Rejecting Pop Culture

[oboakk]

"jenny_ravenclaw" wrote:
> Cindy mentioned some of the things that help her feel proud in her 
> rejection of pop culture.  Here are some of mine:
> *I don't watch "Friends", "Ally McBeal", "The West Wing" or "ER"
> *I can't stand John Grisham novels
> *I think Jennifer Lopez has zero musical talent (I'm not impressed 
> with her butt, either)
> 

I was heartbroken to hear that someone would be proud of NOT 
watching 'ER'!!  I am proud that I reject pop culture in some ways 
(like not owning anything from Abercrombie & Fitch), but not 
watch 'ER'!!  As with Harry Potter, if I don't get enough ER, I 
suffer withdrawl symptoms.  I cried when Dr. Dave got fired!  I get 
misty when I see the _previews_ for Dr. Greene's last days!  
Although, I didn't really get into ER into I wanted to be a nurse, so 
that may be part of why I like it.  It's never been a pop culture 
thing to me, I guess, but more of a personal bonding.

I must admit that the show's been going downhill lately, though.  But 
I will definitely keep watching as long as Maura Tierney is on, 
because she's a great actress and Abby Lockhart is my favorite 
character.  I loved her explanation last episode about why she wanted 
to be a nurse and not a doctor, it's exactly what I've been trying to 
tell everyone who asks me why I don't want to go to medical school!  
It also helps that she has my name....

Abby, who has just revealed her _other_ obsession