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gregorthebigmac · 08-07-2009, 12:04 AM

is it just me, or does it seem that tv is getting more and more repetitive, and completely devoid of anything even remotely intellectually stimulating? i'm sitting at my friend's house, where his gf has been in control of the tv for the last few hours, and so far, we've watched 3 reality shows, one involving a tattoo shop with ditsy, shallow women talking about one of them actually WANTING to be a single mom, and ultimately going on a blind date with some rock star who doesn't want kids, another reality show where two dipsh*t rappers whose names i don't know have their own "gangsta" version of "the bachelor" (where, mind you, out of the nearly 20 chicks in this crowd, only 2 or 3 were actually black... go figure), and another reality show about how people have spent their money after winning either the lottery, or somehow otherwise came into money that they did not work to earn, then we watched 3 (yes... 3 in a row) episodes of "the nanny" (need i say more? i already feel like my brain is mush just from trying to block it out as i type this), and as i see commercials for more reality shows about people f*cking with wild animals ('cause we haven't seen THAT enough, and seen the dire consequences *cough* steve irwin *cough*) and i wonder... is there any intelligent tv left that isn't on the history channel, or the discovery channel? actually, on second thought, i half-way rescind my claim on the discovery channel. even they've sold out to the reality show bullsh*t and have their own versions of this plague. does anyone else share this concern? or am i just being cynical?

BustedS13 · 08-07-2009, 12:15 AM

we canceled our cable months ago. don't have an antenna either. download shows we like or watch Hulu.

But that's not to say i watch anything good anyway. I'm on season 5 of the Drew Carey Show right now.

gregorthebigmac · 08-07-2009, 12:21 AM

yeah, i hear you. i haven't had cable, or any form of normal tv for over 3 years, now. just like you, i watch the shows i care to see on hulu, or i buy the dvd's if i feel the show was really good, and deserves to make some money for their efforts. and to be honest, i don't miss having cable. there's never really anything i want to watch. y'know, i really hate the government getting involved in people's personal affairs, but sometimes i think i'd be willing to forgo my freedom to choose my entertainment, if it meant getting rid of this crap, and preventing other people from absorbing it

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-07-2009, 12:23 AM

#1 Reason why MTV need to cease to exist:

Paris Hilton's New BFF...nuff said.

illvialuver · 08-07-2009, 12:33 AM

tv rots the brain. my grandpa was right. lol, yeah those vh1 reality shows are retarded.

meteorite_flo · 08-07-2009, 01:01 AM

The stuff on TV is retarded nowadays,MTV doesn't even have anything to do with MUSIC. You would have to get MTV2 or some shit, it wasn't like this back in the days; FUCK THEM. It's all teeny bopper shit that you would see brainwashing kids to do/or get things that's out of their wallet.

BustedS13 · 08-07-2009, 01:20 AM

Watching the first season of Taxi. lol.

HyperTek · 08-07-2009, 01:38 AM

its all because of women.. women will watch the stupidest shit, and dudes will do and accept anything for the vag... also why rap is to shit, because women love the current club-rap songs..

Im all for educational shows, myth busters, tlc, even the military channel. My mom loves Forensic Files.
My fta sat is out though so no junk tv for me anymore, i just miss f1 racing thats all id watch on there.

But sadly, you continue to show these reality tv shows with single moms gettin preggo, people sleeping around with everybody, etc, is actually showing people that its ok and actually good to do this stuff.. I guess im old fashion lol

Homer_Simpson · 08-07-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BustedS13

we canceled our cable months ago. don't have an antenna either. download shows we like or watch Hulu.

But that's not to say i watch anything good anyway. I'm on season 5 of the Drew Carey Show right now.

My wife and I have been without a TV for the last 3 years and it has been great. It's kind of liberating to be without the box. Apparently we're not missing out on much.

HyperTek · 08-07-2009, 03:17 AM

u guys must be borring lmao jk jk

randomxzero · 08-07-2009, 03:48 AM

i agree that most of the shows on TV are crap..
i just usually watch the speed channel or adult swim because it somewhat decent..
but MTV and VH1 really need to kill their reality shows they just got too stupid and turning ppl my age into such retards...
if ia girl i like wants me to sit down and watch that shit with her, screw that i'd slap her for watching it and leave...

325irollin · 08-07-2009, 04:37 AM

I just watch TruTV and a select few other shows.

Dirty Habit · 08-07-2009, 07:38 AM

Cancelled my cable a year or two ago.

Only thing I watched was Lost or history/discovery channels. Maybe speed channel here and there.

