I don't watch that much TV, in part to the wonderful invention- the DVR. I don't have much time to veg any more, but "quiet time" does give me an opportunity to decompress. I watch a bit when Tim is playing poker and I don't have any grading to do. Even with my limited screen time, I still find myself getting sucked into certain shows. I don't go so far as to record any of them; they happen to be on in accordance to my schedule.
1. Say Yes to the Dress
I've been married almost 14 years. I have no need for a wedding dress. The women on the show are spending more money on a wedding dress than I spent on my wedding (and honeymoon). I hated shopping for a dress when I was planning my wedding. I would have worn jeans and a T-shirt if I could have gotten away with it. Why on earth am I watching this show about brides shopping for the perfect dress? The only possible explanation is that I am trying to counter all the testosterone in this house. Right after this show is...
2. Four Weddings
Four brides attend each others weddings, give scores, and the bride with the highest score gets a dream honeymoon. This show should be a warning to all males out there preparing to pop the question: elope! Go to Vegas or the courthouse. The least expensive wedding on this show has been $9,000. I won't even mention how expensive some of these events are. And, there's the rub. The wedding has morphed into an event, a giant party instead of a union of two people. Take that cash and put a down payment on a house. Speaking of buying houses...
3. Property Brothers
Twin brothers are in business together: one is a real estate agent and the other is a contractor. They show people what they think they want in a house. When the buyers realize they can't afford "the" house, the brothers show them fixer uppers and redo the house within the buyers' budget. This is actually a really good show. It just makes me want to take a sledge hammer to mine. Plus, how the hell can they renovate a whole house in five weeks and on budget?
1. Say Yes to the Dress
I've been married almost 14 years. I have no need for a wedding dress. The women on the show are spending more money on a wedding dress than I spent on my wedding (and honeymoon). I hated shopping for a dress when I was planning my wedding. I would have worn jeans and a T-shirt if I could have gotten away with it. Why on earth am I watching this show about brides shopping for the perfect dress? The only possible explanation is that I am trying to counter all the testosterone in this house. Right after this show is...
2. Four Weddings
Four brides attend each others weddings, give scores, and the bride with the highest score gets a dream honeymoon. This show should be a warning to all males out there preparing to pop the question: elope! Go to Vegas or the courthouse. The least expensive wedding on this show has been $9,000. I won't even mention how expensive some of these events are. And, there's the rub. The wedding has morphed into an event, a giant party instead of a union of two people. Take that cash and put a down payment on a house. Speaking of buying houses...
3. Property Brothers
Twin brothers are in business together: one is a real estate agent and the other is a contractor. They show people what they think they want in a house. When the buyers realize they can't afford "the" house, the brothers show them fixer uppers and redo the house within the buyers' budget. This is actually a really good show. It just makes me want to take a sledge hammer to mine. Plus, how the hell can they renovate a whole house in five weeks and on budget?
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