I have several posts planned in the next week (two weeks?) One that I actually started writing two weeks ago after asking for ideas from the comm and one that someone else has asked to write for the blog and that I’m eager to post/read. But something has been on my mind lately.
I’m going to incur the wrath of probably two billion people in the world when I say that:
- I don’t find The Office funny.
- Monty Python is hit or miss with me (mostly miss) and
- I have never laughed at a Mel Brooks movie.
- Oh yeah, and I hated the Blues Brothers.
This is despite all of my friends loving these things and MAKING me watch them while continuously pointing and scowling going “HOW CAN YOU NOT LAUGH???? YOU ROBOT!”
When I click on So You Think You Can Dance, my husband leaves the room.
When he watches that space thingy with the robot in the future and the chick with one eye(?), I stare at him and shake my head oO). (I just remembered what that was when I used the world “future” LOL).
Don’t even get me started on cheese….
I won’t go into my flavor of books, because there’s probably a contingent of you already organizing and plotting to lock me in a room and toothpick my eyes a la Clockwork Orange in order to make me love The Blues Brothers.
Now, why am revealing these quirks? I think it’s because lately I see people struggling to read a book or feeling bad–feeling self-conscious–because they don’t like something a lot of other people do. Or maybe they love something a large number of people hate and that also causes this sense of self-consciousness.
Listen, books, movies, TV shows–all of these are subjective.
There is nothing wrong with you if you don’t like something everyone else does.
There’s nothing wrong with you if you love something and no one else does.
I just thought I’d point that out.
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11 comments
Kathybluetn
Actually, it’s going to be one billion minus one because I dislike all the same things! 🙂
Kathybluetn
Whoops! Make that TWO billion minus one!
Dani Alexander
o/! I”m not alone!!!! woot!
Erin
It really is true that a lot of folks (myself for sure) struggle with wanting to be honest with a review but feel self-conscious about doing it. I’d like to point out though, in my experience that 99% of the time that self-consciousness is unfounded. I have yet to say I didn’t get something or I didn’t like something and have someone berate me for it. I think most readers in general and even more so, romance readers (any genre) in particular, make me feel more comfortable with putting my opinions out there so thanks to everyone who gives us (me again) the confidence to do so…ya’ll rock!
Dani Alexander
It’s true that this comm is fantastic. I’m glad you’ve had as good of experiences as I have. I hope it gets easier for you to post those honest reviews, good or bad. I know there are people who appreciate having both sides <3
Louise
I hear ya! I’m a non-conformist in that respect too. I grew up in England and didn’t like Monty Python or The Beatles. Shock! Mel Brooks, I like one or two but find them mostly stupid. Blue Brothers, eh, I liked the music but I didn’t like the characters. I’m like abbylucinda; no TV, give me my Kindle and I’ll escape my life with a book. Doesn’t have to be great for every one else, just for me!
Dani Alexander
This is definitely a blog where loving the Kindle more than TV is probably universal with the commenters (and the writer). There’s on a few shows that would make me watch TV over reading.
Cathiev1234
Seinfeld does not do it for me, I cringe every time it comes on, along with the ones you mentioned. Solution for my household, separate TV & DVR for each person. We come together to watch Big Bang Theory and CSI, and separate for the rest. We have not gone to a movie theater as a couple for years…although MIB 3 may be enough to pull us in. He will never read or understand my enjoyment of the m/m romance genre…but he enjoys the side benefits from a really good and steamy one. Thanks for reminding us that just because we love / hate a book/show/movie/political POV does not mean we have to hate the opposite POV.
Dani Alexander
Haha Seinfeld was a favorite of mine. It’s amazing how different things are for people! Good gawd a tv and dvr for everyone? HAHA That’s awesome and probably better for family cohesion.
My hubby too enjoys the steamy side effects. Here’s to those steamy writers!
Abbylucinda
I agree….but believe me I am with you sister on The Office, Mel Brooks, The Blues Brother and Monty Python. But then I don’t find much redeeming in movies or TV shows these days. Just sit me in the corner with my Kindle and I’m happy
Dani Alexander
o/ It’s always good to not be alone. It can feel like that sometimes. And you and me both on reading =) Reading > movies! (but it runs a close second to Rachel Maddow!)