Watch television (TV) everyday ?? Is it a need ?

@shia88 (4571)
Malaysia
September 29, 2009 8:41am CST
Dear all MyLotters, I am wondering do all of you watching television everyday ?? Yes... I have to watch Television everyday,No Television a day, I can't stand it at all. I like to watch Singapore dramas everynight.Since I am having Astro Max recorder at home that can record some movies,I always get them recorded and I will watch the dramas at my convenience time. I also like to watch TV shows like : Fear factor,Amazing race,The Oprah Shows a\nd\ F1 car racing.They are my favourite shows. What is your favourite show? Do share with me your opinions,Thank you !!
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@akuler (3531)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 09
Hi shia, I did not watch much TV these days. Most of the channel are boring especially the free channel. But I always try to watch my favorite football (especially English Premier League and Champion League) match. Since I did not have an astro, I watch it at mamak restaurant. The environment is lively there especially if that involve the big four teams in English premier league. When I go to my cousin house (they got astro), I love to watch amazing race too.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 09
Hi Akuler, My husband is also a football fans. He is a manchester United fans. Last time he used to wake up in the middle of the night to watch the soccer match,but since we have cancelled off the Star Sports channel,he never watch soccer match anymore. But he will still surf some info on the nets about soccer match. As for me, I am not a football fans.but I love to watch F1 car racing.Last time when I have Star Sports channel (Astro), I never miss out every single racing. Since this channel has been cancelled off, I never watch F1 car racing anymore.\ Amazing race is another nice show to watch. I prefer to US Amazing Race,more exciting.As for Asia Amazing Race,sometimes can be bit boring.But I still watch both of them.
@StarBright (2798)
• United States
29 Sep 09
I like to watch the news channels. I want to know what is going on in the world. I enjoy other shows. I like a good movie. But I feel deprived if I do not see the news.
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@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 09
Hi StarBright, Watching news channels is good,you can get to know what is happening in the whole world. I seldom watch news channel.I am stick to Singapore dramas,I will follow the story everyday Monday to Friday,only Saturday and Sunday, I will watch other TV programmes.
@ckyera (17332)
• Philippines
29 Sep 09
hello shia! well, i watch television everyday...coz when i am not in the computer and nothing to do, i want to turn on tv coz its so boring...hehe that's just one reason. another reason is that there are some shows that i am following every night...the teledramas...hehe and in the afternoon, i am watching this noontime variety show here coz i like watching one of their games there... i also watch local news coz i want to know what's happening around me... and i am also watching right now the survivor palau (Philippines edition)
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 09
Hi Ckyera, I am just wondering the Survivor Palau is almost same version like the Western Survivor?? Like going to certain rural island and getting adventures there,Do let me know some. I also don't watch Television when I am on my laptop.I will make sure I finish watch my dramas,then only I will on my laptop to surf net.
@ckyera (17332)
• Philippines
30 Sep 09
hi shia... well i am also like you, i will finish those teledramas first before i go to do my things on net...hehe but anyway, about survivor palau...i think its also like that of the western...they have the same set up i think... they are in a beautiful island in palau, and they go there with nothing, then they are divided into 2 tribes...and many adventures follows,
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
1 Oct 09
HI Ckyera, I think Survivor that you mentioned is pretty similar with those from western country. My husband just downloaded new season of Survivor at Samoa Island. Very nice and exciting. I also like to watch Amazing Race and there is new season up again,my husband downloaded it and we watched together just now,2 hours in a row and it is very exciting US reality show.
@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 09
Hello Shia, For me, I have stop watching television quite some times already. My house TV is now fully occupied by my kids and my hub. I don't watch TV anymore because of the main reason is NO TIME! I have time to blog and Mylot, but I don't have time to watch TV, LOL. MAybe this could be no Tv programme that get my interest. I like drama, but I only go for Hong Kong drama, I don't watch Singapore or Taiwan drama or Korea drama. The Hong Kong drama is very boring now... What I can see is only a few famous actor and actress are there. The story is getting the same, nothing special. But TV is indeed a good entertainment for my kids. I think they could not stand to have no TV a day.
@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
2 Oct 09
Hi Shia, I used to like Hong Kong drama. But sad to say the Hong Kong drama isn't good to watch these days. I can see the TVB produces so many drama in a year, not all the drama are worth to watch. Once in a year there will be only a drama that worth to watch, that will be the special production and many episodes to go... So now I hardly watch any drama...
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
1 Oct 09
Hi Vingyan, I guess most kids like to watch TV.My son also everyday is on TV.But I do limit him for not watching TV all the time. Sometimes,I play with him,read stories book,colouring and sing together with my son. Seeing too much TV is not good for our eyes and I really don't wish my son to follow my step,wearing spectacles at earlier age. I thought most KL people love to watch Hongkong drama?? Then it means I am wrong since you are not Hongkong drama fans.
