What is your ideal sitting position for watching TV?

[Extrocomp]

I'm just wondering how people prefer to watch TV (and long movies in particular). I'm trying to find the most comfortable sitting position for watching long movies, so I won't have to fidget and change positions throughout the movie.

Do you sit on a couch or on a chair?

Do you rest your head or do you prefer to sit up straight?

Do you use a pillow to support your back or head?

If you sit on a reclining chair, do you prefer the upright, semi-reclined or fully-reclined positions?

Do you sit in front of the TV or off to the side?

Do your sitting preferences vary depending on watch show or movie you're watching?

 

[Melakon]

In my TV watching days, back when I could actually buy things, I preferred a recliner or a chair with an ottoman.

 

[auntiehill]

I always sit in my recliner, just slightly reclined, with my feet up. Very comfy.

 

[Captrek]

Couch. Leaning back. 25 hours a day.

 

[PlainSimpleJoel]

I sit in bed and watch TV - as I don't have a couch. Been that way for the last few years.

 

[Green Shirt]

I sit in a fully reclined recliner, directly in front of the TV, with a neck supporting pillow (and a blanket in cold weather). That is my preferred viewing position 99% of the time.

 

[Captain Ice]

Most of the time, I either sit in my recliner, partially reclined, or lay on the sofa with my head propped up.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

My ideal position? Couch. Sitting down and facing front.

 

[bbjeg]

Most of the time, I either sit in my recliner, partially reclined, or lay on the sofa with my head propped up.

This, plus laying on the bed.

 

[Spot's Meow]

I lay down sideways on the couch, directly in front of the TV. When I do sit up, my feet are always up on the couch with me, either tucked under me or sitting cross-legged. I really don't like sitting straight with my feet on the floor for some reason.

 

[nureintier]

I tend to watch tv/movies/netflix mostly before bed, so I am often laying in bed, surrounded by dogs. In the daytime, though, I sit on the couch or on the floor.

 

[Skywalker]

I do most of my TV watching in my room, which is also where my computer is, so I typically watch TV while sitting in my computer chair (thank goodness it's comfy!). I stole the ottoman out of the living room a ways back so if I'm just focusing on the TV I'll usually put my feet up on that.

 

[Enterprise is Great]

Sitting straight up on the couch otherwise I fall asleep.

 

[Captain Kathryn]

None of those, I lay down and watch.

 

[bbailey861]

Ideally on a recliner. We are in the market for a new one now.

 

[RandyS]

If I'm alone, in my recliner. With my girlfriend, on the couch, where we either sit, or lay curled up.

 

[Kirby]

When I'm alone I lay on the couch. When the family is around I usually sit in a chair with my feet up on the coffee table.