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Silent Jay opened his mouth on Gogglebox and Twitter couldn't handle it

You may have missed the television event of the year.

May 17th 2014, 4:23 PM 9,756 Views 3 Comments

IF YOU’RE A Gogglebox viewer, you will be familiar with the incisive TV critic that is Silent Jay.

He’s a man who is not afraid to speak out and air his feelings.

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To show anger.

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Or to let his inner joy bubble to the surface.

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But last night… something happened.

Something very special.

He opened his mouth.

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In fact, he almost appeared to… say words.

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And Twitter could not BELIEVE it.

JAY HAS SHOWN TEETH. THIS IS A BREAKTHROUGH IN MANKIND #gogglebox
— Josie Myers (@_jojosaurus) May 16, 2014

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JAY SMILED I REPEAT JAY SMILED #gogglebox
— Steven. (@StevenLDN) May 16, 2014

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Naturally, this demanded careful analysis.

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feel upset after having seen Jay's teeth #gogglebox
— laura (on an elegant walk) (@lauraontoast) May 16, 2014

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Jay has even released an official statement, confirming this momentous event.

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And revealing this:

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What a night.

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Silent Jay opened his mouth on Gogglebox and Twitter couldn't handle it