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@cwong77 (2010)
• Malaysia
30 Sep 09
OH.. I think now even a young kid of 2 years old will want to have the touch of the TV everyday.. As for me, I will also need the TV.. even I am not watching, I will still on it, coz my ASTRO gets to go on radio mode.. and I need the sound to kill the silence in the house. I think in my house, the TV can only rest when 'everyone' is asleep, and once a single soul up from their bed, the TV will be the next victim!
@cwong77 (2010)
• Malaysia
4 Oct 09
Shia.. I got freak out some times if the house is too quiet, therefore putting the TV on will be having some 'noise' Thanks for the info on the cartoon channels, now my girl has yet to start to bug the TV, and only some nursery rhymes sometimes in the morning, while I get myself busy..
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
2 Oct 09
Hi Cwong, It seem your house television is On for very long hours. I will only on my television when I am at the living room. Normally when my son has woke up in the morning, we will go down for breakfast,then TV will be in On mode till I go up to get my son a bath. During weekend morning, most of the tv is on with cartoons.That is my son's favourite shows. I even have to record all the doraemon show for him.Every saturday Channel 107 has doraemon show at 7.30pm,never miss out that show.
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• Indonesia
29 Sep 09
My favorite show is mostly anime like naruto, ben 10, bleach that is still run in my country's television show. And i like box office movie which is sometime showed in television program. My most favorite show that i have been watching until now is Heroes and i hope the new season will be coming soon early.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
1 Oct 09
Hi Darkhunter, I never watch Naruto and Ben 10 before,frankly speaking, I am not those anime fans. My son is addicted to Transformers and Ultraman lately. Everyday he won't miss out the Ultraman show.I have to accompany him to watch and I am really get bored of it. Thanks for giving me the link, I will check it out later.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 09
Hi darkhunter, Naruto and Ben 10 is quite hot now. I even saw some kids t-shirts printed Naruto and ben10 pictures. I never watch such cartoons movies. Most of them times, I will accompany my son watch Doraemon,Ultraman Max,Barney. Heroes?? Is it a celebrity shows? Never heard of this show before.
• Indonesia
30 Sep 09
Yeah, naruto and ben10 is one of the best anime, you should try watch them too with your son (especially ben10, it's good for kids) :) Heroes is not a celebrity show. It's a serial movie about people that have superpower. It has a very good story and unexpected things keep happening in the story. Try look at this site, you can find an info about heroes http://www.nbc.com/heroes
• United States
6 Oct 09
I do usually turn the tv on everyday. Most of the time I have it on cartoons for my son. At nighttime I usually watch some show with my husband before going to bed. On friday nights I watch Ghost Whisperer because that's my favorite show. Other than that one I don't really have anything that I really have to watch.
@snowy22315 (169828)
• United States
29 Sep 09
I do watch quite abit of TV probably more than I should. I live out in the country though and there isn't a lot of stuff to do out here. I like a lot of different shows but I think that my favorites would be Dr. Phil, 48 hours mystery, House. and I like Dancing with the Stars and American Idol.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 09
Hi Snowy, I also like to watch American Idol,sometimes it can be quite fun see different kind of people performed in front of the judge,Some even make funny actions and wear funny clothes for the auditing. Actually, my cable vision at home has played this HOUSE drama too,but I never watch it before. I seldom watch English drama lately. Before that, I did watched CSI,nice and exciting stories.
@vicky30 (4766)
• India
16 Jan 10
Yes for me it is a need as i can pass my boring time of the day that way.I watch a hindi comedy serial on the tv which makes me laugh a lot i never miss that show.I too used to watch fear factor before.I love the stunts the do over there.I also love to watch wrestling as i have been watching it small age.I also watch cartoons like pokemon as they are releasing new episodes and it is very exciting.
• Philippines
29 Sep 09
I watch television everyday also.. though the only thing that I watch everyday is the news. lol. Sometimes, I catch cable shows, I like those home improvement, home redecorating shows... I also like watching Oprah and Ellen. The other cable shows I like I just download because I really don't like waiting for another week to watch the next episode. LOL.
• Philippines
30 Sep 09
some television shows are really just addicting. You can watch them over and over again and won't get tired. LOL. I have seen extreme makeover home edition episodes over and over again, in youtube, in downloads, and in cable, and I don't care if I have seen an episode already, I would see it again, and cry again. lol.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 09
Hi Ingkingderders, Sometimes when I am quite exciting about some dramas,I tried to look for it at youtube see whether it is available there as I really can't wait for the nextday to continue the next episodes. There is a time whereby I am very addicted to this Singapore Drama " The Little Nyonya",I just can't sleep until I have watched this drama to the end. I managed to get it from youtube,although the screen is small as I watched it from my laptop,but I did enjoy myself watched till midnight. I also do like to watch show talking about home decorations.Some of them I even recorded it as it might be useful in future for my new house decorations.
