Why do I watch TV? My response is twofold: information and entertainment.
I'm currently typing this during commercial breaks of 60 minutes. Over the next hour I will learn more about the leading republican presidential candidate (I refuse to say his name) and listen to Vladimir Putin discuss foreign relations. The mix of visual and audio displayed through TV turns sometimes boring stories into gripping tales. While hyper partisan networks like Faux News and MSNBC distort truths and propagate lies into the minds of innocent, naive Americans TV still has an important role in informing the public.
The other reason I watch TV is for entertainment. Shows like The Walking Dead or sports take my interest and keep it like no other. Whenever I need to wind down or relax I know the allure of 1080p awaits me at the touch a button. My mind can escape from the pressure and stress of school and teleport me into a different world.
I love The Walking Dead because of it's character development. It's not just a zombie show, it's a show about how ordinary people react to extraordinary circumstances. The show caught me early and even though it's gone slightly downhill, I'm too attached to the characters to let go.
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