Local Man Distinguishes Himself By Preferring HBO Max Over Netflix

CHICAGO, IL - Esteemed local resident Dave Payor captured the attention and admiration of friends and casual acquaintances alike this past weekend after boldly proclaiming that he has been enjoying HBO Max more than Netflix lately.

“When everyone else was raving about Squid Game on Netflix, I showed true self-confidence by admitting I prefer HBO Max,” said Mr. Payor, beaming with pride. “The ravenous response from the group was astounding; I quickly earned their respect with my truly unique taste.”

As the crowd gathered at the Payor household for drinks, they easily agreed when their host suggested putting Squid Game back on the television. “Oh, you haven’t turned it on yet?” quipped Payor’s new protégé, Brian Summers. “Well, in that case, let’s open HBO Max and watch, um, hmm. Is the Matrix reboot out yet?”

Friends marveled at how Payor’s preference for HBO television programming over movies made him a true cultural connoisseur. “Choosing HBO Max over Netflix? That's an opinion that's as seasoned as it is rare,” exclaimed his astonished friend, Mrs. Mara Kind. “What an observation too! We never knew HBO Max had almost as many shows as Netflix or Hulu. This guy's like a TV historian!”

At publishing time, Mrs. Kind had unexpectedly formed a new cult following after she announced her decision to order an Android phone instead of an iPhone, proving that contrarian choices run in the friend circle.