Attention! An internet streaming device has invaded our planet and has begun to brainwash the minds of terrestrials all around the world. Netflix, a site that offers DVD rentals via mail, has in the past years developed a “watch instantly” component, which whether or not people are willing to admit it yet, many are much too familiar with.
Whether it be watching romantic comedies on repeat, or blowing through a series by the season, netflix provides high schoolers with the perfect procrastination gadget.
Its pretty convenient actually, with the episodes continuously streaming there’s no need to hit play to watch the next episode.
After one episode, there are 15 seconds to contemplate pressing pause and being the slightest bit productive that day. But before that can happen, the next episode is already playing. And by that point, Lucas is already saving Peyton from a psycho stalker, and all hope for doing math homework is lost.
Its like a drug. The, “I’ll only do it once,” excuse doesn’t work.
With thousands of shows and hundreds of seasons to offer, it doesn’t take long before Netflix has its users up at 3am on a school night wondering what will happen next on the new hit show,“Orange is the New Black.”
The diagnosis of a true Netflix addict includes excessive streaming, lack of interaction with other people, and extreme procrastination that often leads to a drop in grade point average.
But the good news is nobody is alone in their Netflix obsession. I can guarantee that there are hundreds of other people awake waiting to see the next Chuck and Blair love scene too.
So here’s some advice for the Netflix users out there, or should I say addicts: Hit pause and take a moment to think about real life (yes, I mean not pertaining to “Breaking Bad”). Maybe take a look at that science homework or write that essay before hitting play again.