Not too old

TV seems annoyingly repetitive. Every character, plot, and other aspects are replicated throughout the channels. I'm aware that the "Big 6" contribute to this, being the six companies that own pretty much everything you see on TV. I also know that stories that have entertained audiences in the past are believed to work again if they are alternated to fit different settings. When I watch TV, I become frustrated with how unoriginal most shows are. Their are a few that seem new, but if you go back far enough, it's probably been done before. How long can you run the same thing before you bore an audience to death. It's like hearing the same song on every radio station, every single day; it's like killing a good joke because you say it so often and to so many people. Of course, most the TV I watch still consists of Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. Even with that being said, these channels reuse over and over the same lessons implied through a story line. The same situations are presented in new shows as they were when I was young and watching "Lizzie McGuire."

Now, I can see good in this; as pathetic as this sounds, I learned some good life lessons through the multiple shows I watched growing up. Not to mention, I was endlessly entertained by the many situations brought up. First kisses, insane teachers, and embarrassing families never failed to keep my attention on the television set. If they did not reuse the same material, then kids would not have the chance to "learn" like I did. By presenting the same moral-values from years even before my time, the younger audiences are given equal opportunity. These stories are new to them, just like they were new to me when they were old to past generations. It could take them until my age to realize that every show has a main character, a best friend, somebody hopelessly in love with the main character, an enemy, and an older character to guide them (teacher, parent, whatever). Another positive part of this could be that if children realize that the same stories are conveyed in "iCarly" and "Wizards of Waverly Place" and they become bored, they can go be active with there lives. This discourages them from spending hour after hour with their face in a screen, and makes them want to go and run or do whatever kids do.

Honestly though, I should just face it; it's me. Good grief Taylor, you are seventeen and still watching Nickelodeon and Disney. If I'm at the point where I'm complaining about the children channels, it's time to move on. As long as I still watch these channels, I'd either be complaining about repetitiveness, or if new stories were introduced how "TV isn't what it used to be." I've watched Disney and Nick my entire life, no joke, what else do I expect. I've slowly incorporated other shows into my liking, such as "Criminal Minds" and "Glee," but that's about it. I must admit they both seem rather original, but I haven't watched much else to compare. Even so, I still find myself lost in watching these younger channels, and the same stories still entertain me. I probably won't change my TV interests, even though I'm suppose to grow up, I don't want to, not all the way and not just yet. So, for the ones who laugh at my taste in shows, and the reason behind this sort of random post, I'm still a kid. I'm a kid who loves watching kid shows and doing kid things. That is all...

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