As a kid I remember going to the next door neighbor to borrow a cup of sugar because I wanted to bake something and we didn't have any. When mom got home from work, she was appalled that I had bothered the neighbor and walked us over there to apologize. I was so confused because TV (latchkey kid here, I grew up watching a LOT of TV) taught me that's just what normal people did. Hollywood lies!
@divergentrays Those shows made communities seem like a ragtag group of quirky peeps chomping at the bit to solve all your problems in the next 22 minute time slot! With a jaunty jingle to boot! Thinking about it, I shoulda just questioned TV in general when Tony the Tiger said Frosted Flakes were a part of a balanced breakfast and with the ads saying 9 out of 10 doctors recommend cigarettes for your health 😅😅😅
I can relate, especially when I think about how I thought of work when I was younger. I had ideas of, like, a high-powered career or something. That’s how it is for everyone on TV, so I figured Duh, me too. Except I am just fundamentally not suited for that lifestyle, lol. I’m still figuring out how not to pressure myself to chase promotions etc. Like no, actually I just want my work to fund the more important things
As a kid I remember going to the next door neighbor to borrow a cup of sugar because I wanted to bake something and we didn't have any. When mom got home from work, she was appalled that I had bothered the neighbor and walked us over there to apologize. I was so confused because TV (latchkey kid here, I grew up watching a LOT of TV) taught me that's just what normal people did. Hollywood lies!
@divergentrays Those shows made communities seem like a ragtag group of quirky peeps chomping at the bit to solve all your problems in the next 22 minute time slot! With a jaunty jingle to boot! Thinking about it, I shoulda just questioned TV in general when Tony the Tiger said Frosted Flakes were a part of a balanced breakfast and with the ads saying 9 out of 10 doctors recommend cigarettes for your health 😅😅😅
I can relate, especially when I think about how I thought of work when I was younger. I had ideas of, like, a high-powered career or something. That’s how it is for everyone on TV, so I figured Duh, me too. Except I am just fundamentally not suited for that lifestyle, lol. I’m still figuring out how not to pressure myself to chase promotions etc. Like no, actually I just want my work to fund the more important things