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Have I Got News For You - Series 35
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
The new series of Have I Got News For You starts on 18 April. Jack Dee is to be the first guest host of the series, making him the joint second most recurring host, alongside Kirsty Young. Only Alexander Armstrong has done it more times.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
It'd be nice if they could get Boris to do it again, but I can't see that happening right now.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
They should get Angus Deayton to do 1 show.
I mean the BBC are still using him.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
They shouldn't have got rid of him in the first place!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Well I guess they had to make an example of him but still I think he should have stayed aswell.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Badge said:
Quote: Richard Wells @ April 5 2008, 11:22 AM BSTThey should get Angus Deayton to do 1 show.
I mean the BBC are still using him.
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Good idea in theory but I get the impression there's too much animosity between him and Merton to allow it to work without a bit of a smelly atmosphere.
Quote: Richard Wells @ April 5 2008, 12:08 PM BSTWell I guess they had to make an example of him but still I think he should have stayed aswell.
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I don't think it was about making an example of him, more the fact that when the host had become a news story the show didn't work as well. All the guests they wanted to take the piss out of could easily deflect things onto Deayton.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Well that's true but surely it would have calmed down eventually once it became old news.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Godot Taxis said:
I'd like to see Merton and Hislop replaced every episode by guests. Hislop's satire has always never been terribly accute and the audience is so in Merton's pocket that he can say absolutely anything and get a laugh. He's been coasting for years.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Mmmm, Boris.
When exactly is the new Mayor being elected?
After that they could have him back on again.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Joey Moose said:
Excellent 
David Tennant would be a great host on it, so fingers crossed that he's down to do one. And for some reason, Alan Carr would be a good host on it too.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Joey Moose @ April 6 2008, 10:34 PM BSTExcellent
David Tennant would be a great host on it, so fingers crossed that he's down to do one.
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Good christ, you're right!!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Godot Taxis @ April 5 2008, 3:09 PM BSTMerton's ... been coasting for years.
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We agree.
Quote: zooo @ April 5 2008, 3:11 PM BSTMmmm, Boris.
When exactly is the new Mayor being elected?
After that they could have him back on again.
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I dunno. After that, I think it'd be a bit harder to get him back on the show. (May 1st, if I recall correctly.)
Quote: zooo @ April 6 2008, 10:43 PM BSTGood christ, you're right!!
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I bet he's on the one I've got tickets for...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
I can't wait!
It would be nice to see Deyton back as permanent host, it's been ages now since all the crap with him, noone's gonna be bothered about bringing it back up now are they? If not him then some other person, the novelty of guest hosts is wearing thin for me and starting to bore me a bit tbh.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Greg said:
Guest presenters wouldn't be as boring if they didn't just keep booking the same ones every series. Some of the funniest ones are when they haven taken a risk with a presenter- Brucie, or Anne Widdecombe- does anyone actually remember any of the shows that Alexander Armstrong has presented?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Anne and Boris for the win!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Joey Moose said:
Quote: zooo @ April 6 2008, 10:43 PM BSTGood christ, you're right!!
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I am?
Well, maybe I already knew he was down to do one, and was merely teasing you
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Don't play with my tiny mind!
Quote: Aaron @ April 7 2008, 6:48 PM BSTI bet he's on the one I've got tickets for...
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If he did, and he was, I would actually kill you. Kill you in the face.
(love ya really.)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Joey Moose said:
No, he should actually be presenting one episode of the upcoming series, but it all depends on his Doctor Who filming commitments (they are currently filming the 2008 Christmas Special which looks like it's gonna be an amazing episode)
On a related note, he's signed to the fifth series of Doctor Who in 2010 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Joey Moose @ April 13 2008, 1:46 AM BSTNo, he should actually be presenting one episode of the upcoming series, but it all depends on his Doctor Who filming commitments
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Well I didn't know that.
Rock on.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ April 13 2008, 1:42 AM BSTIf he did, and he was, I would actually kill you. Kill you in the face.
(love ya really.)
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Uh oh!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
I reckon if David Tenant had to face real comedians, where gurning, and saying twee scifi lines weren't enough, he'd die. Die horribly, as his intestines rose up his throat to strangle his brain in protest. Screaming why's it funny? I don't get it!
John Barrowman would be fine. He's so thick, that as long as he's fed, watered, and changed twice a day, he's fine. He can grin vacantly and talk crap on anything.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Ohhhhhh man, you'd better start running now.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Why they're the new Bill and Ben?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
No, seriously, run.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Believe it or not, Sooty, David isn't actually The Doctor. In real life, he doesn't run around trying to open doors with his sonic screwdriver either.
Haven't you seen him on any TV shows as himself? He's very calm, personable, intelligent and amusing.
John Barrowman, as much as I love him, might be a bit rubbish on HIGNFY though.
He's a bit overly enthusiastic and shouty even as a guest. Although he might calm down a bit if he was in charge.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Tennant is cool.
But judging by the last five minutes I caught of that kids quiz show that was on before Doctor Who yesterday, Barrowman is a complete plank. With woodworm and everything.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
It just depends on the show. That's obviously what he thought, or was told, the show wanted.
Bless him.
Not my style of presenting, that's for sure!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, manchester's trendy chorlton said:
Boris Johnson is an abolute cock, a dreadful human being. I have no doubt though that he will be back on HIGNFY, desperately begging for attention (and money) as soon as he loses the election. That is all.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
^^^^
And what is so dreadful about him exactly ?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, manchester's trendy chorlton said:
racist biggot? old-boys network ignoramus? attention seeking, plastic politician? poster-boy for right-wing apologists? fat faced twat?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Clarkson's always good value.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 14 2008, 3:17 PM BSTracist biggot? old-boys network ignoramus? attention seeking, plastic politician? poster-boy for right-wing apologists? fat faced twat?
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I'll agree partially with the second one.
I don't think being fat is a very good reason to hate him though.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 14 2008, 3:17 PM BSTracist biggot? old-boys network ignoramus? attention seeking, plastic politician? poster-boy for right-wing apologists? fat faced twat?
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What are you basing much of this on? If you read some of the collections of Boris' journalism he actually is a fairly non-judgemental libertarian. A Tory, no doubt, but actually more a a pre-Thatcherite Tory. A lot of the reasons Boris comes over a a buffoon is that his inconsistent views are based on a fundmental modesty.
