TVs in public places.

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It seems like more and more public places are getting TVs these days. I have heard of gas stations that have TVs at the gas pumps.

I really HATE them! They never have anything on I find even remotely interesting to watch, and even if they did the place or people around me in is distracting and I find them loud and distracting. This hasn't gone unnoticed by the receptionists at the outpatient mental health waiting room at the hospital. They've noticed me sitting with my fingers or little rolled-up bits of tissues in my ears, so now they usually turn it off when I come in for appointments.

About the only time I've ever actually stood and watched for a few minutes was at Walmart when they're playing a Disney or Pixar movie on their big screen TV display, because the animation is almost hypnotic.

TVs are popping up everywhere. Waiting rooms, restaurants, stores, malls, hair salons, gas pumps, elevators, and even public restrooms.

I think I know what is. TV is dying. Most shows are not one bit worth watching, and everyone is using computers now. So they're desperately trying to keep TV from becoming obsolete by having them in places people may not be able to use a computer because they're busy doing something else.

Seriously, gas stations?

I never pay attention to them cuz I have low vision & need to be close to see well & they're usually on Fox News which the fakest news.

Alright, I want a SG4 now.

I loathe them. Our gas station just installed them at the pumps, so now I have to fill up elsewhere.

When I go to the pharmacy, there are televisions blasting over my head in line. I don't like being a captive audience and just want to scream after a couple minutes near them.