Netflix viewership dropped significantly during the total solar eclipse
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According to the streaming service's U.S. Twitter account, Netflix plays dropped 10 percent during the eclipse.
"Hey, just wondering why 10% of you chose to watch a giant rock cover a giant ball of gas when I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR YOU," Netflix tweeted. The account added, "but really, there was a 10% drop in plays during the eclipse today. Well played, Moon."
In addition to losing viewers to the momentary eclipse, Netflix may also have lost some long-term viewers to eclipse-induced eye damage.
Google searches for "eyes hurt" reportedly spiked following the eclipse, and notable people - including Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. - all publicly demonstrated the incorrect, retina-burning technique of viewing the eclipse without special glasses.
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