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A common theme is that crisis just accelerate what's already happening. Old school retail has been slowly dying for awhile and the death has been accelerated. T
by matwood 7y ago
A common theme is that crisis just accelerate what's already happening. Old school retail has been slowly dying for awhile and the death has been accelerated. Things like restaurants have been growing in popularity so when the lockdown ends I expect those to do well again. Even on the personal level, there are more babies born and divorces post crisis.
One that I haven't figured out yet is the NFL. I know they have been making record money, but head injuries has slowed down the feed of talent. If sports are canceled until next year, does this accelerate a move to a different nationally popular sport? Unlikely, but something I've been thinking about.
- _curious_ 7y agoThe only thing I've casually observed is how non-essential professional sports actually are in America. Sure, public sporting events are part of the fabric by now, but just like entertainment and celebrities are low this list of what actually matters when push comes to shove (and is worth paying attention to).
- matwood 7y agoI enjoy playing sports, but watching them is not a requirement for me. But, I have friends who were/are devastated that March Madness didn't happen. And I have an overlapping other set of friends who will feel the same way if college football doesn't start in the fall. Are they essential like food? No, but probably essential like socializing is after awhile.
- _curious_ 7y agoThe benefits of /return on playing team sports is probably more essential than is watching others do it.