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* The less-developed characters among the UU wizards in ''Literature/{{Discworld}}'' (i.e. the Chair, Lecturer and Wrangler) sometimes act like Gossipy Roosters, as their non-stop nattering, bickering, and reminiscing provides a sort of background accompaniment to whatever practical task Ridcully and Ponder are working on (or whatever the Dean and Bursar are messing up).

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* The practice of magic in the ''Literature/{{Discworld}}'' provides these examples:
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The less-developed characters among the UU wizards in ''Literature/{{Discworld}}'' (i.e. such as. the Chair, Lecturer and Wrangler) among the Unseen University Faculty, its most senior wizards, sometimes act like Gossipy Roosters, as their non-stop nattering, bickering, and reminiscing provides a sort of background accompaniment to whatever practical task Ridcully and Ponder are working on (or whatever the Dean and Bursar are messing up).up).
** Elsewhere, the practice of Witchcraft practically depends on the witch having an ear out for local gossip and being able to plug into a network of local gossip and information. Properly managed, the Gossipy Hens are a vital resource to a working witch who needs to know the pulse of her Steading, and who's ill, or in trouble, or else making trouble.

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