How did you know I was doing that!!?? LOL
Seriously...I do sit like 3 feet away from the TV, but it's because I'm so hard of hearing...I sit with my left ear aimed right at the TV...when it's something worth watching.
That way, I am not having to constantly adjust the volume from whispering to blaring. And it really helps to understand the dialogue in some parts of the movie.
When there's a baby in the house, you really notice those quiet to loud scenes - can't get to the clicker fast enough! LOL!