Karl Marx wrote: “Religion is the opium (or ‘opiate’) of the Masses” Of course Marx had not envisioned the invention of television, the personal computer and the i-phone. : (
People watch YouTube videos because Hollywood hasn’t had a new idea in years. Everything is a remake. Same plot just more computer generated junk and more garbage.
To an outside observer, something may look like a mindless activity. And maybe it is and maybe it isn’t. If it is, it could be necessary downtime. It could also mean some very deep thinking. Who knows what is going on inside the head/mind of a cat, or an “Earl”, or you or me.
I still use my library for BOOKS to read. What a “novel” idea. Though 99% of what I read is history. Fiction writers can’t come close to the evil that lurks in men’s hears. Reading now “Paddy Whacked” about the Irish Mob(sters) in America. You don’t need to read murder mysteries with history like this. Hoowee. Also reading, “Superman is Jewish?”.
They’re not just sitting there. They’re communicating back to the mother ship and reporting details of the life forms on earth and the best methods of invading.
For me when nothing on I turn TV on, now for hubby he watches old shows, for me I read, looks like next week be more reading not into sports so not watch the Olympics. Not into game shows either. I do more reading during summer time.
Gordo4ever almost 3 years ago
Karl Marx wrote: “Religion is the opium (or ‘opiate’) of the Masses” Of course Marx had not envisioned the invention of television, the personal computer and the i-phone. : (
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
also in this generation’s age, it’d be the computer with YouTube videos
Concretionist almost 3 years ago
The contrast is … stark …
juicebruce almost 3 years ago
Nelson perhaps not of interest to you but for a cat oh my yes ! Muffin’s problem is not being outside to go after the Prey being watched ;-)
KevDoneIt almost 3 years ago
People watch YouTube videos because Hollywood hasn’t had a new idea in years. Everything is a remake. Same plot just more computer generated junk and more garbage.
Kwen almost 3 years ago
When did Muffin became bigger than Nelson?
Rodeo Boy almost 3 years ago
I hate to say it but sometimes I feel like I am married twice—once to my wife and once to my phone!
whenlifewassimpler almost 3 years ago
Can’t count the number of times my grandpa put the TV on to watch something and fell asleep instead. My grandma and I would chuckle but quietly.
iggyman almost 3 years ago
Today’s generation it is video games!
Looneytunes65 almost 3 years ago
When I’m home alone, which is rarely, I put you tube on. I can listen to whatever I want too. Makes whatever I’m doing better.
Comics are the first thing to read almost 3 years ago
Muffin has the big screen!
Doug K almost 3 years ago
To an outside observer, something may look like a mindless activity. And maybe it is and maybe it isn’t. If it is, it could be necessary downtime. It could also mean some very deep thinking. Who knows what is going on inside the head/mind of a cat, or an “Earl”, or you or me.
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault almost 3 years ago
The cat sees things we miss. Earl sees things Nelson might miss.
mrsdonaldson almost 3 years ago
I could stare out a window for hours. Birds, squirrels, clouds, lots to look at!
I'll fly away almost 3 years ago
I still use my library for BOOKS to read. What a “novel” idea. Though 99% of what I read is history. Fiction writers can’t come close to the evil that lurks in men’s hears. Reading now “Paddy Whacked” about the Irish Mob(sters) in America. You don’t need to read murder mysteries with history like this. Hoowee. Also reading, “Superman is Jewish?”.
assrdood almost 3 years ago
@I’ll fly away History books are written by the “winners”. I always am suspicious of what I read as well as what I see on TV.
Zebrastripes almost 3 years ago
Addicted,no matter the species…
Redd Panda almost 3 years ago
That kid is back. I thought his folks were moving. Did they leave the varmint behind?
Fun Fact; Cats are Masters of Inertia.
swanridge almost 3 years ago
They’re not just sitting there. They’re communicating back to the mother ship and reporting details of the life forms on earth and the best methods of invading.
kab2rb almost 3 years ago
For me when nothing on I turn TV on, now for hubby he watches old shows, for me I read, looks like next week be more reading not into sports so not watch the Olympics. Not into game shows either. I do more reading during summer time.
Cerabooge almost 3 years ago
Muffin doesn’t have to spend 1/3 of its watching time being subjected to shrieking audio and frenetic video, aka “commercials”.
jamessveta almost 3 years ago
Sad but true.
WilliamDoerfler almost 3 years ago
Electronic media has changed us forever. We may be better informed than our ancestors, but so weak, physically and spiritually.
heathcliff2 almost 3 years ago
To each his own tv.
pbr50138 almost 3 years ago
There’s no comparison to looking outside and watching the TV. Sometimes, there’s more happening outside.