Is Watching Sports on Television a Waste of Time?
Watch Alex Rodriguez Make $154,000 in One Game!
Is Watching Sports on Television a Waste of Time?
The number of sports programs on television is at an all-time high. There isn't even an opportunity to miss a program anymore. Now, we are treated to such "fine" events of watching athletes go bowling, play cards or run through obstacle courses. Did you miss Chris Moneymaker win the World Series of Poker? No worries, ESPN, will show it again and again and again.
Is Chris Moneymaker even worthy of my time? Here's an out-of-shape, cocky, card-player sitting on his butt making a million dollars and I'm eating greasy potato chips calling out his next hand because I've seen the episode before.
Even beyond the "faux athletes", I ponder if watching Alex Rodriguez make $154,321 per game or Shaquille make $53,192 per basket made or watching the NFL Draft (and see players who haven't even played a professional game) demand a certain salary, is in my best interest?
Let's not kid ourselves; the players were "stars" back in the old days too. Babe Ruth, despite his rather portly physique, always had a few women hanging on his arms. Fans came from all over to watch Pele kick a soccer ball.
People are fascinated seeing people perform at a very high level. One that they could only dream of. It's an opportunity to escape from the normal wear and tear of everyday life. It's also an opportunity to bond with a family member or a child. Some of my best memories of spending time with my dad were watching the Green Bay Packers play football on Sunday mornings. We didn't need to talk to each other, we communicated by yelling and cheering at the television.
But times have changed. I am starting to feel the love handles sag over my pants. I'm starting to get older and the time to become someone is running out. Why watch other people live their dream lives? Why not live my own?
Is it a waste of time to sit and watch highlight after highlight, when maybe I could be in the back yard trying to relive some of my glory days on the little league field? Maybe the answer isn't sports. I didn't have any glory days in little league. Maybe I should take on some hobbies.
But, I have to admit, it still gives me goose bumps seeing Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers, throw a touchdown pass to win a game. And therein lies the answer: It's not a waste of time if you enjoy it.
The number of sports programs on television is at an all-time high. There isn't even an opportunity to miss a program anymore. Now, we are treated to such "fine" events of watching athletes go bowling, play cards or run through obstacle courses. Did you miss Chris Moneymaker win the World Series of Poker? No worries, ESPN, will show it again and again and again.
Is Chris Moneymaker even worthy of my time? Here's an out-of-shape, cocky, card-player sitting on his butt making a million dollars and I'm eating greasy potato chips calling out his next hand because I've seen the episode before.
Even beyond the "faux athletes", I ponder if watching Alex Rodriguez make $154,321 per game or Shaquille make $53,192 per basket made or watching the NFL Draft (and see players who haven't even played a professional game) demand a certain salary, is in my best interest?
Let's not kid ourselves; the players were "stars" back in the old days too. Babe Ruth, despite his rather portly physique, always had a few women hanging on his arms. Fans came from all over to watch Pele kick a soccer ball.
People are fascinated seeing people perform at a very high level. One that they could only dream of. It's an opportunity to escape from the normal wear and tear of everyday life. It's also an opportunity to bond with a family member or a child. Some of my best memories of spending time with my dad were watching the Green Bay Packers play football on Sunday mornings. We didn't need to talk to each other, we communicated by yelling and cheering at the television.
But times have changed. I am starting to feel the love handles sag over my pants. I'm starting to get older and the time to become someone is running out. Why watch other people live their dream lives? Why not live my own?
Is it a waste of time to sit and watch highlight after highlight, when maybe I could be in the back yard trying to relive some of my glory days on the little league field? Maybe the answer isn't sports. I didn't have any glory days in little league. Maybe I should take on some hobbies.
But, I have to admit, it still gives me goose bumps seeing Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers, throw a touchdown pass to win a game. And therein lies the answer: It's not a waste of time if you enjoy it.
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Post a CommentNothing pisses me off more then wanting to go out and do something, but your roommates wanna watch espn all day. Follow your own life, not someone else.
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from this piece i get the impression you have a porn problem, maybe dogfart...
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well written piece, thanks for the chance to read it.