I realized, that in general, some of my favorite television programs are complete trash. I am an intelligent Latter-Day Saint woman, yet some of my favorite television shows include: Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Beverly Hills 90210 (the old gang; not the current), Grey's Anatomy, One Tree Hill (past phase), and (secretively) The Hills (it's a love/hate thing I am going through). YET, I absolutely HATE crude programming, like Family Guy. The question begs to be asked, am I okay with the amount of sexual content in my choice of programs? I must be to a certain degree; after all, Grey's Anatomy wouldn't be the same if it weren't for the bed hopping, regrettable choices made under the influence, and awkward elevator moments. I highly doubt I would watch without that element of sex, tension and anticipatory excitement.
Even worse, I have found myself rooting for certain characters to "do it". I wish I could think of a recent example, but of course, it is currently escaping me. I have the same problem with movies too. Of course I know better, but in this fabricated reality, I don't have to worry about morals, the exaltation of the soul or consequences of the characters' behavior. Would I really want to watch something where no one swore, dressed modestly, and went on group dates, like night games in the park? Everyone home my midnight? I can't say it would keep me as entertained as some of the above mentioned programs.
My mind/life isn't completely consumed by this junk either. I am probably one of the only people that tunes in to past BYU devotionals, and that round table scripture study thing the old guys and occasional lady do. Aside from those two programs, I find BYU tv to be a total snore. I often think of my future children as motivation for change. I think to myself, would I want them watching this? When the answer is no, I know I am responsible for being the first agent of change. I don't know that I have come to a conclusion, but these have been my current thoughts on the subject.
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You have many sides to you - BYU TV and Trash TV. Hehehe.
ReplyDeleteYou do have a good point - we have to ask ourselves are we really okay with it? Or are we all getting too desensitized to all the sexual content?
I enjoy watching Grey's as well, and the bed hopping is part of the show, but sometimes it just gets to be a bit much. I think to a certain extent we have become desensitized to the sex, violence and crime seen on t.v., it just seems 'normal', and that in my opinion, is not a good thing. Even though my children are young adults, I still find it uncomfortable to watch a program with them that has too much sex or any nudity in it. I really don't think there has to be so much of these things for people to enjoy the show. I'm not a prude, (although I'm sure I sound like it here!), but what ever happened to leaving things to your imagination?
ReplyDeleteOn another note, thanks so much for visiting my blog! Sorry to ramble on so long! :)
I agree with you Kelly! I often wonder why I keep watching Grey's, but I'm hooked!!! I also really like "America's Next Top Model". COMPLETE TRASH!! I have no idea why I like it as it stands for so many things I am really against! I've stopped watching it recently, which is good, but it took like the first 5 seasons to get to that point! I'm really glad you are being more "active" though, and are at least aware of what you are watching! Definitely a good sign!!
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