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[I collect VHS tapes]

If so, what do you watch?

It's not a perfect science. If I put something too interesting on, it ends up being more of a distraction. Too boring, and what's the point? It really is all about finding that perfect Goldilocks spot.

I've been watching The Office: Superfan Episodes for the most part, but have also gotten pretty good at identifying perfect background movies. Here are a few I recently watched:

Pretty much any movie that features Gerald Butler works too, although some are borderline unwatchable (Geostorm was shockingly bad).

Let me know what you guys watch while you work. Always looking for new shit to watch.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

Nice try, Grildon Tundy's manager. I ain't telling you shiiiiiiiit.

 

[YCoCg]

The Office.

Edit: just comfy background sitcoms in general, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, It's Always Sunny, etc. Shows where I can zone out but get distracted by a good joke now and then.

 

[AJUMP23]

No. Only the price is right.

 

[ThatStupidLion]

Nope cant focus.

 

[Sleepwalker]

I put on red dead 2 and have arthur ride all over the map in auto mode. Some of the things the npcs do are hilarious.

But generally i can actively play games while i monitor my work on a second screen.

 

[eddie4]

I usually game while at work...waiting for automation tasks to finish I usually end up just chilling, so I just play some csgo or something, if I need to hop out I just do.

 

[InfiniteCombo]

I'm a supervisor at work (and have technical work of my own to do), so I have to focus on the work 100%.

 

[Lasha]

I need to focus when I work. At most I listen to music or a baseball game. My work is non-linear so I tend to work when I want to offset being forced to cut out distractions.

 

[pramod]

No, cuz i have to do actual work.

 

[jabberwookie]

I'm glad I don't work from home because I'd be shitposting or something most of the day. I do that at work too but it would be even worse at home.

 

[Cohetedor]

Pretty much work is my gaf time, most of my posting is from my desk, quality control can be awfully boring some nights, especially covering for 3rd shift like I am right now.

 

[TylerD]

Nope cant focus.

This. Some chill music without lyrics is about the only thing that allows me to still focus on work stuff but I will turn on certain sporting events at times but it is very difficult to follow or pay attention to what is going on other than it just being background noise. With anything that has a story, It would be a waste to have it on.

 

[Banjo64]

 

[BadBurger]

I leave something running in the background about half the time, sure. When I really need to focus or attend a meeting I don't.

 

[dr_octagon]

No, cuz i have to do actual work.

I delegate all my work to a guy who struggles with English and take full credit. If he messes up, I tell him to improve his communication and blame it on him.

Thanks Manuel.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Not really. I will watch a YouTube video here and there or listen to music.

 

[Star-Lord]

During lockdown, I used to have Challenge on in the background whilst I worked. Nothing beats re-runs of classics like Play Your Cards Right, Bruce's Price Is Right, Wheel of Fortune, The Chase, Blankety Blank, etc.

 

[Irobot82]

I usually have YouTube on. Either watching a podcast, live streamer or watching someone do a Let's Play for a game I know I'll never end up playing.

 

[NecrosaroIII]

I HAVE had TV / Movies on in background. Watched all of Talespin in this manner. But it's usually too much effort and splits my attention. I'd rather have music / podcasts on now

 

[Fbh]

No, Neogaf is already distracting enough.

But I will usually watch something during my lunch break.

 

[gundalf]

Nope but I enjoy listening to chill-hop and the likes. Even a podcast would be too much of distraction to me. Although the last 1-2 hours before I finish my work, I tend to run YouTube in the background.