We all know people who talk too much. I’ve written a couple of poems on the subject myself. This article takes a look at the various types of incessant talkers out there. How many have you come across?
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. – Proverbs 17:28 (King James Version)
“It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” – Mark Twain
Both the Bible verse and the Twain quote above clearly indicate that sometimes it is better to just keep quiet. So this begs the question, why do some people seem to find it impossible to remain silent? Why do they talk incessantly whether or not people are actually listening? Why do others talk for the sake of talking, contributing nothing of worth to the conversation? What motivates these blabbermouths? Whatever the reason for their non-stop chatter, I find it extremely irritating and downright rude and obnoxious at times.
The Gossip
We all know a gossip or two. They seem to have the scoop on everyone else’s lives. They know who’s dating who. They know whose teenage daughter is pregnant. They know who was just fired for surfing porn sites at work. The know who’s husband was seen at a local hot spot with an as yet unidentified other woman. I wonder where they find the time to dig up all this dirt. Moreover, I wonder why they think that everyone else wants to know about it. Quite frankly, I have enough going on in my own life to worry about.
I think that the gossip has too much time on his/her hands. The time would be better spent dealing with their own lives which, more often than not, are a mess as well. Perhaps this is the reason they spend so much time dwelling on the drama in other folks’ lives. It keeps them from dealing with their own problems, and makes them feel just a little bit better about the fact that they have them (problems).
The Commentator
The commentator is one who wants to give you the blow by blow replay of every movie, TV show, sporting event, etc. while it is yet in progress. Typical exchanges with the commentator might go like this:
Commentator: Ooh, he punched that guy right in the face!
Me: Uh, yes. I saw that.
Great article and well-written. Keep on writing! 
Great piece of work. My 6 yr old daughter talk too much as well 
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Great Article
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