Watching Boris is just funny. Reading Boris is both funny and thought-provoking.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, manchester's trendy chorlton said:
We will have to agree to disagree I think. I, like many, find him repulsive.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 14 2008, 4:13 PM BSTWe will have to agree to disagree I think. I, like many, find him repulsive.
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I find Ken Livingstone pretty repulsive. But I'll leave it there.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Ken is a plain dealing bum hole. he gets drunk, brawls, insults people, and every area of London he has been allowed to handle he has excelled at. From Overground (any one remember what a mess that was), to COngestion Charge, to increased police levels (yes there are more), he's an innovator, leader, and politician with out parralel. So frankly I don't care if he's also an objectional so so and so, who looks like a penis tip with that ridiculous scarf.
I still remember him utterly undercutting the fuel protests by walking to work, and suggesting it'd be a good thing for more people to do.
Boris is hugely, funny, charismatic, and very intelligent. He's also a lazy, under acheiver, whose never done anything meaningful in his political career, ever.
He's a charming puppet, for a rather sinister Consrvative Party. A vote for him would be a very big nail in the coffin of British democracy.
As an ambassador, or head of the arts council yes. As mayor, we'll laugh now, but we won't be soon after.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Quote: Tim Walker @ April 14 2008, 4:16 PM BSTI find Ken Livingstone pretty repulsive. But I'll leave it there.
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I find pretty much every labour MP repulsive so there you go lol.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Quote:Boris is hugely, funny, charismatic, and very intelligent. He's also a lazy, under acheiver.
I've met Boris twice, once in a pub, and a second time when he did a guest spot in a village panto I was musical directing. It was quite challenging working an arrangement of the "Eton Boating Song" into Jack And The Beanstalk and not telling the rest of the band why. (Boris's appearance at this particular charity fundraiser was on the hush-hush until the day.)
And I can vouch that he is very funny, very clever, and very charismatic. And indeed, very huge.
But underachiever ? Really ? He's a Member of Parliament, in fact a Shadow Cabinet Minister, and he might turn out to be Mayor of London. He's a successful broadsheet journalist, magazine editor, and ex President of the Oxford Union. He's a bestselling author of history books, journalism collections and fiction. And on top of all that, he does funny turns on TV.
Regardless of your views on his politics, we should all be such underachievers.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Well said, Griffo!
(May I call you Griffo?)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
You may indeed, Zoooooo-ooo.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, manchester's trendy chorlton said:
It's astounding that on a site full of writers, someone such as boris johnson is getting such an easy ride.
Seriously now, is there more to the british flag thing on here than meets the eye? I have noticed a definite right-wing bias on quite a few of the threads...is this a covert tory/bnp site?
just to be safe, I'm going to tell ricky gervais, peter baynam (sp?) et al and get you lot blacklisted!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Hmm. It's quite an intriguing concept to say that because you find Boris very funny and charismatic, that magically makes you a big old racist.
How very prejudiced...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, graham said:
Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 14 2008, 7:32 PM BSTIt's astounding that on a site full of writers, someone such as boris johnson is getting such an easy ride.
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Don't fear, some of us still consider him a complete tosser!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I completely understand why you might find his political views abhorrent. (I'm a liberal leftie myself.)
But I think you Tory-haters let that cloud your judgement. He's a very funny guy! I don't see how you can deny that, if you're honest.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
It's a comedy site. Boris is a comedy character. He was always going to get an easy ride from me, even if I hadn't met him and liked him. I was just querying Sooty's assertion that Boris is an "underachiever". If you think that makes me a BNP supporter, well, let me assure you I'm not. If you'd seen some of the sketches I've had on at NewsRevue and The Treason Show, you'd know I'm quite happy to give the Tories and Nu Labour both a sound kicking.
But I really don't want to argue politics on here, or religion, or anything else contentious. BSG is a very friendly messageboard and this isn't the place for scrapping over such things.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
I suppose as under achiever I mean under achiever as a politician. He dodges votes, never headed up an office, and alternates between sycophantically doing what his party tells him to do, and humiliating by accident.
That said I've always been quite impressed, by the story of him forgetting his lines for a Shakesperean play, and improving in perfect iambic pentameter.
I wouldn't trust Ken to feed my cat, and I don't have a cat. I would trust him to manage a 10 billion rail project.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Quote:That said I've always been quite impressed, by the story of him forgetting his lines for a Shakesperean play, and improving in perfect iambic pentameter.
That's pretty much what he did for our panto. I had crafted some witty lines for him which he binned instantly in favour of spouting extempore poetry, "This beanstalk of Jack's / Grows like Gordon Brown's tax" etc.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
I always felt politics were wasted on him. As a free wheeling critic, and wit he would be so much better. A sort of Conservative Ben Elton (before he was shit). As a stand up, and comic he could deflate Gordy in the way he deserves. The sight of him as a mayoral candidate is seen as a universally sad one (and yes that includes the right wing press).
He was in your panto I'm impressed.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
He was only in it on the last night for about five minutes, but the look of shock and awe on the faces of the audience when the Fairy Godmother disappeared off stage and came back on bringing Boris with her was something I will take to my grave.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Well I never, where do you actually live Windsor, Monmothshire, the Vale of Arden?
What Green and Pleasant Land do Tory Toffs alight upon.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
I live in Oxfordshire where as any fule kno Boris is the MP for Henley-on-Thames.
Does anyone know if Boris will have to resign the whip if he becomes London Mayor ? Is the newt fancier still MP for the People's Republic of Brent while simultaneously pursuing his other aspirations ? (ie whisky and mistresses, making him a far more interesting character than previously suspected.)
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
My local one is commited anti war liberal Jeremy Corbyn.
Maybe I could put on a performance of Oh What a Lovely War?
or When the Wind Blows.
He could come up with a hilarious half an hour lecture on the damages of fascism.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Tell him you're putting on Rambo! - The Musical and ask him would he say a few words at the opening night.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
I'd probably say Rimbaud the musical, and he can have the role of the evil Russian comandante.
Was that my most intellectually coherent gag ever?
Quote: Griff @ April 14 2008, 8:16 PM BSTI live in Oxfordshire where as any fule kno Boris is the MP for Henley-on-Thames.
