How is this possible?

Homeslice · 11-14-2009, 04:47 PM

"The Nielsen Co. reported that just last year, the average American watched four hours and 49 minutes of television each day."

Who the hell has that kind of time? So you come home after work, and just sit there for almost 5 hours? What about shopping, working out, cooking, cleaning, surfing the internet, reading, having sex, etc.........

The only explanation I can think of is, most of these people must be leaving their TV on while they're doing other things? I certainly fucking hope so.

Avatard · 11-14-2009, 04:53 PM

The level of obesity in America would seem to corroborate Nielson's numbers.

Pass the chips.

Tmall · 11-14-2009, 04:57 PM

It's a tough call. My tv is usually on, I rarely watch it. It's more of a white noise thing with me. At the very most, I watch about 1 hour a day on average.

Do the people they give those stupid monitoring boxes to do the same thing??

Tsunami · 11-14-2009, 06:29 PM

I just starting watching TV again. Its usually on though for a 2-3 hours and half that time i am on the internet or studying and occasionally housework.

derf · 11-14-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

It's a tough call. My tv is usually on, I rarely watch it. It's more of a white noise thing with me. At the very most, I watch about 1 hour a day on average.

Do the people they give those stupid monitoring boxes to do the same thing??

I'm the same way, the only time a TV is off in my house is when I'm not home. Even when I sleep, I need the noise or I keep waking up.

Homeslice · 11-14-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

I'm the same way, the only time a TV is off in my house is when I'm not home. Even when I sleep, I need the noise or I keep waking up.

What is your electricity bill? I hope your tv's not a plasma.

Riceaholic · 11-15-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmall

It's a tough call. My tv is usually on, I rarely watch it. It's more of a white noise thing with me. At the very most, I watch about 1 hour a day on average.

Do the people they give those stupid monitoring boxes to do the same thing??

Me too especially at night. I need some kind of steady racket in the background to fall asleep.

jtemple · 11-15-2009, 03:49 PM

I might watch half of that...in a week. That is including the TV's use as background noise (i.e. the news while I get ready for work).

marko138 · 11-18-2009, 02:37 PM

This sums it up:

askmrjesus · 11-18-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

This sums it up:

Pretty much.

JC

11-14-2009, 04:47 PM	#1
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	How is this possible? "The Nielsen Co. reported that just last year, the average American watched four hours and 49 minutes of television each day." Who the hell has that kind of time? So you come home after work, and just sit there for almost 5 hours? What about shopping, working out, cooking, cleaning, surfing the internet, reading, having sex, etc......... The only explanation I can think of is, most of these people must be leaving their TV on while they're doing other things? I certainly fucking hope so.

11-14-2009, 04:53 PM	#2
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	The level of obesity in America would seem to corroborate Nielson's numbers. Pass the chips. __________________ Insert free thought here.

11-14-2009, 04:57 PM	#3
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	It's a tough call. My tv is usually on, I rarely watch it. It's more of a white noise thing with me. At the very most, I watch about 1 hour a day on average. Do the people they give those stupid monitoring boxes to do the same thing??

11-14-2009, 06:29 PM	#4
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	I just starting watching TV again. Its usually on though for a 2-3 hours and half that time i am on the internet or studying and occasionally housework.

11-15-2009, 03:49 PM	#8
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I might watch half of that...in a week. That is including the TV's use as background noise (i.e. the news while I get ready for work).