The say "thank you for watching and we'll see you at the same time to-morrow", when they really mean you'll see us at the same time to-morrow?
2007-02-24 13:23:28 · 5 answers · asked by John L 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
They want to leave you with a warm fuzzy feeling so you will think fondly of the show.
2007-02-24 13:32:20 · answer #1 · answered by nin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suspect that the phrase has been lifted from the original radio communications where the operator after sending a message and on closing down his station would sign off to indicate that he was no longer on the air.
2007-02-25 02:04:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is actually about personalising a message, so the viewer feels personally invited to tune back in.
2007-02-25 02:31:00 · answer #3 · answered by waggy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So they seem friendly and its a subtle message to say - next time you want to watch the news pick us :)
2007-02-25 10:36:46 · answer #4 · answered by Silent Doe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean "when television presenters are SIGNING off". It isn't often I hear them singing off.
2007-02-25 07:13:39 · answer #5 · answered by Raymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