Does anyone know if Boris will have to resign the whip if he becomes London Mayor ? Is the newt fancier still MP for the People's Republic of Brent while simultaneously pursuing his other aspirations ? (ie whisky and mistresses, making him a far more interesting character than previously suspected.)
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Yes he will, it was always an issue.
Some might say DC has found a convenient way of getting rid of a popular pain in the bum.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Well it was over my head, that's for sure.
But instead of Wikipedia-ing Rimbaud to find out what the hell you're on about, I'm going to go and write some sketches now. Later, meatbag.
Quote:Yes he will, it was always an issue.
Some might say DC has found a convenient way of getting rid of a popular pain in the bum.
Wow. Who will the good people of Henley turn to, I wonder ? Who's the next poshest person in Britain ? Is Brian Sewell available ?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
God bless our brawling, shagging, boozing, bastard acknowledging alpha male mayor. If he wasn't mayor he'd be the new Che Gueverra, overthrowing the despotic regimes of Dorset, and the Isle of White.
Ah you watched it good stuff, fun isn't it!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Quote:Ah you watched it good stuff, fun isn't it!
Well episode one was pretty funny.
Now I really am going.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 14 2008, 3:17 PM BSTracist biggot? old-boys network ignoramus? attention seeking, plastic politician? poster-boy for right-wing apologists? fat faced twat?
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Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 14 2008, 2:56 PM BSTBoris Johnson is an abolute cock, a dreadful human being. I have no doubt though that he will be back on HIGNFY, desperately begging for attention (and money) as soon as he loses the election. That is all.
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With any luck, he won't lose.
Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 14 2008, 4:13 PM BSTWe will have to agree to disagree I think. I, like many, find him repulsive.
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This "many" you speak of is firmly in the minority, from my experience.
Quote: Tim Walker @ April 14 2008, 4:03 PM BSTReading Boris is both funny and thought-provoking.
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Well said!
Quote: sootyj @ April 14 2008, 4:26 PM BSTHe's a charming puppet, for a rather sinister Consrvative Party. A vote for him would be a very big nail in the coffin of British democracy.
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?!
(And the objectionable nature of Ken is his only positive.)
Quote: Richard Wells @ April 14 2008, 6:12 PM BSTI find pretty much every labour MP repulsive so there you go lol.
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Good boy, good boy!
Quote: Griff @ April 14 2008, 6:23 PM BSTI've met Boris twice, once in a pub, and a second time when he did a guest spot in a village panto I was musical directing. It was quite challenging working an arrangement of the "Eton Boating Song" into Jack And The Beanstalk and not telling the rest of the band why. (Boris's appearance at this particular charity fundraiser was on the hush-hush until the day.)
And I can vouch that he is very funny, very clever, and very charismatic. And indeed, very huge.
But underachiever ? Really ? He's a Member of Parliament, in fact a Shadow Cabinet Minister, and he might turn out to be Mayor of London. He's a successful broadsheet journalist, magazine editor, and ex President of the Oxford Union. He's a bestselling author of history books, journalism collections and fiction. And on top of all that, he does funny turns on TV.
Regardless of your views on his politics, we should all be such underachievers.
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I WANNA MEET BORIS! *stamps foot and sulks*
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 14 2008, 7:32 PM BSTSeriously now, is there more to the british flag thing on here than meets the eye? I have noticed a definite right-wing bias on quite a few of the threads...is this a covert tory/bnp site?
!
just to be safe, I'm going to tell ricky gervais, peter baynam (sp?) et al and get you lot blacklisted
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Don't bother, like most of us they too are closet Nazis.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 14 2008, 7:32 PM BSTSeriously now, is there more to the british flag thing on here than meets the eye?
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Are you seriously one of these nutters who associates the flag with racism?
Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 14 2008, 7:32 PM BSTI have noticed a definite right-wing bias on quite a few of the threads...is this a covert tory/bnp site?
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. . . Are these threads in some kind of magical forum that even I don't have access to?
Quote: zooo @ April 14 2008, 7:39 PM BSTHmm. It's quite an intriguing concept to say that because you find Boris very funny and charismatic, that magically makes you a big old racist.
How very prejudiced...
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In my experience, the people who complain about racist, bigotted, prejudiced Tories tend to be the ones who are racist, bigotted, prejudiced... Both amusing, and despairing.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Sigh read what the Mail, and the Times have to say about him as a mayoral candidate. A funny, brilliant maverick lead around by the nose, by his joyless and rather nasty Australian campaign manager.
Ken has achieved, and achieved as mayor. Safer streets, what ever the redtops say, workable transport policies. The guy has seen off strikes, riots, and terrorism. And he's being hung out to dry because his race adviser might have spent pocket change, trying to get a shag from a charity director.
And the Evening Standard, a chavvy version of the Daily Mail for idiots, slavishly supports Boris.
The idea that an uncommitted; MP, with one of the worst records for political engagement is going to be the next mayor of London, is terrifying. It says you can get the job, because, you're funny, and charismatic, and people liked you on TV.
It says the next MP will be good looking, and funny, and charming. It'll be reign of George W Bushes, with the whole idea of voting for policy, or track record defunct. It's how Hitler got into power.
I like Boris, but as mayor's go he'd be a real Greg Stillson.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: sootyj @ April 14 2008, 7:58 PM BSTI wouldn't trust Ken to feed my cat, and I don't have a cat. I would trust him to manage a 10 billion rail project.
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£30 billion*
(Of course, it's probably not even a real billion anyway.)
Quote: Griff @ April 14 2008, 8:02 PM BSTThat's pretty much what he did for our panto. I had crafted some witty lines for him which he binned instantly in favour of spouting extempore poetry, "This beanstalk of Jack's / Grows like Gordon Brown's tax" etc.
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Quote: Griff @ April 14 2008, 8:16 PM BSTDoes anyone know if Boris will have to resign the whip if he becomes London Mayor ?
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I believe he only went into the race after ascertaining that he wouldn't have to, so no. He may find that, in time, he needs to... But no.
I'd love to see him as PM.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Can I hate Brown, mistrust Cameron, dislike Livingstone (whilst voting for him), at the same time?
Oh well can we all agree Galloway is an egotistical knob at least.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Tim Walker @ April 14 2008, 8:55 PM BSTDon't bother, like most of us they too are closet Nazis.
