If this is a leap for you, please read on and rethink. My very good friend, who shall remain nameless, has become a recent convert to Kdramas. In fact, both she and her husband are hooked. (They are still in the romcom phase, but never fear. I have plans to seduce them into the less romantic world of ”the ugly stuff” as I like to call it.)
But I digress. She mentioned to me that their bingeing on both unhealthy food and Kdramas has become a daily occurrence, and this got me thinking. Are the two connected? We Kdrama lovers know the actors eat throughout the show, usually something more or less healthy - if you don’t count fatty pork belly.
My above mentioned friends are all-in when it comes to healthy life styles. They exercise, watch what they eat, and they drink very little alcohol. Basically they’re the standard bearers for how to age gracefully. And they are grandparents as well!
So what happened to them? Did Kdramas cause their downfall? Please weigh in if you’ve had a similar experience. It might help them get back on the straight and narrow.
I think that if the couple isn't bingeing on KDramas to the exclusion of nearly all other activities (like the one who shall remain nameless is), then snacking while watching sounds like a good pairing. If they are concerned, I have two suggestions: (1) wait until dinner time to start viewing and count the snacks as dinner; or (2) make a Korean meal to accompany the show. Wait, that sounds like too much work. Forget suggestion number 2.
I think this post could apply to several people.... but the Gmamas are nothing if not discreet! Except for acknowledging our attraction to our actors...
Update: my friend who swears this is her thanked me for my discretion. If you know me, you know this is not my strong suit, so kudos to me!