Wednesday, September 21, 2011

On guns, football, and satellite TV

Fall is here, it is still hot on occasion, but leaves are starting to change here and there, fottball is in the air, and rifle season starts next month.

I love fall.

I loved it more back before we had satellite.  Yes, I enjoy television, far more than I should, but it seems it has become the central activity in our house now.  There is always a football game on, or else a pre-game, post-game, highlights show.  I only care about the Beavers and the Lions, otherwise I have no interest in watching.

On the rare occasion that football takes a break, three outdoor channels guarantee there will be some sort of show I completely do not understand the interest in watching on.  Let's all whisper as we stalk along on a bow hunt.  Or marvel over trick shots.  Or check out the newest, coolest guns and accessories that there is no way we actually need.

I like the stupid not-really-reality shows like tiara tots or biggest loser or hoarders.  They are great because I can watch for like 5 minutes, think "this is stupid" and then get up off the couch and just have it on in the background for noise while I do stuff around the house.  Reminds me of how totally boring, normal and not very embarrassing I am.

I would like to get rid of TV, but I am outnumbered by electronic addicted testosterone junkies.  Plus, Mike bought the TVs and pays for the monthly service, so I don't feel like I have a lot of say in the matter.

Sigh. 

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