...All of which is simply a precurser to saying that I know there are many people out there, including most of my own family, who can't stand the event or the extent of its coverage.
And for you all, I sincerely apologise. But I will be watching it with glee, and I consider it fair game to talk/toot about it, for these two weeks.
So, if you hate it and you haven't already done so: get those mute fingers at the ready!