Outsmarting AI slop with a desire for the absurd and original
Audiences are wising up and getting what they deserve from movies and TV.
TikTok has been showing viewers clips from shows they haven't watched in years, such as Grey's Anatomy, ER, The Sopranos, Once Upon a Time, and Glee. The accompanying comments are consistently similar, often mocking the original content. This phrase, "This was made before AI," has become a favorite among viewers, acknowledging the human absurdity behind these shows.
People are increasingly craving originality and the absurd, leading Hollywood to produce surprising hits outside of its usual big franchise films. This year, horror created by younger creators, an epic directed by Ryan Gosling and Gosling collaborating with a sentient rock have been among the most successful. While younger audiences are flocking to theaters, older viewers are seeking more refined content at the cinema, avoiding AI-generated slop they encounter daily online.
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