I have latterly developed an absolute contempt of - co tv hosts.
As they peer into the autoreader, waiting their turn to speak, I find myself becoming more and more agitated. They are like well rehearsed children in the school play, slickly handling one line at a time, as they alternate - typically between male and female, line after line. Why can’t they handle a story on their own?
This morning I witnessed Bill Turnbull and Naga Munchetty playing verbal tennis, scoring points off each other and smugly smiling into the lens as each item comes to a close. There are of course plenty of other ‘win doubles’ on TV.
I realise this is an odd hang-up to have and I doubt if therapy or counselling is available. I am hoping that by writing it down and sharing it with the good people on CL I can begin to start anew and get my life back.
I have latterly developed an absolute contempt of - co tv hosts.
This morning I witnessed Bill Turnbull and Naga Munchetty playing verbal tennis, scoring points off each other and smugly smiling into the lens as each item comes to a close. There are of course plenty of other ‘win doubles’ on TV.
I have latterly developed an absolute contempt of - co tv hosts.
As they peer into the autoreader, waiting their turn to speak, I find myself becoming more and more agitated. They are like well rehearsed children in the school play, slickly handling one line at a time, as they alternate - typically between male and female, line after line. Why can’t they handle a story on their own?
This morning I witnessed Bill Turnbull and Naga Munchetty playing verbal tennis, scoring points off each other and smugly smiling into the lens as each item comes to a close. There are of course plenty of other ‘win doubles’ on TV.
I realise this is an odd hang-up to have and I doubt if therapy or counselling is available. I am hoping that by writing it down and sharing it with the good people on CL I can begin to start anew and get my life back.
I hadn't thought about this before. It's actually a very good one. Upon reflection they do actually all look very smug. And the thing that gets me in particular, where are their accents? Is it a prerequisite that all of them must come from middle England? Do some of them have a dialect or accent that is beaten out of them upon application
I have latterly developed an absolute contempt of - co tv hosts.
As they peer into the autoreader, waiting their turn to speak, I find myself becoming more and more agitated. They are like well rehearsed children in the school play, slickly handling one line at a time, as they alternate - typically between male and female, line after line. Why can’t they handle a story on their own?
This morning I witnessed Bill Turnbull and Naga Munchetty playing verbal tennis, scoring points off each other and smugly smiling into the lens as each item comes to a close. There are of course plenty of other ‘win doubles’ on TV.
I realise this is an odd hang-up to have and I doubt if therapy or counselling is available. I am hoping that by writing it down and sharing it with the good people on CL I can begin to start anew and get my life back.
I thought it was just me. Another one that gets me is, they always have to have someone on location, i.e. a bus/tube/train strike, they have to stick someone in front of bus stop or train station and then have some form of conversation between studio and location. Also the strangest one for me, when there is a minor flood anywhere. The presenter has to stand with his/her wellies on in a puddle, as if emphasise there really is ankle deep water.
I have latterly developed an absolute contempt of - co tv hosts.
As they peer into the autoreader, waiting their turn to speak, I find myself becoming more and more agitated. They are like well rehearsed children in the school play, slickly handling one line at a time, as they alternate - typically between male and female, line after line. Why can’t they handle a story on their own?
This morning I witnessed Bill Turnbull and Naga Munchetty playing verbal tennis, scoring points off each other and smugly smiling into the lens as each item comes to a close. There are of course plenty of other ‘win doubles’ on TV.
I realise this is an odd hang-up to have and I doubt if therapy or counselling is available. I am hoping that by writing it down and sharing it with the good people on CL I can begin to start anew and get my life back.
I hadn't thought about this before. It's actually a very good one. Upon reflection they do actually all look very smug. And the thing that gets me in particular, where are their accents? Is it a prerequisite that all of them must come from middle England? Do some of them have a dialect or accent that is beaten out of them upon application
I believe so. As far as I know, Received Pronunciation is required, though there are "regional versions" of RP
I have latterly developed an absolute contempt of - co tv hosts.
As they peer into the autoreader, waiting their turn to speak, I find myself becoming more and more agitated. They are like well rehearsed children in the school play, slickly handling one line at a time, as they alternate - typically between male and female, line after line. Why can’t they handle a story on their own?
This morning I witnessed Bill Turnbull and Naga Munchetty playing verbal tennis, scoring points off each other and smugly smiling into the lens as each item comes to a close. There are of course plenty of other ‘win doubles’ on TV.
I realise this is an odd hang-up to have and I doubt if therapy or counselling is available. I am hoping that by writing it down and sharing it with the good people on CL I can begin to start anew and get my life back.
I hadn't thought about this before. It's actually a very good one. Upon reflection they do actually all look very smug. And the thing that gets me in particular, where are their accents? Is it a prerequisite that all of them must come from middle England? Do some of them have a dialect or accent that is beaten out of them upon application
I believe so. As far as I know, Received Pronunciation is required, though there are "regional versions" of RP
I have latterly developed an absolute contempt of - co tv hosts.
As they peer into the autoreader, waiting their turn to speak, I find myself becoming more and more agitated. They are like well rehearsed children in the school play, slickly handling one line at a time, as they alternate - typically between male and female, line after line. Why can’t they handle a story on their own?
This morning I witnessed Bill Turnbull and Naga Munchetty playing verbal tennis, scoring points off each other and smugly smiling into the lens as each item comes to a close. There are of course plenty of other ‘win doubles’ on TV.
I realise this is an odd hang-up to have and I doubt if therapy or counselling is available. I am hoping that by writing it down and sharing it with the good people on CL I can begin to start anew and get my life back.
