Why many young adults turn on TV or movie subtitles, according to a new poll

9 months ago by Skavau to c/television

A new poll finds that younger adults are more likely to use subtitles while watching TV or movies than are older adults.

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tidderuuf 15 points 9 months ago

some other reason

I do watch with subtitles for all those reasons above but that last one is important if you have watched a lot of subtitles in your life. Sometimes (and it's very rare) there are some freedoms taken by the people writing closed captions. Sometimes it is hilarious and especially if the director/writers of the show are involved. Seeing corrections for political correctness are another hilarity.

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calliope 17 points 9 months ago

Absolutely! I watch Love Island with the subtitles on and seeing “[whining continues]” or “[incoherent] …God” or whatever will always be funny.

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ILikeTraaaains 21 points 9 months ago

A still frame of Star Trek TOS where Spock is sat at a desk with expression of distress. A caption says “sobbing mathematically

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