Why R Soap-Opera-Type Posts So Popular On TV? If TV Members Say They Despise Them?

[MrGaoMungGawn]

Simple question, and pertinent too.

I have read TV for a spell, and many members seem quick to say they do not like to hear Thai soap operas, or any soap operas playing on television, or radio, in their houses. They say the story lines are not erudite enough and too pulpy, but I don't know what this means.

When I look closely, judging by some of the topics which are most of interest to members here, and most viewed, it seems sometimes that the soap opera type topics are the ones that members love the best.

What is it that attracts us so much to these stories of boy in love, or being in danger of loosing a work permit, or my wife is a maniac, and which draws us so closely toward this bright flame?

We all know which general interest, or generally entertaining, posts get the most hits.

But why do we, who don't seem to like soaps, still like threads with the same base thrill as soaps?

I take no position on whether this attraction is good, or great, but just wonder what it is about us, nay, perhaps about Man in general, which bends us too easily toward this hot flame? And why commenters on TV are so good at their hobby.

I am sure there will be many diverse and interesting opinions concerning this phenomenon.

Tks.

[GinBoy2]

Shhhhhh, my nightly Thai soap is my guilty pleasure

Easy to watch, I know the plot every time since it never changes....along with the actors!

[MrGaoMungGawn]

Shhhhhh, my nightly Thai soap is my guilty pleasure

Easy to watch, I know the plot every time since it never changes....along with the actors!

I am not saying that it would not be good for your Thai language acquisition project.

And, if this proves true, let me know so that I can join you.

Unfortunately, at the present time my Thai is just not good enough to get much out of the soaps.

However, the time will come, I hope.

[metisdead]

Even for the pub this is pushing the limits of trolling.

Closed