Reed Hastings is the cause of lost sleep, bad grades, and regrettable moments everyone in America refers to as "Netflix and Chill." Hastings's gift to the world feels similar to a blessing and curse in my life. For the past two years, I've spent a majority of my free time watching every great television series from Grey's Anatomy, Law & Order, Gossip Girl and Glee.
Netflix is my favorite past-time because I enjoy watching uninterrupted television with the ability to pause and re-watch all of my favorite moments. Many series on Netflix are so captivating that I lose track of time and before I know it, my bladder is about to burst and it is 3 am. I consider this a curse of Netflix, because after a night of binge watching I am exhausted and struggle with focusing on any task. Binge watching is great... when I have nothing to do. During the summer, I binge watch Grey's Anatomy all day until my boyfriend forces me to leave the house. Did I mention I hate him? Anyway, it's great because I am able to enjoy an amazing series even when it's off air.
I accredit any of my bad grades to the series Law & Order. I would much rather watch a thrilling episode filled with crime than study for a math test. Olivia Benson was an incredible distraction in high school, and an even better one in college. During the school year, I would put on an episode of SVU just to unwind, and before I knew it I was on my 4th episode, asleep and valuable study time has passed. I always seem to fall for the "this is the last one" trick! I honestly have no self control. When I am in my world of Netflix I forget about major tests and papers. If Netflix is truly an addiction that ruins my life.
Because my mother taught me to be wise, I have not experienced a "Netflix and Chill" experience personally, but my friends often share their horror stories with me. This is another great aspect of Netflix. It always seems to work its way into a hook up and gossip. I can even enjoy the outcomes of Netflix through other people. The hot horror stories I hear through my friends are so funny it's as if I am watching a series within itself.
Athough the outcomes of Netflix are not always positive, I'm honestly in love. I enjoy watching old television shows without commercials. Netflix is always a great excuse not to do homework. And I am in love with Netflix because it temporally destroys my friends lives and create great stories.
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