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I never quite understand why we watch the news. There doesnt really seem much point watching somebody tell you what the
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"I never quite understand why we watch the news. There doesn't really seem much point watching somebody tell you what the news is when you could quite easily listen to it on the radio"

- John Hurt

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John Hurt's quote recommends that there is little point in viewing the news on tv when one might simply as quickly listen to it on the radio. He indicates that the news is the exact same despite the medium, which enjoying it on television does not offer any fringe benefit. This could be analyzed as a criticism of the news media, as it implies that the news is not presented in a significant or engaging way. It might likewise be viewed as a comment on the existing state of the news market, which is frequently criticized for its sensationalism and lack of depth. Eventually, Hurt's quote recommends that the news is unworthy enjoying on television, and that it is much better to simply listen to it on the radio.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by John Hurt somewhere between January 22, 1940 and today. He was a famous Actor from United Kingdom. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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