Have to admit I've never heard anyone do this before, but on certain occasions, the morning traffic copter guy on 680 News Radio will do a bit of schtick before he gets into the problems on the roads. I've heard him play sound effects and even a song snippet, before he tells listeners how terrible things are on the Gardiner or the 401. Either way, it doesn't last long. 

I'm of two minds on this. As an old radio producer, I always tried to inject as much production stuff as I could where I thought it would work. So I appreciate the thought and the extra effort it takes. 

On the other hand, if I'm stuck in traffic and getting increasingly P.O.d about the endless gridlock, I think I'd just want him to get straight into the reasons for it - and how long it might last. Maybe not the place for doing a bit. 

I've never seen a traffic guy do this before. Have you heard this and do you think it's appropriate?