TV's part of life, now.
Get used to it!
I watch TV sports (usually while doing something else) although I'd much rather go to the event. I watch nature shows (when they are on - I don't have cable) but I'd rather take a tour or go camping at the site. I can't stand watching the news (although I do) and am happy to criticize people who regurgitate those facts as reported yet have no other knowledge of what they have "an opinion about". Although I do enjoy occasional comedies and fantasies/sci-fi they never seem to be on when I have the time to "watch" anyway...
WOW - I think a more appropriate sentiment is "get over it"... (and get on with life!)
As early TV marketers promoted the educational value of it, good old consumerism got a hold (like they weren't all along (ha)) and what we have now is - my guess - 25% fact (I believe this is being generous)... watch out internet. I'm not pessimistic (there is plenty good in it for me), however, watch what happens when "free broadcast TV" disappears in 2015 (I'm not making this up).
