On tv, at the end of the news, when you can see them but not hear them, what do the newsreaders talk about??

Question

(In the UK)

Answer 1

Many people have been embarassed when they didn't know the microphone was on and listeners could hear what is really going on.

Answer 2

probaly nothing

they probaly just do it to make it look good  

Answer 3

They're just comparing goldfish impressions.

Answer 4

They make small talk with the understanding that a mic could still be hot so don't say anything you don't want broadcast.  

Answer 5

one is saying can you tell me when were off air i need to f**t, the other says tell me about it and my nickers are giving me a wedgie

Answer 6

Good question. I've often thought about this.

I reckon they're chatting each other up or talking dirty. Or maybe discussing how blitzed they're going to get at the weekend.

I could just imagine some cheesy male news presenter asking the female news presenter something really awful like - 'so, do you come here often?' - the minute they know they microphone is off. And then her giggling away to herself just to look good on camera for the last few seconds.

Also, when a news presenter is on their own, do you notice how during the last few seconds, they dive straight onto their laptop and start typing away? I often wonder what they're looking at. Checking bids on Ebay perhaps, or seeing how their fantasy football team is doing. I'd love to know.

Answer 7

"Fancy a drink?"