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Why are people so sanctimonious about people watching TV on holiday

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INeedAHolidayRest · 06/09/2026 22:14

Why is it wrong if, on my holiday, I want to watch TV?

I see it all the time- if some posts (here, Facebook, other SM) that they are disappointed that the TV doesn't work- then there are posts after posts saying 'you can watch TV at home' 'how can you watch TV in insert beautiful location

I am currently on a UK break and the TV doesn't work- the host has said there is loads to do elsewhere.

But it is my holiday, I don't see why people accept it is ok to lie on a Sunday lounger for a week, but don't think I should have my own escape.

I don't want to read, I just want to catch up on some series in peace and quiet, is that too much to ask?

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Minasama · 11/09/2026 15:31

What’s wrong with watching TV on holiday?

RampantIvy · 11/09/2026 16:59

What is wrong is people making assumptions that people stay in and watch TV all day every day while on holiday.

This is ridiculous. No-one does this.

Whatnumbers · 11/09/2026 19:14

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PouringCream · 11/09/2026 20:24

Minasama · 11/09/2026 15:31

What’s wrong with watching TV on holiday?

I’ve just realised why the idea fills me with horror — the only two times I’ve been properly ill on holiday, once in Syria and once in India, years apart, when I was feeling too miserable to even read, what was on tv both times was, bizarrely, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. So I associate watching tv on holiday with Adam Sandler gurning in fire stations. One of the times DH has gone out to buy me bottled water and there was no remote, so I couldn’t even turn it off…

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