Snooker And Coughing

[andy-hughes]

Why do so many people cough so much in televised snooker matches?

I can go six months and not even clear my throat, but the Alexandra Palace sounds like a World War One TB ward!

Any ideas why?

 

[ladybirder]

I've always noticed that and wondered the same.  I thought maybe because they are mostly smokers? No idea whether they are of course.

[Netty7]

Don't think it's anymore than anywhere else, maybe its just noticeable because it's so quiet.

[davebro3]

It's annoying. Anyone with a persistent cough should have the decency not to attend. If they do - a keep coughing - they should be asked to leave.

[ichkeria]

Of course 

[ichkeria]

Also in a quiet environment the chances are that if one person coughs it makes other feel like doing it,

[ichkeria]

"Of course" it's because it's otherwise quiet was what I meant 

[andy-hughes]

I have thought about it - maybe the venues are hot, or air-conditioned, or both, which may cause people who don't normally cough, to get a dry throat and mouth, and cough as a reflex action.