News presenters using their hands

I have not noticed but will keep an eye out.

David

I'm definitely with you DEBSC.  It's something I've been aware of for some years now and it's a pain in the bum to watch.  I usually shout at the screen "Keep your blooming hands still".

I haven't noticed this phenomenon but I limit by news watching! 

Can't say I've noticed either. Don't the majority of women 'speak with their hands'? I hope this post doesn't attract a feminist militia demanding my head on a sharpened stick. 

What i have noticed is a lot of reporters especially on location, are always reading from their phone or tablet.

I guess a lot of folk of any gender speak with varying parts of their anatomy. Very few engage their brains.

Since DEBSC started this topic I have been paying attention to the various broadcasters have seen. Thus far I can't recall seeing any exaggerated behaviour. I think when you are in a standing position you do tend to emphasis by hand movement. Are there particular culprits you have in mind?

David

One thing I have noticed is the Scottish & Welsh, possibly the Irish too, tend to have a trained person giving the news in BSL alongside the highly paid bods {  } ~~ definitely a problem on the early Covid - 19 programmes in the afternoon.

Not a news broadcaster, but Lucy Verasamy takes some beating for exaggerated hand gestures. 

Lucy Verasamy takes some beating Full Stop!.......................beatiful lady