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Streaming Mergers Joke About Cable

A screenshot of a Twitter/X post by verified user @jerroldhtims. The tweet humorously remarks on the trend of streaming service mergers, suggesting that two more mergers would result in a return to cable TV, playfully critiquing the cyclical nature of media consumption models.
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We're two streaming mergers away from a brand new concept— cable.

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We're two streaming mergers away from a brand new concept— cable.

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A screenshot of a Twitter/X post by verified user @jerroldhtims. The tweet humorously remarks on the trend of streaming service mergers, suggesting that two more mergers would result in a return to cable TV, playfully critiquing the cyclical nature of media consumption models.

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The image is a direct screenshot of a tweet from the social media platform Twitter/X (formerly Twitter). It was posted by the verified user jerroldhtims, with no visible edits or modifications, indicating it is the original content from the user's account.

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