It has been a while since I had the luxury of time to watch a comedy series back to back. I used to watch seasons back to back in record time. In fact, I finished the entire ten-year run of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. within three days.

That’s right. I did nothing but slouch in front of my computer admiring Rachel’s blond hair, Monica’s cleaning mania, Phoebe’s quirky ignorance, Chandler’s dorky humor, Joey’s sensitivity and Ross’ geekiness. I wish I had a bit of all of them, except for Monica and Phoebe. I want a large dose of those two combined because that would be perfection. Took a silly Facebook quiz once and turns out, I am 50-50 Rachel-Monica.

As an undergraduate, I had all the time in the world to watch re-runs of television shows because undergraduates are all professional procrastinators. Going to tutorials and finishing papers were our only responsibility. I did that pretty well.

When I started full-time work at an office, it left me with little time and energy for any sort of entertainment in the weekdays. Occasionally Eli and I will make it to the gym, some nights we manage to watch a movie or silly short videos. Most nights I am toast and fall asleep as soon as dinner was over.

Boy, I can sleep!

We are not quite fans of watching television and eating at the same time. I much prefer a quiet, calm and thoughtful dinner than blaring speech from someone who isn’t close enough to share our dining table. But there have been occasions where while waiting for the pot to boil, we turn to the television.

And what do you know? Two and a half men is on!

I have been hooked ever since and have hooked myself up to a supply of six seasons.

While I do not agree with Charlie’s casual way with women, I like the bits on family and the occasional urge/advice given to Charlie to sober up in every aspect. In many ways I think the show reflects on the many concerns, norms, thoughts and behaviours of men today. From commitment to raising a child and their relationship with their mother. The show exaggerates and deliberates a “problem” and sometimes solution in a manner easily understood by men. And I find the show very funny!

Of course, I have used the term “luxury of time” very loosely. Working from home doesn’t mean I have a lot of time on my hands. It means I have to be doubly hard on myself to get things done.