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#100DaysOfHopper Day 70-71

Day 70: While I don't expect a response, I have a very simple question. How does anyone watch TV anymore? I've been without TV for almost two years, maybe three, I honestly can't remember. Aside from movies and sports, I could care less about most of it. Even when I did have a TV, aside from the the aforementioned, I only watched Criminal Minds, Jon Stewart and cooking shows. Occasionally I'd watch BBC news or Craig Ferguson, but this was about it.

Recently, I've been spending some time up at my father's house and have realized the horror that is today's television. There are literally 700 channels and not one decent thing to watch. Aside from the World Cup, Wimbledon, a half a Red Sox game and Jon Stewart, I've watched three or four movies and a few Will & Grace repeats. I can't even stomach the other stuff.

Can someone tell me what you find entertaining about today's television? The reality shows are a complete insult to anyone with a kindergarten education or any self respect. The comedies are so painfully dull and unfunny, I'm embarrassed to be around people when they pull the "did you see last night's episode' water cooler BS while out in public. The dramas are all the same and just recycled crap from the last forty years. I just don't get it.

I also don't get how someone can watch a show like the Big Bang Theory, which cleverly has the one ditsy female cast member sleeping with every single character, but has her making fun of the four geniuses, so it's OK. The stereotypes I see people so angry with on social media are the same ones supported and portrayed on your favorite television shows. Apparently Zombies love dark meat, because I've seen about two black guys on Walking Dead and that's only because they were on The Wire and they are trying to increase viewership. Sons of Anarchy? Now there's a redneck middle American suckfest (not a word). Same shit, different week.

Why do we accept such mediocrity when other countries are pushing out brilliance. You know, the Office, House of Cards, etc etc....all foreign shows, revamped and suckified (also, not a word) to cater to our dimwitted standards. Even out movies suck. We're putting out TV movies like Sharknado and it's the most popular thing ever. I'm all for relaxing the mind, but why not do it with a show about meerkats, how to cook roadkill or even a classic comedy?  Why does our relaxation always have to involve turning our brains off? Trust me, most people I know can't reach the on switch. #100DaysOfHopper

 Day 71: I'll keep this simple. Recently, the Riverdale and Woodlawn contingent has been calling people out for simply dumping water on their head and not donating. They've also ramped it up a bit by saying the website and stressing that awareness is great, but helping these two families is imperative and that means money. I don't know how the two families are working the donations, but I do hope a good portion is going to them personally, because if anything they deserve to enjoy life to the fullest during this time.

I do not want to be a downer, but how may people dumped the water on their head knowing that to date there is 0% chance of survival? Think about that. If you had a loved one with this horrible disease, would you want them to have something extra to have a better end? Would you want to reassure their families that they will be taken care of? I don't these families financial status and frankly it's irrelevant. Give directly to their funds. I contacted the ALS organization and they told me that all fundraisers that they run have to be approved by them. I know http://www.quinn4thewin.com/ is, but couldn't confirm a website for Anthony Senerchia. If anyone has that info, please feel free to leave it in the comments and I will add it to this post.

I'm all for a cold shower and I've taken many.....thank you "....," but this is serious and I hope wish these families the best and money just might buy a little happiness this time around. I'll forgo my usual ending as this isn't about me. #Quinn4theWin #AnthonySenerchia

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