This probably shouldn't surprise anyone, but it appears people who have yet to choose a side in the upcoming Presidential election also happen to like really crappy TV shows:
Politicians looking to buy spots on television shows to sway undecided voters learned Tuesday that the most popular one among the undecideds is CBS's Everybody Loves Raymond. A study by media buyers Interactive Media Worldwide said that the undecideds also favor My Wife and Kids, CSI: Miami, JAG, and Will & Grace. The same study indicated that Will & Grace is also the Democrats' favorite show, while Raymond is the Republicans'.
Further proving that lack of taste knows no political affiliation. Small surprise the undecided voter's inability to take a firm stand on issues coincides with their love of poorly written, hackneyed programming.
Though I can think of at least two reasons to watch JAG.
That last part really gives ammo to both sides of the spectrum. Republicans can mock the Dems for watching a TV show that cloaks its homosexual stereotyping as "cutting edge comedy," while Democrats should feel free to point out that Raymond is network TV's latest case of 'the emperor's new clothes.' Repeatedly claiming that a show is "the funniest ever" doesn't make it true, and the continued success of Everybody Loves Raymond continues to mystify.
Makes sense, of course. If one is too wishy-washy to have figured out which candidate to support by now, it stands to reason their intense feelings of confusion would be assuaged by these programs, which are the TV equivalent of comfort food: empty calories that leave one with a lingering feeling of self-loathing and bloat.
There's hope, though. The new season of The Wire starts September 19.
I wonder what it says about your political party if you are looking forward to the premiere of Joey?
All I can say is, "Thank God for Netflix." I may never have to watch network or cable TV again!
Having during my career actually toiled in the vinyards of the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps, I hate to say that I don't find your reasons for watching JAG compelling. Which says more about the series' tenuous connection to reality than my hormonal balance, because I can assure you my hormones are just fine. *g*
Not to mention football season, and the return of the Family Guy.