How many books require air-time?
The same reason we rarely see them on DVDs, except at the start, like in books (normally at the back though).
People Who Don't Watch Telly Page 5
I've only just started watching TV, as my flatmate has a posh telly. I used to acquire programmes I liked. Now I miss the ones I like or can't be bothered to watch hours of recorded stuff.
Instead I've been introduced to America's Next Topmodel, 60 Minute Makeover and Masterchef. If I didn't feel a bit dirty before, I most certainly do now.
Quote: Nogget @ October 7 2009, 10:35 PM BSTI wonder why we accept ads on TV, but we'd never accept them in books?
We can ignore ads in magazines and newspapers, but it's harder to ignore a noisy advert for KFC that pops up incessantly between overs during a cricket broadcast. One partial solution is to hit the mute button and have a newspaper to read during the ad breaks. Or keep the sound off and listen to the radio coverage.
Quote: Kenneth @ October 7 2009, 10:46 PM BSTWe can ignore ads in magazines and newspapers, but it's harder to ignore a noisy advert for KFC that pops up incessantly between overs during a cricket broadcast. One partial solution is to hit the mute button and have a newspaper to read during the ad breaks. Or keep the sound off and listen to the radio coverage.
I'm not happy about your stupid cricket team 
Are you a fully-fledged Aussie Kenneth, or an ex-pat?
Quote: Tim Walker @ October 7 2009, 9:18 PM BSTPeople who say that don't watch TV are either liars or occupy their evenings with incest, I reckon.
...or homework. 
Quote: Moonstone @ October 7 2009, 10:58 PM BSTI'm not happy about your stupid cricket team
Are you a fully-fledged Aussie Kenneth, or an ex-pat?
I'm a fully-fledged Australian citizen (well, one parent was an Aussie), though you might not believe me if you heard me speak. Being a foreigner is also good.
Quote: Kenneth @ October 7 2009, 11:10 PM BSTI'm a fully-fledged Australian citizen (well, one parent was an Aussie), though you might not believe me if you heard me speak. Being a foreigner is also good.
Why what accent do you have?
Quote: Moonstone @ October 7 2009, 11:13 PM BSTWhy what accent do you have?
Neutral, though depends what country I'm in. Nothing worse than Australians going abroad though and putting on phony American or British accents.
My uncle is Australian (just married into the family, not sure where he's from, but he's the best one my aunt has married thus far) and he intentionally puts on the exaggerated Steve Irwin accent when around my family. It's hysterical.
Does he have a big knife?
Quote: Kenneth @ October 7 2009, 11:16 PM BSTNeutral, though depends what country I'm in. Nothing worse than Australians going abroad though and putting on phony American or British accents.
Ha! Makes me laugh because me and my friend used to pretend to be Australian on holiday when we were kids. We thought we were really good but they were probably laughing their arses off at how fake we sounded.
For three years I didn't have a telly. Didn't miss it at all. Listened to a lot of music instead.
Now, however, I'd probably go up the effing wall.
Quote: john lucas 101 @ October 8 2009, 9:22 AM BSTNow, however, I'd probably go up the effing wall.
tee hee.
Quote: Leevil @ October 8 2009, 11:24 AM BST
I thangyo!
I've always admired people who don't watch TV. I imagine them to spend their evenings sat by a log fire, reading poetry to each other and drinking fine wine.
But as soon as they have to go round telling people they don't watch TV I feel the same as the majority of posters here.
I'm trying out a few responses:
THEM: I don't watch TV.
ME: Oh my God then there's no time to waste! Let's start with Corrie - it's been on 30 plus years now and it all started with a dashing young teacher by the name of Ken Barlow.... (3 hours later) ... and then Tracie Barlow got replaced by a new Tracie.. etc
or
THEM: I don't watch TV.
ME: I don't poke children in the eye with a sharp stick. Go on - tell me something else you don't do - I can do this all night!
or
THEM: I don't watch TV.
ME: Then you, my friend, are missing out on 30 seconds of quality porn for free at 11pm every single night!
or something.