#food

So, wonder what is really “TV Dinner” ? Something you eat while watching TV ? or a dinner that ads shown on TV ?

  • eestileib@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    It’s just a pre-made complete meal that you could warm up in the oven. As far as i know, “TV Dinner” was chosen as the name because television was new and cool and high tech and they wanted the association. Kind of like how a million things were Space! branded.

    • ValenThyme@reddthat.com
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      3 months ago

      a lot of houses had trays in the living room to pull out at mealtime so everyone could eat and watch but I think everybody just got good at balancing