Do you watch the Telly?

faceman · 04-10-2015 02:05PM #1

Moved house nearly a year ago and took out telly service without thinking. Realised recently I haven't switched on the TV box in about 6 months.

I watch Netflix and movies but I don't watch anything on the standard telly.

I assume I'm not alone? Do you watch telly?

Links234 · 04-10-2015 02:07PM

Nope, haven't done in years.

tomwaterford · 04-10-2015 02:08PM

Watching it now and too hungover to find the remote

Tommy Kay The DJ · 04-10-2015 02:08PM

I only really watch it when there's football on and sometimes for the news that's about it.

Mint Sauce · 04-10-2015 02:09PM

TV is on most evenings, but alot of the time, if you were to ask me what did I watch last night, I couldn't tell you. Sometimes I even forget what I'm watching during a commercial break.

Most of the time, its just a distraction in the back ground.

04-10-2015 02:09PM

I try to fit in about 5 hours a night but life can get in the way.

Sucker for historical documentaries, channels like PBS America...

Eugene Norman · 04-10-2015 02:09PM

I turned it on for the rugby World Cup a few weeks ago and that was the first time in 6 months. I couldn't find the remote for ages.

c_man · 04-10-2015 02:13PM

Just use it for sports really.

Mehaffey1 · 04-10-2015 02:15PM

Havent had TV in the house for three months. Too tired from work to really care at the moment, have the laptop connected with him for the odd movie just

mad muffin · 04-10-2015 02:17PM

I have sky subscription. I have Netflix. I have Apple TV. I also torrent.

I watch them all. :cool:

The Backwards Man · 04-10-2015 02:27PM

I don't know how you folks watch movies on a small tablet or phone screen. To me, that's like going to the Palais Garnier to see Richie Kavanagh.

Links234 · 04-10-2015 02:30PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I don't know how you folks watch movies on a small tablet or phone screen. To me, that's like going to the Palais Garnier to see Richie Kavanagh.

I'd wager that people have TVs that are used for Xbox, Netflix, DVDs etc, but just don't watch what's broadcast on TV.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 04-10-2015 02:31PM

Watching the Rugby right now. I watch about 90 minutes a day. Good drama on a large screen. Excellent. Freesat meets all our needs.

paleoperson · 04-10-2015 02:33PM

I'm going to go against all convention here and say that watching tv is both natural and normal, and even that anyone who doesn't watch television at all is abnormal.

The Backwards Man · 04-10-2015 02:34PM

faceman wrote: »

Realised recently I haven't switched on the TV box in about 6 months.

I watch Netflix and movies but I don't watch anything on the standard telly.

I assume I'm not alone? Do you watch telly?

Eugene Norman wrote: »

I turned it on for the rugby World Cup a few weeks ago and that was the first time in 6 months. I couldn't find the remote for ages.

Mehaffey1 wrote: »

Havent had TV in the house for three months. Too tired from work to really care at the moment, have the laptop connected with him for the odd movie just

Links234 wrote: »

I'd wager that people have TVs that are used for Xbox, Netflix, DVDs etc, but just don't watch what's broadcast on TV.

Don't think so Links, unless they are powered by magic.:pac:

04-10-2015 02:34PM

I do, all the time! Use torrents etc too but spend a few hours every evening just flicking stations and finding random stuff to watch.

Also watch a lot of sport on tv.

Fr_Dougal · 04-10-2015 02:39PM

Remember a similar thread on this a couple of years ago, good few people suggested that they never watch TV, yet their posting history painted an entirely different picture.

I watch TV from time to time.

Eugene Norman · 04-10-2015 02:41PM

paleoperson wrote: »

I'm going to go against all convention here and say that watching tv is both natural and normal, and even that anyone who doesn't watch television at all is abnormal.

People don't turn on live tv. That's not the same as not watching tv shows.

Peregrine · 04-10-2015 02:43PM

I watch rugby on TV every weekend. I also leave it on while I'm eating (news, Simpsons repeats, random stuff on Discovery, Nat Geo etc.).

