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2 months agoThe Papal 'conclave cam' is slow TV | TechCrunch
The Sistine Chapel chimney broadcast fascinates viewers despite its mundane nature, reflecting a cultural shift towards patience and calm in media consumption.
Television shows gaining a substantial audience outside of their country of origin is far from rare in 2025. Perhaps the biggest success story in this realm has been K-dramas, but "slow TV" has also drawn a growing number of admirers.
"Only, for the past week, it's not my WhatsApp, email or social media I've been desperate to check, but how many moose have managed to swim across the Angerman river overnight."