[John aka#404]

Very cool to hear. I have a funny story about TV/Cable.

I dumped my cable TV early 2007 as I just didn't watch it enough, as well as when I did, it was a waste of time. One of the best decisions I ever made.

SO... last week... I get this call from my cable company:
(paraphased a bit)

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Cable guy: "Good evening my fine friend, how are you this evening?"

J: "Hi there, alright and you?"

Cable guy: "Good thanks, so we see here that you are getting internet service with us...."

J: <interrupts> "I am sorry but can I just interrupt and ask what it is you need? I am busy at the moment."

Cable guy: "Why sure my feathered friend. We have a promotion for our high-defi..." (ok, I added 'feathered' for effect)

J: "Ah thanks. Sorry I am not interested."

Cable guy: "...sorry? but let me tell you the details..."

J: "I understand sir. I am not interested."

Cable guy: "... you get free cable for 30 days sir, are you really sure you don't want something for free?"

J: "Correct."

Cable guy: "Really? Free..."

J: "I disconnected my cable last year for a reason. It is a waste of time for me. Back then, now and in the future."

Cable guy: "You are not obliged to keep it you know."

J: "Ok i am sorry but I have to go. I am sure I do not want anything free that will just waste my time. Bye bye."

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I think the guy went home that night watching some sitcom and just couldn't fathom how I couldn't be enjoying the same thing. Oh well.

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On a total aside, hypocritically I do enjoy movies and well-done TV series on DVD. Heroes and the new Doctor Who speaks volumes for me. Not to mention the classic "The Prisoner" series of 67-68. Love to research the symbolism. Alright, take care everyone.

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