Buy a DVD and Pass It On

So I have made no secret about my fervent passion for the television show The Wire which ended its run on HBO earlier this year. I am so passionate about the show that I currently own the DVDs for seasons 1-4 (Dear Santa: I would like The Wire Season 5), two of which are autographed by Omar, Marlo and Carver (AKA Michael K. Williams, Jamie Hector and Seth Gilliam). I bought the DVDs with the thought that I would be able to watch the show over and over again to my heart's content. However, over the last few months, I have hardly had Seasons 1, 3 and 4 in my possession since they have been on nearly constant loan to various friends and colleagues (the autographs on Season 2 are too fragile to allow it to travel).

I will get them all back eventually and I can watch them over again when I do but I have found that there are pleasures to be had in loaning them out as well. For instance, whenever anyone asks about the show I can sing its praises and talk them into trying the first season (which inevitably leads to a dire need to keep going). I also can talk about the show over and over again with each new viewer and watch as they discover all the wonderful twists and turns that make the show so great (today's conversation: oh my god Stringer! I know, I know!). In a way, it's like getting to enjoy the water cooler conversation about The Wire over and over again which is almost more fun than watching it alone.

So my recommendation: If you have a DVD or book or CD that you're passionate about, pass it on and spread the love.