Depending on how you watch TV, you could be like one of these celebs, says a psychologist
How you watch TV can reveal your celebrity personality type. A leading British psychologist has divided viewers into five ‘megastars’ based on how they keep up with their favourite shows. So you could be a Victoria Beckham, Rihanna, Helen Flanagan, Charlie Sheen or Piers Morgan.
The study found that a massive 70% of Brits are “Ruthless Removers”, who record shows from live TV to watch once and then delete them, a tabloid reported. Behaviour expert Jo Hemmings said these viewers were organised and practical, like fashion designer Victoria.
Hemmings said that there are now so many ways in which people can watch TV – live, on-demand or through catch-up services. “Therefore, it’ll come as no surprise that we’ve developed particular viewing habits and patterns that tend to reflect our personalities in daily life,” she said. Her research found Ruthless Removers kept their homes tidy and clutter-free, just like immaculately turned-out Mrs Beckham.
Meanwhile, a quarter of those surveyed were deemed Multi-Taskers, who surf social networks while they watch TV. Almost one in 20 admitted to updating their Twitter or Facebook four times a show, just like internet-obsessed singer Rihanna. Hemmings said that these multi-taskers care a lot about the opinions of others.
Another quarter of Brits are Self-Indulgers, who record several episodes of programmes to watch in one marathon sitting. These TV hoarders are likely to enjoy a bit of luxury and often plan their diaries months in advance, like I’m A Celebrity star Helen Flanagan.A further one in six are Demanders, who sit through more than five hours of ondemand TV a week at their convenience. These viewers were likely to be spontaneous in their approach to life, like bad boy Charlie Sheen.
Finally, one in seven Brits prefer to watch shows live because they suffer from ‘Fear Of Missing Out’. These on-the-ball personalities like to stay up-to-date with the latest news and gossip, like telly host Piers Morgan.
