Television can serve as a type of (entertain) but (watch) too much tv can have an extremely negative influence on the life of people. people watch too many (real) shows as a result, they find (enjoy) in the lives of actors on television and cannot comprehend real life and television. violence on television is responsible for violence in real life, most (broadcast) compa- know that, but do not change anything. (advertise) are even worse than violent shows. (commerce) about food, however, are the worst. besides, while watching television, the tv (view) are inactive and this contributes to the obesity problem. alcohol and cigarette (advertise) contributes to increased drinking among young people, which is very bad indeed.