So they can screw up streaming too? Cool. Let me sign up for that.

1990-2006:

EndUsers: Yeah, we’d like to just have just movies and shows, ad free.

CableCOs: Ha, right. Good luck with that, here’s 5min straight ads for even thinking about it

2007:

EndUsers: Yeah, we’d like to just have just movies and shows, ad free. OH LOOK! netflix (cuts cord)

CableCOs: Ha, right. Good luck with that, here’s 5min straight ads for even thinking about it… hey, where did you go?

2018:

EndUsers: Yeah, we’d like to just have just movies and shows that are being shown on cable because our friends with shitty internet providers still have TV services bundled and for some reason still see good shows we like

NewStreamersOnTheBlock: All the best shows, on all the best networks, now for $15.00 a month! Who needs cable?!?!

CableCOs: Ha, right. Good luck with that, here’s 5min straight ads for even thinking about it… Oh, also if you sign back up with us we’ll package your internet, tv and streaming all in a nice and cheap $300 a month package

2023:

EndUsers: Yeah, we’d like to just have just movies and shows, ad free and not have 50 streaming providers out there, also, we’re tired of the raised prices for shitty movies you make in 3 days

AgingStreamersOnTheBlock: All the best shows, on all the best networks, now for $19.00 a month! Now with ads for a better experience!

CableCOs: You know what you need? Another streaming option, but one that can only be viewed if you’re in our service area. Also, ads, unskippable ads that we now use to track your viewing habits to better provide you… yep you guessed it, more ads. But more relevant ads, of course.