Once again today I made an effort to watch the Washington Redskins football game. This game was on FOX TV. As I've mentioned before I typically TiVo the game and begin watching it about the start of the second half. I typically get to the end of the game about the same time it completes.
Today as I was watching the game I found myself turning down the volume since the announcers were beginning to talk so much they were getting on my nerves. Finally, I decided I'd try muting the sound.
It was amazing. I could still watch the action of each play and given all the game data that's also displayed on the screen, I always knew what down it was and with the graphics I knew how many yards were needed for a first down or goal. It was amazing, with no constant verbal drivel and commercials in my ears I found I could also think about the plays and the game without being swayed by commentary.
Since I also typically use the slow fast forward between plays, I watched the whole game and enjoyed the final 3 quarters with no verbal COMMENTARY.
Would this approach work for everyone, probably not. But, it will be my approach to NFL from now on. If I actually watch a game, it'll be with no sound.
JD, saving my hearing here in the BToS
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