Now I just read or catch something on the net if I really want to watch it.

tougekid · 08-07-2009, 08:29 AM

I haven't had cable in 3 yrs. I'm not home enuf to justify it. When I'm at the shop for more then a couple hrs on sat I'll go up front to see what other ppl find interesting.
WOW. ppl are getting dumber, or there level of acceptable entertainment is getting lower.
If I'm home I'll play games or watch a movie. Read a book. But for the most part I just cook and go to sleep.

*DALAZ_68* · 08-07-2009, 09:06 AM

i miss the original TGIF line up...

*exitspeed* · 08-07-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DALAZ_68

i miss the original TGIF line up...

Me too.

The only thing we watch on TV is Ultimate Fighter, Food Network (because I love cooking), and shit on Discovery and History. I hardly get to even watch TV really.

***enkei2k*** · 08-07-2009, 09:16 AM

honestly it depends what channel you watch. all those VH1, MTV, etc channels of course you'll find shit. I've been glued to the Food Network for about a month now and I'm liking it. Learning about culinary is the shit. Iron Chef America, Throwdown with Bobby Flay, Chopped, etc...just to name a few. You'll be surprised how good the food looks.

*exitspeed* · 08-07-2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

honestly it depends what channel you watch. all those VH1, MTV, etc channels of course you'll find shit. I've been glued to the Food Network for about a month now and I'm liking it. Learning about culinary is the shit. Iron Chef America, Throwdown with Bobby Flay, Chopped, etc...just to name a few. You'll be surprised how good the food looks.

I've been watching Food Network for like 10 years now. I would definitely say it's one of the reasons I'm as good of a cook as I am.

Daniel. · 08-07-2009, 10:17 AM

You guys are watching the wrong shit if you can't find anything good on TV.

Basic cable has plenty of good stations.

The major networks have highly entertaining dramas, there's USA, and HBO has a ton of good shit.

True Blood, Hung, Entourage etc etc.

gunmetalr32 · 08-07-2009, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DALAZ_68

i miss the original TGIF line up...

that was the best.... a few hours of good classic tv

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-07-2009, 10:23 AM

Sad part is that I spend more time surfing the net to entertain me than actually watching TV. I think I gave up on it. Only time I would flop down to watch TV now is when there's a basketball game on or football.

GOD I CANT WAIT TILL FOOTBALL SEASON STARTS!!!

gregorthebigmac · 08-07-2009, 10:28 AM

i know nothing personally of the shows you just mentioned, but i wiki-ed them, and they're all on HBO. i dunno about your cable company, but everywhere i've lived, HBO is not basic cable. you have to pay extra for just that channel. and of course you'll find better shows on a channel you have to pay extra for. if people never watch your channel, they won't pay for it anymore. so HBO really HAVE to keep good shows on their network, otherwise, there's no reason for people to pay for it. and yes, exitspeed, i forgot about the food network. they at least give you useful information, and keep the idiotic reality shows to a minimum

cxlo8331 · 08-07-2009, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

honestly it depends what channel you watch. All those vh1, mtv, etc channels of course you'll find shit. I've been glued to the food network for about a month now and i'm liking it. Learning about culinary is the shit. Iron chef america, throwdown with bobby flay, chopped, etc...just to name a few. You'll be surprised how good the food looks.

food network is awesome!

Quote:

Originally Posted by exitspeed

i've been watching food network for like 10 years now. I would definitely say it's one of the reasons i'm as good of a cook as i am.

word!

Quote:

Originally Posted by daniel.

you guys are watching the wrong shit if you can't find anything good on tv.

Basic cable has plenty of good stations.

The major networks have highly entertaining dramas, there's usa, and hbo has a ton of good shit.

True blood, hung, entourage etc etc.

a&e, discovery channel, nat geo, history channel, ect...

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

sad part is that i spend more time surfing the net to entertain me than actually watching tv. I think i gave up on it. Only time i would flop down to watch tv now is when there's a basketball game on or football.

God i cant wait till football season starts!!!

hell yeah, nfl network on mondays. highlights galore!

XperienceM5G · 08-07-2009, 10:53 AM

I refuse to watch anything under the title of Reality TV anymore. It's brain rot mind control stuff. Sucks anyone in with a short enough attention span, and makes you think you want to care about who the fuck Paris Hiltons new BFF is. Lies!

I died a bit inside when I saw the commercial for that show, died a bit more when I thought of how many people are going to watch it and help keep it on the air..

LoanShark · 08-07-2009, 11:12 AM

I like how since they're running out of ideas, they make american versions of shows from other countries. and they tend to suck at it. I miss japanese tv ... Shit was always fresh. Like the ones where they playfully torture girls and degrade them. Shit wouldnt fly over here. Too many uptight people.

