Boycott Shows and Films That Aren’t Nice
Adapted from Be Nice (Or Else!) And What's In It For You by Winn Claybaugh
 A BE NICE revolution must be more about acknowledging, celebrating, and accentuating all the niceness you find than about pointing your finger at the not-nice. Having said that, it certainly couldn’t hurt the morale of us nice guys if we put a little bit of energy into standing up to the not-nice. I know I wouldn’t be opposed to taking one for the team by boycotting those who are bent on spreading their misery and gloom.
What if we all boycotted television shows that give people a platform to put other people down, for the entire world to see? These type of shows pop up more and more, it seems, and they give mean people a voice. Or at least they give decent people an opportunity to be mean, and unfortunately they go for it. Hey, we all do mean things on occasion, but not in front of a television camera.
I know I frequently mention negative talk shows, and there are several of them with hosts who choose to make a living by bringing out the worst in people. I don’t personally know any of these talk show hosts, but in my mind I have a very clear picture of them driving home each night in their expensive cars, to their expensive homes, after having left a family in shambles in their studios, while millions of television viewers took that into their private living rooms. I can honestly say that these hosts have never made a dime off of me, but I do know people who help pay their high-priced salaries because they choose to watch those shows.
Avoid turning on the television and being content to watch whatever appears. Take a stand. Be clear about your BE NICE purpose and intentions, and make sure that the choices you make are in line with your intentions. Make sure your behavior matches what you value. Choose to watch television shows that inspire you, lighten your mood, educate you, make you laugh, and do all that without degrading others or giving mean, nasty people a platform.
When it comes to which shows and films to watch and which to avoid, it’s true that you’re just one television viewer and movie ticket purchaser. Your choice to not watch certain shows may or may not make a difference in television ratings, but it will most assuredly make a monumental difference in your ratings as a nice person.
Winn Claybaugh is the author of Be Nice (Or Else!) and “one of the best motivational speakers in the country,” according to CNN’s Larry King. A business owner for over 22 years with over 8,000 people in his organization, Winn is the co-owner of hair care giant Paul Mitchell’s school division. Winn has helped thousands of businesses build their brands and create successful working cultures. His clients include Vidal Sassoon, Southwest Airlines, the Irvine Company, Entertainment Tonight, Mattel, For Rent magazine, Structure/Limited/Express, and others. Winn is a frequent guest on national radio and a regular contributor to online publications. Visit www.BeNiceOrElse.com to sign up for his free monthly Be Nice (Or Else!) newsletter.
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