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What are some things I can do during an ad break? (aussie.zone)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by boogetyboo@aussie.zone to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Very unique and unpopular opinion, I know, but I hate watching ads during a show. Fuck the advertisers; I refuse to pay attention.

Rather than doom scroll, I'd love to hear what you think I should do when ads are on.

To make things challenging:

*often I'm pinned to the couch by my senior dog who I'm loathe to move unnecessarily, so getting up and doing squats is often out

*loud activities are probably out, see above

*be specific, 'I play games on my phone' - but what can you play casually, for 30s at a time (for example) and then happily go back to watching your show?

*use adblockers bla bla, not always possible and not in the spirit of my request.

That being said, all suggestions are great - I'm sure we'll all get something from it. Stick it to the man!

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[–] boogetyboo@aussie.zone 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Anything else doing?

[–] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Not watching ads

[–] Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 1 week ago

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[–] boogetyboo@aussie.zone 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The way I try to approach these threads is to try and pretend there's a bunch of people sitting around having a conversation.

If you're familiar with the dynamic, and you emulate it here, you might enjoy yourself more. Or you could do this I suppose?

Each to their own.

[–] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 week ago

If we're in a room, and we're comfortable enough to carry out a casual conversation, I'm gonna tease you for clinging to a bad take.