--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'm an old git now, so I would say this…" description: "\"I'm an old git now, so I would say this, but television was better when there were less channels. There was more concentration and selection in terms o..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0f/ross-kemp-17946_better_i-m-an-old-git-now-so-i-would-say-this-b_1749713.jpg" --- # I'm an old git now, so I would say this, but television… ![“I'm an old git now, so I would say this, but television was better when there were less channels. There was more concentration and selection in terms of the output.” quote by Ross Kemp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0f/ross-kemp-17946_better_i-m-an-old-git-now-so-i-would-say-this-b_1749713.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0f/ross-kemp-17946_better_i-m-an-old-git-now-so-i-would-say-this-b_1749713.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0f/ross-kemp-17946_better_i-m-an-old-git-now-so-i-would-say-this-b_1749713.jpg) > “I'm an old git now, so I would say this, but television was better when there were less channels. There was more concentration and selection in terms of the output.” [Ross Kemp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ross-kemp/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He believes TV quality declined as channel numbers grew, reducing focus. **In simple terms:** More channels made TV worse. Key Takeaway Prioritize quality over quantity. Themes media technology culture Mood nostalgic critical Type analytical reflective When to use this quote - family viewing - media criticism - content selection Key Concepts broadcasting attention span Questions to Reflect On - Do you miss focused programming? - How can we balance choice and quality? 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