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(NTSC was the former broadcast standard for analog TV broadcasts used in North America[0]) Critics used to joke that NTSC really stood for "Never Twice the Sam
by DrScump 9y ago
(NTSC was the former broadcast standard for analog TV broadcasts used in North America[0])
Critics used to joke that NTSC really stood for "Never Twice the Same Color".
I love the old-timey look of the site... and the lack of adware.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTSC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTSC
- jnaina 9y agoAnd the joke acronym for the other TV standards: SECAM = "System Entirely Contrary to the American Method" PAL = for "Picture Always Lousy".
- Torgo 9y agoI learned "People Are Lavender"
- qilo 9y agoAlternative definition for NTSC -- Not The Smartest Choice. In contrast to PAL, which was specifically designed to overcome NTSC's shortcomings.