why, why not
2007-05-15 14:42:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Yes. Because the media determines what's in and what's out. I get all my moral guidance and I find out what is socially acceptable through the television. I have learned that it is ok to laugh at people as they humiliate themselves on the reality shows they appear on. I have learned that if I want to get anywhere in life, I must put myself first, above all others. I can see that any one who is worth anything lives in a mansion and drives flashy cars with hot rims. It has taught me to go after only the hottest looking women, but to get them I must be extremely hot myself. This is why I watch. So I can learn to become that hot guy who gets all the hot girls.
2007-05-15 15:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I prefer to read a book if I have nothing else to do, but there are some quality shows out there. Planet Earth was spectacular. There's lots of educational shows on PBS, History Channel, and Discovery Channel. There's nothing wrong with watching something entertaining, as long as you don't saturate your mind with garbage.
TV, just like the Internet, can be harmful if used in excess, because you tend to neglect more productive things you should be doing. Reading, doing volunteer work, being around friends & family should take precendence over TV, but I don't think TV is the devil.
2007-05-15 23:10:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, i do. But not too much & not all day. You should limit your TV watching to at least 1 or 2 hours per day. It's nice to do other things like go out & take a walk, read a book, listen to music, spend time with love ones or family members, play board games or go out & see a movie. Being a couch potato at home is not good for you.
2007-05-15 21:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by sugarBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I am an avid viewer of the pop culture of today. It is interesting to see how television has evolved from year to year as what becomes popular begins to be exploited. Some shows are just regurgitation, but there is the occasional show that sparks the questions of WHY or WHY NOT.
2007-05-15 22:05:13 · answer #4 · answered by Scoutmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do watch TV sometimes although, with exception of late nights, it has become rare for me because I'm online most of the time.
2007-05-15 23:28:17 · answer #5 · answered by Sabella 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rarely.
TV is a spectator sport with no real interaction for the user. TV numbs the mind and reduces social skills in the population.
2007-05-15 21:45:58 · answer #6 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only when i know it is a good worthwhile show to waste my time on. Else i am either sleeping, working or wasting time some other way because i really don't know what else to do. And also because I am too lazy to get up, and go downstairs to the television...
2007-05-16 02:03:00 · answer #7 · answered by forwardtodarkness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, to unwind from the school day. maybe 1 to 2 hours a day.
2007-05-15 21:50:16 · answer #8 · answered by Apocalipce Industries 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i do . i don't know it Sparks my interest, well the movies on TV anyway. also kind of helps my imagination.
2007-05-15 21:48:05 · answer #9 · answered by baby gurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
Why. It is very informative and entertaining. I do not watch it much but i do indulge occasionally.
2007-05-15 21:47:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