I watch my regular TV shows online on my laptop or through the desktop computer which I have connected to the TV.

Eugene Norman · 04-10-2015 02:45PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Don't think so Links, unless they are powered by magic.:pac:

I use my tablet to watch movies and tv shows. I also AirPlay but that's a different argument.

It's quite clear the op means turning on live TV. Since I only have saorview that would mean watching the X factor or the late late show live, or whatever. No interest.

I do watch tv shows though. On Netflix etc

RobertKK · 04-10-2015 02:47PM

I watch sport. news and current affairs, business channels like CNBC and Bloomberg, movies, music channels, Australian soaps, nature, history, space programs and anything else that catches my interest, like homeland, under the dome, wayward pines, programs like that.
I have Sky and Netflix and will use torrents if I can't find what I want.
Recently completed Breaking Bad on Netflix.
I also use the TV for my PS4, which I use to play games and Netflix.

paleoperson · 04-10-2015 02:48PM

Eugene Norman wrote: »

People don't turn on live tv. That's not the same as not watching tv shows.

Well I meant watching tv series or even anything that's on tv. I think people who say they don't watch any tv at all, they "read books instead" or something like that are a bit pretentious.

There are many documentaries, news channels, music channels, entertainment channels that you just turn on, I don't know why someone would decide not to watch live tv. Bits of films or shows you might decide to watch in full, etc.

Stereomaniac · 04-10-2015 02:51PM

Yes, I do watch the TellyTubbies.

Meeoow · 04-10-2015 02:51PM

I love my telly.
I find that people who claim that they never watch TV, are never done mouthing about what they are watching.
Go figure that!

satguy · 04-10-2015 02:53PM

I have a 40 inch 1080p TV as my PC monitor, but no, I don't watch "Telly" , I might watch BBC1 for MOTD, or RTE for the odd Ireland game. I do like to watch Downton Abbey, and will watch every Sunday night at 10:15 in 720p HD and with no ads.

Stereomaniac · 04-10-2015 02:54PM

I think it has become a bit of an image thing for people to say that they never watch television. However, if someone is watching Netflix, The First Row or the RTÉ Player, it's just the same thing except they can decide what time they want to. I've returned to T.V a bit.

Collie D · 04-10-2015 02:57PM

paleoperson wrote: »

I'm going to go against all convention here and say that watching tv is both natural and normal, and even that anyone who doesn't watch television at all is abnormal.

I used to say the same and thought people who said they don't watch tv were just pretentious **** like the ones who constantly tell you they have deleted Facebook.

I always have TV on but quite rare it's used for the regular broadcast schedule. Android box for live sports and box sets has changed my viewing habits.

Have lost all interest over last few months but no doubt will get back into it when my programmes come back on autumn schedule. Even then, they'll be recorded and watched at my own leisure

Badly Drunk Boy · 04-10-2015 03:01PM

Yeah, I watch the telly a lot, and also watch Netflix through Chromecastery. One strong pet hate that I have is hearing people (usually here) state, in a condescending way, is that they never watch live television, and seem to think that people who do are weirdo dinosaurs.

mzungu · 04-10-2015 03:05PM

I find no need for one as the laptop is my TV and has been for a number of years. Most shows are available these days through Netflix or the various players like RTE Player, BBC player etc. Plus, the last time I took a look through the UPC channels all I could see was repeats of Two and a Half Men, Friends, How I Met Your Mother etc.

recipio · 04-10-2015 03:06PM

I have Sky HD and like the dishwasher, I could not live without it. The record facility is fantastic - all those ad breaks can be fast forwarded so I'm not entirely wasting my life. Go to somewhere like Germany and you will realise just how good British TV is.

retalivity · 04-10-2015 03:07PM

Haven't had a tv since 2009.
Lived abroad and didnt need it, since I came back to Ireland, have just streamed everything online and either watched on the widescreen monitor setup in the living room, or hooked up a projector for films, matches etc.

Do you watch the Telly?

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