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People don't want to pay 8 or 9 dollars to go see a problem that they have in their life, on screen. They pay to get away from that. That's why they watch soap operas.

People don't want to pay 8 or 9 dollars to go see a problem

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This quote suggests that people generally do not want to spend money on watching movies or shows that remind them of the problems they face in their everyday lives. Instead, they prefer forms of entertainment, like soap operas, that allow them to escape from reality. The quote highlights the importance of providing individuals with an entertaining and immersive experience that offers an opportunity to disconnect from their own challenges and immerse themselves in an alternate world.

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