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Most evenings my computer and I are inextricably linked, however while I work I like to have the TV on. It serves as audio visual wallpaper and is makes the atmosphere a little more comforting. Despite the fact that I only half watch out of the corner of my eye, I prefer to watch something at least semi acceptable. Lately, to my great surprise, my TV has been changing channels all of its own accord, usually to something I wouldn’t normally choose.
This phenomenon generally tends to happen at around the same time; around 9.00 pm and happens on a very regular basis. The cable TV menu appears, and the entity I have dubbed ‘the ghost’ scrolls through the channels and brings up the info pages then eventually selects some channel or other. At first I thought this might be some kind of random error. Perhaps my wireless modem or some other device was causing interference. I have since found that the problem occurs even when the computer and modem are off. To make matters worse, ‘the ghost’ doesn’t share my taste; programs like ‘Sex in the City’ and the Lifestyle/watching the paint dry on newly renovated houses channel seem to be its most popular viewing. It doesn’t matter how many times I press the ‘back’ button or try to change channels; the ‘ghost’ always insists on being in control.
Recently, my ghost decided to change the channel to the movie ‘Basic Instinct’. As I was rather busy at the time, I decided not bother trying to change it. I was astounded when the movie reached that notorious scene, the one where Sharon Stone is interviewed by the police and reveals that she isn’t wearing knickers. The ghost actually pressed the live pause button and replayed the scene several times.
It is possible that someone in another apartment is getting their TV signals crossed with mine, although they must have a remote control with a very long range if that is the case. It seems much more likely that I have little alternative but to accept sharing my TV with a ghost with a rather dirty mind.
Jack Yan
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