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20 Signs You're Addicted To Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Signs of a true SVU addict

Abigail Adams

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Since it's premiere in 1999, NBC's newest installment of the Law and Order series known as Special Victims Unit has garnered a broad viewership that spans a wide variety of households nationwide, developing it's own cult-like following of dedicated fans. The addiction can creep up on you suddenly - it isn't hard to get absorbed into the show's dramatic yet compelling storylines. Here are a few warning signs that you might be addicted to Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.

1. You can recite the opening monologue to a tee.

The telltale sign of a true SVU addict.

2. You catch yourself singing the theme song in seemingly appropriate situations.

Update: not all situations are appropriate.

3. You can tell which season an episode is from just based on Olivia's haircut.

The pixie cut appears to be one of her favorites.

4. You're still not over Stabler's departure...

Most of us are still in denial.

5. Or Capt. Cragen's...

Don't lie. You cried real tears when he left.

6. Or even Munch's.

SVU's most snarky detective.

7. In fact, you miss the original cast more than anything.

After season 11, the Special Victim's Unit was never the same.

8. You can never fully accept Amaro as Stabler's replacement.

No matter how attractive he may be...

9. But Ice T still slays the comic relief.

How he maintains a long-term serious role is beyond me.

10. The debate on the superior ADA still rages on.

Alex Cabot? Casey Novak? Even Rafael Barba is in the running.

11. Your favorite television psychologist is Dr. Huang, not Dr. Phil.

Huang doesn't need his own show to be the bigger boss.

12. Finding an SVU marathon on USA is like Christmas morning.

But having Hulu or Netflix guarantees you a marathon any time, any day.

13. After hours of binging, you feel like a complete expert on law and psychology.

Hell, you could probably win a case in court if you were given the chance.

14. In fact, you've probably seen every episode at least 3 times each.

If not several times more...

15. When someone claims they've never seen SVU before...

How is that even possible?

16. Or that they don't like it:

Impossible.

17. Yet somehow you can never just watch one episode.

Once you start, you just can't find the will stop.

18. You know anyone who's anyone has guest starred on the show at some point.

Brittany Snow...

Norman Reedus...

Jennette McCurdy... and countless more.

19. You wish Benson and Stabler had gotten together before Stabler's departure.

Still waiting... (Hey. Anything can happen.)

20. The most frustrating part of basically every episode:

They just love leaving viewers hanging on the edge. And they're damn good at it.

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Signs of a true SVU addict

1. You can recite the opening monologue to a tee.

2. You catch yourself singing the theme song in seemingly appropriate situations.

3. You can tell which season an episode is from just based on Olivia's haircut.

4. You're still not over Stabler's departure...

5. Or Capt. Cragen's...

6. Or even Munch's.

7. In fact, you miss the original cast more than anything.

8. You can never fully accept Amaro as Stabler's replacement.

9. But Ice T still slays the comic relief.

10. The debate on the superior ADA still rages on.

11. Your favorite television psychologist is Dr. Huang, not Dr. Phil.

12. Finding an SVU marathon on USA is like Christmas morning.

13. After hours of binging, you feel like a complete expert on law and psychology.

14. In fact, you've probably seen every episode at least 3 times each.

15. When someone claims they've never seen SVU before...

16. Or that they don't like it:

17. Yet somehow you can never just watch one episode.

18. You know anyone who's anyone has guest starred on the show at some point.

19. You wish Benson and Stabler had gotten together before Stabler's departure.

20. The most frustrating part of basically every episode:

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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