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What are some things I can do during an ad break? (aussie.zone)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by boogetyboo@aussie.zone to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Very unique and unpopular opinion, I know, but I hate watching ads during a show. Fuck the advertisers; I refuse to pay attention.

Rather than doom scroll, I'd love to hear what you think I should do when ads are on.

To make things challenging:

*often I'm pinned to the couch by my senior dog who I'm loathe to move unnecessarily, so getting up and doing squats is often out

*loud activities are probably out, see above

*be specific, 'I play games on my phone' - but what can you play casually, for 30s at a time (for example) and then happily go back to watching your show?

*use adblockers bla bla, not always possible and not in the spirit of my request.

That being said, all suggestions are great - I'm sure we'll all get something from it. Stick it to the man!

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[–] dfyx@lemmy.helios42.de 30 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

Learn a language. Ad breaks are long enough for one or two lessons in Duolingo and probably other apps as well.

[–] boogetyboo@aussie.zone 18 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Oh gosh I've tried Duolingo so many times over the years and never gotten far. I'm impressed with people who keep it up.

[–] dfyx@lemmy.helios42.de 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

For me, the key was finding a regular time during the day when I do the lessons. That's why I recommended you do it during the ad breaks.

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