Whether we like to admit it or not, the vast majority of us have, at one time or another, taken part in a bit of old-fashioned curtain-twitching.
Whether it was because a row kicked off outside our front gate or the delivery of a mystery object to the house next door piqued our interest, there are times when we have all found ourselves standing at our front window surveying all that lies before us.
Alternating between batting the kids away and folding our arms in silent judgement, spying on the neighbours is an activity we have all succumb to and then ultimately regretted.
Here are just ten thoughts that flash through our mind when participating in this shameful activity.
1. I could watch this bunch for hours. I mean, they’re a step away from their own reality TV show.
My God, maybe this IS a reality TV show.
2. Oh Lord, can they see me?!
They can see me! I’m done for.
3. Aren’t they very odd to do that in public?
Have they no shame?
4. Oh God, they can! They can see me!
Will I wave or keep staring?
5. Their garden really did deserve that prize that time, I suppose.
Pity about their gates though.
6. Well, I didn’t know she was friendly with her.
She kept that one quiet, didn’t she?
7. There’s that old battle-axe.
Yeah, judge my wheelie bins all you want!
8. Marian’s hair really is lovely.
I wonder is that a DIY job or has she mended bridges with that narky old hairdresser she uses.
9. Oooh, that's a snazzy car seat she has.
I must ask where she picked that up.
10. What?! Are they coming over?!
They know I was watching! Duck!
