The Great Roommate Tug-of-War Over the Common Remote Control

So here's the thing, I'm a first-year college student living in a shared dorm with my roommate, Alex. We're not exactly besties yet but we get along fine most of the time. Thing is, there’s this weird unspoken rule war over who gets to control the TV remote when it comes to choosing what shows to watch or when to put on sports channels. It's like every little decision turns into a fight for dominance over that tiny plastic device. At first, I thought maybe I was being too sensitive and reading things wrong. But after a couple of weeks, it became obvious, whenever Alex is around, he acts as if the remote is his sacred possession that needs to be guarded at all costs. One time when we were just chilling in the room and watching some late-night talk show, Alex suddenly comes out from nowhere with this sudden urge to watch ESPN instead. And not just for a bit but like, two hours solid. I mean, sure, I’m not into sports too much anyway so maybe it’s not such a big deal for me personally. But the way he took control of the remote and started flicking through channels as if no one else was around, that felt pretty rude to be honest. Then there was this instance when we were both trying to catch up on an episode of some drama series before our 9 AM class the next day (okay fine, Alex wanted a sports game instead), and it turned into a mini-standoff over who gets to use the remote. Now, I know that sounds petty but seriously, this remote control has become more than just a device for us. It's like a battle of wills. And here’s where my mind went off on a tangent, you ever watched those movies where people fight over a piece of land or treasure? This feels exactly the same to me in scale but obviously not as serious. So, am I totally overthinking this and making too much out of nothing? Is it just normal roommate dynamics that will even out with time once we know each other better? Or is there something more going on here that needs addressing before things escalate into actual roomie drama? What’s your take on the Great Remote War? Am I being too sensitive or should I be ready to declare a truce and maybe find a solution?