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swerner • today at 7:15 AM • 3 replies • view on HN

As anyone observed who had a TV with just basic analog terrestrial antennas, before cable and satellite dishes - it does make a difference to the signal, when and where you stand and countless pieces of physical comedy in TV shows incorporated that.


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reddalo • today at 9:25 AM

As soon as I've read your comment, I've thought about this Mr. Bean's sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S9-vDow2d0

pmontra • today at 9:49 AM

And reflections on other buildings (which usually cannot be compensated for,) wind bending antennas, etc.

taneq • today at 12:05 PM

Ah, the old ‘stand in a funny pose so the family can watch the show’. Such a classic. :P