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Quote: sootyj @ April 14 2008, 9:16 PM BSTSigh read what the Mail, and the Times have to say about him as a mayoral candidate. A funny, brilliant maverick lead around by the nose, by his joyless and rather nasty Australian campaign manager.
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Aren't most Australians nasty and joyless? Bitter for their ancestors having been caught and sent to such a godforsaken place, I reckon!
Quote: sootyj @ April 14 2008, 9:16 PM BSTKen has achieved, and achieved as mayor. Safer streets, what ever the redtops say, workable transport policies. The guy has seen off strikes, riots, and terrorism.
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What dimension are you living in at the moment?
Quote: sootyj @ April 14 2008, 9:16 PM BSTAnd he's being hung out to dry because his race adviser might have spent pocket change, trying to get a shag from a charity director.
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Or ten.
Quote: sootyj @ April 14 2008, 9:16 PM BSTIt says you can get the job, because, you're ... charismatic, and people liked you on TV.
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As opposed to Tony Blair becoming PM because he was charismatic, and people liked him on TV...
Quote: sootyj @ April 14 2008, 9:28 PM BSTCan I hate Brown, mistrust Cameron, dislike Livingstone (whilst voting for him), at the same time?
Oh well can we all agree Galloway is an egotistical knob at least.
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Certainly no arguments there!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
I definitely think it's time for a change in government at the next election though.
I can't stand Brown and judging by opinion polls it looks like i'm not alone.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Quote:Aren't most Australians nasty and joyless?
G'day, possums!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Well I said most, not all.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
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Aren't most Australians nasty and joyless? Bitter for their ancestors having been caught and sent to such a godforsaken place, I reckon!
I like Paul Hogan.
What dimension are you living in at the moment?
The real one, there's no serious newspaper that have really been able to stick anything to him (I don't count the Standard as a serious paper), of any significance. The thing about a truly great leader, is you don't notice many of the things because they never happen. e.g. no post July 7 race riots, over all reduction in crime (and violent crime), May day riots finally coming under control. Olympics, and massive business investment into the city. Ken's been an enviably good mayor, and I don't care if he's an antisemitic boozer, who looks like a willy.
Or ten.
Sadly for the rather foolish Mr Jasper, he apparently annihilated his career, and made a total tit of himself. With out ever getting his spuds drained. It looks like he made a school boy error, in not making sure a small number of charities he supported had proper systems in place. Both Labour, and Conservative parties have done far worse before breakfast.
As opposed to Tony Blair becoming PM because he was charismatic, and people liked him on TV...
Hey I hate Tone as much as the next man. Most of his best policies were cribbed from Thatcher. And I'm sick over Labour still blaming Conservatives 10 years into power. I'd like to see a Liberal MP Ming, or that funny fucker who replaced him before Nick Smegg took over.
Certainly no arguments there!
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On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Badge said:
I'm with Sooty. I'd hate to count Ken as my friend, and there are some things he's done that I don't agree with at all. But he's got a proven record of delivering a multitude of things for the benefit of London and Londoners over 8 years. Boris has a proven record of not being edit his own copy on the Spectator to avoid offending people.
I do have a weird conspiracy theory, though. Brown wants Boris to win, and Cameron wants Ken to win. Why? Because the minute Boris is dropped in out of his depth the reputation of the Tories nosedives, and Labour will pick up the pieces in the zillions of London parliamentary seats come general election time. Cameron knows this, so a narrow defeat would suit him fine.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
It's what the Times pretty much said on Sunday. A narrow loss to make up for Norris, and Archer, would really suit Cameron.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: sootyj @ April 14 2008, 9:49 PM BSTAnd I'm sick over Labour still blaming Conservatives 10 years into power.
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Definitely will not argue with you on that one. It's just pathetic.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
I'm more of an anarchist. I don't care whose in power, as long as people campaign, and politicans have to listen to voters. I'd like to see either no parties, or a coalition.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Badge said:
It was a damn sight easier to vote for Ken when he was indie than since he's been back in the noo labour fold, that's for sure. For me, anyway.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: sootyj @ April 14 2008, 10:11 PM BSTI'm more of an anarchist. I don't care whose in power, as long as people campaign, and politicans have to listen to voters. I'd like to see either no parties, or a coalition.
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My Lord, you really ARE an anarchist!
Quote: Badge @ April 14 2008, 10:13 PM BSTIt was a damn sight easier to vote for Ken when he was indie than since he's been back in the noo labour fold, that's for sure. For me, anyway.
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With you on that one. Not that I actually did get to vote, but yeah, I know what you mean.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
And in that respect, I am also a true democrat
Absolutely Badge, I remember taxi drivers backing him. This was the guy to first truly humiliate Blair. He's no friend of Labour, they took him back on his terms.
Damn if I was gay, I'd be getting a chubby for him.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
. . .
Now that's just plain wrong.
And re anarchy/democracy/democrat: "democracy is the worst form of Government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time".
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Winston Churchill, the world's greatest alcoholic crack head.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Gawd bless 'im.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
*cough* HIGNFY *cough* We're going a bit off-topic here!
(Just a general note to everyone: I'm going to be trying to encourage the Sitcom and British Comedy forums to stay a bit more on-topic now. It's to help those that are only here to read people's opinions on comedy, and not for example, three pages of politics. The General Thread is the place for a Tory .v. Reds war. Cheers)
So... back on topic... whether or not you agree with his politics, would you say Boris has been the best HIGNFY guest host?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Tough call. Got to be between Boris and Widdy Cent.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, manchester's trendy chorlton said:
This is all very fascinating. However, I'll withdraw from this i think, it is a comedy site afterall and not a political forum - as Mark has already noted.
But still, I cannot emphasise enough how bizarre it is to be amongst seemingly right-leaning creative people (although some posters are just fans, from what i can gather). Each to their own though!
Just as a PS, I spoke a couple of months back with a prominent London based writer/actor/comic - his words...'boris Johnson is a cunt for all seasons'. Perhaps that has heightened my sense of shock at the apparent pro-Johnson vibe on this thread. He felt, as does everyone I know, that johnson's supposed charisma is actually boorish arrogance, his 'intelligence' a myth, and his 'likeability' a creation of propaganda by the likes of the Daily Heil, The Express and the Telegraph. But again, I'll leave it there.
Back on topic...no Johnson was not the funniest presenter. I'm a Deayton fan, personally I think the bbc should bite the bullet and get him back.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
The Observer ran a page of some of his quotes, and he can certainly put together at least a page of top notch wit.
