GTKY: Because I'm a dork....

[SassyPants150]

What things/movies/TV shows/games/etc do you love or have an obsession with that most people probably do not?

I love all the Fast & Furious movies even though they are so fake.

I love crossword puzzles and get irrationally annoyed when I don't know the answers. 

I also love Pictionary and get a resounding sigh whenever I suggest that we play it.

[orangepickle]

My top three favorite movies of all time are all mafia movies. So I'm often the one begging DH to watch the Godfather or the Departed for the 100000th time.

I also love historical books/movies/shows on US presidents and politics - I've read the biographies of numerous presidents - sometimes a few times each - because for some reason they fascinate me.

Oh, and I'm serious about Monopoly. I don't care how bored/angry/frustrated I get playing it, I am one of those people that will not stop playing it until it's 100% finished.

[lgsdesigner]

I have an obsession with Ghost Hunters. Most people don’t want to watch that thinking it’s “fake” or “stupid”, but I love it.

I also like shows on TLC like “My 600lb life”. Most don’t want to watch that either, but I am a curious person when it comes to random reality people’s lives.

I could also watch episode after episode of Family Feud. Again—not as popular as other game shows.

[t1green]

This is pretty bad but I have an obsession with the Duggar family. How in the hell do they have that many kids and are still debt free? How is the mother so calm and understanding all of the time? How are their kids so well behaved? It blows my mind!

That's really my only obsession and it's the only thing that's keeping me from canceling my cable subscription. I need to watch 19 Kids and Counting. I need to.

[veganontuesdays]

I could watch 10 hours of the show Snapped and not even think twice.

And to add on to that almost all of the books I read are serial killer books.

I can get down with the game Sorry.

[adetheridge]

I am obsessed with history. I could probably live off of the history channel. I cannot wait until the JFK stuff is released.

I must watch at least one episode of Criminal Minds a day. It really annoys my DF.

I also love the Game of Thrones books. I've read all of them.

[Ee]

I looooove Hoarders and Intervention. I have watched every episode more than once. Just recently Netflix got them back after not having them for a long time and I was so pumped!

DH and I even saw one of the hoarders in person once at a pet store and it was by far my fav "celebrity" sighting ever!!

[shmee]

I love doing puzzles, but it's nearly impossible with a toddler who wants to "help" and 2 cats who want to bat around the pieces.

I also can't get enough of 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom (1 and 2) even though I'm almost 30 years old. And yeah, I cry during every labor scene.

And I love vacuuming. The sound it makes when you get something is so gratifying.

[lgsdesigner]

Feb 5, 2015 9:27:56 GMT -5 veganontuesdays said:

I could watch 10 hours of the show Snapped and not even think twice.

Good one!

[t1green]

Feb 5, 2015 10:02:05 GMT -5 @tinyjoys said:

I really like Cards Against Humanity, which makes me feel like the biggest asshole in the world sometimes. Mostly because I've only lost a game once.

I have an odd obsession with the Titanic. The actual event, not the movie. It's just so heartbreaking.

I was playing Cards Against Humanity with my family during Christmas and felt so humiliated that my grandpa and grandma had to keep explaining to me what certain things like Bukaki (or was is Dukaki) are. This was my permanent expression at the end of the game. I can't believe they knew this stuff!

[mlbrooks]

Movies: I am not a huge movie person.. I enjoy watching movies but I rarely buy a movie for the house or really want to watch a movie more than once unless its the only thing on TV. My favorite movies are The Life of David Gale, Shooter, Pirates of the Caribbean.

TV Shows: I am addicted to Scandal, Grey's Anatomy, How to get Away with Murder currently. I also love the singing competition shows, especially The Voice. I don't watch a ton of TV because DH has it on ESPN constantly... I probably know more about sports than anyone would want to know.

Games: My DH and I like to play games with friends. We always kill the other team at Cranium and CatchPhrase. We recently got into Cards Against Humanity and it can be really fun if you play with the right people.


Pet peeves and quirks: I cannot live without my chapstick. I also eat one sweet treat a day...sometimes more than one but who's counting. I am pretty OCD and have the thing when people chew/make small repetitive noises or movements that drives me insane.

I think the reason I am not huge into movies or TV or games for that matter is I get bored quickly. I do like to read though. I go through phases where I will read like 3-4 books a week for a couple months then I won't read for like 6 months.

[robotpcr]

Scifi anyone? My cat is named after the show Firefly. We've been watching the old show Babylon 5 with some friends for ages and still haven't finished. It's really terrible but we're all committed to seeing it through.

