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To want the subtitles on TV?

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TourangaLeila · 14/02/2025 20:23

Husband just told me to turn them off because it spoils the programme.

I say it's better as we don't need to have the TV waaayyy up to be able to understand what happening.

Everyone mumbles on TV programmes these days.

Who is BU?

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Balancedcitizen101 · 14/02/2025 20:28

I admit I have them on and have for years after never really having them on at all before. In terms of everyone mumbling on TV, is your hearing definitely fine? Just make sure then you can carry on with the home argument.

Cottagecheeseisnotcheese · 14/02/2025 20:27

I need subtitles as I'm quite deaf it saves having TV really loud, DH complains about it being loud but doesn't want subtitles well sorry mate it is one or the other if you want me to watch with you because there is no point in watching something you can't hear, even with my hearing aids I need TV a bit louder ( as our TV is not modern enough to bluetooth to my hearing aids)
if you really can't hear at a normal volume you should get your hearing checked but in the meantime it is volume up or subtitles

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TourangaLeila · 14/02/2025 20:27

19lottie82 · 14/02/2025 20:25

YABU, they’re annoying, I hate being able to read what is said before it’s actually said.

Even for those like me who struggle to hear what's going on though?

Why does his preference trump mine?

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19lottie82 · 14/02/2025 20:25

YABU, they’re annoying, I hate being able to read what is said before it’s actually said.