This article is an example of generalization. Because Paw Patrol is normal and popular, the author assumes weird tv doesn't also exist en mass. It's just that

This article is an example of generalization. Because Paw Patrol is normal and popular, the author assumes weird tv doesn't also exist en mass. It's just that there is more than ever, and you cant use merchandise on shelves to determine what to watch. I would suspect even Tumble Leaf would captivate her kid. It is also very odd to see Spongebob in the 'normal' category. It descends from Loony Toons, Ren & Stimpy, and Rockos Modern Life; and does a great job of capturing what made those shows weird. The Amazing World of Gumball isn't all that obscure. It is also 15 years old. A better thesis would be that most television uses lowest common denominator technique to be attention consuming. Bright lights, rapid edits, shouting voices, hyperactive music, chaotic plot. Most TV isnt Mr Rogers. There is a probably a second thesis about how the volume of content leads to less shared experiences in the long run. In 30 years Levi won’t be bonding with people over watching as much of the same stuff, because there is so much choice.