The number of posts that state matter-of-factly that use of a device of this nature will result in it's operator suffering anything from a mild pummeling to a quick and painful death is pretty ridiculous. Even eye for an eye justice wouldn't prescribe an ass-beating for simply turning off a television set. I suppose it's a testament to the depth to which TV's role in society has penetrated. If you find yourself maddened to the point of physical violence over someone switching a television off in your close proximity, perhaps you should look into some anger management classes.
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The number of posts that state matter-of-factly that use of a device of this nature will result in it's operator suffering anything from a mild pummeling to a quick and painful death is pretty ridiculous. Even eye for an eye justice wouldn't prescribe an ass-beating for simply turning off a television set. I suppose it's a testament to the depth to which TV's role in society has penetrated. If you find yourself maddened to the point of physical violence over someone switching a television off in your close proximity, perhaps you should look into some anger management classes.