Blending into the TV population

Passing by the water coolers and coffee pots in morning I overhear talk of this TV show and that cast member from groups of people.

“Can you believe that” mixed with “Yeah, she should have done this...” or my favorite, “If it were me I would have…”

Most of our free time can’t possibly be hung up on the viewing and judging of others.

Right?

Hmmm…Romans and the Coliseum? (ok, you got me there…but)

We flow into bars, stadiums, and game arenas to watch people perform. We buy gossip magazines and follow web links on news pages to see photos of scandalous dresses on the red carpet.

Why are we so inquisitive about televised people and events controlled by producers, directors, and paparazzi?

If we’re always watching, what are we doing when we are not – besides working and paying bills?

But the part that gets me about all of this – is that we REALLY analyze who these people are. Condemning an emotional display, actions to win money, down to a cheating spouse with a new baby on the way for a chance to criticize what - someone else’s failure or bad decision making?

Seriously?

Do we really need to collect this information so we can huddle together in awe, frustration, and agreement over a life that is far different than our own the next morning?

When do we not focus on who is doing what and focus on a new book, exercise, language class, or volunteer work?

Just wondering