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That's because it's almost always a poor retelling.
When someone talks about their dreams, they're biased; to them, it's already profound. But to you, it sounds like a disconnected infodump because, well, it usually is.
Is this a testament to the importance of writing skill, or insurmountable bias? I suppose a hobbyist writer would have a better chance at keeping one compelled.
Here's my favorite example of better dream storytelling: tumblr
Tumblr is is such a goldmine sometimes, thanks for that.