Personally I think the presenter has always been rubbish.
It's basically the Paul Merton wears a silly shirt, and scowls at people whilst being the countries greatest, comic, and sarcastic person show.
You could put him on 4 slugs and he's still rock.
Like a mighty comedy baboon sharing a kill, he occasionally permits Hislop a few laughs, and rarer still some of the other guests.
He gazes with imperious contempt at the 3 guests, as the feebly read the autocues, and try not to cry and beg for mercy beneath his pitiless gaze.
In HIGNFY he is like a God gazing at ants.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
OK, to add a bit of balance to my earlier BoJo enthusiasm: despite all the charm, and liking him when I met him, there is one thing about Boris that would stop me ever voting for him:
(From Wikipedia) Johnson became embroiled in controversy in 1995 after a recording of a telephone conversation made in 1990 became public knowledge. On the tape Johnson is heard agreeing to supply the address of the News of the World journalist Stuart Collier in order for his former schoolmate Darius Guppy to have Collier beaten up for knowing too much about Guppy's failed insurance fraud. Johnson asked how badly Collier was to be beaten up, and Guppy replies "He will probably have a couple of black eyes and a... cracked rib or something like that". The conversation ended with Johnson agreeing to supply the address.
No matter how much I detest the News Of The World and its vile stable of reptiles, this isn't good.
EDIT - Oops, just realised we've stopped talking politics now. That's my last word, honest.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 15 2008, 8:39 AM BSTBut still, I cannot emphasise enough how bizarre it is to be amongst seemingly right-leaning creative people (although some posters are just fans, from what i can gather). Each to their own though!
...
Back on topic...no Johnson was not the funniest presenter. I'm a Deayton fan, personally I think the bbc should bite the bullet and get him back.
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Agreed on Deayton. Too much atention is paid to the individual guest's persona under the current format. It'd be nice to have some actual news stuff taking the show back again!
And despite that many people are showing appreciation for Boris (equal numbers doubting him though), I'm still confused as to what forum you're reading where the majority of posts are right-wing. Either you're further left than Lenin and Marx, or there's some secret forum I don't know about.
Quote: Griff @ April 15 2008, 9:49 AM BSTOK, to add a bit of balance to my earlier BoJo enthusiasm: despite all the charm, and liking him when I met him, there is one thing about Boris that would stop me ever voting for him:
(From Wikipedia) Johnson became embroiled in controversy in 1995 after a recording of a telephone conversation made in 1990 became public knowledge. On the tape Johnson is heard agreeing to supply the address of the News of the World journalist Stuart Collier in order for his former schoolmate Darius Guppy to have Collier beaten up for knowing too much about Guppy's failed insurance fraud. Johnson asked how badly Collier was to be beaten up, and Guppy replies "He will probably have a couple of black eyes and a... cracked rib or something like that". The conversation ended with Johnson agreeing to supply the address.
No matter how much I detest the News Of The World and its vile stable of reptiles, this isn't good.
EDIT - Oops, just realised we've stopped talking politics now. That's my last word, honest.
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Just two quick points.
a) I suspect that that's snapping your sibling's blue crayon in comparison to the activities of other MPs (on either side of the house).
b) Didn't the News of the World claim to have found a WWII bomber in a crater on the moon? 'Nuff said.
Anyway. Yeah. HIGNFY.
I still reckon Merton's been coasting for the past 3 or 4 series' at least. I really hope he ups his game in the upcoming one.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Quote:I suspect that that's snapping your sibling's blue crayon in comparison to the activities of other MPs
What, arranging for people to get beaten up ? I certainly hope not.
BTW it was the Daily Sport who found the WWII Bomber on the moon, back in the days when they used to lead with headlines like "Man From Atlantis Stole My Pint".
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Griff @ April 15 2008, 10:45 AM BSTWhat, arranging for people to get beaten up ? I certainly hope not.
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I dunno, I think you'd probably be surprised.
Quote: Griff @ April 15 2008, 10:45 AM BSTBTW it was the Daily Sport who found the WWII Bomber on the moon, back in the days when they used to lead with headlines like "Man From Atlantis Stole My Pint".
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On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Look at how many of TBs enemies died. He gave Mowmowlam cancer, with his evil smile.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
So true, so true.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 15 2008, 8:39 AM BSTBack on topic...no Johnson was not the funniest presenter. I'm a Deayton fan, personally I think the bbc should bite the bullet and get him back.
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You'll notice my question was 'best guest presenter'
- I think the word 'guest' is very important as clearly Deayton was the best for the job too.Then again, looking back I do now see why the BBC had to 'sack' him. That incident brought Paul and Ian's long-term dislike of him out into the open for the first time meaning the on-screen dynamic could never be the same again after that episode.
p.s. Seeing as this political theme won't die I might as well link to this Charlie Brooker article, as I don't think anyone else has yet. I'm not saying I agree with it, but its certainly been causing a stir on the net.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Charlie Brooker is fantastic. No-one writes a rant like CB.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, manchester's trendy chorlton said:
Charlie Brooker went easy on the daft toff in my opinion. Good article though.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Mark @ April 15 2008, 11:45 AM BSTSeeing as this political theme won't die I might as well link to this Charlie Brooker article, as I don't think anyone else has yet. I'm not saying I agree with it, but its certainly been causing a stir on the net.
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As much as I like Charlie Brooker, that article is the worst of his that I've read. Strip out the anecdotes and the repeated "OMG LOLZ" bits, and you're left with three points. Firstly, CB hates the Tories. A media-type being against the Conservative party. There's a turn-up for the books! Secondly, he doesn't think Boris is competent. And thirdly, he seems to believe that people only like Boris because of that "cartoon" appearance, as he puts it. Which is rubbish, or he wouldn't be leading Ken by the two or three points it is at the moment.
Good rant stylistically, but doesn't really say much.
Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 15 2008, 12:06 PM BSTCharlie Brooker went easy on the daft toff in my opinion. Good article though.
