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Believe it or not, George isnt at home, please leave a message at the beep. So what happens when you cant get George? Some viewers have a tough time. Get out. No, its true, according to a study published in the journal Mass Communication and Society . [Julie Lather and Emily Moyer-Gus, "How Do We React When Our Favorite Characters Are Taken Away? An Examination of a Temporary Parasocial Breakup "]Researchers got input from over 400 college students in the spring of 2008, when a writers strike meant no new TV shows. Youre freaking me out. You and some of the students. They were asked about how much TV they watched and why. Reasons for watching included to kill time, relax or escape. But people who watched for companionship were most distressed by the loss of their shows. Well, good luck with all that. [More] Read More ...
