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FarPoint

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20. I think these shows help us stay sane....

Sat Apr 12, 2025, 07:28 AM

Apr 12

They trigger our time loop thoughts back to when life was more " safe" and trusting... these shows aired from the 70's thru 2000....like music triggers back to a time we experience a life of predictability...we think of when we first heard the song, people we were with and mostly fond memories...

This helps us stay grounded thru the dystopian regime....

The Walking Dead....it shows me we can survive this tRump/puttin toxic waste environment.......The Walking Dead characters, they show us many varieties of dysfunction responses to the doom....if we stick together and fight with some sense of morality and respect...we survive.

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Does anyone binge a few favorite TV shows to avoid the media propaganda? [View all] FarPoint Apr 11 OP

I like to binge watch the BBC murder mysteries. I find them very calming. Walleye Apr 11 #1

Excellent, healthy diversion choices. FarPoint Apr 11 #5

the first time trump was fake prez i swore off all news and binged all the westerns.... samnsara Apr 12 #21

Watching those old westerns brings back some hazy childhood memories for me. I was about five when we got our first TV. Walleye Apr 12 #22

Me, too, Midsomer Murders is my favorite! Diamond_Dog Apr 12 #31

Ditto WmChris Apr 12 #33

Bobs Burgers Freddie Apr 11 #2

I completely understand.... FarPoint Apr 11 #6

CSI and Criminal Minds Brainstormy Apr 11 #3

I think such shows give us a sense of accomplishment thru the investigation process. FarPoint Apr 11 #8

Yes SuzyandPuffpuff Apr 11 #4

I never watched markie Apr 11 #7

I've been hooked on FBI lately - Eye opening to all the possibilities of surveillance and facial recognition tulipsandroses Apr 11 #9

My rec: Detectorists. It is sweet comedy about a metal detecting club in England. FSogol Apr 11 #10

I like that one too, great writing interesting characters Walleye Apr 12 #23

THE BEST SHOW EVER Lulu KC Apr 12 #34

I'm rewatch binging "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", "Ted Lasso" and "The Middle". All favorites of mine... wcmagumba Apr 11 #11

My wife and I binged the BBC "Poirot" mysteries with David Suchet all through Donnie Diaper's first term. Aristus Apr 11 #12

I think it's because you know right away. Justice will be done by the end of that episode. Walleye Apr 12 #24

old episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 DBoon Apr 11 #13

Same here. Plus... bif Apr 11 #15

Back in January of 2010, my ex and I saw CT live in Royal Oak, Michigan. Xavier Breath Apr 12 #38

I saw Joel and the crew a few years ago. bif Apr 12 #39

I see your point, and there are some advantages to binging as mentioned. Xavier Breath Apr 11 #14

Just look at my name...Farpoint... FarPoint Apr 11 #17

I was in high school during the original Star Trek series. It was one of the few things I actually watched after Walleye Apr 12 #25

A few of my favorite comfort shows are... bif Apr 11 #16

It was a shame that Detroiters didn't have a larger audience. Xavier Breath Apr 12 #30

There are rumors that there might be another season or two. bif Apr 12 #35

♦️Wild Cards ♠️ LessAspin Apr 11 #18

The Munsters, King of the Hill, Mike and Molly and Everybody loves Raymond help me keep my sanity TommieMommy Apr 12 #19

I think these shows help us stay sane.... FarPoint Apr 12 #20

Dick Van Dyke and Andy Griffith. I used to enjoy watching American Greed because mucifer Apr 12 #26

"Mythic Quest" Apple TV is very good underpants Apr 12 #27

Nah RoadRunner Apr 12 #28

My friend is addicted to the cable channel that just shows westerns. no_hypocrisy Apr 12 #29

Walking Dead fan checking in Shermann Apr 12 #32

South Korean dramas are keeping me sane. blm Apr 12 #36

Immediately after the election, I watched the entire "ER" series. greatauntoftriplets Apr 12 #37

My rebingers: The Treks, Person of Interest, Fringe, The Good Fight, Babylon 5, BSG reboot. I'll catch a newer show... electric_blue68 Apr 13 #40