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Re:Can’t Hear What Actors Are Saying on TV? It’s Not You by dahdum on Monday November 28, 2022 @04:23PM (#33779920)
> I also watch most things with subs but I find it frequently leads to a worse experience. I end up reading things too early (e.g. a punchline) for one.

I find it frees up the mind. A quick glance at subtitles then your mind is free to analyze other details of the scene. Soundtrack, lighting, mannerisms, costumes, background objects, etc..

I agree it's pretty bad for comedy though.

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Re:Can’t Hear What Actors Are Saying on TV? It’s Not You by mrguyorama on Monday November 28, 2022 @04:33PM (#33780063)
Whatever subset of ADD I have makes that impossible. I am physically compelled to pay attention to pretty much only the subtitles.
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Re:Can’t Hear What Actors Are Saying on TV? It’s Not You by treewalking on Tuesday November 29, 2022 @06:14AM (#33786113)
I have no ADD whatsoever, but similarly find it difficult not to focus entirely on subtitles to the exclusion of all else.
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