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Let me brainwash you into watching sitcoms






 “I declare bankcruptcyyyy” 



If you read that in Michael Scott's voice, then you are one of us, a sitcom lover.


I started watching Sitcoms when I was in University. A Friends scene popped up on my YouTube recommendations. Ironically, I watched the finale first. But it was so funny and oddly comforting that I went back and binged all the seasons. Since then, I’ve fallen deep into the sitcom rabbit holes. 


There is something about watching sitcoms which creates a safe and calm feeling. It will give you an instant feeling like you are included in something warm and pleasant. I believe this is the reason for people to rewatch the same sitcoms many times. Let me give you a few more reasons why you should start watching sitcoms.



They are relatable


I believe everyone has the urge to feel included, and sitcoms are best at doing it. Remember when Monica asked, “Do you have a plan?” and Phoebe responded with, “I don’t even have a pla...”? It was hilarious and validating. It reminded me that it’s okay not to have everything figured out. With our busy schedules and unpredictable days, we come home with various moods and emotions. Sitcoms have a way to make your day a little better with the laughter and relatable scenes.


It teaches you to take life lightly


We tend to ask, “Why me?” as if life is singling us

out. Sitcoms subtly remind us that everyone is

going through something, and it is okay to laugh

through it. They also help you to realise, the

problems always fade away with time. Whether

it's heartbreak, unemployment, dysfunctional

family or even loss of a person, sitcoms enable one to view these issues with a

different approach. For instance, After Life

is a perfect sitcom to watch on how

Tony(Ricky Gervais) deals with the loss of his

wife with a different approach to life.

It lies in the dark comedy genre, but it still

delivers both laughter and life lessons. 


Great place for an amazing outfit inspo


Apart from life lessons, sitcoms are also filled with timeless fashion moments.

If you are a Pinterest girlie, sitcoms are a great place to get some inspiration. There is a separate fan base of Fran Deishner outfits in The Nanny series(I am one of them, of course). Fashion is cyclical. Bold prints, mini skirts, statement belts. Mom jeans are great examples of that. You can check out various outfit capsules based on sitcom characters to get some inspiration for your day-to-day outfits. The Rachel Green outfit capsule is one of the famous inspo which can be found on any social media.


It is low-key inspiring 



Inspiration doesn't always come from

motivational speeches. Sometimes it comes in the

form of  Nick Miller in the New Girl series, when he finally became a

successful novelist from a lazy bartender despite

his unfortunate family background. Moreover,

sitcoms have some amazing scenes with life-altering

dialogues that make you optimistically view life.

If I’ve successfully brainwashed you (even a little), maybe it’s time to give that series you’ve been putting off a shot. Watch an episode. Laugh. Relax. Feel a little lighter.

Because sometimes, a 20-minute sitcom is all it takes to feel a little more okay.





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