I used to be like that (watching just anything that catches my attention, not the part where I would go snuggle up with JJ) but my OCD forces me to digest every information I can. Sadly, my productivity has taken quite a hit.
As much as possible, I try to not give physical descriptions even to the main characters. I guess you could see that from what you've read. Although, I do see your point which really helps in telling characters apart. One of these days I'm going to have to rely on that as well haha!
By the way this was an intended reply to your comment by @dreemit :D
BAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA XD I read this to JJ and he responded "Nice cover" XD
Oh my goodness. You poor soul. I am sorry that you, too, experience this.
And this is why I usually don't watch stuff and get snarky when things are being watched in the room where I'm working XD
Though for whatever reason I can ignore games, but not when the players are doing a running commentary (which happens often enough they're usually banned too XD)
Yeah, well ... I try :/
Games I can ignore without any problem. I'm stuck when it comes to movies or TV series, wherein there is aplenty >.<