I’ve got a potential show to pitch to VH1 or TLC or one of those networks that continues to exploit people for money and ratings. Much to my delight. (Keep it up, you guys!)
It’s called “I’ve Got A Big Friggin Problem: My Strange Whedon-Fueled Netflix Addiction”.
It would star me as the woman who blindly looks past the tumbleweeds of dog hair on the floor and ignores her children’s pleas for food and attention to stare raptly at a computer screen where there are vampires and demons and Spike, oh my.
I’ve got it bad, friends. I’ve got it real bad.
This addiction started innocently enough. How good could Buffy the Vampire Slayer really be? I honestly thought I would just watch a few episodes to see what all the fuss was about, back when I was scoffing at my friends’ intense love for what seemed at the time a silly TV show about a teenager who killed vampires.
Then I went down the rabbit hole, er, Hellmouth.
A few episodes turned into an entire season spent in front of my computer watching one episode after another, dragging it from room to room to watch while I cooked dinner or folded laundry. I would steal away to the bathroom and lock the door to get a in few more minutes of viewing. Then another season and more time spent behind closed doors so my kids wouldn’t catch a glimpse of the Big Bad. And by that, I mean me if someone dares interrupt me while I’m getting my Buffy fix. It’s not pretty. I’M not pretty.
Then there was Angel. Before I knew it, I was adding Firefly and Dollhouse to my Netflix queue. At least I still have the willpower to wait until I’m finished with the final season of Buffy, the last two seasons of Angel, and the twelfth viewing of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog before I start watching those.
But very soon I will be done with Buffy and the withdrawals will start. There will be shaking and scratching and talking to myself about The Bronze and Giles and Once More, With Feeling. Angel will fill the gaps for awhile but let’s face it, Angel is no Buffy. DSS will be knocking on my door, demanding I give my children something other than dry cereal and water from the dog’s bowl. Showering will become a distant memor… Who am I kidding? I’m a stay at home mom, I don’t shower unless I have to…
Anyway.
Is there a support group for this addiction? Is there anyone out there who can help me with these cravings? Someone, anyone, before my life becomes a reality show with guest appearances by Dr. Drew Pinsky?? If you bring the coffee, I’ll bring the donuts. And the pig’s blood.
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I am ashamed/proud to admit that I have all seven seasons of Buffy, the good seasons of Angel and the whole run of Firefly+Serenity on DVD. Ah, Joss, you’ve ruined my life with your amazing storytelling, compelling characters and massive goodness. Grr, argh.
Twitter Name: ladyjess78
I love the end of your comment! Well done. :)
Agreed. Grr, argh. I say it to my kids often.
Twitter Name: chickybaby
I don’t know how I would have survived if I didn’t watch these shows when they were actually on air, it gave the opportunity for breaks. I just think about having all these things at my fingertips at one time I would be just like you described above. :-)
I regularly rewatch my DVDs (of all of them) despite my BF never watching any of it. I keep trying to get him to just sit down, but there are plenty of other shows were working through first. He saw a few eps of Gilmore Girls and now we’re starting from the beginning.
But yes, I still have my Buffy sticker on my car, that I put on MANY years ago.
Twitter Name: breathe_again
Love, love, love Joss Whedon’s storytelling. I haven’t see the Dollhouse series yet, but it is so on the list!
I probably shouldn’t mention that there are Buffy comic books and a Buffy comic movie thingy, huh? Yeah. Sorry about that.
In related news, guess what I spent my B&N gift card on? Yeah. We could always form a support group. Also? I’m totally doing the “I told you so” thing over here. Totally.
Twitter Name: Julia Zegarra
I love Buffy too! Don’t be embarrassed about your addiction…I own every season of Dawson’s Creek on DVD and I watch it. Regularly. Is there a support group for that?
Twitter Name: jollymom
Joss Whedon is amazing. I watched all 7 seasons of Buffy in one month when I first discovered it.
Firefly is my one true love.
Dollhouse should have run longer.
I watch actors who were in his shows in new shows, even if they’re not good *ahem* ‘The Cape’ *ahem*
We’re about 1/2 way through season 6 of “Buffy.” I was completely floored that what started as a little peak to see what all the fuss was about to a full-blown addiction. I have no idea what I’m going to done when we get to the end.
I’d say we’ve got more than enough people here to get a 12-step group going. Anyone want to be my sponsor?
Twitter Name: msmegan
We meet at 7pm in the church basement, which seems poetic somehow…
Twitter Name: chickybaby
I own all seven season of Buffy, and have an annual, mandatory viewing of them in rapid succession. It never gets old.
Obviously you and me need to get together and have a Buffy-a-thon.
Twitter Name: chickybaby
Not a bad show idea you’ve got there… It’s the withdrawals that make it really pop for a program. And just think, what with being on a show, you may actually end up showering more often, because even though you’ll still sneak around watching shows, you’ll FEEL like you have a reason. ;)
Yes but if I don’t shower it will just add that extra layer of interest to the show, don’t you think?
Twitter Name: chickybaby
Haha now I wanna get my hands on Buffy DVD.
Mine is worse. Don’t laugh but in my country we have “Imortal,” a vampire-loves-shape-shifter TV series around which I masterfully plan my daily work load. Perhaps the kids need a support group for having mommies like ourselves?
I hope nobody in this post works for any of my online employers. If any, please no Skype meetings in the evening. I need my daily fix… gotta watch.
You will love Buffy. Trust me.
Twitter Name: chickybaby
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog is so awesome.