The Daily A Bit of Relief: Reruns, Rituals and Restaurants
May 15, 2020
James Poniewozik, TV critic for The New York Times, shares his family’s binge-watching rituals during quarantine, emphasizing how TV serves as essential self-care and bonding. Tejal Rao, also from The Times, discusses the restaurant industry's pandemic struggles and finds joy in rewatching memorable food scenes from films. They explore the emotional connections these experiences foster, highlighting both the comfort of shared viewing and the nostalgia of culinary cinema in difficult times.
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TV as Self-Care
- Don't feel ashamed of watching TV, especially during difficult times.
- It's a form of self-care and a way to process complex emotions.
MASH Memories
- James Poniewozik recalls watching MASH with his father after work.
- This shared TV ritual fostered connection, despite limited direct communication.
Family Rituals
- Poniewozik's family bonds over watching Survivor, engaging in meta-analysis and playful arguments.
- He and his younger son share a special dance during the Bob's Burgers theme song.