What is going on here?

[MorningGlory]

The TV only gets turned on when Fez is at home.

I would watch the washing machine on spin cycle if my TV was broken, as long as it was drying colors - black and white went out so long ago....

[Fraught]

it's the reality shows you listed that are the most puzzling. i know people whose lives basically revolve around 'big brother' and 'survivor'. i can't care about it but frontierville on facebook? now don't try to make me give that up !!! LOL

[MorningGlory]

it's the reality shows you listed that are the most puzzling. i know people whose lives basically revolve around 'big brother' and 'survivor'. i can't care about it but frontierville on facebook? now don't try to make me give that up !!! LOL

I've never seen either show but my kids watch them (and discuss them!). I gave up the whole FB thing a few months ago; my 'friends' got a little too raunchy so I abandoned my page. I didn't play any of the games anyway; no time.

[refugepsa91]

Well, 'Ancient Aliens' is a show that leaves me scratching my head and asking 'did he just really say that?'. I mean these are supposed to be intelligent people (especially the guy with the crazy hair!) and I'm sure they are but......they're all also three bricks shy of a retaining wall IMO. I agree; that stuff is not 'history'..........unless you live in some parallel universe.

It is amazing what grown men and women will allow themselves to believe. Dr. Zahi Awass a major Egyptologist has debunked the alien thing rather soundly. Have you seen his show "Chasing Mummies?" It is on the History Channel on Wed. at 9 pm CST.

I watch this. Although I have to admit that after a couple of his "screeching" tantrums I was a little put off....

But I can't deny that he knows his stuff...

[nebula]

Neb, you work in the education field, you have to know how many people are functionally illiterate (defined as not being able to complete a job application without help)....why not have shows that teach people proper English or basic math or how to use a computer for something other than games (basic MSoffice programs)? Now THAT would help the populace. Why do we have no input into what is offered?

If they could find some way to make it entertaining, that would be a great idea.

[nebula]

The TV only gets turned on when Fez is at home.

I would watch the washing machine on spin cycle if my TV was broken, as long as it was drying colors - black and white went out so long ago....

I think a "camper's TV" or "backpacker's TV" is the best viewing experience actually.

It's otherwise known as a campfire.

[MorningGlory]

Neb, you work in the education field, you have to know how many people are functionally illiterate (defined as not being able to complete a job application without help)....why not have shows that teach people proper English or basic math or how to use a computer for something other than games (basic MSoffice programs)? Now THAT would help the populace. Why do we have no input into what is offered?

If they could find some way to make it entertaining, that would be a great idea.

Yeah, that's the thing. A lot of people are not interested in anything they have to think too hard about. But it sure would help, considering the state of education in this country.

[nebula]

Neb, you work in the education field, you have to know how many people are functionally illiterate (defined as not being able to complete a job application without help)....why not have shows that teach people proper English or basic math or how to use a computer for something other than games (basic MSoffice programs)? Now THAT would help the populace. Why do we have no input into what is offered?

If they could find some way to make it entertaining, that would be a great idea.

Yeah, that's the thing. A lot of people are not interested in anything they have to think too hard about. But it sure would help, considering the state of education in this country.

No, it's not about thinking. I mean, look at Jeopardy's popularity.

But how would watching a classroom or a tutoring session keep your attention?

[MorningGlory]

Neb, you work in the education field, you have to know how many people are functionally illiterate (defined as not being able to complete a job application without help)....why not have shows that teach people proper English or basic math or how to use a computer for something other than games (basic MSoffice programs)? Now THAT would help the populace. Why do we have no input into what is offered?

If they could find some way to make it entertaining, that would be a great idea.

Yeah, that's the thing. A lot of people are not interested in anything they have to think too hard about. But it sure would help, considering the state of education in this country.

No, it's not about thinking. I mean, look at Jeopardy's popularity.

But how would watching a classroom or a tutoring session keep your attention?

It wouldn't; it's the idea that is thought provoking. If you note the type of people who watch Jeopardy, they tend to be the ones who can play along.

[Guest LadyC]

i watch deadliest catch from time to time, and used to watch ice road truckers. still would if it weren't for the arrogant loud-mouth called polar bear. there's another guy, though... polar bear's biggest rival, i forget his name, he's a good guy. a christian guy with a great big family, but he's had a lot of health issues.

deadliest catch though... they sure seemed to idolize captain phil. i watched the special they did on his entire life, and i was like this guy was hardly anyone to look up to!

dirtiest jobs, i've watched occasionally. not often though because most of the time it's just really gross.

the rest of those shows just don't interest me. i do like mystery diagnosis, untold stories of the ER, dr. g medical examiner, policewomen of whatever county the current season is doing (i think it's maricopa this season).

i used to watch a lot of those shows on TLC and history and discovery. but for the last year, i've taken a liking to lighter fare... dramas... the glades, rizzoli and isles, and covert affairs.