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I don’t watch shows anymore I just watch serpadesign feed his frogs on YouTube x

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[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I imagine you have your own methods to handle these types of discussions, but this is my trick.

"Have you watched random niche show you've never heard of?"

"No, but I've heard it's pretty decent. What's it about?"

At this point, you can check out of the conversation while they talk about a show you'll never see. Personally, I like to half listen because I like to hear about stuff people have a passion for

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

That's a neat tip. Now, if only I had a social life to put it into practice

[–] dojan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I do try to engage in conversations about it when prompted to, but I always feel rather bad when they ask and can somehow instantly tell that I have absolutely no clue.