During the winter months, many people turn to comfort TV shows or movies to help them get through cold weather and seasonal slumps. Comfort shows and movies are usually familiar, lighthearted, or emotionally meaningful, which makes them relaxing to watch.
Alexandra Houck, a senior, said her comfort movie is Flipped. She enjoys it because of the storyline, narration, and the setting of the movie. The way the story is told makes it feel calm and nostalgic, which adds to its comfort value. Allie also mentioned that Flipped helps her get through winter slumps because it takes place during a warmer season. Watching a movie set in nice weather helps her forget about the cold and makes winter feel more manageable.
Bethany Stufflet, a senior, said her favorite comfort show is Fuller House. She likes it because it is funny, relatable, and has a strong storyline that never gets boring, even after watching every episode multiple times. Bethany also enjoys seeing how the characters have grown and changed over the years, which makes the show feel familiar and meaningful. She believes it helps her through winter slumps because the show is lighthearted and takes place in warm, sunny San Francisco, which contrasts with winter weather.
Overall, comfort shows and movies can be a helpful way to cope with winter slumps. For both Allie and Bethany, warm settings, strong storylines, and familiar characters make their comfort picks enjoyable and uplifting during the colder months.
