Me, TLC, and Discovery Have a Date

In case you're wondering, TLC does not stand for Tender Loving Care. It stands for The Learning Channel. And in case you care (or not) I have a major addiction to both TLC and Discovery. Just a side note: This is a pointless post with absolutely no redeeming value. Just thought I'd warn you.

The thing is, I don't watch much t.v. at all. I prefer reading to t.v. any day. Patrick and I don't have any certain series we can't miss. You won't find us sitting in front of the t.v. after dinner. But when given the chance, I have a short list of shows I watch. Enter the Tivo or DVR or whatever that heaven sent thing is called. We didn't have one of these babies because I was too cheap to pay for it until just recently. And the only reason we got it was because we threatened to reduce our cable coverage. Enter free DVR and some other stuff. Enter the ability to record shows to watch on my schedule. Enter bliss. Now I have something to watch while ironing. Ironing is something I have a love-hate relationship with. I love crisp wrinkle-free clothes, and my husband can't look like a slob. But, I hate ironing. Hence the love-hate relationship. At least watching something I enjoy makes it more bearable.

So anyway, back to TLC and Discovery. They have some of the most interesting and frankly, strangest shows I've ever seen.

Deadliest Catch - I'm thinking about taking up crab fishing. What do you think? Can't you see me getting thrown over the side of a fishing boat?

My Strange Addiction - Really, who eats toilet paper or sleeps with their blow dryer? I guess these people do.

The Duggars: 19 Kids and Counting - Yes, I said 19. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about the Duggars. I don't agree with their views on birth control (but I won't go into all that here). I do, however, think that in spite of the fame and attention, they've managed to maintain a somewhat normal and happy life. I do agree with a lot of their values, and their show is fun to watch.

The Little Couple - I just like them. And they live in Texas. Nuff said ya'll.

Little People, Big World - No longer on the air. One of my all time favorites. Forever missed. Yes, I'm being ridiculous and melodramatic . . . live with it.

Cake Boss - Oh Buddy, Buddy, Buddy . . . I would have you bake my kid's birthday cake. But you're in Hoboken, New Jersey, and I'm in Texas. Besides, I'm 110% sure I can't afford you. But I still love your show.

Kate +8 - I don't watch it! Back in the day, when Andrew was first "borned" (as he puts it), and I was supposed to be laying on the couch recovering from my C-Section but was really changing diapers, washing dishes, doing laundry and putting up Christmas decorations in October, I got hooked on Jon & Kate+8.  (Do not do what I did. I was up 8 hours after my C-section with my nurse trailing behind telling me I should go back to bed. Come you know where or high water I was getting to that NICU to see my baby. Nevermind that I almost passed clean out on the NICU floor. That shall remain a secret. Got it?) Where was I? Oh yes, I was hooked on J&K+8. I thought the kids were cute, and their arguing, in the beginning, wasn't too bad. I mean what can you expect from people with 8 kids? But it quickly became apparent that Kate was, well there is no nice word for what she was and still is, so I'll leave it at she had no respect for her husband. Then Jon completely lost all sanity and they both chose fame and fortune over their kids. And, well,  I have come to despise the whole show, and I think it's a joke. Sorry if you like it, but I will not watch it.

Sister Wives - I so do not agree with their lifestyle. It actually makes me angry, but I can't seem to look away. It's kind of like a train wreck. And so I watch it. I mean I find it hard to believe that many women can live together without clawing each other's eyes out . . . Besides that, I think it's a huge publicity stunt.

And there you have it . . . a completely unsolicited list of the ridiculous shows I sometimes watch (and even some I don't). You will notice Hoarder's: Buried Alive isn't on the list. It hits too close to home. Just kidding honey.