2006-07-26 06:51:58 · 44 answers · asked by danchip 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I need to know what is happening in the world and others' views. If I become ignorant then I would become arrogant in my lack of knowledge and understanding of others' opinions.
2006-07-29 11:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by mairimac158 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We like to watch the news because we like to know what is going on in the world.
2006-07-29 13:16:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A) So we can compare it with what happened to us that day and go, "Whew! Lucked out again!"
B) So we can feel superior to any schmuck who got victimized.
C) So we can figure out how much longer we got 'til some megalomanical idiot pushes the button and we all turn to radioactive dust high in the stratosphere.
D) So we can see and hear the scores of our fav teams without having to fool with inky newsprint.
E) To get a handle on what lies are being told by which politicians that day.
F) Because the anchorperson is either a hunk or a babe or there's one of each and you need a shot of eye candy to top off the day.
G) You're sick and tired of Wheel of Fortune, you don't want to watch Thomas the Tank Engine and the news is all you got left.
H) You spotted a film crew near an accident that you witnessed. They interviewed you and you've rushed home to try and catch the interview and SEE YOURSELF ON TV! WOW!
I) The tv was already turned on to the news when you flopped exhausted in your Barcalounger and you can't find the remote to switch to a cable show.
J) You actually still believe that news shows show news. (You have our deepest compassion).
2006-07-26 07:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by Granny Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know anyone who watches the news. I initiate conversations and ask if they heard about so and so and they say no and tell me they don't like to watch the news. If I miss the news one day I feel lost. I think we need to know about what goes on so that we can make changes.
2006-07-26 06:55:39 · answer #4 · answered by djzlyric 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we dont know what is happening around the world/country, how can we comment on it or debate it with others?
We watch the news so we have some idea as to what to say when talking about things.
2006-07-26 06:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by Baz94 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know that we "like" to watch the news, I think it's more like "need" to watch.....so we can stay informed as to what's happening in the world. At least that's the way I see it.
If anybody actually "likes" watching it, it could be the train-wreck factor at work.
2006-07-26 06:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not watch the news.
2006-07-26 06:56:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to watch to find out what is going on in my area and around the world.
2006-07-26 06:56:29 · answer #8 · answered by special1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only 3 answers so far and 2 of those are infantile,what's happened to the world?
We like to watch the news because as social animals we like to know what is happening to our fellow men in the wider world, to help wherever we can, or just enjoy the diversity that is life.
Will a sensible answer do?
2006-07-26 06:56:30 · answer #9 · answered by Raymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so that we know whats going on in the world and so that we are aware. what if the news was warning us about a tornado, but no one in the area where the tornado was to hit watched the news? what do u think would happen? many deaths. thats what would happen.
2006-07-26 06:56:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enquiring minds want to know.
Seriously, we like to be informed so we're not caught off guard, so we have some basis for decision making, so we understand what the world is like and what our place is in it. And we don't like to appear stupid around others who may be better informed.
And "people watching" is the oldest form of entertainment.
2006-07-26 06:56:03 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