Those people who have 50+-year old technology in their house with things like only 2-prong outlets, no dishwashers, and no air conditioning let them be immune from the power flickering on and off during their favorite TV show since the people with one fan, a computer, and a television are not part of the problem.
I live about half a mile from a fancy mall. Do you think they might object to me going down there with my laptop, finding one of the big chairs and just hanging out watching DVDs all day? If I was hungry I'd have my pick of nice places to eat.