Big Bang Theory
I am addicted to all things TBBT.
Well, maybe not so far as memorizing "Rock, Paper, Lizard, Spock" and playing it with my nerdy friends, but addicted so much as to psychoanalyze my family and friends and relate them to their TBBT counterparts.)
The reason I admit this is because I have an addiction problem.
Well, I actually prefer to call it a loyalty conundrum (mmm...sounds like an TBBT episode title if I ever heard one!)
The Loyalty Conundrum Theory goes something like this: if it's not The Big Bang Theory, it's Glee. If it's not Glee, it's New Girl. If it's not New Girl, it's The Mindy Project...etc.
See what I mean?
Besides the fact that it's super sad and rather cultish, I tend stick to shows that make me laugh and are so off-the-wall-weird it doesn't even make sense.
Why?
Because, when I'm watching them, I feel content. I feel special. Like I could be on a TV show. I relate to Sheldon's random understanding of social norms. I cheer for Sam's fierce commitment to Brittany. I just want to have an ice ream date with Mindy and...and...that's the sad part.
As much as I adore each episode, I feel empty after the credits. I'm THAT girl. The one who pines for next week, because it means watching more hilarious shenanigan's from Jess and Nick (and silently yelling at them, Ugh, just get together already!) Next week holds more joy than a lot of things, and that's where I get in trouble.
It's where a lot of people get in trouble. If it's not their addiction to Glee, than it's their addiction to Facebook. Or their addiction to relationships. Or their addiction to being spiritual.
In our addictions, we forget about the NOW. We look to the NEXT.
The next hit TV show that will fill that lulling gap in our day.
The next Facebook post that will make us laugh.
The next, better relationship that will make our life complete.
The next spiritual high so we can get through the regular, hum-drum days.
Howabout we jump into the NOW full tilt? That way, when NEXT comes along we'll already be in gear.
Don't bother waiting for NEXT.
Embrace NOW.
Well, maybe not so far as memorizing "Rock, Paper, Lizard, Spock" and playing it with my nerdy friends, but addicted so much as to psychoanalyze my family and friends and relate them to their TBBT counterparts.)
The reason I admit this is because I have an addiction problem.
Well, I actually prefer to call it a loyalty conundrum (mmm...sounds like an TBBT episode title if I ever heard one!)
The Loyalty Conundrum Theory goes something like this: if it's not The Big Bang Theory, it's Glee. If it's not Glee, it's New Girl. If it's not New Girl, it's The Mindy Project...etc.
See what I mean?
Besides the fact that it's super sad and rather cultish, I tend stick to shows that make me laugh and are so off-the-wall-weird it doesn't even make sense.
Why?
Because, when I'm watching them, I feel content. I feel special. Like I could be on a TV show. I relate to Sheldon's random understanding of social norms. I cheer for Sam's fierce commitment to Brittany. I just want to have an ice ream date with Mindy and...and...that's the sad part.
As much as I adore each episode, I feel empty after the credits. I'm THAT girl. The one who pines for next week, because it means watching more hilarious shenanigan's from Jess and Nick (and silently yelling at them, Ugh, just get together already!) Next week holds more joy than a lot of things, and that's where I get in trouble.
It's where a lot of people get in trouble. If it's not their addiction to Glee, than it's their addiction to Facebook. Or their addiction to relationships. Or their addiction to being spiritual.
In our addictions, we forget about the NOW. We look to the NEXT.
The next hit TV show that will fill that lulling gap in our day.
The next Facebook post that will make us laugh.
The next, better relationship that will make our life complete.
The next spiritual high so we can get through the regular, hum-drum days.
Howabout we jump into the NOW full tilt? That way, when NEXT comes along we'll already be in gear.
Don't bother waiting for NEXT.
Embrace NOW.
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