I remember when (back when the remote didn’t have a ‘Previous Channel’ button) I would clear my entire schedule (no phone calls, no texts, no Facebook, no homework) just to watch 48 minutes of Law and Order SVU. I would use the commercial breaks to grab snacks and talk, because when the show came back on it was all quiet. Now, I just set of TiVo to record it, I don’t have to be there as it records, watch it later that night and fast forward through the commercials.
TiVo changed everyone’s life (even the ones who don’t own it). The ability to save an episode or an entire season and have a personal marathon whenever you wanted caused people to continue with their lives. What I mean by that is, I know people who would be out having fun and leave the festivities just to make sure they got home in time to see the latest episode. But before there was Tivo, there was Hulu, the internet version of TiVo (almost). If you missed your show, don’t worry because by the next night Hulu would have it up and you could watch it…from the beginning! The only problem with Hulu is everyone would be one at the same time (at night, after work/school) causing it to run slowly. Then they added commercials and that was the end of that.
TiVo came and then after that Netflix. Netflix gave people the ability to have an entire series of tv shows (and movies) for lower than the cost than cable. Six to eight seasons of your favorite show, 22 episodes per season, all for around $10 a month. Still giving the ability to watch when you had the time, Netflix became more desired than cable. So if you had to work late, don’t worry…your show will be there on Netflix waiting for you. Then, to top it all off, all of these opportunities were offered to you on your hand held device; making it able for one to watch on the go. So, if you’re waiting for your dentist you could watch a quick episode of Lost or Cake Boss.
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