Is there a reason why most TV shows nowadays are eight to 10 episodes and not around 24 like they used to be in the past? The 2023 writers' strike is at fault for any shorter recent releases. Brock Elsesser, professor of Digital Media, Audio and Cinema, says that it's a way for production studios to increase revenue.
However, he predicts that the current situation won't last long. "I think things will be a little more streamlined. I think we're kind of still in the Wild West of how things are being produced and how people can take in the content."
A big pet peeve for a lot of people is folks who don't use headphones in public spaces. Some call them 'loudcasters,' and around 40% of Brits are guilty of doing it. Ofcom's survey data shows that teenagers are four times more likely to be 'loudcasters.' Men (52%) also blast music or videos with full sound in public more often than women do (40%).
To film or not to film the concert with your phone? That is the great generations debate. When StubHub asked concertgoers if they take their phones out to film performances, 78% said they put their phones down when their favorite song plays.
While it's okay to record some moments from a show, don't be that person who has their phone up through the entire event. Or, even worse, livestreams the concert on Discord or Instagram Live.
Which 'boomer takes' from this list do you agree with, Pandas? And which ones do you think are too nitpicky even as 'boomer complaints'? Let us know in the comments if you have any particular hot takes of your own. And if you want to see more funny complaints, head over here!
