[Richard sometimes watches TV.]
TV in America is just one loud and annoying commercial after another. Most shows are dumbed down for a general audience. There are entire channels supposedly devoted to science and nature, but only show people restoring cars or bargain hunting at auction houses. The so-called History channel shows conspiracy theories about ancient aliens and, of course, fat guys visiting pawn shops.
What to watch?
There are a lot of fishing shows, but at least they are labeled as fishing shows and show people fishing. They always release the fish that they catch. Like that is supposed to be humane or something. It seems to me that the humane thing to do would be not to fish if you’re not going to eat it.
Soap operas are aired in the mornings. They consist of sharply focused video, slow action, mellow music, and many close-ups of beautiful, concerned, and troubled young people.
Political talk shows have loud, opinionated people calling everyone who doesn’t agree with them morons, and most of these people are really stupid—especially the ones that I agree with.
TV is not automatically subtitled in America, although with most shows you see the text by turning on the closed caption feature.
Please stay tuned. See you next time on this channel.
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