I'm a huge fan of TV shows. There are not many things I like better than sitting down to binge-watch Netflix when my kids go to bed and my husband falls asleep; I like the most random shows and no one in my family usually shares those affinities.
That being said, there are also many TV shows that have been popular over the years -- or still are -- that I just can't get into no matter how many times I've tried. These are five shows that at least one person I know is obsessed with that I honestly can't stand.
1. The Simpsons
This show has its funny moments, sure, but a majority of the episodes I watch I find boring. Also, it ALWAYS drives me insane that everyone looks so odd. Are they human? Mutants? What?! And are those bumpy spikes part of Lisa's hair or her head? So confusing.
2. Friends
I feel like every person I grew up with in the '90s, both male and female, absolutely LOVED this show. I never got into it for a variety of reasons, the most important being that these people seemed like they could never get their crap together and it was annoying. The women had seemingly never-ending bad luck with men, the guys were whiny and immature, the jokes just weren't that funny, and they made it seem like Monica being overweight at one point was the worst possible thing that could befall a person. This show was always a no for me, sorry not sorry.
3. One Tree Hill
To be honest, I was never able to watch more than three or four episodes of this show because I couldn't take it. I went through my own high school drama and I really didn't need to experience someone else's every week. Maybe it got better, maybe it didn't but here's three little words that also ruined the show for me: Chad Michael Murray. Not only does he have the acting ability of a teaspoon, he also allegedly cheated on Sophia Bush (see above) with Paris Hilton while he was filming the travesty — I mean movie — "House of Wax." Hard pass.
4. Lost
I really, really, really wanted to like "Lost." And for the first season or so, I did. But it became so confusing and convoluted as time went on that I gave up. I had a headache every time I finished watching an episode and felt more 'lost' as the show progressed. Ironic. No thanks.
5. South Park
Oh, "South Park." I loved this show when I was younger only because I wasn't "supposed" to watch it. But then I grew up and realized it's crass, vulgar, and so ridiculously idiotic that I wonder how it's lasted this long. It's also one of my husband's favorite shows and whenever we sit down to watch TV together, I always beg him not to put it on. I usually win. Sometimes.
I know, I know. You like at least one (maybe all) of these shows I've listed and I'm sorry if I've offended you. I've honestly tried to give all of these a shot and it just never clicks. I hope I redeem myself when I say I actually DO love" "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "The X-Files," and "Gilmore Girls."
