“Now what are we going to watch since we watched all of Downton Abby?” I asked
Jeff and I had this Friday night tradition where after the kids were in bed and I was de-cootified from a day at work in the hospital, we would sit down and watch TV together. Lately, we had been watching back episodes of Downton Abby. Jeff had downloaded them from the Internet and we would watch them at our leisure.
“How about Game of Thrones?” he replied.
“Oh… yeah,” I said, “I see people on Twitter talking about that show all the time. So that means it’s awesome.”
Jeff rolled his eyes at me, “Yup, Twitter knows all.”
“Hush your mouth! Twitter does know all, we don’t argue or upset the Twitter.” I scolded.
Jeff mumble something I did hear but probably along the lines of, “Yup, I married a crazy woman” and went upstairs to download the first episode of Game of Thrones.
After I had had all I could handle of TLC’s bridal shows which seems to be the only thing on TV on Friday nights and I was about to vomit because oh my gawd, people buying wedding dresses are crazy and I am sorry, $10, 000 for a dress… over my dead body, Jeff bounded downs the stairs, computer at his side.
“Ok, all set,” he said after he fiddled with this cord and that wire and searched for just the right remote of the the 20, ok 5, we have in the basket. Why watching TV has to be so complicated is beyond me. I kind of miss the days of just turning it on and channel surfing until you find something half entertaining to watch. Now there is is cable, DVR, Netflix, DVDs and then all kinds of other things on the Internet that can be set up on the computer but then watched on the TV.
“What is this show about?” I asked.
It is true that I saw tweet after tweet raving about this show but when it came down to it, I had no idea what the actual premise of the show was about.
“I don’t really know,” Jeff said as he sat down beside me, “Think like Lord of the Rings or Dungeons and Dragons… along those lines.”
I nodded because I liked Lord of the Rings, those hobbits always made me smile.
“What in the world is happening here,” I squeaked as we watched the beginning of the show, “Is this going to be scary? Jeff, you know I don’t like scary shows. I am going to have bad dreams. Scary things give me bad dreams. Jeff…”
“Shhh!” he hissed, “Just watch. I am sure it will be fine.”
I grabbed the pillow and hugged it close and readied myself to hide my eyes if needed.
Just when I thought I couldn’t take any more the ‘scary’ part was over and the show moved on.
Whew! Crisis averted and good dreams would be mine.
For the rest of the show, we sat and watched in silence. I am sure if someone had walked into the room to look at us, they would have seen two people sitting perfectly still, mouths hanging open in a state of confusion and shock.
“Oh my…” I began as the episode came to an end.
Jeff turned to me with a big smile on his face, “Asses, boobs and midgets! This is the BEST SHOW EVER!!!”
I looked over at him. “Well, it certainly is very adult,” I said.
Jeff got up and refilled my wine glass and got himself another beer. I was left to ponder the show and figure out what in the world was going on. Perhaps Jeff was going to have to get the white board out and draw me a picture or maybe they was a ‘Game of Thrones for Dummies’? I was going to need something.
“Wow, there was a lot of doggy style sex in that episode,” Jeff said interrupting my thoughts.
I nodded and then smiled, ”Is there something wrong with that?”
“Not, really,” he said, “It just seems like that would get boring all the time. And there would be no connection between the people.”
“Aw, look at you being Mr. Sensitive… being concerned about connecting and intimacy.” I teased.
“Whatever” Jeff said and quickly changing the subject added, “Want to watch another episode?”
“Yes!” I said with more enthusiasm than the answer needed.
Jeff got up from the couch and walk to the computer to start the second episode.
“You know,” I began thoughtfully, “I bet this show takes place years before all the missionaries came through with their teachings ”
Jeff looked at me blankly.
“You know… missionary style sex,” I clarified my joke, giggling.
“Yeah… I got your joke. It just wasn’t funny,” Jeff scoffed.
“Whatever,” I laughed, “Twitter thinks I am hilarious and we both know Twitter is never wrong.”
We started watching Breaking Bad much the same way. But then we lost interest. Not enough doggy style sex!!
Jeff is totally hooked on Breaking Bad but I couldn’t get into the show… probably because there is not enough doggie style.
Oh my goodness you kill me! I am crying I am laughing so hard! We love Game of Thrones at our house! We are totally hooked!!
I must be the last person on earth, ok twitter, that have not watched it yet
Well, my dear… fix that. It really is a good show.
I think that’s what my husband liked best about GoT as well.
I love that show! My husband doesn’t watch b/c we don’t ever watch shows together anymore. So sad…. Anyways, yes, its weird, lots of sex, the midget guy is the best on the show! He’s my favorite character, next to Stark and Khalessi.. You’ll love it! Season 1 is the best! And little Arya… It’s greatness. It’s weird.. and confusing. Luckily, my nerdy sci – fi book reader has read the whole Game of Thrones series so I ask her stuff every time I get confused. Good luck understanding it!
Good show though. I’ve heard good things about Downton Abbey. I need to get start watching that.
Have a good weekend!
I am OBSESSED with Downton Abbey! I cannot wait for Season 3! Ive heard amazing things about Game of Thrones, so I think Im going to try to watch it at some point. My husband and I watch True Blood together every single Sunday night. I love that time together.
I am currently reading the books that True Blood is based on so I don’t know if I will watch the show… but I must say, I am curious.
Yes, Twitter knows all. I need to watch Downton Abbey but don’t think I can handle GoT, with or without the doggy style. Also, please tell me you’re watching So You Think You Can Dance this season. My other two faves are Veep (recent on HBO) and Friday Night Lights (old on NBC), you know, if GoT doesn’t work out for you.
I am SO watching So You Think You Can Dance! Love that show.
And I have been kinda curious about Veep… may have to add it to the list.
This made me smile and reminded me that I need to get the RoKu hooked up downstairs. Right now netFlix is upstairs on the Wii which means Mamma rarely watches it! The problem being I don’t have cable, so I end up watching reruns on Ion!
Ain’t nothing wrong with reruns on Ion… I love me some Crimial Minds reruns. Doesn’t matter if I have see the episode or not, they still scare the shit of out of me.
Very true and if Lawn Boy is over, I have an excuse to squeal and bury my head in his chest!
Twitter is never wrong.
And just when I was lamenting the fact that I don’t have HBO and miss all the good shows, I have to agree with Mama Mary that I don’t think I could handle GoT.
You are funny.
I’ve read the books, but I haven’t seen the show. I was pretty unhappy with how the first book ended. After the second one I’ve kind of taken a break and haven’t read any more of them.
E X AC T L Y how TV is watched her. NO SCARY STUFF! I will have nightmares ot my brain will go into overload and I will not be able to sleep. As much as I LOVE Sherlock, I have to watch it early enough because my brain goes nuts over all the observing. You guys should download those!
I am TOTALLY hooked on that show. So much so that I almost ordered HBO so I could see the second season in real time and not have to wait for the DVD. My mom has HBO and was like “Oh, megan, you can come over and watch it with me on Sundays!” And I was like “Uh, no thanks, mom.” Yeah, not into watching the doggy style with mi madre sitting next to me.