Spoilers. They aren't just a part that can potentially make your car look douchier; they are the phrases that reveal that which we do not already know. They are Satan's punishment for not watching a show when it airs.

I know how much you all hate spoilers, so I made this nifty 4 step list to help you avoid them. If you follow these steps, you're *insert fake statistical percentage here* less likely to have your day ruined by spoilers.

1. Unfollow all social media accounts that pertain to the show.

One of the easiest ways to avoid seeing spoilers is to unfollow any accounts that post gifs, memes, or afterthoughts once the show has aired. This will siphon out most of the potential spoilers and give you some peace of mind. Never click on "what's trending" because you'll definitely find spoilers there! You can always re-follow and check out the trends later.

2. Stay off of social media for at least 24 hours.

Even after you've unfollowed all of the social media accounts, some of your friends are going to be talking about the show right after it airs. If you haven't already removed TV-show spoiling friends from your friend group, it's too late. You shouldn't be punished by your inability to choose the right friends. Don't open their direct messages, texts, or read their tweets - they're all infested with spoilers.

3. If you see something, KEEP SCROLLING.

Sometimes, steps one and two aren't enough. Somehow, something always manages to find its way to your newsfeed that pertains to last night's episode. Your curiosity is your worst enemy, so if you see anything that remotely looks like it could be related to the show, either keep scrolling or throw your laptop across the room. You must avoid spoilers at all costs.

4. Become a recluse.

Ah, the bliss that comes with having no social contact with anyone. Are you dead? Just sleeping? Who knows. At least your show isn't getting spoiled.