Is watching tv a hobby?

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Xoxocutekitty · Accepted Answer

I would consider it more of an escape than a hobby. I guess a catch would be if someone is using TV to learn more about something or to develop a skill. I would consider watching many documentaries on a topic (like history or cooking or interior design or animals) to be slightly more constructive than say, watching The Office or Friends for like the 3rd time.

In some ways, I would put TV in a same category with video games... an escape. In some video games, you have the ability to connect with new people, unofficially network, although most people don't actually use those functions and no one else really cares about you personally getting to stage 14 of level 7 of version 2 of a game, but they might be comforted knowing someone else has a similar interest.

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

Not really, lol. That's more of a distraction or entertainment than a hobby.
A hobby is something you physically do: gaming, sports, crafts, gardening, building, etc...

Though I won't lie, I think the majority of us consider watching tv a hobby since it is a form of relaxation.

CaptainOverthink · Accepted Answer

Nah. Its hard to say.
You keep up with a lot of information and popculture/mediaculture but its not like you actually do much. There's not much effort, you just sit passively and maybe reflect some on things.
Compairing to another bumsitting habit is gaming. Which is more of a hobby than TV. Because you recieve information and puzzle out strategies in your head, communicate and apply youself to achieve a goal.

Watching TV or gazing at youtube all day is more of an idling habit.

Static_In_The_Attic · Accepted Answer

Watching television is totally a hobby & if reading is a hobby than television has to be added to that list as well. Why you might ask? I took the time to look up the definition of hobby & a hobby is defined as (An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.) My fellow couch potato you make me proud!

BobbyC65 · Answer

Watching T. V. is a part of my life It's not a hobby to me. 💞 💞 My entertainment center. 💞 enter  My bed and couch. 💞

Samoht_Sirrom1 · Answer

For some it's a part of their daily routine or lifestyle. Personally I haven't had cable for over 4 months don't miss it at all. Now being without my TV for Videogames would drive me nuts.

jabberwocky00 · Answer

I feel like for guys yes they don’t have many other things they can call hobbies and for girls we seem to do a lot more hobby type stuff in general.

mistixs · Answer

"A hobby is a regular activity done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time, not professionally and not for pay." So yes

JacobRoto · Answer

Just tv, no. But watching something more specific can be a hobby. Like if you like a certain show, or dramas, or cop shows, or comedies, that stuff.

burlen · Answer

Watching TV is more to me a pastime. It’s the content or programmes they like watching that tells me more about them.

Lynx122 · Answer

To me a hobby is something where you put some effort into something in your free time so watching TV doesn't count.

Anonymous · Answer

it definitely is. It fits the literal definition of one. And there are an infinite number of tv shows you could be researching from years gone by, to include into your watching, which would make it an even more extensive hobby. It might not be the most healthy of hobbies, but it's 100% a hobby. lol

CreativeMumble · Answer

I don't feel like you can call watching tv a hobby. Kind of like I don't feel like you can call chess a sport.

Arjunaguy · Answer

It's more an addiction like smoking or drinking than a hobby

pigoat · Answer

I asked this Hawaiian guy i wanted to make a pizza with him And he said "can't you see I'm busy watiching tv?"

JosyJosy · Answer

People say no, but to me EVERY activity that you do often during your free time, is a hobby so Imma go with yes

DizzyDesii · Answer

PROB more of a bad habit as much as i watch it 🤣😂

clampfan101 · Answer

Anything you do often in your spare time for pleasure is a hobby.

Flower7 · Answer

No, watching other people living their lives is not a hobby.

caramelapplered30 · Answer

It’s more a night light when I’m sleep😂. i barely watch tv. But when I do, I watch soaps

Dave31989 · Answer

Anything that you do unpaid but that also isn't a chore (taking the garbage out etc.), is considered a hobby

Feelicks · Answer

Sort of, finding anything worth watching is a bit of a talent.

DylanS78 · Answer

Not a hobby I like to list on a dating profile but leasurely time sure

ArfatShemantoLibra · Answer

an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.

stuntbrain · Answer

Only if it's turned on. Watching the blank screen of a t. v. that's off is more like a psychotic disorder than a hobby 😅

authoroftheuniverse · Answer

By the definition of a hobby, something you do in your free time for pleasure, yes it can be.

najekim · Answer

Nope. A hobby requires you to do something. Watching TV is a pastime.

AlwaysBelieving · Answer

I"d say it's more of a form of entertainment where you can just veg.

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

Its something you do for fun.

beldath · Answer

Not a productive hobby, but it counts.

SphynxUK · Answer

No, it’s a leisure activity.

Iron_Man · Answer

No but some shows can be pretty educational

lanadelrey25 · Answer

An unfortunate one, but yes.

SexyAshh · Answer

TV watching IS NOT a hobby. Its a past time

rachellle146 · Answer

maybe depends on what your watching

COMMODOREII · Answer

More like an escape from reality. Lol

skeetskeetskeet · Answer

Pretty shitty hobby. . more like entertainment

Siavash_1990 · Answer

No. It’s a waste of life

GreenGold1992 · Answer

Not so much these days

Gedaria · Answer

A pastime...

chapawapa · Answer

Definitely. Why not

allenwants2 · Answer

It I a addiction

Fuentes · Answer

It can be

mrgspoter · Answer

How lol

Anonymous · Answer

I suppose yes.

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