought I recognised those cheeks! WWS is by far my favorite channel. Nothing like a little stud watching in the morning, that's what I always say!
…affirmative…
Enjoy your *ahem* morning entertainment…
I find myself watching Spike tv or Space, both channels that are geared towards men. Keeping up with the Whatevers is just painful. Watching birthing stories with way too much moaning and graficness is not my style, but somehow this is the stuff geared towards women. I am with you, down with made for women tv, it sucks!!!
Neri; ohgod, I agree! Forget for a moment the horror of having to watch that crap, what woman in their right mind wants to have an audience for that? I'm so glad another woman agrees with me, though. The men in my life seem to think I feel this way about TV made for women because I'm too masculine…
I would think that between my blog and Fowler's blog you might be all "studded" out. Dave told me that after a hot, sweaty, work out, he likes to blog with one arm and do one armed push ups with his other arm. He is one studly dude.
Hi Turf Dad; Dave really is one studly dude. Remember, I've seen him in his underwear! Actually, after that trauma I might actually be all studded out… Thank goodness I have you to even out the studliness a bit… *cough*.
I think FX is pretty dude driven and I LOVE it!
Hi Kristen; SO glad to hear that another woman agrees with me, especially one with SUCH good taste!
I know – our Lifetime for Women channel here in the states always seems to feature women in jeopardy movies. I'd probably go with that Max channel, too.
Hi Lynn, sounds bo-ring! I think us chicks should stick together and get them to make an interesting channel for women (with lots of studly men)!
You are prettier and awesomer than any Karsdashian ever known to the planet. To ANY planet. In any galaxy, known or not known.
I love those VH1 shows about bands and songwriters. Those are all I like to watch on tv. And the America's Funniest Home Videos — I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those funny videos. I laugh and laugh and laugh and laugh at those!!
Laughter is very good!
And so are YOU!!!
xoxo
Awesome Jannie! Thank you for your sweet words! I'm not ashamed to say that America's Funniest Home Videos is a big hit in our home… that show makes me laugh out loud! Mainly because we think Americans have to be just a little bit dumber than us Norwegians.