| Too often anger arises in our hearts towards others who would be so bold and brash as to interrupt our lives with their choices... to draw their assumptions and their opinions on our existence. We never asked them, we don't bother them, so where do they get off judging us? Where do they get off bringing their ideals into our peaceful way of life?
Stop.
Think.
No Opinions.
No ideals.
No Judging.
Just the Facts.
FACTS.
FACTS!!!
OK here we go.
The average youth spends 2 hours and 46 minutes watching the television every single day. That's almost 20 hours a week, or half a regular workweek. In their lives that will amount to over 60,000 hours in front of the tube.
Still no opinions.
Facts only please.
Well, let's just have a little fun. And then right back to the facts, I promise.
*This next part will only apply to those people who have watched television before.
Score yourself on the following scale:
"a" answers are worth 0 points
"b" answers are worth 1 point
"c" answers are worth 10 points
1. While watching television I can carry intelligent, thought-provoking conversations...
a. only through grunts and one word answers, but TV really isn't a time for talking
b. I have done it once or twice before
c. Every single time, in fact the TV enhances my conversational abilities
2. While watching television I find myself exercising...
a. my hand from the Doritos bag to my mouth
b. once a month when my friends convince me that Tae Bo is for real
c. just about every time, it's a good way to keep my mind off the pain
3. While watching television I find myself reading...
a. The TV guide summaries
b. A good magazine article during the commercials
c. My favorite novel, the TV is really just background
4. While watching television I find myself cooking...
a. ... so would someone get off their rear and open up a window for Pete's sake
b. in the mornings when there's nothing good on
c. every time, I only allow myself TV when slaving over a meal
5. While watching television I find myself doing homework...
a. in class the next day
b. every once in a while, Kramer can really help with a slow psychology paper
c. every time, it's a helpful distraction
6. While watching television I find myself cleaning...
a. my fingernails
b. my guns
c. my living room
Now calculate your score:
If you scored 0-1 points you are completely normal
If you scored 2-11 points you are making some incredibly good use out of your 'tube' time
If you scored 12-60 points then you are Tae Bo
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