Comments on: Twelve Reasons to Turn off the Television http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/ Money Saving Insights: Coupons, Smart Spending and Promotional Codes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:38:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: NoName Jackson http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-69945 NoName Jackson Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:19:25 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-69945 I've often wondered why people watch TV. I always found it rather boring to be honest. Admittedly I do like action movies and video games but both broadcast and cable TV, and I've tried both over the years, are just boring. Then we get to the barrage of advertisements. Geez! The last thing I recall really watching was the 1984 Winter Olympics. In 1988, I tried but instead of seeing the actual sports, it was nearly non-stop advertising, and during the short moments between advertising blitzkriegs, the TV personalities wouldn't stop chattering about everything from their political views to which athlete's cousin was dating whom. I just turned it off. I've come to accept the fact that since my behavior is not the average, by not having my mind twisted and my behavior modified and controlled by an appliance then by default I am deviant. Go figure. I’ve often wondered why people watch TV. I always found it rather boring to be honest. Admittedly I do like action movies and video games but both broadcast and cable TV, and I’ve tried both over the years, are just boring. Then we get to the barrage of advertisements. Geez!
The last thing I recall really watching was the 1984 Winter Olympics. In 1988, I tried but instead of seeing the actual sports, it was nearly non-stop advertising, and during the short moments between advertising blitzkriegs, the TV personalities wouldn’t stop chattering about everything from their political views to which athlete’s cousin was dating whom. I just turned it off.

I’ve come to accept the fact that since my behavior is not the average, by not having my mind twisted and my behavior modified and controlled by an appliance then by default I am deviant. Go figure.

]]> By: 10 Ways To Improve Your Life Starting Today | My Super-Charged Life http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-6667 10 Ways To Improve Your Life Starting Today | My Super-Charged Life Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:12:13 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-6667 [...] Twelve Reasons to Turn off the Television [...] [...] Twelve Reasons to Turn off the Television [...]

]]> By: Make TV for free « danank http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-3835 Make TV for free « danank Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:31:48 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-3835 [...] no TV at all. There are even several personal finance bloggers who have talked about this, such as Frugal Dad and Moolanomy. Since we are considering such a move in our new home, I was curious just how many [...] [...] no TV at all. There are even several personal finance bloggers who have talked about this, such as Frugal Dad and Moolanomy. Since we are considering such a move in our new home, I was curious just how many [...]

]]> By: 35 Ways To Watch Television Without Cable Or Satellite. http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-3687 35 Ways To Watch Television Without Cable Or Satellite. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:01:01 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-3687 [...] no TV at all. There are even several personal finance bloggers who have talked about this, such as Frugal Dad and Moolanomy. Since we are considering such a move in our new home, I was curious just how many [...] [...] no TV at all. There are even several personal finance bloggers who have talked about this, such as Frugal Dad and Moolanomy. Since we are considering such a move in our new home, I was curious just how many [...]

]]> By: 35 Ways To Watch Television Without Cable Or Satellite. http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-3688 35 Ways To Watch Television Without Cable Or Satellite. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:01:01 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-3688 [...] no TV at all. There are even several personal finance bloggers who have talked about this, such as Frugal Dad and Moolanomy. Since we are considering such a move in our new home, I was curious just how many [...] [...] no TV at all. There are even several personal finance bloggers who have talked about this, such as Frugal Dad and Moolanomy. Since we are considering such a move in our new home, I was curious just how many [...]

]]> By: Six Painless Steps to Reduce Monthly Expenses by $130 | Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-2532 Six Painless Steps to Reduce Monthly Expenses by $130 | Frugal Dad Mon, 19 May 2008 11:00:39 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-2532 [...] The idea of canceling cable altogether strikes fear in most couch potatoes. A good compromise is to cut back to basic cable service. You’ll still receive your local cable channels and will be able to use a TiVo or DVR to [...] [...] The idea of canceling cable altogether strikes fear in most couch potatoes. A good compromise is to cut back to basic cable service. You’ll still receive your local cable channels and will be able to use a TiVo or DVR to [...]

]]> By: Career Growth http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-2508 Career Growth Sun, 18 May 2008 08:21:43 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-2508 re: Matt's comment and Frugal Dad's reply. Yep, with a family who "see" TV differently it comes down to pragmatic practicalities - aka I wanna continue to live with these guys. One reason to watch some TV here in J-land is to learn more of the language. 'Course talking to the natives would be even more realistic ;-) regards mark mcclure japan re: Matt’s comment and Frugal Dad’s reply.
Yep, with a family who “see” TV differently it comes down to pragmatic practicalities – aka I wanna continue to live with these guys.

One reason to watch some TV here in J-land is to learn more of the language. ‘Course talking to the natives would be even more realistic ;-)

regards
mark mcclure
japan

]]> By: Adam Pieniazek http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-2447 Adam Pieniazek Fri, 16 May 2008 02:06:00 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-2447 I used to have a TV in my room up until a few months ago when I bought a 24" monitor and the TV would no longer fit on the same desk. So I moved the TV to the basement and just stopped watching it. I still watch TV shows but now it's on my schedule and it's the shows I want to watch (on hulu.com or other similar sites) and turns out I also watch a lot less TV and get a lot more done. I used to have a TV in my room up until a few months ago when I bought a 24″ monitor and the TV would no longer fit on the same desk. So I moved the TV to the basement and just stopped watching it. I still watch TV shows but now it’s on my schedule and it’s the shows I want to watch (on hulu.com or other similar sites) and turns out I also watch a lot less TV and get a lot more done.

]]> By: Reality Check: Are You Doing What It Takes To Get Ahead in Life? | My Super-Charged Life http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-2225 Reality Check: Are You Doing What It Takes To Get Ahead in Life? | My Super-Charged Life Thu, 08 May 2008 13:27:32 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-2225 [...] I have watched TV and I know that there are very, very few programs on that are going to help you get ahead in life.  Get out of in front of the television!  It will rot your mind.  Instead, use this time more productively to work toward your goals.  Use this time to learn something new, produce more income, or build valuable relationships.  If you need more reasons for watching less TV, then I highly recommend reading Twelve Reasons to Turn off the Television. [...] [...] I have watched TV and I know that there are very, very few programs on that are going to help you get ahead in life.  Get out of in front of the television!  It will rot your mind.  Instead, use this time more productively to work toward your goals.  Use this time to learn something new, produce more income, or build valuable relationships.  If you need more reasons for watching less TV, then I highly recommend reading Twelve Reasons to Turn off the Television. [...]

]]> By: Kevin http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-2197 Kevin Tue, 06 May 2008 22:56:02 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/05/02/twelve-reasons-to-turn-off-the-television/#comment-2197 Also, the big networks have their shows available on line. This is much more convenient, and you only watch what you really want to watch (rather than being caught up by some show you catch while channel surfing). Also, the big networks have their shows available on line. This is much more convenient, and you only watch what you really want to watch (rather than being caught up by some show you catch while channel surfing).

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