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What does it mean?
Norwegian television is so dull it mimics the state of being comatose but without the physical risks.
In plain terms
Watching Norwegian TV is as boring as being in a coma.
What can you take from it?
Some media content is remarkably unengaging.

Where it applies

  • watching TV
  • cultural critique
  • comparing media

Putting it to work

  • avoid bad media
  • critique content
  • seek engagement

Questions to consider

  • What TV do you find unwatchable?
  • How do you measure boring content?

Another view

Subjective taste may not reflect actual quality.

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