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Dude, it's the airport. It's boring as fuck.
You can have tons of fun at the airport as long as you don't mind getting on the no-fly list.
So are 10 second videos.
Maybe the next one won't be boring though
Or the next one
They should go do a crossword puzzle and get off my lawn.
Tbh, doesn't sound like a bad option.
Yeah there’s probably a park with a lot more grass
Millions upon millions disagree. Some people are alcoholics and some people can enjoy a drink now and then. It's the same with short form video content. Not everyone is an addict and I like that I can search something and actually get answers instead of an article or 10 minute video begging for subscribers and 1/3 of the video being an intro.
Right, exactly this. Also not ALL of the stuff that's shortform is brain rot or nonsense. There's so many different people doing so many different things and if you give it a chance enough to find the things you like it can be as enjoyable as a long form YouTube video or whatever form of media you do consider to be more respectable than short form videos. Dismissing ALL short form content is just silly. And sure if you actually just don't enjoy it than that's your thing.
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/12/g-s1-28040/teens-tiktok-addiction-lawsuit-investigation-documents
For what it's worth, getting in the habit of making excuses for one's use is part of alcoholism.
I'm not an alcoholic and I'm not addicted to TikTok because I watch it at the airport.
also not a fan of them, but people are enjoying it. so by definition it's not boring for them
Fair, but I traveled for a music festival and saw lots of people pulling up their phones to get a few hits of TikTok/insta when there was a small lull in action. And most of them were with friends. Just enjoy your surroundings.
I was at a party with a small group of friends recently. We were all talking in a group and then one guy started watching tik/insta/whatever with the volume on. Everyone kinda looked at each other like wtf? I asked our friend if he wanted to borrow my headphones to watch that. He took the hint and rejoined the conversation. I still was gobsmacked someone would do that while hanging out with people.
Endorphins are a hell of a drug.
The way you write tells me you are young.
The older you get (and having a family of your own) the more you enjoy the quiet moments, just like the ones when you sit in an airport, waiting for the plane.
It's really feels like a weight has been lifted from your shoulders.
I'm 37 with 2 kids. Sometimes I watch short form videos to kill time when bored. I'm aware of the fact that it's not great for me. I also drink too much caffeine.