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Re:TV can see through walls by swerner on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @02:15AM (#50437086)
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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Re:TV can see through walls by reddalo on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @04:25AM (#50437923)
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
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Re:TV can see through walls by pmontra on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @04:49AM (#50438073)
And reflections on other buildings (which usually cannot be compensated for,) wind bending antennas, etc.
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Re:TV can see through walls by taneq on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @07:05AM (#50439145)
Ah, the old ‘stand in a funny pose so the family can watch the show’. Such a classic. :P
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