Published By: Ahvana Paul

The comfort of sitcoms- why we re-watch them

Have you often been sitting idle, wondering what to watch, and then ending up going back to the old comfortable sitcoms? If your answer is “yes”, then here are some of the things that you would probably relate to regarding sitcoms.

Comfortable

The thing about sitcoms is they demarcate a comfort zone on their own, and it is sure to draw you in. Sometimes, when you are too tired to explore new plots or engage yourself in something completely new, but you still want to watch something, sitcoms are your answer. They are the ultimate comfort watch!

Not much concentration required

The best thing about sitcoms is you probably know what to expect. It is usually extremely light, and even though there are moments of emotion and seriousness, nothing complicated happens which requires you to figure out what just happened, unlike in serious shows. You are not required to completely concentrate. You can just watch it anytime, from any point, and in any state of mind!

Know the jokes but they are still funny

Somehow, even if we watched it before, they still seem to induce laughter in you. They are usually so funny and engaging, and the characters are all familiar but still so lovable. You just have to see them again! Sometimes you miss the epic jokes, and punch lines and start watching for hearing that joke again, just so you can snicker at it!

Appropriate for all moods

Whether you are looking to chill or just forget about the horrible day you had or are tired out of your wits, it is never a bad time to watch a sitcom. Sitcoms are easy to dole out at any point in time for viewing!

They are usually long, characters grow and you love them

One of the most comfortable things about sitcoms is that they are usually long and have run for a while; they also have huge character developments. Because you invested time watching it the first time, you sometimes go back to it because you miss the characters. This goes for every one of them! Whether it is Modern Family, Friends, or the Big Bang Theory, the characters are memorable and lovable.

Multiple plot lines

Unlike a serious thriller, the plot lines in sitcoms are new in every episode. They are fun to revisit, therefore, as now you don’t remember every story just because you saw it once. There are always more plot lines that you won’t remember!