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Readers React: Bizarre TV Shows and Trump's Reality Distortion

1/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Readers were surprised the baffling TV shows article did not mention 'News at Ten'.
They note plotlines have grown bizarre, especially after introducing a character named 'Donald'.
One reader suggested awarding U.S. President Donald Trump a Nobel Prize in physics for his reality distortion.
Another reader praised Richard Smyth's column for its depth and joy.
Another reader discussed the idea of 'south' in Scotland's Sutherland county.

History

Historical Context

The Nobel Prize in Physics, established in 1901 by Alfred Nobel's will, honors significant scientific discoveries. In 2016, David J. Thouless, F. Duncan M. Haldane, and J. Michael Kosterlitz received the prize for their research on topological phase transitions. This reflects a broader societal fascination with groundbreaking achievements, paralleling contemporary discussions around unconventional figures like Donald Trump, highlighting evolving perceptions of celebrity and science.

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Story summary

Readers were surprised the baffling TV shows article did not mention 'News at Ten'.
They note plotlines have grown bizarre, especially after introducing a character named 'Donald'.
One reader suggested awarding U.S. President Donald Trump a Nobel Prize in physics for his reality distortion.
Another reader praised Richard Smyth's column for its depth and joy.
Another reader discussed the idea of 'south' in Scotland's Sutherland county.

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