hate-watching

English

Noun

hate-watching (uncountable)

1. The practice of watching a television program that one dislikes for the pleasure one derives from criticizing or mocking it.
   • 2012 June 3, Frazier Moore, “Hit TV we hate to love”, in The Times Leader, page 4F:

     But the essence of hate-watching seems to take its cue from a wisecrack once made about newspapers: TV shows are never good enough, but a bad one is a joy forever.

   • 2013 February 24, Christopher Borrelli, “What does hate-watching mean?”, in Chicago Tribune:

     In fact, hate-watching is a byproduct of a spoiled culture, awash in choices and television that aspires to greatness. You did not have hate-watching when your choices were “The Love Boat” and “Knight Rider.”

   • 2014 January 14, Steve Cavendish, “TV Review: Crazy Hearts — A Show Designed To Be Hated”, in Nashville Scene:

     Ever since the phenomenon of "hate-watching" emerged — watching a detestable television show and sharing observations about its epic awfulness on social media — I have wondered if there were network execs cynical enough to create a show so bad that the only people who tuned in were hate-watchers.

Verb

hate-watching

1. present participle and gerund of hate-watch