“Diddling” is the gentle euphemism my parents used for “masturbation” when I was a kid in the 1970s. So you can imagine the hilarity when I first watched this video.
“Warming up are some of Britain’s champion diddlers…”
“This man is the crown prince of the diddle, a champion among champions, whose prowess at the diddle has won him many international diddling awards. Davy Glen was an undisputed champ until he retired from full-time diddling a few years ago…”
“A large crowd of diddling enthusiasts are here to cast a critical ear over every diddle…”
Annie Bell (diddling competition adjudicator): “I’m looking for continuity. I like to have the thing going on, all the time, the diddling part must be continued. I look for good timing and liveliness of feeling.”
“… (here’s) the only contestant, so far, choosing the seated position…”
“This international contest ended with a communal diddle…”
“Let’s face it, diddling is harmless, diddling is fun, and above all, diddling is free.”
I honestly would’ve thought this narration was a joke, but it’s from the BBC Archive!
~ J.L. Hilton
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