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NewUser22031 t1_j6jsimk wrote

I'm not too into gojng to bars so I wonder how going to a bar to watch a speech is enjoyable. I get going to watch a sporting event since you don't need to hear the announcers and you can talk to your friends. But don't you have to be quiet to hear the speech?

Appreciate any insight.

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Formergr t1_j6k7syn wrote

There's usually captioning, so that helps, and even if you don't catch every word, for political junkies, half the fun is watching the body language and face reactions, etc.

Does the Speaker of the House (if of an opposing party to POTUS) react to more partisan speech points, since they are seated right by him prominently on camera? Do they grimace? Do they purposely look bored? etc.

Does the peanut gallery of rank and file members of Congress boo anyone? Do they stand for more compelling points, or just clap politely?

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