I thought it was just me. Another one that gets me is, they always have to have someone on location, i.e. a bus/tube/train strike, they have to stick someone in front of bus stop or train station and then have some form of conversation between studio and location. Also the strangest one for me, when there is a minor flood anywhere. The presenter has to stand with his/her wellies on in a puddle, as if emphasise there really is ankle deep water.
I suppose it all fills airspace.
News reporting in this country is so contrived. Gesticulating as they walk down a road, trying to sound more outraged, shocked or angry than their opposites on the other channel. Eurostar strike, how angry and appalled can one presenter sound when they go 'it's just not good enough'. The other presenter might say it's 'disgusting, shocking way to treat customers' to try and emphasise their point more.
I have latterly developed an absolute contempt of - co tv hosts.
As they peer into the autoreader, waiting their turn to speak, I find myself becoming more and more agitated. They are like well rehearsed children in the school play, slickly handling one line at a time, as they alternate - typically between male and female, line after line. Why can’t they handle a story on their own?
This morning I witnessed Bill Turnbull and Naga Munchetty playing verbal tennis, scoring points off each other and smugly smiling into the lens as each item comes to a close. There are of course plenty of other ‘win doubles’ on TV.
I realise this is an odd hang-up to have and I doubt if therapy or counselling is available. I am hoping that by writing it down and sharing it with the good people on CL I can begin to start anew and get my life back.
Great shout! Although just Bill Turnbull would have done! But.....hold on let's not forget the sports presenters on BBC Breakfast, the little runt Mike Bushell and the apalling Sally Nugent, who always looks like someone has just farted and she's just had a whiff of it.
I have latterly developed an absolute contempt of - co tv hosts.
As they peer into the autoreader, waiting their turn to speak, I find myself becoming more and more agitated. They are like well rehearsed children in the school play, slickly handling one line at a time, as they alternate - typically between male and female, line after line. Why can’t they handle a story on their own?
This morning I witnessed Bill Turnbull and Naga Munchetty playing verbal tennis, scoring points off each other and smugly smiling into the lens as each item comes to a close. There are of course plenty of other ‘win doubles’ on TV.
I realise this is an odd hang-up to have and I doubt if therapy or counselling is available. I am hoping that by writing it down and sharing it with the good people on CL I can begin to start anew and get my life back.
I hadn't thought about this before. It's actually a very good one. Upon reflection they do actually all look very smug. And the thing that gets me in particular, where are their accents? Is it a prerequisite that all of them must come from middle England? Do some of them have a dialect or accent that is beaten out of them upon application
I believe so. As far as I know, Received Pronunciation is required, though there are "regional versions" of RP
Cheers IA, wasn't aware there was a term for it
I thought you had to have a scottish accent to get ahead on TV nowadays. It's all I seem to hear.
I have latterly developed an absolute contempt of - co tv hosts.
As they peer into the autoreader, waiting their turn to speak, I find myself becoming more and more agitated. They are like well rehearsed children in the school play, slickly handling one line at a time, as they alternate - typically between male and female, line after line. Why can’t they handle a story on their own?
This morning I witnessed Bill Turnbull and Naga Munchetty playing verbal tennis, scoring points off each other and smugly smiling into the lens as each item comes to a close. There are of course plenty of other ‘win doubles’ on TV.
I realise this is an odd hang-up to have and I doubt if therapy or counselling is available. I am hoping that by writing it down and sharing it with the good people on CL I can begin to start anew and get my life back.
I hadn't thought about this before. It's actually a very good one. Upon reflection they do actually all look very smug. And the thing that gets me in particular, where are their accents? Is it a prerequisite that all of them must come from middle England? Do some of them have a dialect or accent that is beaten out of them upon application
I believe so. As far as I know, Received Pronunciation is required, though there are "regional versions" of RP
Not sure whether it was 'received pronunciation' yesterday when Bill Turnbull dropped the C word live on air. Can't attach as cannot access YouTube at work
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If you can't find 2-4 words that sound even vaguely similar you have no business even writing your own name, let alone music.
Is that kind of comment really necessary?!?
That's pretty much what I do but it's so boring. I almost pray one of 'em cuts up just so I have some kind of distraction .
*this is genuine annoyance not fake
I know you would mate, that's why I think you're awesome
As they peer into the autoreader, waiting their turn to speak, I find myself becoming more and more agitated. They are like well rehearsed children in the school play, slickly handling one line at a time, as they alternate - typically between male and female, line after line. Why can’t they handle a story on their own?
This morning I witnessed Bill Turnbull and Naga Munchetty playing verbal tennis, scoring points off each other and smugly smiling into the lens as each item comes to a close. There are of course plenty of other ‘win doubles’ on TV.
I realise this is an odd hang-up to have and I doubt if therapy or counselling is available. I am hoping that by writing it down and sharing it with the good people on CL I can begin to start anew and get my life back.
Another one that gets me is, they always have to have someone on location, i.e. a bus/tube/train strike, they have to stick someone in front of bus stop or train station and then have some form of conversation between studio and location.
Also the strangest one for me, when there is a minor flood anywhere. The presenter has to stand with his/her wellies on in a puddle, as if emphasise there really is ankle deep water.
I suppose it all fills airspace.
Although just Bill Turnbull would have done!
But.....hold on let's not forget the sports presenters on BBC Breakfast, the little runt Mike Bushell and the apalling Sally Nugent, who always looks like someone has just farted and she's just had a whiff of it.