'YOU' Is The Only TV Romance You Should Watch This Valentine's Day

'YOU' Is The Only TV Romance You Should Watch This Valentine's Day

Sadly, this relationship is more realistic than most portrayed in the media.

Gabby Sheets
Gabby Sheets Feb 6, 2019
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It is possible that upon first glance at the show, "YOU," is just another love story. The typical cliche, the lovey-dovey kind that many shows told before it. However, this is most definitely not the case.

"YOU" invites viewers to watch a young book store clerk named Joe Goldberg to become more and more obsessed with a woman that once entered his bookstore: Beck. No, this new edition to Netflix is not your run-of-the-mill love story where falling in love is easy and your potential love interest is not stalking you. "YOU" will most likely make you terrified to enter a new relationship.

Now, ladies, will every nice man you meet in a book store end up being your stalker? Of course not. Now, could the nice man you meet in a book store end up being your stalker? Possibly, which is all the more reason to watch "YOU" this Valentine's Day.

I would like to start off saying that I adore romantic comedies and soapy TV dramas. I do not care how many times people tell me they are cliche or cheesy or unrealistic. I love them. In my opinion, I'm not looking for my choice in a movie or television show to always ground me in reality. Most of the time, I am desiring the exact opposite actually. So, this is not to say that "YOU" is better than those sorts of movies/shows. However, I do believe that "YOU" offers something that those genres of entertainment do lack.

"YOU" offers watchers a hyper-realistic display of a relationship between an unsuspecting woman and her stalker, a relationship that sadly is much more common than represented in popular media. This dangerous relationship is displayed in a show that will keep you on the edge of your seat while also possibly making you question your likeliness to become victim to a man like Joe. "YOU" shows the gruesome truth behind what 'stranger danger' truly means and, I believe, encourages viewers to be more cautious when it comes to entering new instances of romance. Especially in a modern day where online dating is becoming the norm, it is crucial for young women like Beck, as well as all young adults for that matter, to consider the potential dangers in the dating world, especially when a fair majority of that world takes place on the internet.

I will not spoil the show for any of you, but I will say this: Beck has no idea that this man she has just brought into her life is stalking her every move in person as well as online. Beck and Joe did, in fact, meet in person, and yet here this woman is, entirely unaware that this nice man she just met is monitoring her every move on the internet. It is important to note as well that Beck is not naive or stupid for not realizing that this happening to her. She even took precautions such as giving Joe an email address to contact her when they first met rather than a phone number. However, at this point, Joe already had access to her life on a level she, and no other young woman would have guessed.

Even after being cautious, Beck ended up in a dangerous relationship. This show will make you consider what could happen if you were to take zero precautions in your dating life, to just throw yourself into something new with a person you barely know. It will make you think twice in a world where contact with strangers is encouraged and perfectly normal, and I believe that that is very valuable in our world today.

Also, this show is just crazy addicting and suspenseful. You will probably binge-watch it because you are just so desperate to know what will happen next with Joe Goldberg and his screwed up mind. The show not only will pull you in with a series of dark twists and turns, but also show you that maybe you shouldn't trust that cute guy you met the other day immediately.

But anyways, turn the lights down low to set the mood, snack on some chocolate-covered strawberries, grab your significant other (or a really fluffy pillow) and press play, because "YOU" is what is in store for a perfect Valentine's Day.

Gabby Sheets
Gabby Sheets Feb 6, 2019
At Bowling Green State University

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36 Rules Of Life From 'NCIS's' Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Sometimes we all need a smack on the back of the head.
Kelsey Hoffman
Kelsey Hoffman Jul 26, 2017
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I have been watching "NCIS" since the show began back in 2003, and season 15 will be airing this September. It is one of the longest running series and for a good reason, even though a lot of your favorite characters die off in the show they somehow still keep it alive. Anyone who has watched an episode or more knows about the infamous Gibbs's rules. Here's the list that we can gather from the many episodes:

Rule 1: "Never let suspects stay together." - revealed in the Season 1 premiere episode, Yankee White (episode).

