alvear.com

After thinking about my social TV post, I realized that there’s not much data out there about how people use social media while watching TV. Is it a generational thing? Are young people more inclined to multi-task when watching TV? Or just technology nerds like me?

When I settle in to watch TV in the evening, I often check Twitter to see what people are saying. Sometimes I read very insightful or hilarious comments from comedians, writers, friends, and other people I don’t really know.  It really enhances my enjoyment even if it means I read the occasional spoiler, or two. (Thanks, Ryan Seacrest.)

I don’t often write much about what I’m watching, but I do enjoy reading.  Looking at the trending topics on Twitter also helps.

Since I live in the West coast, I’m already three hours behind primetime on the East coast. So I might get some spoilers or buzz from ceertains show,that I can’t even watch on TV yet.

So it got me wondering if other people do this.

Do you use Twitter while watching TV? Please take my poll.

Thanks!

Related posts:

1. What is Social TV?
2. Twitter Time
3. I’m Number 164!
4. Facebook Growing Faster Than Google
5. Tivo Ruined American Idol