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For years, a silent but noisy war was waged in his living room. My father, in his 70s, would sit before two television sets, both turned on simultaneously. One would be tuned to Channel 8, the other to Channel U. The clashing soundtracks made it nearly impossible for anyone else to enjoy a program. Yet, there he sat, remote controls gripped firmly in his hands, switching between them with frantic consistency. We called it the fiercest battle anyone could witness between Singapore’s 2 rival TV stations. "Just focus on one," we would plead, frustrated by the wall of noise. His reply was always the same: "Something interesting is coming up soon." We were baffled. How could someone be so inconsiderate? So restless? We saw it as a quirk of old age, or perhaps just stubbornness. Today, in 2026, I look back with a heavy heart and a much clearer lens. I finally understand what he was after. He wasn't looking for a specific show; he was desperately trying to fill a void....