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How does one become a toff exactly? What does it actually mean?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, manchester's trendy chorlton said:
Really?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
[quote name="Aaron" post="138579" date="April 15 2008, 12:11 PM BST"]As much as I like Charlie Brooker, that article is the worst of his that I've read. Strip out the anecdotes and the repeated "OMG LOLZ" bits, and you're left with three points. Firstly, CB hates the Tories. A media-type being against the Conservative party. There's a turn-up for the books! Secondly, he doesn't think Boris is competent. And thirdly, he seems to believe that people only like Boris because of that "cartoon" appearance, as he puts it. Which is rubbish, or he wouldn't be leading Ken by the two or three points it is at the moment.
Good rant stylistically, but doesn't really say much.
I read it and it says what I say about him alot better. He's a comedian, getting laughed into a very senior office. It's more what it says about democracy in this country that's so damn scary. Boris is funny, and clever, and surely deserves some role in British politics, but the mayor is post he just doesn't have the experience for end of.
Hague, or Osbourne, or even that bloke who used to run Hongkong. Any one could give Livingstone a very good run, and possibly deserve to beat him.
The fact that a media friendly funster, who can't keep racism out of the bloody magazine he edits is the choice. Shows that Conservative central office have worked out make an election as close to BB as possible and you might win.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: manchester's trendy chorlton @ April 15 2008, 2:05 PM BSTReally?
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Really?
Quote: sootyj @ April 15 2008, 2:14 PM BSTthe mayor is post he just doesn't have the experience for end of.
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One could have argued quite easily that Tony Blair didn't have the experience to become leader of the Labour Party, or indeed Prime Minister. Ken didn't have experience at one time. Boris has, as has been noted, been in various managerial posts. Good enough for me.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Well Tony kinda proves my point. He didn't have the experience, and did a really crap job.
Unless you really like him?
Except he didn't, listening to Boris is entertaining, Tony right uptill the end was electrifying. A genius, with a mastery of detial, and the respect (for most of his career), and acceptance of his party. Up until Iraq he was one of the worlds greatest operators.
Can you really say the same of a guy, who can't even keep a columnist in his magazine from blatant racism.
Both Thatcher and Blair came to the psot failry unknown, they were both also amnogst the most potent politicans of their age.
Boris is a very clever and entertaining guy. I love reading him, and listening to him. But he is not that man of destiny. And too beat Ken one of the worlds greatest mayors (look at how many of his schemes are copied around the wordl), he needs to be.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: sootyj @ April 15 2008, 5:50 PM BSTUnless you really like him?
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Quote: sootyj @ April 15 2008, 5:50 PM BSTCan you really say the same of a guy, who can't even keep a columnist in his magazine from blatant racism.
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Having not seen, or even heard of, this article/columnist/incident, I cannot possibly comment.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Badge said:
Quote: Aaron @ April 15 2008, 10:24 AM BSTI'm still confused as to what forum you're reading where the majority of posts are right-wing.
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Dunno. Aren't the majority of posts yours, Aaron?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
No, and even then only a relatively small selection are political in any form. But touché on the point.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
Saki a long running columnist for the Spectator, and racist.
Has written several articles on intellectual inferiority in Blacks, and similar charming statements. He's not the only one.
An appology, or distancing is the very least one would expect from a man hoping to head an ethnically diverse city.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Goldnutmeg said:
Quote: sootyj @ April 16 2008, 1:29 AM BSTSaki a long running columnist for the Spectator, and racist.
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Do you mean Saki (H H Munro), a rather brilliant short story writer at his best, who died during WW1 or Taki, who used to be a columnist on the Spectator?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Ah Goldnutmeg, stay around these boards long enough and you will soon learn that Sooty's posts, while sharp and amusing, are usually written in a kind of cipher that unmedicated humans find impossible to understand. Eventually, once you have studied them long enough, all becomes clear.
Yes, he means Taki.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
My word you have become the Aaron to my Moses.
I am the new Stanley Unwin!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Being a Nazi writer, we really should be talking about the BNP candidate for mayor. Not these lilly-livered puppets of the orthodoxy.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
What amazed me was when I read exactly how many candidates there are. Aren't Right Said Fred standing, for example ?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Probably, yes.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Goldnutmeg said:
Quote: Griff @ April 16 2008, 9:44 AM BSTAh Goldnutmeg, stay around these boards long enough and you will soon learn that Sooty's posts, while sharp and amusing, are usually written in a kind of cipher that unmedicated humans find impossible to understand. Eventually, once you have studied them long enough, all becomes clear.
Yes, he means Taki.
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Hi Griff,
All I can say is ... TG for Wikipedia !
lol Congrats on your TILT credit btw!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
I've just been watching the Webisode on the BBC website. It was rather good in my opinion.
The site now features it's own missing word competition. You just enter you idea for a humourous comment in the following headline:
WHAT puts cows in the mood for milk
I suggested "Breast feeding".
Next week, Andrew Neil and Ed Byrne are the guests.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Oh good, I like Andrew Neil.
He's quite witty.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
Andrew Neil's one of the funniest guys on tv. I just have to look at him and I laugh.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Andrew Neil is a leg-end!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Goldnutmeg said:
Quote: Aaron @ April 19 2008, 8:24 PM BSTAndrew Neil is a leg-end!
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At which point one could make a pun about the Private Eye photo of AN in vest
and baseball cap with a young companion but some things are best left to the imagination ... and out of the libel courts.
http://tinyurl.com/5pb27e
Actually, I quite like "This Week" for its unbearable smugness amongst other things, seeing most of the quipsters are a part of what they (and their scriptwriters?) are satirising. But, much as it pains me to say it, it is quite enjoyable.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
People can wear what they want, surely? I never got that.
Anyway. Unbearable smugness? It's just a fun show. I think you're getting confused because it's a political/current affairs programme which doesn't take itself seriously.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
I actually quite like that Bob Marshall Andrews as he's quite funny and plus he doesn't seem to take himself too seriously.
He's about the only labour MP I can stomach.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Yep, I'll ditto that.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
I third it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
Did Peter Serenefervenereferic actually say anything?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
No he didn't.
I noticed that as well.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Goldnutmeg said:
Quote: Aaron @ April 20 2008, 1:51 PM BSTPeople can wear what they want, surely? I never got that.
Anyway. Unbearable smugness? It's just a fun show. I think you're getting confused because it's a political/current affairs programme which doesn't take itself seriously.
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'Tis a whole history with Private Eye, libel cases, parliamentary researchers and such like. Sure, peeps can wear what they like. I don't think the Private Eye stories ever centred on that. There was a journalist who was earlier in the "not taking news seriously" format I think. Victor something who used to have a Sunday show years ago.