Rule 2: "Never screw over your partner." - revealed in the Season 4 episode, Blowback (episode). McGee also stated this rule to Ned Dorneget in Need to Know (episode). McGee also mentioned to Abigail Borin in Ships in the Night (episode) that rule number one has been taken twice, showing that he knows that there are two number one rules.

Rule 3: "Always wear gloves at a crime scene." - revealed in "Yankee White."

Rule 4: "Don't believe what you're told. Double check." - again revealed in "Yankee White."

Rule 5: "Never be unreachable." - revealed in the Season 3 episode, Deception (episode) although Gibbs has been known to be intentionally unreachable. The rule was shown in Rule Fifty-One (episode) in the background when Gibbs opens the box.

Rule 6: "The best way to keep a secret? Keep it to yourself. Second best? Tell one other person - if you must. There is no third best." - revealed in the Season 4 episode, Blowback (episode)

Rule 7: "You don't waste good." - revealed in the Season 8 episode, Baltimore (episode).

Rule 8: "Never say you're sorry. It's a sign of weakness." - This rule has been mentioned throughout the series, but it wasn't given a specific number until Flesh and Blood (episode). The rule is also a direct reference to John Wayne's catch phrase in "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon" (John Ford, Director). Wayne said: "Never apologize, mister, it's a sign of weakness." to subordinates in a military situation. DiNozzo notes the connection in Hiatus Part 1 (episode). Mark Harmon's career has paralleled John Wayne's. They both were quarterback of their southern California college football team, both went into acting. (Harmon's father, Tom Harmon, was a Heisman Trophy-winner and actor & announcer as well.) Note: This is continuously told to Tony, Ziva and Tim through a smack to the back of their heads.

Rule 9: "Always be specific when you lie." - revealed in the Season 1 finale episode, Reveille (episode).

Rule 10: "Never take anything for granted." - revealed in the Season 3 episode, Probie (episode) although Gibbs also quotes it as being "Never assume" during the Season 9 episode, Rekindled (episode).

Rule 11: "Never go anywhere without a knife." - revealed in the Season 1 episode, One Shot, One Kill (episode)although it's sometimes quoted as "Never leave home without a knife" or "Always carry a knife."

Rule 12: "Never get personally involved in a case." - revealed in the Season 7 episode, Obsession (episode) and again referenced by the new SECNAV Clayton Jarvis in the Season 9 premiere episode, Nature of the Beast (episode) as the number one rule in Washington politics.

Rule 13: "When the job is done, walk away." - revealed in the Season 6 episode, Semper Fidelis (episode).

Rule 14: "Never date a co-worker." - revealed in the Season 1 episode, Enigma (episode).

Rule 15: "Never, ever involve lawyers." - revealed in "Collateral Damage." Rule 51 is written on the back of the card containing Rule 13 in "Rule Fifty-One."

Rule 16: "Bend the line, don't break it." - revealed in Anonymous was a Woman (episode).

Rule 17: "Always work as a team." - revealed in Leap of Faith (episode).

Rule 18: "If someone thinks they have the upper hand, break it." - revealed in the Season 8 finale episode, Pyramid (episode).

Rule 19: "Never, ever interrupt Gibbs during an interrogation." - revealed in the Season 14 episode, Privileged Information (episode).

Rule 20: "It's better to seek forgiveness than ask permission." - revealed in Silver War (episode).

Rule 21: "Always look under." - revealed in The Artful Dodger (episode)

Rule 22: "Never ever bother Gibbs in interrogation." - revealed in Smoked (episode).

Rule 23: "Never mess with a Marine's coffee... if you want to live."- revealed during "Forced Entry."

Rule 24: "There are two ways to follow someone. First way, they never notice you. Second way, they only notice you." - Jack Knife (episode) and "Rule Fifty-One."

Rule 25: "When you need help, ask." - revealed during Blood Brothers (episode).

Rule 26: "Always watch the watchers." - revealed in "Baltimore."

Rule 27: "If you feel like you are being played, you probably are." - revealed in Nature of the Beast (episode).

