Dear Roger, Your recent discourse on television reporting struck the right note with me. Some time ago I wrote to TVNZ regarding the mannerisms of the majority of their earnest young female reporters. In particular, I wanted to know whether or not they were required to attend a special journalistic course in arm-flapping before being let loose on the public, and if so, was there an NZQA arm-flapping standard to be met. I have not yet been graced with a reply. Cheers, and keep the rabbits coming.
Barry Low, Ohauiti.


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OFFICALS ARE EXPERTS
Posted on 07-02-2011 10:39 | By The Master
It is a natural and ingrained talent of every BOFFIN to do this, it is not limited to those fronting on TV. One can only presume that there is some attempt being made to enhance the vocal by what at best could be called "visualised enhancement" or arm flapping.
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