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TV Viewers' Average Age Hits 50

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the hey-i'm-almost-that-old-now dept.

Ant writes "Variety reports on a recent study that says TV viewership's median age is outside the 18-49 years demographic: "The broadcast networks have grown older than ever — if they were a person, they wouldn't even be a part of TV's target demo anymore." These totals exclude DVR users, and apparently the oldest since they started tracking it. Of course you know what the means ... TV is for old people! The internet has confirmed it.

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  1. Re:Top heavy population by rugatero · · Score: 0, Troll

    You consider the ability to socialize a luxury? That is a bit of a stretch.

    It is a luxury when you don't have to leave the house to do so.

    Baby boomer or otherwise, you certainly seem to be a fine example of one who can't imagine a world without luxuries they've taken for granted, as described above.

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  2. Re:So does this mean... by jez9999 · · Score: 1, Troll
    Obligatory Simpsons reference:

    Rod and Todd watch a religious kid's cartoon program.

    Father sheep: What's wrong, Jeremiah?
    Jeremiah: It's not fair. My brother Joseph has a sin to confess. I
    wish I had one too.
    Father sheep: Oh, don't you see? You _do_ have a sin to confess -- the
    sin of envy.
    [sheep baa their laughter]
    Todd: It's all well and good for sheep, but what are we to do?
    Homer: Boring! Let's watch something else.
    Rod+Todd: Aw...
    Ned: Now, boys, Mr. Simpson is the guest. He gets to decide
    what to watch.
    Homer: Yeah...
    [Homer flips through channels which all seem to be blank]
    Hey, what gives? I thought you had a satellite dish.
    Ned: Sure doodily-do. Over 230 channels locked out!

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