Young men and TV shows
First things first, you are...
| 100% (8) | A young man [18-35 years old] - This poll is right for you! | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | Anyone that doesn't belong in the above category - Please leave. |
8 voters have answered this question.
And for the most part of your life, you have lived in... [Please look at all the options before choosing]
| 75% (6) | North America [U.S. and Canada] | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | Latin America & the Carribean region | |
| 0% (0) | Western Europe [including the EU15, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland] | |
| 0% (0) | Subsaharan Africa | |
| 0% (0) | The Middle East & Northern Africa | |
| 0% (0) | East Asia [China, Japan, South Korea, etc.] | |
| 12% (1) | Eastern Europe [including the "new" members of the EU, Russia, the Ukraine, the Balkan states and the Caucasus] | |
| 12% (1) | South and Southeast Asia [India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Singapore, etc.] | |
| 0% (0) | Australia, New Zealand and the rest of Oceania | |
| 0% (0) | You have lived in so many places that you cannot come up with a simple answer. | |
| 0% (0) | You are dumb at geography and don't know where your own country is. |
8 voters have answered this question.
How much TV do you watch? [You don't have to check for precision; just choose how much you think you do.]
| 12% (1) | For some reason, you barely have time for it. [less than 1 hour/day] | |
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| 25% (2) | A fair amount [1-2 hours/day] | |
| 37% (3) | A moderate amount [3-5 hours/day] | |
| 25% (2) | A lot [at least 6 hours/day] | |
| 0% (0) | You do not watch TV at all. [Please still continue.] |
8 voters have answered this question.
What type of programming do you tune in for most frequently?
| 12% (1) | News & Opinion | |
|---|---|---|
| 75% (6) | Comedy, Drama and Movies [TV fiction] | |
| 12% (1) | Informational programs [including documentaries on anything] | |
| 0% (0) | Sports [including every kind] | |
| 0% (0) | Music and Entertainment | |
| 0% (0) | Commercials & Advertisements | |
| 0% (0) | Other |
8 voters have answered this question.
Why do you watch TV? [Choose the most probable one, the one most "like you."]
| 42% (3) | As a leisurely diversion from school or work. | |
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| 0% (0) | You have limited access to other forms of entertainment. | |
| 42% (3) | You love a particular type of programming and just need to watch it every time it is on. | |
| 14% (1) | It is a good way for you to enjoy something together with your friends or family. | |
| 0% (0) | You have to watch it for work/research. | |
| 0% (0) | You just leave the TV on when you are around the house doing other stuff. |
7 voters have answered this question.
In your opinion, a man (like you) should...
| 62% (5) | Watch as much TV as he wants, and watch it whenever he wants to. | |
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| 12% (1) | Watch TV only as a kind of pastime. [In other words, shouldn't be too into it.] | |
| 0% (0) | Only follow the type of programming that interests him. | |
| 25% (2) | Watch less TV and do more physical activities [like sports]. | |
| 0% (0) | Watch TV only for useful information [Stock market, weather, etc.] | |
| 0% (0) | Throw the damn idiot-box out of the window. |
8 voters have answered this question.
If, in the middle of your favorite show, you have to watch a commercial, you hope it will be about... [Choose the one most appealing to you.]
| 0% (0) | A men's deoderant. | |
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| 0% (0) | Shaving cream and razors. | |
| 14% (1) | Beer. | |
| 0% (0) | A bank. | |
| 28% (2) | Women's shampoo. | |
| 0% (0) | Brandname jeans. | |
| 57% (4) | A SUV. |
7 voters have answered this question.
Consider this scenario: Your teenage cousin is coming to visit you at your own home. He suggests watching TV, and asks you to pick the show. You will most likely choose... [Let's assume you have all the channels. I have explained what type of programming each option is, in case you do not know it.]
| 12% (1) | Law & Order or CSI [A network cop show] | |
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| 25% (2) | The Daily Show [Stage comedy, political satire] | |
| 12% (1) | The Ultimate Fighter [A cable reality show about mixed martial art fighters] | |
| 12% (1) | How I Met Your Mother [Light-hearted sitcom about young urbanites] | |
| 0% (0) | A Discovery Channel or National Geographic documentary. | |
| 37% (3) | A ball game. |
8 voters have answered this question.
Consider this scenario: Your high school buddy comes to visit. Which of the following types of programming may help you find things to talk about with him?
| 12% (1) | A network TV drama. | |
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| 0% (0) | A news reel. | |
| 50% (4) | Sports you both like. | |
| 25% (2) | A reality show. | |
| 0% (0) | A documentary. | |
| 0% (0) | A latenight talk show. | |
| 12% (1) | Market reports. |
8 voters have answered this question.
According to your knowledge or impressions, in general, which of the following shows is the most appealing to young men about your age?
| 25% (2) | College football/basketball/etc. | |
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| 25% (2) | A fight. [Between athletes, of course.] | |
| 12% (1) | Historical dramas. [Think "John Adams", "Rome"] | |
| 37% (3) | Comedy. | |
| 0% (0) | Celebrity life. |
8 voters have answered this question.
In your opinion, if he has the time, it is good for a 20-year-old man to watch more of... [You can choose more than one. Pick the one(s) that you think a normal 20-year-old should watch.]
| 75% (6) | Professional sports. | |
|---|---|---|
| 50% (4) | Dramas and movies. | |
| 37% (3) | News. | |
| 50% (4) | Documentaries on geography, history, etc. | |
| 87% (7) | Comedy. |
8 voters have answered this question.
Have you watched TV programs in another country?
| 37% (3) | Yes, but they were too "different" for your taste. | |
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| 0% (0) | Yes, but you were sorry to see that they were so similar to the ones you usually watch. | |
| 25% (2) | Yes, and you enjoyed them. | |
| 12% (1) | Yes, but only the "newness" appealed to you. | |
| 0% (0) | No, you did not watch TV when in another country. | |
| 25% (2) | No, you have never been abroad. |
8 voters have answered this question.
If you are given the authority to design a new reality show, which of the following will you most probably invite to be the star? [Let's assume all of them are technically possible.]
| 25% (2) | A supermodel. | |
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| 12% (1) | Your brother. | |
| 0% (0) | Your girlfriend/wife/partner. | |
| 0% (0) | Your favorite sports star. | |
| 12% (1) | Your best friend from school. | |
| 12% (1) | One of your former teachers. | |
| 25% (2) | Your favorite film actress. | |
| 0% (0) | Your representative in the legislature. | |
| 12% (1) | Your childhood idol. |
8 voters have answered this question.