LoanShark · 08-07-2009, 11:20 AM

fml dblpst

VROOOM · 08-07-2009, 01:08 PM

I only watch the History channel, National Geographic channel, Military channel, Biography channel and all the other versions of those. most regular TV does suck now.

BustedS13 · 08-07-2009, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

its all because of women.. women will watch the stupidest shit, and dudes will do and accept anything for the vag... also why rap is to shit, because women love the current club-rap songs..

god dammit. women ruin media.

zenki.life · 08-07-2009, 01:42 PM

yea actually the HBO and showtime have some great shows on. showtime actually had all three seasons of dexter. i love that show now!

Brian · 08-07-2009, 01:44 PM

TV commercials are REALLY getting dumb. I think those bug me more than anything.

It seems like sex doesn't sell anymore, but rather, stupidity sells.

08-07-2009, 12:15 AM	#2
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 36 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	we canceled our cable months ago. don't have an antenna either. download shows we like or watch Hulu. But that's not to say i watch anything good anyway. I'm on season 5 of the Drew Carey Show right now. __________________

08-07-2009, 12:23 AM	#4
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	#1 Reason why MTV need to cease to exist: Paris Hilton's New BFF...nuff said. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

08-07-2009, 01:20 AM	#7
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 36 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Watching the first season of Taxi. lol. __________________

08-07-2009, 01:38 AM	#8
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	its all because of women.. women will watch the stupidest shit, and dudes will do and accept anything for the vag... also why rap is to shit, because women love the current club-rap songs.. Im all for educational shows, myth busters, tlc, even the military channel. My mom loves Forensic Files. My fta sat is out though so no junk tv for me anymore, i just miss f1 racing thats all id watch on there. But sadly, you continue to show these reality tv shows with single moms gettin preggo, people sleeping around with everybody, etc, is actually showing people that its ok and actually good to do this stuff.. I guess im old fashion lol __________________ Keep it Classy

08-07-2009, 03:17 AM	#10
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	u guys must be borring lmao jk jk __________________ Keep it Classy

08-07-2009, 12:04 AM	#1
gregorthebigmac Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: tacoma, WA Age: 35 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how dumb is tv getting? is it just me, or does it seem that tv is getting more and more repetitive, and completely devoid of anything even remotely intellectually stimulating? i'm sitting at my friend's house, where his gf has been in control of the tv for the last few hours, and so far, we've watched 3 reality shows, one involving a tattoo shop with ditsy, shallow women talking about one of them actually WANTING to be a single mom, and ultimately going on a blind date with some rock star who doesn't want kids, another reality show where two dipsht rappers whose names i don't know have their own "gangsta" version of "the bachelor" (where, mind you, out of the nearly 20 chicks in this crowd, only 2 or 3 were actually black... go figure), and another reality show about how people have spent their money after winning either the lottery, or somehow otherwise came into money that they did not work to earn, then we watched 3 (yes... 3 in a row) episodes of "the nanny" (need i say more? i already feel like my brain is mush just from trying to block it out as i type this), and as i see commercials for more reality shows about people fcking with wild animals ('cause we haven't seen THAT enough, and seen the dire consequences cough steve irwin cough) and i wonder... is there any intelligent tv left that isn't on the history channel, or the discovery channel? actually, on second thought, i half-way rescind my claim on the discovery channel. even they've sold out to the reality show bullsh*t and have their own versions of this plague. does anyone else share this concern? or am i just being cynical?

08-07-2009, 12:21 AM	#3
gregorthebigmac Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: tacoma, WA Age: 35 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah, i hear you. i haven't had cable, or any form of normal tv for over 3 years, now. just like you, i watch the shows i care to see on hulu, or i buy the dvd's if i feel the show was really good, and deserves to make some money for their efforts. and to be honest, i don't miss having cable. there's never really anything i want to watch. y'know, i really hate the government getting involved in people's personal affairs, but sometimes i think i'd be willing to forgo my freedom to choose my entertainment, if it meant getting rid of this crap, and preventing other people from absorbing it

08-07-2009, 12:33 AM	#5
illvialuver Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: M-A-R-S... MARS BITCHES Age: 38 Posts: 5,065 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	tv rots the brain. my grandpa was right. lol, yeah those vh1 reality shows are retarded.

08-07-2009, 01:01 AM	#6
meteorite_flo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: bay area Age: 37 Posts: 696 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	The stuff on TV is retarded nowadays,MTV doesn't even have anything to do with MUSIC. You would have to get MTV2 or some shit, it wasn't like this back in the days; FUCK THEM. It's all teeny bopper shit that you would see brainwashing kids to do/or get things that's out of their wallet.

