| gen. |
hate-watching (The practice of watching a television programme one dislikes for the pleasure one gets from criticizing or making fun of or it. 2012, Frazier Moore, "Hit TV we hate to love", The Times Leader, 3 June 2012, page 4F: But the essence of hate-watching seems to take its cue from a wisecrack once made about newspapers: TV shows are never good enough, but a bad one is a joy forever. 2013, Christopher Borrelli, "What does hate-watching mean?", Chicago Tribune, 24 February 2013: In fact, hate-watching is a byproduct of a spoiled culture, awash in choices and television that aspires to greatness. You did not have hate-watching when your choices were "The Love Boat" and "Knight Rider." 2014, Steve Cavendish, "TV Review: Crazy Hearts – A Show Designed To Be Hated", Nashville Scene, 14 January 2014: Ever since the phenomenon of "hate-watching" emerged – watching a detestable television show and sharing observations about its epic awfulness on social media – I have wondered if there were network execs cynical enough to create a show so bad that the only people who tuned in were hate-watchers. WT Alexander Demidov) |
