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Quibi: a new streaming service for people with short attention spans to have even shorter attention spans.

posted 5 years ago by samoanjoes (58620)
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You guys have probably heard about the new streaming service Quibi which debuted today. "Quibi" is short for "quick bites" where they release television shows where episodes are less than 10 minutes long. You know, because people can no longer sit through shows that are 20-40 minutes long so they decided to appeal to this demographic. They've even said that their target audience is young people. I've had sneezes that have lasted longer than 10 minutes. It's also specifically designed for mobile devices.

[–] samoanjoes (58620) 5 years ago

I also just found out that it's $5 a month for ads and $8 for ad free. No way am I subscribing to this.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

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[–] samoanjoes (58620) 5 years ago

To be honest, I have no idea how long the ads are. I didn't even consider that even a 30 second ad is already 1/20 of what you're about to watch. Assuming there is only one ad beforehand.

[–] tsrt (1177) 5 years ago

Has anyone tried this yet?

[–] samoanjoes (58620) 5 years ago

I've read some comments online. They're saying it has some pretty decent shows but they don't see this service lasting long term.

[–] Catbookss (13664) 5 years ago

Not for me. I don't even like short stories or magazine articles.

[–] samoanjoes (58620) 5 years ago

Not for me either. Even from a creator's perspective, I don't see how they would be okay with their work being solely for phones. Why would they want their work to be viewed by someone on the subway?

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78608) 5 years ago

I started reading this post but then spotted something shiny...Sorry bro

[–] samoanjoes (58620) 5 years ago

Was it Joe Pesci's shiny tooth from Home Alone?

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78608) 5 years ago

How do you know so much stuff?!?

[–] samoanjoes (58620) 5 years ago

Thinking about changing my name to SamoanKnows.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78608) 5 years ago

Do it🍺🍺

[–] AndyKing1967 (39867) 5 years ago

Could you edit your post and shorten it please.

[–] samoanjoes (58620) 5 years ago

Quibi = bad

[–] AndyKing1967 (39867) 5 years ago

Shorter?

[–] samoanjoes (58620) 5 years ago

Well it's gonna cost you $5 but $8 for the ad free shortening.

[–] AndyKing1967 (39867) 5 years ago

No 30 day free trial?

[–] samoanjoes (58620) 5 years ago

The only trial there's going to be is the one where I see you in court for not paying up.

[–] AndyKing1967 (39867) 5 years ago

Guilty!

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

not for me

[–] samoanjoes (58620) 5 years ago

Not for anyone above the age of 15.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

youtube is just fine for me.