@JamesKYTan (1605)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 09
When I am free at home, I do watch tv. But certain days I did not watch at all. My job requires me to travel alot. At times when I reached home, it is already time to sleep But my wife is different, she must watch her favourite Korean drama on Monday till Friday. Saturday and Sunday, it depends. Sometimes I notice her watching the Shin Chan cartoon with my son. Perhaps the only day she did not watch tv was on Sunday. Then she will be watching movie in the cinema
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 09
Hi James, Envy your wife,at least she will have free time to go to cinema for a movie. I have not been touching cinema for more than 2 years. I am really fans on Korean drama.Bit too boring for me. I still prefer Singapore dramas and I watched every single Singapore dramas that played on Astro AEC from Monday to friday.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
30 Sep 09
For me my favorite seen in television is drama series and showbiz I like doing that every day because i feel complete.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
2 Oct 09
Hi Ebuscat, I am wondering what kind of drama series you are watching currently? As for me, I Like to watch Singapore drama series. I am catching up with a few dramas from Monday to Friday Night.Some I even recorded them,so I can watch anytime when I am free. I don't watch those Korean and Japanese drama. Lasttime when I was young, I used to watch all those dramas. I remembered I did watch a japanese drama title : tokyo love story" for 4 times.I just like the storyline and won't feel bored keep repeating watching that drama.
@mothma (136)
• United States
29 Sep 09
I don't watch TV that much, I'm usually on the computer. We have DVR so I record all my shows and watch the best ones. I almost never see commercials.
@celineml (126)
• Malaysia
30 Oct 09
Hi Shia, me seldom watching television everyday if i watching television me also no saw what me normal saw the movie. When the movie is nice than i will sit to saw the movie if no than me seldom watching television. Last time me is can not no watching television, the time must everyday the time want reach than must fast fast open the television watching. Now me no watching television but me will wathching DVD at my laptop. My house also no Astro because for me Astro is expensive and every month want pay payment than the Astro movie also is all repeat more. So i thing is waste money to get Astro. Last time my home got Astro but no me get is my brother wife get me no watching but my brother wife is everyday than will sit at the to watching Astro movie.
@Eisenherz (2908)
• Portugal
1 Oct 09
It's not really a need, but for most people it's probably more of an habit. Depending on the specific cases of each person, it maybe be a good or a bad habit. Mostly it's bad though because televisions are still holding the lives of many people back, giving them an excuse not to work on their reality..
@tinam13 (839)
• United States
2 Oct 09
tv - an old tv
I do like tv, but I can live without it. There are other things I could be doing besides watching tv, when I am bored. The only times I really ever watch tv are on the weekends and a little bit before bed. We have a ton of channels so you'd think I'd watch even more tv, but I don't. Sometimes I'll just look for a movie or watch stuff like family guy, king of the hill, southpark, mad tv, scarred....stuff like that. I like the discovery and health channels too.
• Philippines
6 Oct 09
Hello shia, I do watch televesion everyday. But it is not needed. I can manage a day even if I don't watch TV. Watching TV is just my way of resting, and enjoying the show together with my son. On weekdays I only watch the TV in the evening only because during the day I am in the office. During weekends, I have more time in watching. I like watching comedy show, some talent show and some soaps in the evening.
@Ritchelle (3790)
• Philippines
6 Oct 09
i watch tv everyday. i make sure i spend two hours of my day at least in front of it watching cooking shows and csi type of shows. i think no matter what show anyone watches it is a form of learning for that person. some are right brained and some are left brained so i think the soap operas, talk shows, action shows, etc. all give knowledge in one form or another to everybody so i think it is a need to spend time infront of the telly .
• Philippines
1 Oct 09
Hi, shia88! Yes, I watched television however it was not everyday because of work and I do no have a way of recording my favorite show so I just watch them in Youtube if I had the time. I had to work double time to support the increasing need of my family so I work at night then part time at day...so basically watching tv for me is not a need but a luxury. When I can watch tv, I like telenovelas or drama, reality shows like Fear Factor or BigBrother, The Oprah Show, The National Geographic, some anime because of my kids, Play with me Sesame, etc.
@millertime (1394)
• United States
4 Oct 09
I hate to admit it, but I do watch the boob tube every day. I'm pretty much addicted to the Discovery and History Channels. I love the shows like Deadliest Catch, Dirty Jobs and Mythbusters. Of course on the weekends I have to catch the NASCAR race if I can and take in a couple of football games. A lot of times, I have the TV on while I'm on the computer and it's just background noise and I'm not really watching it. Sort of like right now...