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Bill's avatar

I have the same feeling.

I will flip to TCM and discover a favorite movie and enjoy watching it. But if I actively seek out the same movie on streaming, I don't enjoy it as much.

Why ?

Thrill of the treasure hunt ?

Novelty of discovery ?

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Peter James's avatar

Novelty goes a long way

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Jaap STIJL's avatar

I think you're on to something here.

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Peter James's avatar

It’s one of modern life’s great mysteries!

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