Quote by Eliza Dushku

We didn't have a TV in the living room and all my friends thought we were kind of weird. When they'd come over, my mom wanted to talk to them about current events.

We didn't have a TV in the living room and all my friends th

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This quote highlights a unique aspect of the speaker's upbringing. By not having a TV in their living room, the speaker's family stands out from the cultural norm, leading the speaker's friends to perceive them as peculiar. The speaker's mother seizes the opportunity presented by their friends' visits to engage in meaningful conversations, possibly about current events. This implies that the absence of a TV promotes social interaction while encouraging intellectual discussions, challenging societal expectations, and fostering a different kind of connection with friends.

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