I was channel-surfing and happened to land on a channel that sounded weird. After being confused about it for a moment I realised that the movie was shown with three languages at the same time — the original and two dubbed ones. Usually, of course, only one is used, and if you have a satellite connection you can change the language to the one you prefer. In this case, however, something must have gone wrong, as the three audio streams were playing simultaneously. Read the rest of this entry »

They say that on average around half a billion viewers will tune in for each of the World Cup 2006 matches. Well, make that half a billion plus one viewers now:

Our cat yawned through the opening match between Germany and Costa Rica, and wasn’t much more impressed by the Poland vs. Ecuador game. However, on Saturday she occasionally looked at the Swedish players in their match against Trinidad & Tobago, and then was literally glued onto the TV set for the last 30 minutes of the Argentina vs. Ivory Coast game (and so was I!).

In the picture, you can now see her enjoying the first half of Angola vs. Portugal. She hasn’t indicated which team she prefers, but this game has really caught her attention. It is half time as I am typing this, and kitty basically just sat there in front of the telly through the first 45 minutes. Now she is taking a rest on the floor.

I wonder whether it is really good for her eyes, though. Well, at least it is fun for me to have someone to watch the matches with.

Update: The second half just kicked off, and the moment the action recommenced on the field, kitty hopped back on the bookshelf and started watching.

Update: It is 25 minutes into the second half, and kitty now jumped off the shelf, stretched, and curled herself next to my bag. She has decided to leave the match and go to sleep.

Update: 35 minutes into the second half, kitty raised her head, looked at the tv for 10 seconds, yawned, glimpsed at me, and went back to sleep. I must agree, the match is not that exciting. (If it were, I wouldn’t be paying so much attention to kitty yawning!)

Final update: It wasn’t the best game ever. Kitty is still sleeping, and I think I will go and do the same.