Tony Jones Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Reading Mel's "annoying ads" thread, reminded me of one of my current TV "hates." All those factual programmes, from Countryfile to Rogue Traders, where they deal with several stories in one episode, but cut them into little chunks and keep switching between them. I can't make up my mind whether they just trying to force people to watch the whole programme when there's only one story of interest, or whether they really think our attention span is so limited. I keep wanting to shout at the TV (never a good sign at my age): "For goodness' sake finish this bit before you go off onto something else!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I think it is because the average UK viewer's educational prowess and IQ limits their attention span to just a few minutes at a time! Or maybe it is the producer and director who have limited attention spans!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Tony Jones - 2012-10-04 1:58 PM Reading Mel's "annoying ads" thread, reminded me of one of my current TV "hates." All those factual programmes, from Countryfile to Rogue Traders, where they deal with several stories in one episode, but cut them into little chunks and keep switching between them. I can't make up my mind whether they just trying to force people to watch the whole programme when there's only one story of interest, or whether they really think our attention span is so limited. I keep wanting to shout at the TV (never a good sign at my age): "For goodness' sake finish this bit before you go off onto something else!!" I think it's probably an attempt to increase ' tension and interest '. A bit like those talent shows , where they say " and the winner is............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ( and keep you waiting for five minutes ) In both cases I just switch off. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Tension?? In COUNTRYFILE???? 8-) 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Tony Jones - 2012-10-04 5:58 PM Tension?? In COUNTRYFILE???? 8-) 8-) Precisely Tony ! It doesn't work does it. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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