Quote by Alfred Hitchcock

Television is like the invention of indoor plumbing. It didn't change people's habits. It just kept them inside the house.

Television is like the invention of indoor plumbing. It didn

Summary

This quote suggests that television, similar to indoor plumbing, didn't alter people's behaviors or habits but merely provided a means to keep those habits confined to the comfort of their homes. Just as indoor plumbing didn't change how people used the bathroom but made it more convenient, television didn't change people's routines but allowed them to engage in their usual activities from the comfort of their living rooms. Essentially, the quote implies that television did not revolutionize people's lifestyles, but rather provided a convenient way to consume entertainment without leaving home.

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