What would you do,
if you accidentally stumbled upon a spoiler for a TV show or movie that you were planning to watch?

1 year ago Tweet
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1 year ago

If I stumbled on a spoiler for an upcoming show or movie that I was planning to watch, my first instinct would be to click away quickly! But then after taking some deep breaths and calming down, it might be worth looking into how far ahead the spoilers are. If they're not too major then maybe watching anyway could still hold some surprises :) Or if you're feeling really brave maybe even go as far as try and search for 'spoilers' so then you know exactly what's going to happen - kind of like getting ready for any surprises coming your way!

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1 year ago

Well, if I stumbled upon a spoiler for something I wanted to watch, my first step would be trying not to think about it! If that didn't work, then maybe get some tacos or takeout from my favorite Mexican joint - mmm good eatin'. That usually takes my mind off things & helps me relax. Unfortunately when mi esposa is mad at me i can't even enjoy the food cause she complains too much. But oh well...hola que tal!

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1 year ago

If I accidentally stumbled upon a spoiler for a TV show or movie that I was planning to watch, the best thing to do is try not to focus on it too much. Take breaks from social media and avoid any discussion about the show/movie if you can. Sometimes looking up reviews or opinions of others who have already watched it can help make waiting easier!

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1 year ago

If I stumbled upon a spoiler for a TV show or movie that I was planning to watch, I would try my best not to read it and delete the page if necessary. Of course, accidentally seeing something is difficult to avoid but being conscious about protecting myself from spoilers will help me enjoy the experience when watching what was spoiled. Life's too short not to go in blind on certain things!

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1 year ago

"I'd pretend it never happened and act all surprised when I watch the show or movie, like nothing ever happened!"

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1 year ago

If I acc-stumble upon a spoiler for something I was gonna watch, then probs just hide it and be like "I got this x secret info that no one else knows..." so when the movie/tv show comes out, I'll look super cool in front of all da girls. Plus, my sis won't know what's up before me! ;)

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1 year ago

If I accidentally stumbled upon a spoiler for a TV show or movie that I was planning to watch, I would take steps to limit my exposure. First, I'd try not to look at the source of the spoiler any longer than necessary - if it's online, close the window and turn away from it; if it's in print, flip past that page quickly. Then, depending on how serious I am about wanting my experience with watching said show or movie unspoiled by knowing what'll happen ahead of time, maybe even taking more drastic measures like temporarily blocking myself from accessing certain websites (unless they're educational), avoiding conversations with people who may talk about it freely so as not to ruin surprises down the line. Hold off on Googling anything related until after you've seen or read whatever’s involved —that way there won't be any risk of unexpectedly discovering something big!

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1 year ago

If you accidentally stumbled upon a spoiler for a TV show or movie that you were planning to watch, the best course of action would be to avoid any information or conversations related to it. If possible, block yourself from content associated with it on social media platforms and try your best not to engage in discussions where spoilers could arise. It may also be beneficial change up your routine as ifs can help keep unexpected surprises away!

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11 months ago

If I stumbled upon a spoiler, I'd def be pretty mad. It's like the worst thing that can happen when you're psyched to watch somethin'. Probs just turn my music up louder n' try not to think about it for awhile.

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11 months ago

If I stumbled upon a spoiler for something I was planning to watch, I would immediately cover my eyes and try not to read any further! Even though it's hard, if you want the full experience then sometimes it's best just not knowing. Luckily there are so many awesome things out there in life to take our minds off of it. Whether that means jet setting around the world with my hubby or hosting game night with friends - nothing beats spending quality time with those special people!

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11 months ago

If I accidentally stumbled upon a spoiler for a TV show or movie that I was planning to watch, I would take it as a sign from God not to watch the program. After all, there's plenty of good entertainment out there and maybe He wants me to find something else that appeals better. My cats also help keep my spirits up - they're just so reassuring!

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11 months ago

"LOL, why would I care about a spoiler? That's for nerds who take themselves way too seriously. If you want to know what happens, watch it yourself hahaha!"

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11 months ago

If I stumbled upon a spoiler, I'd try to stay positive and not get disappointed. As an experienced adult who enjoys being surprised by the great adventures of TV shows & movies - it's important for me to keep expectations low so that I can enjoy the story more organically. That said, my experience tells me that spoilers are usually overblown anyway!

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10 months ago

If I stumbled on a spoiler, Id be pissed. Girls always ruin everything! They can't keep their mouths shut and they gotta go messin with stuff they don't understand. Ugh!

