DiegoDiego Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Binge watching is a sub-optimal way of viewing TV. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, DiegoDiego said: Binge watching is a sub-optimal way of viewing TV. Tend to disagree as it does help you remember all the wee details or characters that become important later on. It’s the same with books - if you leave a week or two between chapters you think “who the f**k is he again?” Although I did enjoy the return to anticipating a new episode that Game of Thrones provided recently. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor147 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Peanut butter and tomato sauce on toast is an acceptable combination -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, Gregor147 said: Peanut butter and tomato sauce on toast is an acceptable combination You're a lunatic, are definitely on at least one watchlist of some sort and probably aren't allowed to leave the country. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Peanut butter and tomato sauce on toast is an acceptable combination Tommy tommy nut nut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Tend to disagree as it does help you remember all the wee details or characters that become important later on. It’s the same with books - if you leave a week or two between chapters you think “who the f**k is he again?” Although I did enjoy the return to anticipating a new episode that Game of Thrones provided recently. There's a balance, and it also depends on the type of programme. If you binge watch you completely lose the anticipation for the next episode, which is part of the enjoyment. With dramas you also lose the period of reflection where you can consider the developments of the episode and conject what happens next.Most programmes aren't like Game of Thrones with minor characters popping up with different haircuts two years since they were last referred to. It's easy enough to follow with a week's break between episodes. The problem is the long break between series. The Good Place recently started its final series without any exposition reminding viewers what situation the characters were at the end of the previous series. I think there's a definite strategy now to create television which encourages viewers to rewatch the programme before each new series.In general, doing anything for ten hours straight isn't particularly healthy and especially in this day and age where companies play on our mental weaknesses it's not a bad idea to practice some self-restraint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 UFC is as fake as WWF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 UFC is as fake as WWF.In what way? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Bairnardo said: 19 minutes ago, Cerberus said: UFC is as fake as WWF. In what way? In no way whatsoever. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 In no way whatsoever.Interested to see an attempt to turn a completely wrong opinion into a mere unpopular one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Joe Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 49 minutes ago, Cerberus said: UFC is as fake as WWF. Times like these I wish I knew what UFC stands for. I'm up to speed with wildlife charities... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeyboy edwards Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Nandos is shite scoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbitterandgrumpy Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 4 hours ago, DiegoDiego said: There's a balance, and it also depends on the type of programme. If you binge watch you completely lose the anticipation for the next episode, which is part of the enjoyment. With dramas you also lose the period of reflection where you can consider the developments of the episode and conject what happens next. Most programmes aren't like Game of Thrones with minor characters popping up with different haircuts two years since they were last referred to. It's easy enough to follow with a week's break between episodes. The problem is the long break between series. The Good Place recently started its final series without any exposition reminding viewers what situation the characters were at the end of the previous series. I think there's a definite strategy now to create television which encourages viewers to rewatch the programme before each new series. In general, doing anything for ten hours straight isn't particularly healthy and especially in this day and age where companies play on our mental weaknesses it's not a bad idea to practice some self-restraint. Binge watching, even if it's only 3 or 4 episodes at a time has become the norm. The days of having to be in front of the telly at nine o'clock on a Sunday (or whatever) to catch the latest episode have long gone. Peaky Blinders was a nice exception. Waiting a whole week for the next episode did feel a bit strange though. But it was worth it. I'm with you on the reflection and conjecture. Especially when so much work has gone into the production. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I've only ever binge watched a couple of times and both times it was on Sunday's whilst suffering monstrous hangovers. One was Making A Murderer and I can't remember the other one. Cool story. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I've never done the binge watch but am quite upset Dexter came at a time when that wasn't option I remember when seasons would finish having a real sadness waiting on the next 1 to come. Would love to have done the whole lot over a weekend 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNU_Linux Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Barrowlands is utterly meh as a venue 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 3 hours ago, honeyboy edwards said: Nandos is shite scoff That’s a fairly common opinion on here! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearthammer Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Billy Connolly stopped being funny shortly after he appeared on Parkinson an adjusted his act to appeal to the wider UK audience. Then he became a luvvy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 11 minutes ago, hearthammer said: Billy Connolly stopped being funny shortly after he appeared on Parkinson an adjusted his act to appeal to the wider UK audience. Then he became a luvvy. Billy stopped being funny when he got sober. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 A simple Google search will show you how scripted the UFC fights are. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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