by Fatherspirit To borrow from another, T.V. or not T.V.?, that is the question! Television is often described as being an all pervasive anathema, or words to that effect. A mindless, brain-decaying medium radiating social and cultural disintegration. The authenticity and motive of much T.V. content is endlessly debated and complained about and commented on. Every one has a gripe it seems! Yet what about considering it from another angle. T.V. as a friend. Granted, it doesn't quite fit the bill of a classic pal; it won't make you a cuppa and wax on about the sports scores and yesterday's weather, (well at least not in quite the same way!) But let's take another look at our little square friend that sits in the corner and cheerfully entertains 24/7. (a) Unlike some friends of the human persuasion, T.V.s can expound on a variety of topics and change subjects on cue. (b) They can be turned down if ranting noise levels become unbearable. What other friend comes with a volume remote control? (c) Their company is available whenever needed. No sleep or toilet breaks required! (d) They're very unlikely to telephone you at odd hours with boring grandma-style gossip. (e) There is never a need to buy birthday gifts or remember anniversaries of any description ... well, unless you feel inclined to for reasons best left undisclosed! (f) They aren't inclined to wander, (apart from being tucked under the arm of a pesky burglar.) (g) Televisions are a great storehouse of favorite peoples, up-lifting images and stirring musical themes and therefore are a more effective mood-enhancer than your average prescription pill, or even your jolliest of consorts. (h) And unlike the traditional best friend of the canine variety, they never need walking, feeding or cleaning up after. So, before you thoughtlessly criticize or make another detracting comment about your 'idiot box', or other unkind pet moniker, why not consider it as being a friendly assistant in what could otherwise be quite a cold, dull, uninteresting, ill-informed existence. Next week's lesson: How to bond effectively with your P.C. pal.
Well I think TV is my best friends since I am connected with DTH connection with my laptop so I always watch Tv when I feel boring.
I like Fatherspirit polls! Maybe there are a few too many but what the hell!? You seem a tad b*%chy! webwork! Having a bad day!?..... Why so serious!?
I have been friends with the TV for as long as I could remember.. but the computer is fast becoming my new best friend
My TV is a real friend only with cable TV It's a lot of interesting channels science, animals, history, movies, music, sport...