That’s why I watch almost nothing live. I either schedule the recording (DVR), or start the recording and go do something else for a few minutes. Then as I watch, I skip the commercials. It’s a little tricky avoiding comments from my friends during the hockey (or football) game, but it works pretty well if I use only about half an hour’s delay.
MAD Magazine noticed that in their article “Commercial Roulette” ca 1960: "We’ll return to our program in a moment … after this brief message from our sponsor, the makers of … … BRAND X! Yes, Mrs. Fafoofnik, you pile of clothes washed in NEW BLUE … … MILLER HIGH LIFE, the Champagne of Bottled Beer! So feel refreshed! Try Miller High Life, the beer that… … is like a Doctor’s Prescription! That is, Anacin contains … … BUFFERIN! And Bufferin acts twice as fast as… … DANNY THOMAS, saying “Goodnight!” … and reminding you that Post Cereals are a little bit better than… … RIVAL DOG FOOD! Yes, friends, dogs really go for …" (and on from there. Reprinted in The Mad Sampler, 1965)
Classyladyor over 3 years ago
I hate people that do that. Stop changing the channels and leave the commercials alone.
PammWhittaker over 3 years ago
Mute, or fast forward. We rarely watch anything live now!
dpatrickryan Premium Member over 3 years ago
That’s why I watch almost nothing live. I either schedule the recording (DVR), or start the recording and go do something else for a few minutes. Then as I watch, I skip the commercials. It’s a little tricky avoiding comments from my friends during the hockey (or football) game, but it works pretty well if I use only about half an hour’s delay.
bhgiz53 over 3 years ago
DVR
gcarlson over 3 years ago
MAD Magazine noticed that in their article “Commercial Roulette” ca 1960: "We’ll return to our program in a moment … after this brief message from our sponsor, the makers of … … BRAND X! Yes, Mrs. Fafoofnik, you pile of clothes washed in NEW BLUE … … MILLER HIGH LIFE, the Champagne of Bottled Beer! So feel refreshed! Try Miller High Life, the beer that… … is like a Doctor’s Prescription! That is, Anacin contains … … BUFFERIN! And Bufferin acts twice as fast as… … DANNY THOMAS, saying “Goodnight!” … and reminding you that Post Cereals are a little bit better than… … RIVAL DOG FOOD! Yes, friends, dogs really go for …" (and on from there. Reprinted in The Mad Sampler, 1965)
sbulger Premium Member over 3 years ago
Better yet, record the show and zip through the ads!