Nothing ruins conversations like a TV playing nearby.
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I fall prey to Watchung because it's like a moth to a flame. And I don't even care what's on, I just start watching. It's a total distraction. My adhd can't take it.
I'd much rather have a conversation with a total stranger at a bar than watch a tv.
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Austin is filled with these Chive-Atmoshphere TVs which are just looping funny videos non stop. My favorite brewery put them on all over; not a favorite brewery anymore.
Apparently they get the bar owners to install because they tell them the stat that patrons stay 16% longer if the TV is on at their place.
- I'm suprised anyone believes that, or thinks that it's something their bar has been missing.
The startup installs the TVs and then sneaks ads in between the videos. $1 Bill valuation apparently (sad state of the world).