That's mostly because the cost of a TV was far greater than it is today. So it took a lot more money to buy a larger TV. TVs today are dirt cheap compared to 50 years ago.

[–] jj4211@lemmy.world 2 points 23 minutes ago (1 children)

Yeah, that explains more big screens for lower income, it doesn't explain so much why higher income folks would eschew the big screens.

[–] LeFantome@programming.dev 1 points 4 minutes ago* (last edited 2 minutes ago)

It does if tech changes fast.

First, many rich people are older people.

Regardless of age, rich people bought expensive TVs when even the best ones were smaller. They still work great and have not been replaced.

Also, a TV is not as important to rich people. If they want to watch the game, they get tickets. The old screen is good enough. And a smaller screen probably fits nicer into their decor. In a poor household, the TV is the centrepiece and even if it is ugly, it looks better than the rest of the room.

Finally, rich people may be busier. I do not want this comment to be misunderstood but the reality is that television is just not as central to their lives.

Mostly though, I just think older TVs are smaller.

[–] twice_hatch@midwest.social 15 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Well yeah rich people don't have to settle for sitting around the house all day. They have boats and racecars and planes to play with

[–] jj4211@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

When they want to Netflix and chill, they hire live actors to perform on stage in their house.