Buzzy,
I know what you mean about those types.
ACMS,
I have to confess that I'll occasionally, on an interesting day (weather-wise) pop over to the airport, scanner on the dash, and tune in to the Tower frequencies.
There's much amusement to be had listening to the banter and watching some of the 'interesting' arrivals (usually Asian carriers).
Sometimes you'll even get a local saying "Watch this!"
All in all, a cheap couple of hours' entertainment.