Another of those questions

[katiefoolery]

Today, I come bearing another question, albiet slightly more trivial than my previous one. Instead of pondering how one changes without noticing and how a beloved activity can become almost tedious, today I am asking: is it possible to like a TV show TOO much?

I only ask because I think I'm addicted to a TV show.

The show in question is Kath & Kim. Last Christmas, I impatiently counted the days down until I received the ABC vouchers I'd begged for, so I could buy the complete series on DVD. And believe me when I say that those DVDs have been worked hard. I watch them over and over again. I find new things each time I view them. I'm even thinking about buying Da Kath & Kim Code, despite not feeling it was that great when I saw it the first time.

In short, I'm addicted. I could watch the entire series in one day and then turn around the next and watch it again. I feel as though I know all of the characters with their silly little flaws (flaws that I have come to adore). Kath's house is as familiar as my own, right down to the recipe books in the kitchen and the pattern on the furniture in the "good room".

If I could step into that show for a day, I'd do it.

I never thought I'd become addicted to a TV show. There are certainly plenty of shows that I love and willingly drop everything to watch... unless it's something important. I even mocked the Bindi and her obsessive love of Sex and the City, which she would watch over and over again.

I never thought that would be me.

What I want to know is: is it a bad thing to be so obsessed with a TV show? Is anyone out there suffering a similiar addiction? What should I do about it?

Comments

[saltedpin.livejournal.com]

I don't think it's a bad thing until you start, say, conducting conversations in a Kath and/or Kim tone of voice or citing Kim as your role model, or refusing to leave the house in favour of watching it. Basically as long as you maintain your grip on reality, what's the harm?

I never really get the 'it's bad for you!' thing. If it makes you happy and makes you laugh, then where's the harm? (especially if you watch or discuss it with friends. There are few things more fun than squeeing over your obsessions together :DDD)

At least you are addicted to a show with actors and a satirical element. I'm addicted to a cartoon set in feudal Japan :(((( And the character I have a crush on turns into a giant dog.

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

But it's OK if I do the Kath and Kim thing intentionally, isn't it? Or is that going too far? I wouldn't say Kim's my role model, but that certainly appears to be the case for many people out there. It's just scary, sometimes.

The good thing is that Bindi, who lives with us, also likes K&K and when there are two of you, it's much easier to re-create scenes when something in real-life reminds us of them. 'Tis fun!


...A giant dog, you say?

[saltedpin.livejournal.com]

Oh yes! Intentionally is fine. I just know some people who talk like that unconsciously (they even pronounce 'affluent' like 'effluent'). It frightens me, so it does.

It is fun! I don't really see why talking about TV is so bad, if it makes you happy :)

Did I say giant dog?? (http://www.lostwindchime.net/ig/sesshomaru/a/11.jpg)

[bunhusband.livejournal.com]

Which one??

[saltedpin.livejournal.com]

Which cartoon? InuYasha. Sesshoumaru is the character I have a big crush on.