podcastsinenglish Level 2.190 What a racket!
Jul 11, 2024
Discover the clash between city dwellers and farming life as noise complaints soar over farm animal sounds in France. Hear outrageous complaints about croaking frogs and crowing roosters, and learn how local governments are stepping in to limit lawsuits. One host reflects on adapting to the sounds of Cairo, suggesting we often grow accustomed to new noises. Ultimately, the conversation explores how rural sounds can evoke summer memories, blending irritation with nostalgia.
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Country Life Isn’t Always Quiet
- People often assume countryside life equals peace and quiet, but that expectation is misleading.
- The hosts highlight that rural living includes many everyday sounds listeners might find surprising.
Dinner Interrupted By Lawn Mowers
- The hosts give a familiar dinner-time example where a neighbour starts cutting the grass, disrupting the meal.
- They use this to illustrate ordinary rural noises that irritate residents.
City People Sue Over Farm Noises
- They recount French city migrants suing farmers over animal and nature sounds like cows, ducks and cicadas.
- The hosts describe real court complaints that reveal tension between newcomers and rural soundscapes.