Why All Men Say They Hate Downton Abbey

Weeks ago my wife’s friends were all eagerly asking each other when is Downton Abbey on, or where is Downton Abbey going be broadcast… most men were asking what is Downton Abbey about, and do I really need to watch this?!

 

 

When is Downton Abbey? Where is Downton Abbey?

 

 

Don’t let them fool you! We guys need to complain about watching shows like Downton Abbey in order to gain credits we can trade in to get you to watch The Walking Dead with us. In truth, many of us secretly love Downtown Abbey [sic].

What are your or your spouse’s guilty viewing pleasures?

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  1. You are too funny! My hubby says he LOVES Downton Abbey just as much as I do, and we often discuss the characters and their lives well after the latest episode has aired! It’s a very well acted, high-brow soap if you ask me!

    The shows I have to endure for him are Property Brothers, and Pawn Stars, while he watches Project Runway, and Antiques Roadshow with me.

    Thanks for asking, Michael, and for being honest about your feelings on the Crawley’s, et. al!

    1. LOL. My wife claims to like some of my shows like The Walking Dead, though it’s gotten a bit violent even for me. Not that I’m planning to stop tuning in. And I agree that Downton is a bit addictive… but don’t tell anyone I said so. 😉

      1. I can’t watch The Walking Dead, because I’m too tired of hearing my boys kill zombies on Black Ops II!

        1. I understand. I’m sure I’ll get hate mail, but I’m not a big video game fan. Call me a grumpy old man, but when I was a kid we played outside after school until our mom called us in for dinner, and then whined “couldn’t we play for a little bit longer?”

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