TV is just great. Without the telly, there would be no Shawn Spencer and Burton Guster. That would be a disaster. But really, I think television is a pretty good form of entertainment. Movies and television have become a big part of modern popular culture. Television is one of the most powerful news formats, advertising markets, and creative environments that we have today. Where would we be without television?

On the topic of TV being some sort of insidious tool that marketing reps use is, well, sort of ridiculous. Everyone needs to make a living. Some people make it in the advertising industry, where television is a very powerful resource to just ignore. If you're afraid that ads are having that much effect on you or whomever, turn the TV off. It's not a big deal. Ads are everywhere, the TV isn't some sort of odd exception.