Okay, so the whole “boycott Peacock NFL” thing? Yeah, I jumped on that bandwagon. Here’s how it went down, from start to finish.
It all started when I saw some posts online. People were angry – really angry – that you needed Peacock, a streaming service, to watch a specific NFL playoff game. I’m a huge football fan, and the idea of having to pay extra, on top of my existing cable and, you know, life, just felt…wrong.
First Step: Ranting (of Course!)
My first instinct? I vented. I made some posts on my personal accounts and complained to my friends. “Can you believe this stuff?” was pretty much my main phrase for about a day. It felt good to get it out, to see that I wasn’t the only one feeling ripped off.
Next: The Actual Boycott Part
- I did NOT sign up for Peacock. This was the core of the whole thing. I refused. No matter how much I wanted to see the game, I was holding strong.
- I spread the word. I shared articles about the boycott, I used relevant hashtags, and I told everyone I knew not to subscribe. I probably got a little annoying, but hey, I was committed!
Finding Alternatives(The Tricky Part)
Now, the game was still happening, boycott or no boycott. I had to figure out how I was going to follow it, even if I wasn’t watching. It was like, principle versus FOMO(Fear Of Missing Out).
- I listened to the radio broadcast. Old school, I know, but it worked! It was actually kind of fun, a different way to experience the game.
- I followed along on websites that show live score and stats update.
The Aftermath(and My Thoughts)
Honestly? It felt…good. I mean, I missed watching the game live. I was super curious, and I know some awesome moments happened that I only heard about later. But I felt good about sticking to my guns. It was about more than just one game; it was about pushing back against something that felt unfair.
Did the boycott make a huge difference? I don’t know. Maybe, maybe not. Big companies like the NFL and streaming services are, well, big. But it felt good to be part of something, to voice my opinion, and to know I wasn’t alone in feeling frustrated. Would I do it again? Probably. If something feels wrong, you gotta speak up, right? Even if it’s just about a football game.
