OJani wrote:
Hhmm, I don't know if it has to do with being startled, I don't like almost everything that is going on television todays. The tv-shows, commercials, movies, especially scary-movies have so much flicker, sound-effect, strange camera angle and view, shaking camera, that I've decided to ban television from my everyday life altogether. There is not to much to see, also. I don't like disturbing events even on the screen, nor do I like social drama that I don't understand anyway. The only exception when I watch something with somebody, and it is more scarce now than it used to be.
I'm of a similar mindset. I don't like all of the disturbing material and I'm not big into much of the dramas that are on TV. I find most of them to be pointless, like a lot of the celebrity worship that people seem to enjoy so much.
Then again, I haven't exactly had regular access to a TV in awhile.
When I do watch TV, though, I generally enjoy the cooking channel or the history channel. I also like random science programs and documentaries (Universe, anyone?)... and, of course, my other love is animation. Animated movies are often directed at kids so the material isn't excessively violent or difficult to watch. Even if I get a little too involved in the plot, I'm able to just sit back and enjoy the movie a bit more.
And yes, I can't watch scary movies... I jump a mile high anytime something unexpected occurs. Turning the volume down way low helps and I have done that before. Pausing for frequent breaks is also good (though yes, it does rather ruin the mood). My friend thought I was nuts, but hey, I got through the movie.
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