Strictly at home: is talking through the dancing a reasonable hobby or a household offence?
There are two kinds of Strictly viewer: the one who wants to hear the music, and the one who has just remembered a long story about somebody who used to work with the contestant’s aunt.
Both believe they are sharing a lovely evening. Only one can currently hear the band.
Where do you draw the line on television commentary? A quick gasp? A running technical assessment? A full anecdote requiring dates, a map and the sentence ‘No, the OTHER Linda’?
What is the rule in your house?
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Comment during the bits between dances. They have provided those bits in considerable quantities. Use them.
The problem is that “quick context” can become a family tree before you realise what you have done.
Talking is allowed if it is an offer of tea. All other dialogue must demonstrate equal public benefit.
Asking who that is after we have discussed who that is should cost one cushion per offence.
@viscountbiscuit “Would you like a biscuit?” qualifies. “Did I ever tell you about the biscuit factory?” does not.
Pause it for the genuinely good story. Everyone gets heard and nobody has to conduct a silent trial across the sofa.
You’ve definitely got an opinion.
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