By Anonymous - 21/10/2014 15:37 - Australia

Today, my parents told me off for reading, as opposed to watching TV like the rest of the family, because it was "anti-social". FML
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GentlemanBastard 15

Sigh. This is what's wrong with this culture. Read on, OP! Your superior intellect and vocabulary will pay dividends.

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goawayfatman 8

I used to have the same problem when I lived with my parents. I would sit in my room and read. They complained. I sat in the living and read. They complained. Don't be sorry you rather build your mind and your vocabulary than watch mind-numbing sitcoms and "reality" TV.

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OddBall96 8

Just explode the tv with your mind, problem solved :D

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AGuyNamedI 7

It depends. If you're reading shitty books like the Twilight series while your family sits around watching shitty films like the Twilight series, then yes I suppose it would be anti-social. If, on the other hand, you're reading philosophy, science, history, while your family is watching Honey Boo Boo, then really, who cares what they think?

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GentlemanBastard 15

I see your point, but still, reading>watching

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TurquoiseJesus 15

even if the second case were true, OP would srill be being antisocial, thus proving the family correct.

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Catlover1130 14

That's just like the movie Matilda lol

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Spadoinkle 10

My mother-in-law is like that. If my father-in-law is reading, she throws a fit because he's not paying attention to her or waiting on her hand and foot. Thankfully, I grew up being encouraged to read. Keep reading, OP, it's good for your mind and soul.

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