We don't really disagree Aaron. Did say I liked it, in spite of my lofty pronouncement on it
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Wow, I didn't, but now you mention it, I don't remember him having said much either. Perhaps one little quip.
Quote: Goldnutmeg @ April 20 2008, 3:56 PM BST'Tis a whole history with Private Eye, libel cases, parliamentary researchers and such like. Sure, peeps can wear what they like. I don't think the Private Eye stories ever centred on that.
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Yeah, I know. I just never got why there was such a big fuss over it like that. But nevermind.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Goldnutmeg said:
Quote: Aaron @ April 20 2008, 3:59 PM BSTWow, I didn't, but now you mention it, I don't remember him having said much either. Perhaps one little quip.
Yeah, I know. I just never got why there was such a big fuss over it like that. But nevermind.
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I think it was more a legacy of the Pamella Bordes story than any relationship he had to the woman in the photo. 'Tis all history now anyway. Like talking about "the last war" and thinking it's WWII when there have been many more wars since then ...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
It's Bloody Brian Blessed!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Badge said:
this is literally mental tonight
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
In these moribund days, of bland and dreary leaders. Can't Brian Blessed run for some high office. He could end the Iraq war just by shouting at it.
He's wearing hats, how ace is that?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I went to the recording last night. Absolutely hilarious. Pity they cut out the best hat though - maybe it'll be on the extended edition.
GORDON'S ALIVE!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I listened out for you in the audience Aaron!
Well, kind of.
Was it scary being in the same room as Brian Blessed?
Quote: sootyj @ May 2 2008, 9:20 PM BSTIn these moribund days, of bland and dreary leaders. Can't Brian Blessed run for some high office.
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You mean like Boris?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: zooo @ May 2 2008, 9:39 PM BSTI listened out for you in the audience Aaron!
Well, kind of.
Was it scary being in the same room as Brian Blessed?
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And not scary - but a bit awe-inspiring! The man is nuttier than a squirrel's fart. He kept banging his fist on the desk and then scolding himself because he'd promised his wife that he would behave.
Seriously, I've never seen anything or anyone quite like him!
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Good God I hope he wins.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Like Fancy Smith you mean.
I remember Z-Cars.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
No not really, one can easily believe Blessed is a fundamentally decent guy.
Boris is the grinning face of Armageddon.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: David Chapman @ May 2 2008, 9:49 PM BSTLike Fancy Smith you mean.
I remember Z-Cars.
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You remember the Model T.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Sofa_Matt said:
Aaron, Paul Merton seemed all at sea in tonights episode, is that how it came across live or is it a fancy piece of editing to make BB even more outrageous?
Do you know what I mean?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Yeah, he was speechless throughout most of it. On numerous occasions he just held his head in his hands - I'm not sure if it was because he was laughing or through disbelief though.
Either way, I don't think he likes being upstaged!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
I think "Have I Got News for You" has found its replacement for Boris.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Yea I must say that Brian Blessed was excellent and so funny tonight.
I think we've found the new permanent host.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
I think both Ian and Paul would quit if Brian Blessed was appointed as a permanent host!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Andrew M Bedell said:
He's a Rotherham bloke Brian Blessed...We dont have many famous people here in Rotherham, Blessed, The chuckle brothers, David Seaman, and snooker player Shaun Murphy. Thats about it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
That's an amazing list, don't be so humble.
I love the Chuckle Brothers.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Joey Moose said:
Bill Bailey next week (alongside Reginald D. Hunter and Nick Robinson)
Regarding the previous episode.......Alan Duncan is the MP for my area (Melton Mowbray/Rutland) and his main office (which he rarely occupies) is only a few miles away. Anyway, the opinion of the people in our area is that he's a bit of a jobby; he's been promising a new bypass road since 1996!
You know, watching Brian on HIGNFY made me fish out my DVD of Blackadder 1 (or, "The Black Adder" to give it it's proper title)
I always forget how different it is to the other series.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mick Green said:
Brian Blessed is always comedy gold - anyone who has ever seen his appearances on Soccer AM on Sky will know that.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
I couldn't take him every week though. The show needs to be about the guests and the quiz, not just the host.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Yes, I agree with that. He's hilarious. Utterly fucking nuts. But after a few weeks it'd get tiring. And I think as I said before, Ian and Paul would quit.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, monkeybeard said:
That was probably the finest piece of television I have seen this year. I was exhausted by the end of it!
I agree with the point that Blessed should not be a permanent host and I'd even go so far as to say that this appearance should be a one-off. It was such quality TV and it would be hard to repeat it.
Looking forward to Bill Baileys stint next week
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Blessed was hilairous... really was brilliant stuff.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Graham Bandage said:
Best Brian Blessed story ever is here.
The Tom Baker one below it is quite good, too.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Quote: Graham Bandage @ May 7 2008, 4:36 PM BSTBest Brian Blessed story ever is here.
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I just read that on another message board.
Not that I see other message boards behind this one's back, you understand.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
It's just a casual fling!
It doesn't mean anything to me!
I'll stop seeing it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, manchester's trendy chorlton said:
I like the funny parts. Why do they keep studying their palms though? As if they're reading something?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
They probably are. They have notes on and monitors embedded into the desks.
Unless you're thinking of them literally with their hand up to their face, in which case it's probably just a nervous thing.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
They get their lines in the form of comedic stigmata.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
So is David Tennant really doing one?
I can't remember whether that's true, or it was just something someone made up to mock me.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Yeah, just made up I'm afraid. Sorry about that. 
Although it could turn out to be true!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
One day, he will be on something!
Maybe QI. He'd be good on that.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, monkeybeard said:
David Tennant is appearing as the Victim on Derren Browns Trick or Treat on the 16th of May...but I guess you already know that.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Gluben said:
Quote: zooo @ May 8 2008, 7:27 PM BSTOne day, he will be on something!
Maybe QI. He'd be good on that.
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I second that!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
What a treasure Blessed is LOL!
Think that was the best episode of HIGNFY I've seen to date.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
I saw it live, and it was fucking hilarious!!!! He was so funny!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Who's presenting tonight's episode ?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, ian_w said:
Quote: EllieJP @ May 9 2008, 4:51 PM BSTI saw it live, and it was fucking hilarious!!!! He was so funny!
