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It is no secret that much has evolved in the modern world, including the way we watch television. Introduced in the early 21st century, the world of streaming sites has become appealing to many (including myself - an individual who grew up on cable). The thought of finding any piece of media in a matter of seconds was excitedly riveting for most…but, why does this all matter and from where did streaming sites even come?

Where Did Common Service-Providers Come From?

Often when people are using their own devices in the comfort of their own home, it’s no secret that they might turn on their television to watch something that will pass the time. However, sometimes without even realizing it, many might find themselves scrolling through endless channels of news, shows and movies, while they remain in dire need of a source of entertainment that interests them.

From the 1940s to the 1980s, television services like cable, satellite, fiber-optic, and more became common in U.S. households.

Media theorist Neil Postman discussed in an article written by Hazal Senkoyuncu that the average family began arranging their couches to face their televisions, illustrating just how immensely televisions had revolutionized the accessibility of entertainment.

However, after their introduction in the 1990s— and their great popularity in the early 2000s— streaming providers took many countries by storm.

Sophomore Landen Akins expressed his opinion on cable compared to streaming sites.

“[With] cable you can’t really choose what you watch, [channels] control what you watch. The shows last from like an hour to thirty minutes, so I would rather watch a continuous show instead of waiting a few days to watch the next episode.”

The Publicity Behind Streaming Sites

Though service providers like cable offered many U.S. households more accessible entertainment, when it comes to watching a specific show, movie, or other form of media, one would merely have to cross