Was watching Jeopardy last night (she lost, thankfully) with my wife. Made the comment that if you were married to the contestant, you would either find the lilt adorable, or you would go Jeffrey Dahmer on her.
For me, it actually pained me when she spoke, but I couldn't stop watching, kind of like poking a sore tooth. Maybe I find her subconsciously hot? Yikes!
I hear ya. I kind of found myself doing the upspeak thing along with her. Thankfully nobody was home alone, but my daughter’s cat did give me a menacing look each time I did.