HIDE THE 
TV REMOTE. 
This may make you 
unpopular with the rest 
of the family but parents 
will be pleased 
with the reduced 
electricity bill.
MOVE 
INTO THE 
GARDEN SHED. 
Imagine the peace and 
tranquillity. Unless the 
neighbours start shouting and 
cheering, in which case 
invest in some shed 
double glazing.
GO 
AND VISIT A 
LONELY ELDERLY 
NEIGHBOUR. 
Not a good idea if they’re hard of 
hearing and a fanatical England fan 
in their nineties, watching the TV 
coverage full blast, with 
the entire house decked out 
in St George’s crosses.
START 
REVISING 
FOR YOUR 
GCSES. 
Even if you are in Year 
7. It’s never too early 
you know.
CLEAN 
OUT THE 
KITCHEN 
CUPBOARDS
(OR SHED). 
There’s probably stuff in there 
that’s lain hidden and forgotten 
since the last World Cup, like 
that ancient tin of tuna, or 
dusty can of kidney 
beans.

GO FOR 
A WALK. 
PREFERABLY A 
LONG WALK. 
Take the dog or borrow someone 
else’s pet pouch. If that doesn’t work, 
put a lead on the cat or pet gerbil 
and hit the road.
How to avoid
and the wall-to-wall coverage
THE WORLD CUP 
For those who switch off at the mention of set pieces and goal assists, here are some 
suggestions on what to do during the World Cup if you are not a football fan.
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