Alright, so here's the thing. All homes have a living room. It's the place where we go to enjoy a cold one, and possibly snacks on sunday while we watch the big game. But why that room? There are plenty of others to choose from (in most cases).
The living room is called such because it is the central place of amusement, as well the most common place of conversation in the house. But why do we all gather there?
Think about it, when you want to go watch TV, almost all houses have their main television, meaning the biggest and most expensive, in their living room. Would you rather be watching Die Hard on the big screen, or the crap box you have in your room?
The living room also happens to be the main area of video cassettes or DVDs. Why bother bringing them all the way to your room with the cheap DVD player and TV that your parents got you for your 13th birthday when you can have, SURROUND SOUND.
Also, the furniture in living rooms tend to be more comfortable than others. And besides, who wants to lie in a bed which you already sleep 8 hours in a night?
Finally, food and beverages. In most cases the living room is situated closer to the kitchen than all other rooms, exluding the dinning room. In my case, I'd have to go down 2 flights of stairs and across the HOUSE just to get a glass of water. Why do that when I can walk across a hall and enjoy the comforts of the big screen, comfy couch, and wicked movies?
I guess the whole point of this is that the living room, is the perfect place to be lazy.
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I always hang out in my room. But that's because my room is awesome.
*puts on movie, moves less than a foot to bed, grabs box of cereal*
aaaaah.
amen brother
"The living room is called such because it is the central place of amusement, as well the most common place of conversation in the house. But why do we all gather there?"
Actually, after doing a little research, the "living room" is a evolved term for "parlour".
Back in the 19th century, the "parlour" was the room in the house where the recently deceased were laid out before their funeral. This became the more affirmative term "living room" in the 20th century.
Ther term "living room" is obviously the opposite of "mourning room" and thus, the "living room" was born.
In today's society, the "living room" is usually coined to mean a "sitting room" or a room in which one entertains.
I think the term you're looking for is "rec room".
Of course, dad has no such room in his house, and therefor, I suppose I can let this one slide.
Psst, wikipedia is your best friend.
-Ren
PS> you have to see my new poll. heh heh heh
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