My Addiction, My Vice

I read an interesting article on the Net last night, which listed 20 reasons to determine your addiction to TV soaps. In my case, I am only addicted to the Bold and the Beautiful seeing that is the only TV soap that I religiously watch and follow. Here are some of my favorite indicators, which I personally feel, makes absolute sense in defining my addiction to B&B:

● You take the phone off the hook while your shows are on. (My clients and friends know better than to call me during my B&B break)
● You actually have withdrawal symptoms when you miss an episode. (Missing an episode of B&B will see me in a cranky mood until I get my next dose of B&B)
● Company comes over to visit and you just want to shut the door in their faces. (Either that, or come join me watch my favorite show together)
● You can't wait to get dinner/lunch ready and sit down and watch the tape while eating. (A quickie meal will be served if B&B is about to come on and it's an episode that I simply cannot miss!)
● You go somewhere and keep looking at your watch every five minutes, afraid you're not going to get back in time for the soaps. (It's a feat to try to get me leave the house when B&B is on and if you manage to do so, I'd make for very restless company!)
● You schedule doctor's appointments, etc. around (their airings) so you won't miss your soaps.(I sometimes postpone my appointments in order to accommodate an interesting episode of B&B)

Aired in over 100 countries, B&B commands an impressive viewership of about 300 million people around the globe; apparently, I am not the only one who can't go without it! I've been hooked on B&B ever since it first aired in 1987. There are so many reasons for my addiction to B&B. I love the dramatic plot twists, the scheming and backstabbing, the endless animosity between Brooke and Stephanie, the beautiful Taylor with her hair and make-up always perfectly in place, the returns from the dead, the deep dark secrets from the past and of course the jet-setting glamorous lifestyle of the Forrester family! Though the story lines tend to exaggerate reality at times, B&B never fails to amuse and entertain me, which is why I find it oh so sinfully addictive!

There is nothing better than unwinding after a hard day's work with a B&B marathon. Once in a very blue moon, B will indulge my B&B addiction by watching an episode or two with me. Our three cats will laze around nearby; amused at how the plots of this show can totally engross their Master sometimes. To me, the only thing better than watching B&B with B and the cats is perhaps watching B&B on a High Definition TV or HDTV!

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I can totally picture myself watching B&B on this 46-inch wide-screen Samsung HDTV LCD, which offers remarkably crisp, high-quality pictures with deep blacks and brilliant colors. My favorite B&B characters would really come to live then! Unfortunately, there is nothing wrong with my current TV and though it is not as advanced or huge as this 46-inch Samsung HDTV, it certainly functions well and is still in mint condition from when we first purchased it about 4 years back. So unless I win the lottery or get a sudden windfall, I guess I will not be enjoying B&B on any HDTV sometime soon. If you have the extra cash to splurge on an HDTV, feel free to stop by Second Act and make your selection there. Don't forget to check out the Great Deal of the Day too!