Does anyone else get hideously embarrassed while watching tv?

[NathanielWingatePeaslee]

For a character in an embarrassing situation I mean. Or am I uniquely retarded that way? I often have to change the channel because I just can't stand the feeling.

It doesn't have to be a character on tv, it could even just be another person in the room and I'll blush because they are in an embarrassing situation. But most times it's the tv.

Sometimes I hate my brain. ::

 

[Lorraine Manca]

lmao yes!! i'll cringe, hide my face, cover my ears, that kind of thing, whenever someone does something embarrassing. sitcoms are the worst, thats crazy you do it too!

 

[Hellhound]

That happened to me long time ago while watching cartoons, lol.

 

[NathanielWingatePeaslee]

Good, at least one other person in the world! Hahah. ::

I was just doing it watching "Evan Almighty" this evening. It's not even an especially intelligent or engrossing movie, either! Arg!

 

[Emily_G]

YES!!! It's really weird!! If I'm watching a movie on TV where I know something embarrassing happens to one of the characters, I will usually change channels until I think that part is over. I can't seem to seperate real embarrassment from acting!! It's very odd!

Why do people think this is?

 

[veggiebasket]

Ah yes, I am also gifted with the burden of sharing in everyone else's embarrassment...As if my own wasn't enough!

If an episode containing an embarrassing moment is a repeat, I will often find myself thinking, "oh, maybe it wont happen this time! Please don't let it happen!" And when it inevitably does, I cringe and change the channel.

 

[alwmt]

I get embarrassed for characters in movies and t.v. all of the time. I cover my ears, put the t.v. on mute, change the channel, or leave the room until the scene is over. I just can't handle it; it's almost as if I am the one in the embarrassing situation. I'm happy that my sister also does it so I'm not the crazy one in the house.

 

[dead24]

i get the same feeling. Sometimes i force myself to watch it even though i feel
embarrassed for the person but most of the time i just change channels.

 

[Riptor]

I do this too, and I can't stand watching people give interviews for the same reason, especially when the interviewee is obviously blowing hot air and everyone knows it.

 

[Stacey89]

I do the same thing, If its a show or movie I have already seen then I change the channel or fast forward past it if its a dvd. I also do it during interviews especially when you can see that the person being interviewed just feels so uncomfortable, I kind of feel the same as them.

 

[Vecis]

Yes this happens. I really hate embarrassing situations in TV and usually turn to other channel and after some minutes turn back when situation is over. I hate embarrassing situations in TV and real life.

 

[jhanniffy]

yes, All the time - I sometimes have to close my eyes!

 

[chained]

hahahah! the same thing used to happen to me all the time. I'd just switch the channel or cover my eyes.. it would kill me

 

[CPA23]

That's so funny b/c I used to either turn away from the TV or change the channel when that happens!! I think that's related to how sensitive we are.

 

[BrokenSailor]

Only if it's a REALITY tv show..if I know a character is about to be in an awkward situation and/or be embarrassed I'll often change the channel until it happens then I'll go back..if I don't switch channels I'll often try to block out the sound by turning my head and LA LA LA-ing loudly.

 

[bony666]

For a character in an embarrassing situation I mean. Or am I uniquely retarded that way? I often have to change the channel because I just can't stand the feeling.

It doesn't have to be a character on tv, it could even just be another person in the room and I'll blush because they are in an embarrassing situation. But most times it's the tv.

Sometimes I hate my brain. ::

I don't understand: what do you mean by embarassing situation ??

 

[NathanielWingatePeaslee]

I don't understand: what do you mean by embarassing situation ??

Not self explanatory?

Well, like when I was watching 'Evan Almighty' and the titular character attempted to address congress and suddenly found himself wearing a biblical robe with his hair and huge beard all shagged out. Looking ridiculous whilst attempted to be dignified in a serious situation is something I would find embarrassing.

 

[Act]

Yes, but I also have the problem at laughing at my own embarrassment. So I want to change the channel, but I'm laughing so hard at my own embarrassment that I enjoy it. It's hard when I watch things with other people, fearing that I'm going to start blushing. :blushing:

 

[ImNotMyIllness]

For a character in an embarrassing situation I mean. Or am I uniquely retarded that way? I often have to change the channel because I just can't stand the feeling.

It doesn't have to be a character on tv, it could even just be another person in the room and I'll blush because they are in an embarrassing situation. But most times it's the tv.

Sometimes I hate my brain. ::

That's very normal!! The writers KNOW what they're doing. Sometimes a character can be so embarrassing and unaware that I have to look away.......It has absolutely nothing to do with SA or anything other illness.

 

[MikeyC]

Particularly if it's a strong sex scene and there's others in the room.