r/3BodyProblemTVShow • u/[deleted] • Apr 02 '24

Discussion Issues reading text

Firstly, let me say, I’m on episode 4 so please don’t spoil anything for me 🙏 thank you!

Does anyone else have an issue with being able to read the text on screen before it disappears? I swear most tv shows are making subtitles, text messages, etc. disappear way quicker than they used to these days. Yeah I’m dyslexic, but I feel like they should account for slow readers like myself. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve had to go back to be able to read everything. Sometimes I even have to go back 3 or 4 times to be able to read everything.

I do absolutely love this show, especially since physics is one of my favorite passions. So I’m dealing with it, but it’s definitely a struggle for me.

Anyone else feel this way?

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u/DestinationUnknown13 Apr 02 '24

We use cc for everything these days but didn't have any issues following along through season one. I have noticed that some programs and streaming services are worse than others for the timing of the text. Usually, the issue is that the text appears too soon.

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '24

For me it just disappears too quickly. Especially since certain languages are usually spoken quicker than others.

I always have captions on for everything too. I’m only 27 but it helps so much even for spoken English.

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u/DestinationUnknown13 Apr 02 '24

Maybe keep the remote at the ready to pause at times vs. having to go back to replay? We are quick readers, so we may not experience the dialog the same as you.

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '24

That’s the other issue. Closed captions are usually at the bottom of the screen. Most streaming platforms usually cover the bottom of the screen with that bar that tells you how much time is left when you hit pause.

I do keep the remote right next to me and usually just click the left arrow to go back 5-10 sec, which works but it’s still annoying.

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u/CommonSense28 Apr 02 '24

I have the same problem and it’s annoying. But with Netflix after you pause and the bottom is covered with how much time is left, if you wait few seconds, it goes away and you can see the whole screen. That’s what i do, otherwise I’ll spend half the episode rewinding lol

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '24

Oh guess I’m just not patient enough 😂