Women at home outnumber the men. So am left with no choice but to put up with this four hours of nonstop nonsense, EVERYDAY . Every serial has two things in common - A troubled lady who would squeeze out every bit of tear in her and a whole bunch of women fan following.
During weekends when all the aunties meet up, “Gopi’s” divorce with “Kala” gets discussed. They cry over “Chidambaram ayya’s” death and empathize with “Sarala” for the state of affairs she is in. I have my own problems in life and here I have a bunch of grown ups discussing the small screen super zeros.
I decided to put an end to all my frustrations. After several months of deliberation I devised a master plan.
These days when I come home late, I ask my mom, "What happened to Gopi ? Did he manage to get the divorce ?". Or if am on time, I would, over my dinner, relish every bit of each of these episodes.
When in Rome, be a Roman. Do you have a better plan?
P.S. This is an old post of mine from Sify blogs. Was prompted to repost after reading this by JVC.
Its a shame that primetime TV does not have ( or does it?) a good comedy show...All these shows,
ReplyDeleteMutti vali, mudhugu vali, andha malai,,indha malai, chitthi, thatha, patti, appa, amma, ethir veetu naai..!! etc..etc...
anywhere some women cries, some mamiyar tortures the daughter in law, some daughter in law breaks a family someone becomes pregnant before marriage..!! Don't we have better themes...shouldn't the audience smile for a change.!
Not sure why we like so much of melodrama in life.
Why?? not a comedy...comeon wake up TN....Learn to smile.!!
and put these glycerin shows in the trash can.!
welcome to ATA!
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ReplyDeleteThe problem is when serial addicts dont understand that in real life there is no black and white, only shades of grey.... :(
ReplyDeletebut I do catch up with them once in a while..or I'll have nothing to discuss with my mom-in -law :P
Be happy that you're not available during the day time... Whenever I was home on an odd holiday, the torture extends to the morning hours as well... Sun TV shud be bombed for pioneering this crap!
ReplyDeleteAs JVC has started ATA, we can gather more members to it and submit a petition to someone who can really change that.. till then, you hav no other go.. enjoy :-( :=(
ReplyDeleteThe shit that these serials are doing to our society...As Venkittu Sir has pointed all these themes really spoil your mood and a great day at home. On top of all that suicides happen in TN because of this serials(http://thatstamil.indiainfo.com/news/2005/06/22/suicide.html). God save TN!
ReplyDeleteRam, a small correction : It wasnt my idea. It was Vatsan and Visithra's.
I haven't seen any of these soaps :(( Looks like I am missing out on things!!!! Boo Hoo
ReplyDeleteBut I am still the special correspondent for Europe:D Whatever that means I am taking my position seriously, might start signing off as such from now!
i do have a television at home...but mom is strict tat she allows only the news...never i had a cable connection....so no idea abt this stuff
ReplyDeleteCan we live without TV..?? I used to move out of the TV room to something or ther other.. like hear FM, or read a book.
ReplyDeleteBut there isnt any diff betn those watching teleserials there and me here.. right at time, i sit down to watch all those CSI: Miami, CSI: New York, Law and Order, SVU, Criminal Intent, House and not to mention those Oprah shows and other stufff...
the reason is we don hav a mind to indulge ourselves in anything else than TV... wish i go back to old times, just sitting in the balcony watching the stars and hearing some nice songs...
Athu seri.. whats that in the 8.30 schedule???
i haven't seen them either.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friendship's Day to you too somu.
ReplyDeleteits the same story everywhere Somu...
ReplyDeleteHappy Friendship Day Somu!
ReplyDeleteMind mailing me your mobile number to jvcruz@gmail.com?
the channels know their target audience. people @ home do no work in the afternoon time. so, they start with few serials then it becomes an addict that people want to watch it all through the day.
ReplyDeletethey would not understand how we can sit glued to TV during cricket match.
moreover the ppl sitting at home can connect themselves to the roles in the serial and also shed tears!!
the result, more serial dialogues during fighting in the house!!!
Narayanan sir,
ReplyDeleteYou are speaking just right. AS a matter of fact there is a comedy show with is currently aired in J TV... It's called, KRISHNA COTTAGE... a blatant rip off from FRIENDS... and even when copying they are so pathetic at it.
Vatsan,
Thanks dude ! :o)
Sangeetha,
ReplyDeleteAm sure you and your MIL strike a good chord... lol !!!
Nithya,
Tell me about it ! I was at home last monday and tuesday, and the TV shows only added to my agony !! :o((((
Ram,
ReplyDeleteYeps... Am gonna do every bit to protest against these crap serials.
JVC,
True. I have also heard of a kid who jumped from his second floor balcony trying to imitate SHAKTHIMAAN ! Phew !!
Viji,
ReplyDeleteI know. Infact even if we start watching it coz of no other go, we wud end up being addicted. So, I have conciously decided to lock myself up in my room during those agonising hrs...
Wicked,
Lucky you. What do you mean spl correspondent for Europe ? Konjam yenakku explain panna mudiyuma !
Sophie,
ReplyDeleteLucky you and wonderful mom ! lol !
Anand,
TV is a part of every household... It provides for good time pass and if we can be selective, it also enriches knowledge.
Anytime, I would prefer a book to the junk box.
Kavi perarasu Kaps avargaley, ;o)
ReplyDeleteYou are one hell of a lucky guy !!!
Thanks Mridu,
Wishing you the same.
Art,
Maybe you can tell about about Television there. I was hooked on to the TV for the 5days I was there...and not a single moment of it was boring !
Satish,
ReplyDeleteTrue. While they do reflect reality to some extent, everything is dramatized and over exaggerated... That's why it gets on neves of ppl like you and me :o)
tv serials are generally trash, unless of course its something like mastermind, or bbc world news, or hardtalk.
ReplyDeletei have stopped watchin tv for yrs now...and dont even have one. believe me, life cant be better
Wise decision Ashish.
ReplyDeleteImagine state of ppl like me who don't have set top box ? We have to live with SUN TV, J TV and the whole range of similar crap !
I watch only selvi-my opinion is it is decent
ReplyDeleteHi Vasanthi,
ReplyDeleteHmm so you like Selvi ? Guess with Saritha waking up from her coma, the story is turning out to be filled with suspense. Hmmm
THanks for dropping by and taking time to comment :o)