a couch potato

Ответ от Stanislawa[гуру]
a couch potato is a person who does not like physical activity and prefers to sit down, usually to watch television
A couch is a piece of furniture that people sit on.
How to Be a Couch Potato
Who wants to be a couch potato? Well, as a matter of fact, many people do, and for understandable reasons. Maybe it's your one day off, maybe you just got back from practice, or maybe you had a hard week at work. Maybe you're tired and just want to flee everything intellectually and physically demanding for a time. It could also be a divorce, or losing a close one, in which case you don't want to talk or see anyone for a certain period of time.
Whatever the reason, you can be a prime example of a couch potato by crashing on the couch and using the fun techniques outlined here, aimed at helping you to find the ultimate relaxation in front of the TV.
Prepare the couch potato spot. Choose the best place in the room for reclining in complete comfort. If there's competition for the best spot, reserve it, or do a deal to get it for your couch potato slouch time. Perfect places to sit include a recliner chair, beanbag, or (you knew it was coming) a couch.
Add cushions, pillows, blankets, and anything else that will increase your comfort level. Make it even more comfortable than it already is, but with minimal effort, of course!
Angle the couch for optimal TV viewing if it's not already in position.
Be sure to have the remote control (or controls) all within easy reach of your chosen spot. A TV guide is also a good item to keep handy.
It's a good idea to locate a small trash can near the couch so that you can toss packaging, lids, and anything else hassling you straight into it without having to get up. It makes cleaning up after your couch potato experience a breeze.
Prepare the sustenance. A couch slouch needs to be accompanied by snacks and drinks. Junk food is a couch potato's traditional fare but you don't have to stick to just chips, nuts, candies, and chocolate. You might also like unbuttered popcorn, veggie sticks and dips, pumpkin seeds, toast and jam, etc. Basically, whatever you enjoy consuming in front of the TV is the best choice!
Drinks can range from water, juice, milk, and soda, to beer, wine, and spirits. If you've got a bar fridge nearby, keep them cool and handy. If not, find a helper willing to fetch for you when you run out of your favorite drink.
Prepare the couch distractions. While the main aim of being a couch potato is to watch TV, the occasional distraction is welcome. Stock up on celebrity magazines, comic books, graphic novels, handheld games machines, iPad or laptop for surfing at leisure, and maybe a pack or cards for a game of Solitaire. If you've got a Wii, Playstation, Xbox, or any other game device, make sure it's all in order and ready to play.
When surfing, places to find out key information about what you're watching include Hulu, IMDB, and Fancast, as well as the TV show's own homepage. The modern couch potato no longer has to lie there wondering "who's that guy?!" when a flick of the iPad placed right next to your couch can reveal all.
If you're not so keen to watch what's on TV, have a pile of DVDs already slotted in to go, or access to paid movies via your provider.
Have your favorite video games sorted and ready to play.
Deal with the potential for distractions. If there are other members of the household wanting to use the same room or even couch, it's deal time. Negotiate your space for the duration of your couch potato relaxation and ask politely that they either don't disturb you, or join in. The more couch potatoes, the merrier, provided they're all on the same wavelength.
Turn off all phones; don't forget to unhook the landline.
Turn off or go invisible on your Facebook,
Stanislawa
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Enjoy your sojourn on the couch. You've set everything up, removed the distractions, and settled in. Now it's time to enjoy your couch potato fest.
Turn on the TV. Flip through TV channels if you don't like what's on. Channel surfing can take up a good deal of time until it bores you. Give each show about 10 seconds to entertain you, and if it doesn't, just move onto the next one. If it does, watch until the show ends, or until you lose interest.
Munch on snacks and sip your drinks.
Play video games when the TV gets too boring. Or do both at the same time – watch TV and play a game.
Watch DVDs if you don't like the TV programming.
Snooze as and when you like.