The latest installment of Celebrity Gogglebox, a special edition raising funds for Stand Up To Cancer, delivered its usual mix of laughter and heartfelt reactions. But one moment stood out, leaving viewers utterly baffled and sparking a flurry of online commentary.
As the episode drew to a close, the classic film *The Sound of Music* graced the screen. For Gogglebox mainstay Mary, the opening notes triggered an immediate and unexpected emotional response – tears began to flow.
“This is my favourite film of all time, Nutty,” she confessed to her husband, Giles, her voice thick with emotion. “It reminds me of when people were nice. You remember when the average person was really nice. They’re all watching video nasties now.”
The film, a beloved musical, tells the story of the Von Trapp family’s escape from Austria as the shadow of Nazism descends. This historical context made Mary’s comment particularly striking, and quickly became a talking point among viewers.
Social media erupted with reactions. One user pointed out the irony, stating simply, “Mary in tears on Gogglebox. ‘The Sound of Music reminds me of a time when people were nice.’ It’s literally about Nazis.” Others echoed the sentiment, highlighting the film’s central theme of fleeing oppression.
However, not everyone found the moment perplexing. Some viewers empathized with Mary’s emotional connection to the film, acknowledging its enduring power to evoke feelings of nostalgia and simpler times. “I’m with Mary on this,” one viewer shared, “just thinking about *The Sound of Music* sets me off.”
The episode also featured other memorable moments, including Nick Mohammed’s unexpected comparison of Christopher Plummer to David Cameron, and a spirited debate between Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton over a tricky question on *The 1% Club*.
While the celebrity reactions provided entertainment, it was Mary’s poignant, and somewhat unexpected, emotional response to *The Sound of Music* that truly captured the attention of viewers, prompting a fascinating conversation about memory, nostalgia, and the complexities of history.
