Penny Smith: Spitting... it would never happen on GMTV. Simon Amstell: Nothing happens on GMTV.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Highlights the dullness and scripted nature of mainstream television programming.
- In plain terms
- Nothing surprising or real happens on safe TV shows.
- What can you take from it?
- Mainstream media often avoids genuine unpredictability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes TV interesting?
- Is safety always bad?
Another view
It dismisses the appeal of comfort programming.
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