Woman Asks Husband To Pick TV for Bedroom—Unprepared for What She Finds
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A couple online have proven that, when it comes to design choices, bigger is better—even if it is a bit shocking at first.
When Lauryn Windham Franks, 35, decided to delegate the task of choosing a new television for their master bedroom to her husband, Colin, she anticipated a practical, perhaps aesthetically pleasing, choice. What she got instead was a screen so massive that it instantly became a sensation on TikTok, showcasing the disparity in their design visions. Franks told Newsweek about the hilariously large TV her husband brought home when she left him to his devices.
"I left my husband in charge of picking the TV for our master bedroom because I was tired of making decisions," Franks captioned the video. "I was thinking more of a pretty frame TV, but okay."
Photos from Lauryn Windham Franks' TikTok video of her husband laying watching television, left; and their child in front of the massive screen, right.
Photos from Lauryn Windham Franks' TikTok video of her husband laying watching television, left; and their child in front of the massive screen, right.
@laurynfranks/TikTok
The couple, who have been documenting the construction of their custom home in Texas on TikTok, reached a point of decision fatigue. As Franks said, Colin had handled the structural elements of their home build, while she focused on the design. Given her lack of interest in researching televisions, though, Franks "truthfully didn't care what he bought—just like he didn't care what kind of furniture I bought."
The surprise, however, was monumental—it was a 98-inch screen.
Franks said that the video was "all in good fun," adding that "I laughed when I saw him, and told him I'm now really excited to watch my shows."
The sheer scale of the TV resonated with countless TikTok users, many of whom shared their own experiences with gigantic televisions and surprising design choices.
"'It's not that big,' he says as the TV takes up half the wall and is taller than your child," one person wrote. Another user highlighted the common issue of TV size versus viewing distance: "Y'all are also absurdly close to the screen for its size."
Some related to the compromises, or surrenders, in shared living spaces.
"We have a 75 [inch] in our room and 86 [inch] in the living room," one parent wrote. "'Bluey' is on them. I don't get to watch my shows anymore."
The power dynamics of significant purchases also came to light: "My husband knows exactly what day before my period starts that I will agree to spend more money," a commenter shared. "That's how he knew what day we needed to go to Best Buy for this same reason—he admitted he knows 'the signs.'"
Franks' TikTok is an entertaining look into their home-building process, from start to finish, including decorating, managing their eight acres, balancing work and family life, and Disney vacations. The unexpected master bedroom TV choice is just the latest chapter in the relatable journey of creating their dream home.
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