Do you watch shows just because everyone else does?

I don't watch very much tv, so I don't see a lot of the popular shows. I might take a look at a really popular show just to see what the hype is about.

I'm not the type of person that will follow and watch a show simply because the show is popular. I will watch shows because I personally enjoy them. Sure, some shows that I have like have been popular, but the popularity of the show didn't impact why I watched it. It's more of a coincidence. At least, in my case with certain television shows. It's just the way that I prefer to do things. I prefer to watch television shows that I like watching.

I do like the Extreme Makeover show, and have watched Undercover Boss a couple of times, but mostly I do not watch any ongoing show. I enjoy Biggest Loser when it is on. The others do not interest me at all.

There are shows that I will watch an episode or two, to see if I like them when they are recommended by friends but then I if I don't relate to the show I will stop watching it. This helps in two ways, one if my friends that watch or are hooked want me to watch, I can tell them I have watched but did not like it, that way they aren't always telling me to watch it. Secondly by finding out a little about the show it allows you to stay in the loop when they talk about what happened the previous episode. I have as yet not seen Apprentice, American Idol the same. I am not a huge fan of reality shows, so most of those I avoid. I do like makeover shows and documentary styled shows though, but prefer scripted shows.

I watch a lot of TV, too much actually. But I watch what interests me, what I like. I have seen some of American Idol and didn't care for it, the same with The Apprentice. There are few reality shows that I like. There was one season of Survivor that I watched a long time ago but I haven't seen it in years. I like Wipeout most of the time. But mostly I like dramas and comedy shows, science fiction, and such. For example my favorite Summer show is Rookie Blue.

I am selective with my TV shows as I am with the movies I watch. Just because someone says they like and or do not will not keep me from watching. I generally take a look and regardless how others feel I may or may not watch them. Most things some of the people do not like to watch in my circle of acquaintances, I always like. lol Which is one of the reason I never mind spoilers because I like to take a look and determine for myself, even if they said it went this or that way.

I don't get influenced to watch a certain show simply because everyone is watching and talking about it. In our country, every time a new season of American Idol is running, it seems every one is following it, from the audition to the grand finals. The last time I watched AI was during Chris Daughtry. I have not watched a single episode since then. Like you, I also watch shows that interest me. I love travel related shows,a few cooking show from the Food Channel, and yes the Extreme Makeover.

For me, watching TV is a moment to lay down and be cozy y bed. I don´t "follow" any shows. There are some I like more, but if I don´t see them, I don´t mind. After a while, all shows and serials start repeating themselves so I prefer a movie or a good book.

yes somethings I watch tv shows just curious why it is popular to others. If it catches my attention then will I'll surely got into it. But if not, why should I watch it? even do everyone is talking about it. We have different taste in what we watched...

No, I definitely won't watch shows just because everyone else is watching them. If a tv show doesn't interest me, then I won't watch it. I'm not really a big fan of reality tv and I can't stand American Idol. I only have about 4 or 5 tv shows that I actually like to watch regularly. If they're not on, then I'd rather be on the internet trying to earn a few extra bucks.

Sometimes popularity of the shows catches my attention.I watch them to see why people watch them so much.but after some episodes of the show i stop watching if i find the show is not interesting. Many times i find that the shows that appeal others does not necessarily appeal us.Thus i watch shows that appeal me.

I watch anything that I can relate to my interests and talents. I am a singer and I love watching American Idol too or any other performing competition. I also love home makeovers, clean house, deserving designs and the like because I am also fond of trying to make my house beautiful. Since I also love to bake, I am also very fond of watching DC Cupcakes. I love watching dance competitions also. And if these shows are not at the time showed, I'd go and search for interesting movies to pass my time.

Nope, I don't just watch shows because everyone else does. Like you, I watch shows that really captures my interest. For me, it would not matter if it is a well known show or not, just as long as i gets my attention and i find it interesting as well as amusing. It is after all entertainment, I would not watch a show where it won't entertain me one bit even if it is famous as they say. But during most of the time i am recommended a show that a lot of my friends watch, I always ask for a preview or a summary of what the plot is all about. If it is interesting enough, then I would see for myself if it really is a worthwhile watch or not. :)

I definitely don't watch shows just because my friends do. In general I don't care for reality shows like survivor, american idol, etc. If I want to see drama there is enough in real life for my taste. I usually like comedic and witty shows. I like Bones, Eureka, Royal Pains, etc.. I am also a fan of Japanese Anime. Sometimes I take a suggestion and try it out but only if it peaks my interest.