Last season, my buddy Dave spent ten minutes flipping channels during a commercial break. He missed the entire first touchdown because he was arguing with his smart TV. The moral of the story? Be smarter than Dave. Don’t let technology win that round.
I once thought a game was on CBS, turned on the TV, and got a whole hour of golf. Nothing against golf, but when you’re expecting helmets and tackles, a quiet putter just doesn’t hit the same. Learn from my mistakes, reader.
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Your Cheat Code for Peace of Mind
Here’s how you win: pull up your phone, open Google, and type: “What channel do the Niners play on today.” Hit enter. The answer pops up instantly, right at the top. You don’t need a subscription service or a secret handshake.
If you’re old-school like my neighbor, check the local newspaper’s sports section. Yes, people still do that, and they look very wise doing it. The point is, the information is literally two taps away.