I watched the Champions League final the other day when it struck me: I’m basically watching millionaires all the time.
The players are millionaires, the coaches are millionaires, the club owners are millionaires. It’s surreal.
This week I watched John Wick Ballerina and, again, there’s Keanu Reeves, who is a millionaire, and Ana de Armas, who is as well.
Yesterday I heard about Trump and Musk fighting. They are not millionaires, they are billionaires!
As I’m writing this, I’m watching the Rock am Ring live stream, a music festival in Germany. Weezer is playing. These guys are all millionaires.
I don’t know what to make of it. It’s a strange realization, but one that feels worth sharing.
The most impressive thing is that my grandparents did not do this. They barely listened to the radio, let alone TV, which was only available when they were 50+.
Personally, I have given up on watching TV or Radio. I watch the TV shows and Movies that I decide, and I listen to the music that I choose. I still watch millionaires, but I am intentional about it.
I recommend looking for the indie content, both TV and music. last.fm is a great source for the latter. Following movie critics blogs is another way of finding interesting TV. For me, I rely on jwz.