Feb 19, 2008 20:24
There's something comforting about the Weather Channel. Like mom's homemade soup or a favorite stuffed animal. Seems like when I'm feeling a little down... or can't find anything good on TV... there's always the Weather Channel there to comfort me. Maybe because, you know, that at any given moment, you can turn to that channel and know you're going to hear about the weather. It's a... rare guarantee in a world full of uncertainty. (Okay, I know they have other programming from time to time, but work with me here)
And there may be something actually psychological about it. When severe weather threatens, I turn to the Weather Channel to see if I need to duck for cover or not... ya know? And then it's reassuring when they give the all clear. So even in times of pleasant weather, it's calming to watch or listen to the Weather Channel. Or.... maybe I'm just getting old and have nothing more to talk about than the weather.