Regarding Jackasses

You know who I hate? Like, really, really hate? Like, even more than Rachael Ray? People who think they're superior because they don't watch television. We all consume media -- it's not like the TV haters are sitting in their rooms not listening to music or surfing the Internet. To be under the impression that not owning a TV makes you somehow smarter than the general public is ludicrous. You know what? There are smart television programs and dumb television programs. There are smart websites and dumb websites. There are smart radio stations and dumb radio stations. There are smart books and dumb books. Smart movies and dumb movies. Shall I go on?

The reason this rant comes at this particular time is because I was reading a post on one of the NY Times' blogs about Man vs. Wild, which is like the greatest show ever. (Bear, call me!) These two comments in particular raised my ire:

Honestly, if you just sell the TV and renew that old library card, you might find that you don’t miss the BoobTube at all. I sure don’t.

Not surprising.
This is what passes as entertainment for the bored and socially challenged.
TV is the opiate for the lazy who would rather watch than do. Pass the chips honey...

I mean, honestly. What kind of a douchebag do you have to be to write something like that? Naturally, I, who manages to read, lead an active life and also follow a few television programs (My God! How does she DO IT?) felt the need to respond. As did these two guys, who I love, sight unseen.

Area Man Constantly Mentioning He Doesn't Own a Television

I say we all dump our TVs in the river and simply read about television shows on the internet.

You know what I think? I think self-important jackasses who think they're smarter than everyone else should buy a TV. They might lighten up a little bit and actually become well-rounded individuals that people can actually stand to be in the same room with.