Writer's Strike

Most of us know the Writer's Guild (I'm not sure what a guild is, but it must be important) of America has been on strike for some time now. We're in January 2008 now and the question must be asked; how much longer can we exist without fresh new entertainment? Sadly the truth is; we can live a long time without new television programming. How do we know? Well the truth is, there hasn't been any medical or scientific studies to confirm this as far as I'm aware, so no one probably knows one hundred per cent for sure. However, using the common sense approach to this probably works best. Let's assume you were to turn the television off right now and leave it off for, let's say one whole day. Do you think your life would be better or worse off? I might be going out on a limb here, but I'm guessing you might just be a little better off mentally and physically. Unless you are so depressed that you had to sleep for twenty four hours because repeat shows were being broadcast over and over again, then you might find yourself doing something physically rewarding like taking a walk or a jog or something. Chances are that would be healthier than staying couped up and hypnotized in front of the boob tube with a remote control glued to your palm. And if you found things to do that you've been putting off because you would rather watch your favourite soap (daytime drama, sorry), it might just be the motivation you were looking for to get more done around the home. Although I sympathize with the writer's and their families for the loss in wages, this strike might be just what the rest of us captive television audience needed to get in touch with the real world again.