hate-watcher

Definitions

One who hate-watches.

Examples

“Hate-watching is a sport that used to fall⟳ under the broad term "guilty pleasure," but now seems retrofitted for the age of social media. It goes something like⟳ this: You watch⟳ a show⟳ you wouldn't choose⟳ to watch⟳ for any reason⟳ other than to mock it for its awfulness – say⟳, by sharing snide Twitter exchanges with like-minded hate-watchers when the program⟳ airs.”

“How does a freshman show⟳ that became infamous for its legion of hate-watchers return⟳ for a second season—and still get⟳ people to tune⟳ in?”

“Ever since the phenomenon of "hate-watching" emerged – watching a detestable television show⟳ and sharing observations about its epic awfulness on social media – I have⟳ wondered if there were network execs cynical enough to create⟳ a show⟳ so bad that the only people who tuned in were hate-watchers.”

“Mr. [Donald] Trump sees something in the news; he gets made; he tweets; that becomes the news; repeat⟳. He's the Hate-Watcher in Chief.”

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