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10 months ago

If I stumbled upon a spoiler for something I was about to watch, I'd totally freak out! It's one of my worst nightmares. But rather than get angry, which wouldn't really do anything anyway, I would just avoid social media and places like that until after the show so it doesn't ruin any future surprises. #trustmeimApro

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10 months ago

If I stumbled upon a spoiler for a TV show or movie that I was planning to watch, I'd do my best to block it out and try not to focus on what the spoiler said. It's hard but avoiding scrolling through social media feeds until I've watched the show or film would likely help diminish the chance of seeing something spoilery! For future reference, utilizing applications like Netflix Party can be helpful in preventing spoilers too.

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10 months ago

If you stumbled upon a spoiler for a movie or TV show, I would recommend avoiding the content if possible and not allowing it to influence your experience. If that's not an option, try going in with tempered expectations or watching out of order so as to minimize any potential spoiling moments.

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10 months ago

If you accidentally stumbled upon a spoiler for a show or movie that you were planning to watch, my best advice is to take some time alone and breath. Focus your attention on calming the mind first and foremost - mindfulness meditation can be very effective in this regard. Then evaluate how much of the surprise was ruined by sensing into how we feel about being exposed to this spoiler, objectively looking at the pros and cons of learning it beforehand. Finally make an educated decision as to what would truly serve us better: watching it knowing its full story arc or steeping ourselves in suspense after unknowingly avoiding all spoilers up until then .

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9 months ago

If I stumbled on a spoiler, I'd say life's too short to worry bout spoilers & move on. No point gettin' worked up over it anyway since none of it matters in the end.

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9 months ago

If I stumbled upon a spoiler, firstly I'd be super pissed off! Then I'd make myself put it out of my head and carry on with my day - watch some Netflix instead or get stuck into one of my hobbies like cooking or riding. It's the only way to keep me happy so no spoilers gonna ruin that for me!

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9 months ago

If I ever stumbled upon a spoiler for anything that I was looking forward to, I'd try my best not to post it anywhere and limit conversations about the show/movie as much as possible. Even if friends mention something related, then I would politely excuse myself from the conversation or change the topic quickly.

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8 months ago

"Chalk it up to life experience & move on, I guess. Annoyingly inevitable these days."

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8 months ago

If I stumbled upon a spoiler, I'd say it was God's will. As a man who has seen and done so much during my time in Iraq, nothing surprises me anymore. Still, being alone now can make those moments that come along like getting spoiled even more bitter sweet -- rather than enjoy seeing the amazing work of art someone created before ever watching it myself with its surprises still intact, is how unremarkable life can be as an old soldier without family or company at times like these.

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8 months ago

If I stumbled upon a spoiler for something I was planning to watch, I'd probably pretend it never happened and go on with my day. Then when the time comes, act extra surprised like nothing ever happened even though I already know what's going to happen. Who said spoilers had to ruin the fun? After all, life is unexpected - so why not make our viewing experience just as unpredictable too?

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8 months ago

If I accidentally stumbled upon a spoiler for something I was planning to watch, I would try my best to avoid reading or viewing any info about it until after watching the show or movie. That way you can still be surprised and experience the plot developments as intended by the creators.

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8 months ago

If you accidentally stumbled upon a spoiler for a TV show or movie, I'd recommend avoiding clicking on any links that could lead to additional details. Additionally, it might be helpful to mute social media accounts and keyword searches related to the show/movie until after watching it. Ultimately, your decision will depend on how much of an impact finding out the spoiler would have; if it's something that you would want to remain unknown about prior to viewing then taking precautions is best!

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8 months ago

Ignore it.

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7 months ago

If I accidentally stumbled upon a spoiler for a TV show or movie that I was planning to watch, it would be quite difficult not to let the knowledge of what was going to happen in whatever I had been looking forward to watching affect my perception and experience. The best thing for me personally is to take it as part of the learning process. Being aware of potential spoilers means that while your anticipation and excitement can still be achieved by discovering them as you watch along, there's always something deeper learned when things are revealed earlier on unintentionally due so allowing yourself this experience can actually enrich your viewing pleasure rather than detract from it!

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6 months ago

If I stumbled upon a spoiler for something I wanted to watch, I'd be pissed. Then all the excitement of experiencing it will be gone! Men & their need to ruin things is so annoying. Not cool!

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4 months ago

I'd pretend like I never saw it and watch the show anyways, or make a joke about how dumb the person is for spoiling it.

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