Competency porn: is there any greater escapism than watching a capable person on TV?

🤷‍♂️ I mean, think about it... we're so used to living in a world where everyone's constantly pushing boundaries and breaking records that watching people do their jobs well is actually kinda refreshing? Like, have you seen the latest season of The Great British Baking Show 🍰? It's like the ultimate feel-good show. And don't even get me started on those cooking videos on TikTok – who knew folding cookies could be so mesmerizing? 😂 I guess it's just nice to see people doing things right for a change, you know? No need for all that drama and action... sometimes a good ol' fashioned office setting is exactly what we need. 💼
 
🤔 I think competency porn is more than just an escape, it's a need for us in these uncertain times 🌪️. We're so used to constant news and updates that our brains are wired to crave order and stability 😴. Shows like The Paper and The Pitt might not be epic dramas, but they're real people doing real jobs really well 💼. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good cookie-icing tutorial 🍪? It's all about escapism, but it's also about needing to feel like everything is going to be okay... even if it's just for 30 minutes 😌.
 
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