And, guiltily, yes Teen Mom/16 & Pregnant.

Also, I kind of miss The Weather Channel now that we don't have TV anymore.

[beebe918]

SassyPants150 I alos love the Fast and the Furious franchise, Paul Walker's death was the only celebrity death I've been legitimately sad about. I also love the Men in Black franchise.

[miraclebbye]

Stealing this format

Movies: Harry Potters, Dirty Dancing, Grease, Anything Hitler

TV Shows: Hoarders (I make my kids watch this when they dont want to do chores), Intervention, My Strange Addiction, Obsessed, SOA, Greys, Dexter

Games: I dont have the patience for games.

Pet peeves and quirks: Mouth noises drive me crazy, people who stare creep me out.

[cosmicav]

I love cartoons and anime although people still tell me that I am too old for it. My love for animation knows minimal bounds lol. I'm currently going through love affairs with the series: Gravity Falls, Futurama, Avatar: the Last Airbender, Shingeki no Kyojin, and Baccano! I know there are a lot more, but those are the ones at the front of my brain right now. I'm a fan or sci-fi and fantasy too, ranging from Battlestar Galactica and Harry Potter. Also I love Disney, but I am very critical about characterization and plot points and what not. My husband always asks me why I can't just enjoy a movie or TV show without pointing out plot holes and weak characterization lol... what can i say? I'm obnoxious I guess :B

In terms of games, I can for real get LOST in a book of Sudoku or a game of the Sims. I'm also pretty good at Scrabble and other words related games. I love games! I can't think of one I don't like tbh

[kellyfm522]

I love Harry Potter. I would rather listen to the Jim Dale narrated Harry Potter audio books than listen to music.

I love watching Hoarders! I go on the biggest cleaning fest afterwards.

I also prefer to watch a season of a TV show on a binge instead of waiting week after week. I have so many good ones saved up for late night baby hours.

[j3nnyb3nny]

Feb 5, 2015 10:54:31 GMT -5 @tinyjoys said:

Feb 5, 2015 10:07:34 GMT -5 t1green said:

I was playing Cards Against Humanity with my family during Christmas and felt so humiliated that my grandpa and grandma had to keep explaining to me what certain things like Bukaki (or was is Dukaki) are. This was my permanent expression at the end of the game. I can't believe they knew this stuff!

I wish my grandparents would play. My grandma calls it the jerk game. lol

I love cards against humanity. DH got it for Christmas and has been introducing it to all of our friends and family. Not tried it on my grandparents yet though.

I can sit for an entire afternoon watching wedding programmes. Currently obsessed with Say yes to the dress and I've found the gown. Me and my mum quite often sit together watching them with cake.

[Poppy]

I consider myself an expert in buying, selling and renovating a house even though we are not homeowners. I've seen just about every episode of Property Brothers and House Hunters. HGTV is a go to at my house.

[CTri17]

I love wheel of fortune!

[sarahchrismck]

I am pretty obsessed with Harry Potter. I have re-read the entire series (all 7 books!) every summer for the past four or five summers. (Maybe that's more of a FFFC!) I feel like I get something new from the books each time. I would totally have a HP themed nursery if DH was on board. He is not.

But I did buy a "Gryffindor" onesie for our son! Thanks, Etsy!

ETA: Oh, I'd definitely consider the name Harry for our child. Again, DH is not on board.

[robotpcr]

Feb 5, 2015 15:45:26 GMT -5 @texasmama15 said:

I love all board games. We literally have a closet FULL of games and do game nights once a month with our neighbors. DH and I are pretty competitive so we also play games with just on the weekends. We (used to) make mixed drinks and play Risk into the wee hours of the morning.

I wish we could have a snatch board game night!  I know there's a few of us who love 'em.

[seventythree]

I would say CAH is relatively mainstream/popular, but that's just me.

It's been said a few times here, but I also love jigsaw puzzles! I can happily sit over one for hours.

This is a good one: I love me some Tetris. I was so ridiculously happy when DH unearthed his old Gameboy, it was the only game he had left and I didn't even care. I can't get into any of DH's playstation games, really not interested in any of the smartphone games, but I will play Tetris until the day that purple Gameboy goes to video game heaven. There's just something meditative about it, that's really the best way I can explain.

I also love a good, hidden gem-type Netflix find -- particularly TV shows. I loved Twitch City (which I found in my pre-Netflix days so I actually own on DVD), actually this thread has inspired me to rewatch it. Other notables: Wonderfalls, Bomb Girls, The Paradise, and I thought Call the Midwife was relatively unknown until I saw people posting about it here.