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Did you go with our Aaron?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Richard: Bill Bailey.
Ian: Yes.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Oh yea of course it's Bill Bailey, slipped my mind.
He should be good as I like him on Never Mind The Buzzcocks.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Tonights was quite amusing!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
I'll watch it tomorrow with the extras.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Frankie!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Richard Wells said:
Yes great to have Frankie Boyle on.
Surely Kirsty Young has presented the show the most times since they have had guest presenters.
Sure seems like it anyway.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
It was fun... but Frankie Boyle didn't seem to be up to his usual fine self (he's normally the best thing on any panel show). He was also sweating quite a lot I noticed - that was a bit distracting.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Ha!
Must have been the general hotness he exudes.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charly said:
The one with Brian Blessed was good, although of course I had to turn the volume right down.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
You had to turn the volume down? I was there, on the night, at the recording! My ears bled by the end!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charly said:
Wow! So you were the looney dragged out by security!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Nah, that was Ellie.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charly said:
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
You knows it spar!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charly said:
Quote: Aaron @ May 17 2008, 5:22 PM BSTYou knows it spar!
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What?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
G to the L to the C?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charly said:
You are speaking Martian.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
The GLC? Goldie Lookin Chain? No? 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, KJSmyling said:
I thought you where talking about the Greater London Council...
kjs
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charly said:
What has "spar" got to do with "Goldie Lookin Chain"? Or is it like a cult?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Soooooooomething like that, yeah.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charly said:
I won't ask. I've learned it is easier that way.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Alan C said:
Merton & Hislop look very comfortable with Lee Mack in the chair but I have not heard the little lady speak at all yet. Still, not a classic by any means ... come back Brian
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, EllieJP said:
Quote: Aaron @ May 17 2008, 5:21 PM BSTNah, that was Ellie.
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Well we were sat pretty close to Brian... LOUD MAN!!! But not enough to turn me looney! hehe
Anyway - tonight was fun - but I didn't see the point in the woman!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Not the best tonight. Shami did alright I thought, but the group as a whole didn't really gel.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Alan C said:
Quote: EllieJP @ May 23 2008, 9:40 PM BSTAnyway - tonight was fun - but I didn't see the point in the woman!
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I still don't know who she was?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Rachel said:
Quote: Alan C @ May 23 2008, 9:45 PM BSTI still don't know who she was?
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Nooo idea. Gotta love the Mack though.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Alan C said:
Quote: Rachel @ May 23 2008, 9:46 PM BSTNooo idea. Gotta love the Mack though.
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He was too limited by his role as compere - he needs to be let loose to add to the comedy. He did a professional job though.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Alan C @ May 23 2008, 9:45 PM BSTI still don't know who she was?
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Shami Chakrabarti? Director of Liberty? The pressure group people?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shami_Chakrabarti
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_%28pressure_group%29
No?
Am I the only one with any interest in politics and shit?
Well I'd just like to say: WE WON CREWE!
Ahem.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
I don't even know who I am?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Leevil @ May 23 2008, 9:52 PM BSTI don't even know who I am?
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A tosser?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Alan C said:
Quote: Aaron @ May 23 2008, 9:51 PM BSTShami Chakrabarti? Director of Liberty? The pressure group people?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shami_Chakrabarti
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_%28pressure_group%29
No?
Am I the only one with any interest in politics and shit?
Well I'd just like to say: WE WON CREWE!
Ahem.
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Aaaaah it was Shami, Shami Shami as Gaunty calls her! lol
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Leevil said:
Quote: Aaron @ May 23 2008, 9:56 PM BSTA tosser?
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So is your face.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Leevil @ May 23 2008, 9:58 PM BSTSo is your face.
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This is true.
It doesn't make sense, but it's true.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
I got a bit of good news. My caption was the winning one in the online missing words contest on the Have I Got News for You website.
The caption was: "Posh: I'm a WHAT?"
The answer I gave was: "Posh: I'm a believer in the concept of cartesian dualism."
The actual answer was: "Posh: I'm a misery."
You can listen to it on this week's webisode.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Andrew M Bedell said:
I thought Lee Mack was really good. Not sure who has been the best guest host, Jack Dee, Jeremy Clarkson, Bill baily, and dare I say Brian Blessed have all been preety good.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Quote: Ian Wolf @ May 24 2008, 10:50 AM BSTI got a bit of good news. My caption was the winning one in the online missing words contest on the Have I Got News for You website.
The caption was: "Posh: I'm a WHAT?"
The answer I gave was: "Posh: I'm a believer in the concept of cartesian dualism."
The actual answer was: "Posh: I'm a misery."
You can listen to it on this week's webisode.
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Link?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Thanks.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Mark said:
Quote: Ian Wolf @ May 24 2008, 10:50 AM BSTYou can listen to it on this week's webisode
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Quote: Ian Wolf @ May 24 2008, 12:35 PM BST
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Well done Ian!
This week's webisode is worth watching everyone - funny. There's not much repeated from the broadcast episode - it's basically Lee Mack making lots of funny mistakes.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ian Wolf said:
Quote: Mark @ May 24 2008, 3:15 PM BSTWell done Ian! This week's webisode is worth watching everyone - funny. There's not much repeated from the broadcast episode - it's basically Lee Mack making lots of funny mistakes.
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Thanks very much.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charly said:
Ah well. This series has ended. Untill the next one in like three months probably. How have they gotten to 35?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
By making - on average - 2 a year for 18-odd years (or whenever it started).
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Charly said:
And yet it's still-thanks to Ian Hislop and Paul Merton- hilarious.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Jack Massey said:
Just been to see Just a Minute live and had a great night. The Yorkshireman Ian McNeil who was on Fridays HIGNFY was on Just a Minute and was superb. A great night it has been.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, KJSmyling said:
Quote: Jack Massey @ June 11 2008, 10:51 PM BSTJust been to see Just a Minute live and had a great night. The Yorkshireman Ian McNeil* who was on Fridays HIGNFY was on Just a Minute and was superb. A great night it has been.
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*Ian McMillan
kjs
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
Spooky. The exact same moment I read that, I heard someone say "Ian McMillan" on my TV.
Anyway.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, zooo said:
Ooh, that's always happening to me. Like every day.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Aaron said:
That's because you're a supernatural being, and your thoughts can control THE WORLD.