I'm refering to the scenario where there is a presenter reading out the name to a group of contestants as to who is 'going home' 'going on to the next round'.
I can understand them trying to built the tension, but they just seem do go too far with 15 + seconds of silence.
What do you think?
2006-11-25 22:01:11 · 10 answers · asked by David 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
I agree with you - especially when after 15 seconds they say "we'll know in half an hour" or "we'll find out after the break".
It's very annoying!
2006-11-25 22:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I counted 15 seconds on X Factor - will they ever stop this silly act. Strictly Come Dancing is the same - and Deal or No Deal. Perhaps I'm watching too much on the box - but this behaviour gets me so uptight - I want to kick the television through the window.
2006-11-25 22:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct, they are going too far sometimes in order to create expectation . They can make spectators to loose interest instead.
Everything has a limit and that makes the difference between a good presenter and a mediocre one.
2006-11-25 22:11:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the same on Deal or no Deal. The contestant says "Ask me the question" and then takes ages to answer. Gets me really naggy.
2006-11-25 22:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by mistymiss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pauses in a speach means the speaker is unprepared. When you know the material you are much more confident, less afraid and avoid the uh - um's.
2006-11-25 22:15:02 · answer #5 · answered by zeroartmac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the most tedious thing they keep doing .You think for Christ sake get on with it .Its so irritating ,spoils the end result.Eg The next one to shoot me is Bang! (got rid of that dam pauser) Hooray
2006-11-26 05:34:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's because the camera is on the presenter for longer. Vain sods
2006-11-25 22:12:38 · answer #7 · answered by David 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like a lot of this drivel, (what I call 'no-intilligence-required' TV), it's cynical manipulation of stupid hysterical audiences.
2006-11-27 04:07:39 · answer #8 · answered by efes_haze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely agree, who actually cares who goes put them and us out of our misery as soon as poss!!
2006-11-25 22:04:06 · answer #9 · answered by looks like sean P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if that had been me on the x factor last night i would have surely died
2006-11-25 22:03:33 · answer #10 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