Twitter On TV, Give me a break!
Twitter On TV, Give me a break!
- by Timothy Caron
Recently while watching a few of my favorite shows on Fox, I thought I was still at my computer. I don’t know about you but when I shut my pc off for the day to relax, I do not want to see “Tweets” on my tv screen.
In a recent article on Popwatch.ew.com by Annie Barrett she really hit the nail on the head. Read the insert below.
Twitter on Fringe
In a bold new initiative apparently designed to trick relaxed humans into thinking they might still be at the office, Fox aired a special “Tweet-peat” episode of Fringe Thursday night. (I’m pretty sure it was Fox, despite how loudly the “other crap taking up half the screen” motif was screaming “TV Guide Channel!”) Basically, producers and cast members offer/foist their Twitter feeds onto the bottom of the screen, answering fan questions and sharing behind-the-scenes scoop. A similar Tweet-peat of Glee airs tonight at 9.
I don’t know about you, but even though I love the show “Fringe” I was so annoyed that I actually shut the tv off, and listened to the radio.
I know that there trying a new concept, but come on know, isn’t that a bit much?
I’d like to know your thoughts…
Are you furious? I sure am.
Until next time, be on guard with Twitterwatchdog
Timothy
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3 Responses to “Twitter On TV, Give me a break!”
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This may be a good idea if the person watching had a choice to see these tweets or not. Kind of like giving them the choice to turn on or off captions. It can become distracting to the show.
Dear Marie,
I agree, but myself personally I found it very intrusive. Almost worst than getting an email that I never asked for.
Commercials on TV are expected, but somebodies tweets on my tv, that takes the cake.
Timothy
LOL, I think it’s pretty cool!!