Rule 28: "Your case, your lead." - revealed in Bounce (episode) placing Tony as temporarily in charge of the team, and also in Phoenix (episode) with Ducky as leader.

Rule 29: "There is no such thing as coincidence." - revealed in Obsession (episode) although DiNozzo states that Rule 39A is "There is no such thing as a small world" during Canary (episode).

Rule 30: "If it seems like someone is out to get you, they are." - revealed in Borderland (episode).

Rule 31: "Never accept an apology from someone who just sucker punched you." - revealed in Psych Out (episode).

Rule 32: "First things first, hide the women and children." - This rule number was mentioned in Patriot Down (episode) but was not stated until Rule Fifty-One (episode).

Rule 33: "Clean up the mess that you make." - revealed in "Rule Fifty-One" although it's also stated as "Never leave behind loose ends" in Hiatus Part 2 (episode).

Rule 34: "Sometimes you're wrong." - Created by Gibbs in Rule Fifty-One" by writing it on the back of the card containing Rule 13. It is unknown if his coworkers are aware of this rule.

Rule 35: "Always give people space when they get off an elevator." - revealed in Double Back (episode)

Rule 36: "Never trust a woman who doesn't trust her man." - revealed in Devil's Triangle (episode).



While some seem to deal with Gibbs only there are some very great life lessons present. If you haven's started watching "NCIS" I suggest you start soon, it is all on Netflix.

"A slap to the face is an insult - a slap to the back of the head is a wake-up call." Leroy Jethro Gibbs
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Kelsey Hoffman
Kelsey Hoffman Jul 26, 2017
At Eastern University

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Whether Your Perpetually Single Or Married AF, Here Are 5 Easy Things To Do This Valentine's Day

Make the perfect day even more special.

JBoyd
JBoyd Feb 18, 2019
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The day that is full of love, smiles, and red faces. Valentine's Day! This is such a beautiful day because there are many people showcasing their love for one another, or people embracing to tell their biggest secret to someone (their crush). This day is one of my favorite holidays and I love how people make others feel especially special on this day. There are many things to do on Valentine's Day, but if you're single or in a relationship, I have the perfect things to do.

1. The Stars.

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This may seem corny, but taking the time to sit outside at 7 p.m. to look at the stars is lovely. Having that time to communicate with your significant other is relaxing and peaceful. This is a great way to enjoy each other's company and to cherish a moment of relaxation.

2. Yum, Num, Yum.

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Of course, I was going to tell you to go out to eat. Taking that time to eat dinner with your significant other is important. You can have that moment in time to just express why you love that person and you can do it over a great dinner. If you're not feeling anything fancy, choose a different type of scenery. Instead of prime ribs and asparagus, go get some good 'ole fashioned wings, ribs or a juicy burger. Step outside of the box.

3. Game Night.

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Having a game night with your significant other is not traditional at all, that's why you should do it. Monopoly, Chess, Checkers, Dance Dance Revolution. These are all great games to play with your significant other. Having that time to laugh and relieve stress with one another can really help you mentally. It may seem childish, but it is something different and is not a part of the status quo.

4. If you're single,  mingle.

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For all my single souls, it's okay not being in a relationship on Valentine's Day. There're still things for you to do. You can go out with your other single friends an enjoy their company. You can even try speed dating. Movie night by yourself isn't too bad neither, I've done it before and it is quite peaceful. Treating your mom, dad or siblings is not ideal, but it will make their day. Valentine's Day can be spent with anyone, not just someone you have "feelings" for.

5. MOVIES!

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There will probably be love movie marathons playing on TV the entire week of Valentine's Day. Enjoy a "chick flick" with your girls or guys. I know it may seem lame, but movie night is the best type of night to spend with family & friends. One of my favorite movies is Valentine's Day. It's such an awesome movie that focuses on a range of people and their Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day is the time to show everyone you care for that you love them. Whether you show them in small gestures or big gestures. You can give people thank you cards or send them a basket of edible arrangement. This is the day of love. Let this be the day that you embrace love, in every aspect that you can embrace it in.

JBoyd
JBoyd Feb 18, 2019
At East Carolina University

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