Gray's Anatomy
Amanda is a twenty-three college student. She and her roommates got together every Thursday night after work and class to watch the television program Gray's Anatomy. While interviewing Amanda about her viewing habits, she shared that this time is as much about relationship building as it is for watching television.
Amanda stated that she and her roommates would make a big dinner, open a bottle of wine, and watch Gray's Anatomy together. She said that during commercial breaks the three of them would talk about the show. For example, the previous episode featured a woman who was choosing between two med. Amanda said that she and her roommates would argue over who was the better pick during commercials.
Gray's Anatomy is a program that many of the people Amanda work with watch, as well. She said that by watching the show, she knows she will be able to participate in the workplace conversations. She said that she "will always be able to talk to coworkers" if she follows the television program.
Although Amanda shared that there are times when the plot of the show seems far-fetched or unrealistic, she still enjoys watching the show. "I know that real doctors aren't like that," Amanda stated. But she still likes the program. "It's what girls do. We watch Gray's Anatomy." By examining Amanda's viewing habits, it is apparent that, for some viewers, watching a television program can be a way to build relationships with others, not just a means for personal enjoyment.
Amanda stated that she and her roommates would make a big dinner, open a bottle of wine, and watch Gray's Anatomy together. She said that during commercial breaks the three of them would talk about the show. For example, the previous episode featured a woman who was choosing between two med. Amanda said that she and her roommates would argue over who was the better pick during commercials.
Gray's Anatomy is a program that many of the people Amanda work with watch, as well. She said that by watching the show, she knows she will be able to participate in the workplace conversations. She said that she "will always be able to talk to coworkers" if she follows the television program.
Although Amanda shared that there are times when the plot of the show seems far-fetched or unrealistic, she still enjoys watching the show. "I know that real doctors aren't like that," Amanda stated. But she still likes the program. "It's what girls do. We watch Gray's Anatomy." By examining Amanda's viewing habits, it is apparent that, for some viewers, watching a television program can be a way to build relationships with others, not just a means for personal enjoyment.
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