08-07-2009, 03:48 AM	#11
randomxzero Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 562 Age: 31 Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i agree that most of the shows on TV are crap.. i just usually watch the speed channel or adult swim because it somewhat decent.. but MTV and VH1 really need to kill their reality shows they just got too stupid and turning ppl my age into such retards... if ia girl i like wants me to sit down and watch that shit with her, screw that i'd slap her for watching it and leave...

08-07-2009, 04:37 AM	#12
325irollin Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: STL Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just watch TruTV and a select few other shows.

08-07-2009, 07:38 AM	#13
Dirty Habit Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,069 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: Dirty Habit Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Cancelled my cable a year or two ago. Only thing I watched was Lost or history/discovery channels. Maybe speed channel here and there. Now I just read or catch something on the net if I really want to watch it. __________________ 1982 280zx Turbo

08-07-2009, 08:29 AM	#14
tougekid Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S.C. Age: 42 Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I haven't had cable in 3 yrs. I'm not home enuf to justify it. When I'm at the shop for more then a couple hrs on sat I'll go up front to see what other ppl find interesting. WOW. ppl are getting dumber, or there level of acceptable entertainment is getting lower. If I'm home I'll play games or watch a movie. Read a book. But for the most part I just cook and go to sleep.

08-07-2009, 09:06 AM	#15
DALAZ_68 not giving a fuck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 35 Posts: 15,080 Trader Rating: (104) Feedback Score: 104 reviews	i miss the original TGIF line up... __________________ LOL 240... whats better than 1? 5 1's ...lol PSN & XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68 CLUB LEXUS : Wh0pp3r

08-07-2009, 09:16 AM	#17
*enkei2k* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: over the river and through the woods Age: 36 Posts: 7,160 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	honestly it depends what channel you watch. all those VH1, MTV, etc channels of course you'll find shit. I've been glued to the Food Network for about a month now and I'm liking it. Learning about culinary is the shit. Iron Chef America, Throwdown with Bobby Flay, Chopped, etc...just to name a few. You'll be surprised how good the food looks. __________________ Ask enkei2k xquizitditz

08-07-2009, 10:17 AM	#19
Daniel. Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 36 Posts: 3,713 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Daniel. Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You guys are watching the wrong shit if you can't find anything good on TV. Basic cable has plenty of good stations. The major networks have highly entertaining dramas, there's USA, and HBO has a ton of good shit. True Blood, Hung, Entourage etc etc. __________________

08-07-2009, 10:23 AM	#21
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Sad part is that I spend more time surfing the net to entertain me than actually watching TV. I think I gave up on it. Only time I would flop down to watch TV now is when there's a basketball game on or football. GOD I CANT WAIT TILL FOOTBALL SEASON STARTS!!! __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

08-07-2009, 10:28 AM	#22
gregorthebigmac Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: tacoma, WA Age: 35 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i know nothing personally of the shows you just mentioned, but i wiki-ed them, and they're all on HBO. i dunno about your cable company, but everywhere i've lived, HBO is not basic cable. you have to pay extra for just that channel. and of course you'll find better shows on a channel you have to pay extra for. if people never watch your channel, they won't pay for it anymore. so HBO really HAVE to keep good shows on their network, otherwise, there's no reason for people to pay for it. and yes, exitspeed, i forgot about the food network. they at least give you useful information, and keep the idiotic reality shows to a minimum

08-07-2009, 10:53 AM	#24
XperienceM5G Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WA Age: 31 Posts: 183 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: XperienceM5G Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I refuse to watch anything under the title of Reality TV anymore. It's brain rot mind control stuff. Sucks anyone in with a short enough attention span, and makes you think you want to care about who the fuck Paris Hiltons new BFF is. Lies! I died a bit inside when I saw the commercial for that show, died a bit more when I thought of how many people are going to watch it and help keep it on the air.. __________________ "It's like an act of murder; you play with intent to commit something." Duke Ellington

08-07-2009, 11:12 AM	#25
LoanShark Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N/A Age: 39 Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like how since they're running out of ideas, they make american versions of shows from other countries. and they tend to suck at it. I miss japanese tv ... Shit was always fresh. Like the ones where they playfully torture girls and degrade them. Shit wouldnt fly over here. Too many uptight people.

08-07-2009, 11:20 AM	#26
LoanShark Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N/A Age: 39 Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	fml dblpst

08-07-2009, 01:44 PM	#30
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	TV commercials are REALLY getting dumb. I think those bug me more than anything. It seems like sex doesn't sell anymore, but rather, stupidity sells. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

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