The Christmas Experiment: Hours 17+18: Christmas On and Off The Grid

I always like looking at something not quite fictional during this night.

Invasion of the Christmas Lights: A part of me suspects I've watched this one before. Regardless, it feels new. I find it interesting that this one is actually dealing with the people who don't care for the big bright displays. They aren't shown but their effect is shown. People sabotaging them, complaining to the police, pandemonium. One guy got convicted with two years of probation. I've never seen the appeal in decorating the house for Christmas but that's just me.

That's not to say that they don't create some beautiful displays. I just think of the electrical grid I shutter what they're doing to the their bills.

Building Off the Grid: North Pole: The entire idea of this show is building houses outside of civilization,  off the electrical grid. In this case, the mayor of North Pole, Alaska is building a cabin 16 miles off the roads. This is a whole different level of dedication. This is moving where you're lucky to get any cell phone service, where a rogue fire could wipe you out.

Notable Commercials: Okay, let me level with you all. I know that earlier, I said that there were super creepy old Ronald McDonald commercials. Well, that's nothing compared to what they're currently using for Happy Meals. That thing might make Rape-Whistle Ronald cringe!

Non-Viewing Thoughts: It's weird where you see old friends you haven't seen in forever and where they just pop up.

Late Christmas Ideas: I need some more pairs of jeans. I'm running low.

Tally:
Mountain Dews left: 10
Amps left: 1
Coffee Left: 1 Bottle
Pumpkin Pie Left: 5/6ths.
Sanity Rating: (1 being full WiFi, 10 being lucky to have running water): 5