I get that—there’s something about saying “pause TV” out loud that just feels odd, especially when you’re not alone. I used to mumble it under my breath if my roommate was around, half hoping the TV would hear me but he wouldn’t. Now I just say it, but I still feel a bit self-conscious. I wonder if it’s partly because I grew up in a house where talking to gadgets just wasn’t a thing. Has anyone else noticed if it gets easier once you realize how much time (and maybe even money) you save not fumbling for remotes or switches? Or does the awkwardness never quite go away?
Anyone Else Feel Awkward Talking To Their TV?
Funny thing, I used to think it would get less weird the more I did it, but honestly, I still find myself glancing around if someone else is in the room. It’s like my brain can’t quite shake the old “don’t talk to objects” programming from childhood. I will say, though, after misplacing my remote for the hundredth time and realizing I could just ask the TV to find a show, it started feeling more like a useful trick than an awkward habit. Has anyone noticed if certain rooms or situations make it feel more natural? For some reason, yelling at my kitchen speaker feels totally normal, but the living room TV? Still odd.
Has anyone noticed if certain rooms or situations make it feel more natural?
Honestly, yeah, it depends on the space for me too. In an open-plan room, talking to the TV feels less weird—maybe because there’s less sense of “audience”? But I still catch myself lowering my voice if someone walks in. Guess it’s just old habits. The kitchen speaker thing makes sense though—everyone talks to their appliances there anyway.
Title: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Yeah, I get that. Open spaces do seem to make it less awkward—maybe because you’re not boxed in with the TV like it’s a weird one-on-one interview. I still can’t bring myself to talk to the TV if anyone else is around though. Funny how in the kitchen, shouting at the toaster for burning your bread feels totally normal, but asking the TV to pause? Suddenly I’m whispering like it’s a secret. Maybe we just need more practice... or maybe TVs just need to be more like kitchen gadgets.
Funny how in the kitchen, shouting at the toaster for burning your bread feels totally normal, but asking the TV to pause? Suddenly I’m whispering like it’s a secret.
I don’t know, I actually find yelling at my appliances a bit weird across the board. Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve never been one to talk to the microwave or the coffee maker either. My partner talks to the vacuum sometimes (long story), and it always cracks me up. The TV thing... I guess I see where you’re coming from—there’s something about sitting on the couch and saying “pause” out loud that just feels a bit forced. But honestly, I think it’s less about the device and more about what we’re used to. Most folks have been cursing at their toasters for years, but talking to a screen is still new territory.
I built a smart home setup last year, and even after all that work, I still catch myself using the remote half the time. Old habits die hard, right? Maybe in another ten years it’ll feel as normal as yelling at burnt toast. Or maybe we’ll just keep using remotes because, well, they work.
