Here's what inspired me to write this simple yet fun post/question:-
The other day I was so excited and overjoyed to hear that Doctor Who was confirmed to be returning on TV for next christmas after a year's absence. Naturally I went to tell my parents about (as they watch it too) and clearly curious about my joy and happiness about it asked me why I loved it so much. They do keep asking me this everytime it's either mentioned in conversation and/or whenever I show off my whovian knowledge, which they are always shocked by how much details remember from previous episodes of the past. Anyways, as usual I just gave them the answer I always give them, which is that just love it... but truth be told, there's more to it than. I guess It’s because I don't trust them to fully understand if I give them my full in depth answer... but I guess I feel comfortable sharing it on here, so here it goes:-
Ever since I was child, I had always felt different from my peers. It was little things like how I most of the time I liked to play on my own or how I hated (and still hate) whenever there was a change to the seating arrangements and having to do group work. I mean, I got on well with my classmates but it's just whenever somebody on the rare occasion pointed out one of these quirks, I made me realise that these little things about me were seen as odd or unusual. Basically it made feel like a weirdo and sometimes it did make feel a little insecure.
But then when I was 8 years old, my parents asked me to come watch a program with them and that program was Doctor Who. My dad used to watch it when he was a little boy during the 70's, so when it came back in 2005 he decided to introduce it to me... and thank him very much for it. From the moment the theme tune started, from start to finish, I was instantly hooked and I haven't missed a single episode since. I loved it so much that Whenever I played alone in school playground, I sometimes pretended/imagined I was in the latest episode fighting evil with the Doctor. Looking back, I realise I probably got some funny looks from my classmates but in those moments I was happy, plus they never teased me about Whenever they asked what I was doing, so I never cared. There were even nights when I would dream about the doctor whisking me away in the Tardis and we'd have have adventures together through time and space. Basically, the Doctor became my hero.
You see, most time as I might of mentioned before in a previous post, there are moments where I feel like an alien compared to everyone else... even among my own family. Especially when there have been times where they've pointed out my "oddities" in a not so positive way and sometimes patronising way, it makes me feel very insecure. But then I watch the Doctor, this humanoid looking alien saving the world and universe from monsters all while being his eccentric yet brilliant self and I immediately feel so much better. Basically, the Doctor became my hero... even in scenarios where things got scary, I sometimes found myself hiding behind the cushions on the sofa, I always knew the Doctor would come in and make everything alright again.
So basically in a nutshell, that's why I love the show and the Doctor so much because he makes me feel like I'm not alone and that it's okay, wonderful in fact to be different, weird even. Even when I grew up and life started getting tougher, the Doctor is always there. And I can honestly say... this show has saved me many times during the darkest times of life.
So here's my question, Do you have a show and/or even favourite tv character that means alot to you? That is more than just a tv show to you? One that makes you smile, one that has had a positive impact in your life?
Or if it's just simply because you just like it that's okay too.
Thanks for reading and I hope I didn't ramble too much
