By Nick Farrell
09 October 2008, 9:07 AM

THE PEOPLE at YouTube have decided that it is not bad enough you have to read the moronic comments under each clip, it is now vital you hear the dulcet tones of the moron who spoke them. The video sharing site has added an Audio Preview button to the comment section.

It seems that the outfit was inspired by web comic xkcd, which is a strange way to come up with business ideas. Most of the comments on Youtube are gibberish, even in comparison to the ones we get here. Those commenting on the idea have wondered what is the advantage of hearing the voice of the banjo-picking, "squeal like a pig", "you sure are perdy," types who seem to post on the site.

Those whacky Youtubesters have stuck the "Audio Preview" button right where the "send post" button used to be so that those posting will discover it by accident. They will probably sit there for hours working out why when ever they try to send their posts they hear themselves speaking. Such types also sit by the microwave wondering why it is not sending them email.