[robotpcr]

Feb 5, 2015 16:10:35 GMT -5 @texasmama15 said:

Feb 5, 2015 16:05:38 GMT -5 robotpcr said:

I wish we could have a snatch board game night!  I know there's a few of us who love 'em.

That would be SO FUN!!! I can see us now...big belly's full of food (because you know we would graze all night), sparkling cider in our wine glasses, music jamming, snarky talk...hahaha

All I can think about now is game night food. 

[kgnordman]

I don't really have movies I'm obsessed with, but I went 5+ without TV and now I'm an addict...and a dork. Obsessed with sons of anarchy, walking dead, game of thrones, and breaking bad. My obsession with breaking bad was probably unhealthy.

I also love the food channel (I don't cook) and HGTV (I only rent a home.)

[psmomma718]

Feb 5, 2015 15:23:44 GMT -5 kellyfm522 said:

I love Harry Potter. I would rather listen to the Jim Dale narrated Harry Potter audio books than listen to music.

This is me, too.  Although I refuse to watch the movies, so I have to specify that my obsession is with the books. 

Also, Pride and Prejudice and To Kill A Mockingbird. I can read these over and over, and own multiple copies of each. Was anyone else ridiculously excited about the news of Go Set A Watchman?!

[Renarene]

I play farmville on my phone and kindle.

I don't admit that to many people.

I also love jigsaw puzzles and zombie books/shows/movies.

[lolo918]

So my newest t.v. obsession has been pretty much all things Masterpiece. Most of the people I talk to about it are on my curly hair message boards, and not IRL. I actually turned from the superbowl to watch Downton Abbey and Grantchester. I'm apparently binge watching in phases various t.v. shows on netflix/amazon: GLEE, Once Upon a Time, and Call the Midwife.

Movie wise, I'm a sucker for most all Pixar movies and ones like Pitch Perfect or Center Stage. I used to love rewatching the Harry Potters, Twilight, and Lord of the Rings but not so much anymore.

Books wise- I re-read at a rate that a lot of people don't get. In my regular rotation: The Harry Potter series, Lord of the Rings, Pride and Prejudice, The Twilight series, My life in France by Julia Child, Julie and Julia, Marley and me, and just added after this fall is The Giver series.

I love having time to get lost in a game of The Sims.

[lolo918]

psmomma718, I saw that too and was excited although I havent re-read To Kill a Mockingbird in awhile. I read it on my own, then for class later. I love experiencing books from my young adult years again after my perspectives have changed.

cosmicav, which sims game do you use? I want to upgrade from the Sims 3 to 4, but it's gotten to be so rare that I play I just couldn't justify it yet.

[cosmicav]

lolo918 I mostly play the Sims 3. I did download The Sims 4, but I just have not enjoyed it as much as Sims 3. Even though the loading time can be crazy long with TS3, the customization is waaay better, and there are soo many more options. TS4 does have a cooler Create-a-sim mode, since you can just push and pull things where you want them to go, but there aren't nearly as many options (especially in clothing and hair), and you can only choose from pre-set colors in patterns, skins, and hair colors! Plus in TS4, you can only give them 3 personality traits! The creativity of making the sim is the funnest part for me so that is a huge set back for me! I also heard they took away family trees from TS4 too, and that having babies and stuff is totally different, but I haven't been invested enough to try that out yet to see for myself. Personally, I didn't think TS4 was worth it, but hopefully there will be some cool mods or something in the future :/

[lolo918]

Feb 5, 2015 18:39:33 GMT -5 cosmicav said:

lolo918 I mostly play the Sims 3. I did download The Sims 4, but I just have not enjoyed it as much as Sims 3. Even though the loading time can be crazy long with TS3, the customization is waaay better, and there are soo many more options. TS4 does have a cooler Create-a-sim mode, since you can just push and pull things where you want them to go, but there aren't nearly as many options (especially in clothing and hair), and you can only choose from pre-set colors in patterns, skins, and hair colors! Plus in TS4, you can only give them 3 personality traits! The creativity of making the sim is the funnest part for me so that is a huge set back for me! I also heard they took away family trees from TS4 too, and that having babies and stuff is totally different, but I haven't been invested enough to try that out yet to see for myself. Personally, I didn't think TS4 was worth it, but hopefully there will be some cool mods or something in the future :/

That's awesome to get that feedback. Seriously- just 3 personality traits?!? It seems like a rip off. I like making sims, but I think making houses/properties just a little more. I wish I actually decorated as zealously as I do in TS3 in real life.