Posted on 10/06/2005 1:10:36 AM PDT by Crackingham
I recall telling a friend back in 1984 how music videos would have a much greater impact if they were accompanied by visual images that flew by at a speed people's brains could barely comprehend. It didn't occur to me that that might be a bad thing for a segment of the population - I was just thinking of the earlier efforts toward subliminal advertising.
From my experience, TV also seems to be decreasing the IQs of adults as well.
My favorite television stunt is convincing people they actually have to watch TV.
I'd prefer the opposite. I enjoy challenging stunts.
I prefer the rockettes.
Sorry, old joke.
Ya think?
Sorry, I don't know the joke.
Doesn't matter. it's not suitable for prime time or a family site.
Yeah, blame it on TV, music videos, video games, Bush, etc. Anything but proper parenting; heaven forbid we should blame anything on the parents.
Ah.
No, I always blame the parents.
Watching TV may hurt toddlers' attention spans
Researchers say there is 'no safe level' of viewing
(American Academy of Pediatrics - US Study)
April 5, 2004
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4664749
From my experience, TV also seems to be decreasing
the IQs of adults as well.
3 posted on 10/06/2005 4:32:01 AM EDT by durasell
Yes, but that's a deliberate liberal social engineering conspiracy.
Actually, it is done for business - not political - reasons. Advertisers don't want critical thinking anywhere near their commercials.
Yes, the television show Friends is certainly part of the gay agenda. It makes being heterosexual so unappealing, people are bound to reconsider their options.
But I would not be surprised if quality shows with good plots and character developement actually increased a child's intelligence.
That would be an interesting experiment. I don't know whether it would turn out that way or whether television is an inherently unhealthy medium.
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