Whether you are starting a series for the first time or are reliving your favorite show, binge watching is a pasttime that is addicting. Those of us who have been on the binge know that life sometimes takes a backseat when it comes to our shows. So, I have come up with Five rules that you most likely won't follow.
1: Keep food and drinks on hand.
So, most of you are like "This is a no brainier". Well, tell that to the die-hard bingers who will not get up for sustenance. They go almost all day without food and look at you strange when you call them out on it.
2: Use the restroom/ take a shower.
OMG! You have a pause button. Use it. It will wait for you. Don't wait half an hour to go pee because you need to find out if Eric really died or it was some crazy dream sequence. Go. Also, if your BO makes you feel like vomiting, do humanity a favor and jump in the shower.
3: Don't yell at people who interrupt you
I know how much you want to tell people off or throw things at them. They are keeping you from finding out who owns that pregnancy test. Don't snap at them. Hit pause. Deal with life. Then return to the show. They just need you to put the food away.
4: Pay Attention to what you are doing.
Some of us are multitaskers, we try to binge and still be functional. If you can do it, more power to you and keep up the good work. But, if you've almost burned your place down repeatedly because watching the stove is interfering with watching Kathryn remove Sam's bullets (and getting an eyeful of his six pack), you need to stop.
5: Keep tissue on hand.
When Liam ran in front of those guns and save Nicki's life, we all died a little. Okay, a lot. You are going to be an emotional mess at some point. Might as well have something to dry your tears on instead of your shirt.
So, my fellow bingers, I am going to leave you as I have a few episodes to watch before I get to sleep. Oh, yeah. We all should probably do that. Right after those episodes. Feel free to leave a comment below.
