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Points: 4986 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 13 2006 at 12:04
Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

I'm not that young compared to the rest of the VR!
 
Where were you, it took you that long??  Big smile.
 
 
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I was posting elsewhere and earlier I was writing an e-mail.

I've found something to rant about, so off I go to the other thread...
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Originally posted by mystic fred mystic fred wrote:

Welcome to The Grey Room - for those members who are the wrong side of forty (or thirty for that matter!) 


James, I'm sorry, but you are with us velveteers. Evil Smile

at least by this issue.
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I am the wrong side of 40, I'm 26! Wink

Well of course I'll always be a Velveteer, but I have to act mature sometimes!


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Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

I am the wrong side of 40, I'm 26! Wink

Well of course I'll always be a Velveteer, but I have to act mature sometimes!


this isn't a mature thread, this is a nostalgia thread.

or? Embarrassed

the thought simply crossed my mind, how curious. Wink
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Old fogies can be immature too, but most of the time they're mature and moaning about the inaccuracies of EastEnders and have a "Wo is me! It wasn't like this back then!" look on life. Wink
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where are the old fogies when you need them, throw them two out!!!!!!!!!!Approve.
 
 
 
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Nobody's mentioned sheds for a while!

I was listening to Porcupine Tree's "Blackest Eyes" on the way home from work tonight and I happened to notice that the chorus contains the line "I got secrets in my garden shed", so I'm just wondering if there are any other mentions of sheds in prog songs?
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Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

Old fogies can be immature too, but most of the time they're mature and moaning about the inaccuracies of EastEnders and have a "Wo is me! It wasn't like this back then!" look on life. 


I just saw that show last night, James, for the first time...a most strange and troubling programme. I also like The Office which I didn't at first, but it's a remarkable show- Spinal Tap in a building.
    
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EastEnders is terrible!

The Office (the English original) is marvellous.

However, Ricky Gervais is even better in Extras.  I don't think Extras has hit the States yet.
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Points: 65633 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 13 2006 at 22:17
Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

EastEnders is terrible!The Office (the English original) is marvellous.However, Ricky Gervais is even better in Extras.  I don't think Extras has hit the States yet.


No, I don't think I've heard anything about it on our Public TV. Wishing I had BBC but that requires a pricey cable upgrade. I have heard somewhere about some 'extra' Fawlty Towers that are rarely shown-- perhaps they'll be released on a special DVD. They really should remaster that show and give us some extras.
    
    
    

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Well I've only heard of 12 episodes of Fawtly Towers and almost everyone one is perfect.

I'm a huge fan of Red Dwarf.  I was round a friend's house Saturday morning and he said he doesn't find it funny... weirdo!

Extras is great, but some of the people in it are from English shows, but not all.  It had the guy from LoTR in it, as well as Orlando Bloom and David Bowie.  Good stuff!

It's not on BBC now, but it may end up on satellite.  I don't get satellite, but I do get digital, so it may end up on BBC 4.

Also, you never know, but they may have snuck clips on youtube.
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Each Fawlty Towers *is* perfect to be sure. I don't think I know of another show I'd say that about-- even Python had a slow moment here and there, but FT is flawless. Wonder if it would've maintained that level for another season or two
    

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Points: 5109 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 13 2006 at 22:46
Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

Old fogies can be immature too, but most of the time they're mature and moaning about the inaccuracies of EastEnders and have a "Wo is me! It wasn't like this back then!" look on life. 

    
What are you talking about? I am never immature (as far as you know), and I never have that "woe is me" attitude. Why in my day, a youngster would have more respect than that.
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Points: 89372 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 13 2006 at 22:51
I know H.T., it's a stereotype it seems.

I actually quite like that style anyhow.  I really want to become a grumpy old man!
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Points: 4252 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 14 2006 at 02:01
Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

I know H.T., it's a stereotype it seems.

I actually quite like that style anyhow.  I really want to become a grumpy old man!
 
 
don't be in too much of a hurry, James, life may kick you in the b******s  one day, that will make you really grumpy!!!!LOL
 
 
btw i thought "Extras" was a documentary - isn't it??Confused
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Originally posted by chopper chopper wrote:

Nobody's mentioned sheds for a while!

I was listening to Porcupine Tree's "Blackest Eyes" on the way home from work tonight and I happened to notice that the chorus contains the line "I got secrets in my garden shed", so I'm just wondering if there are any other mentions of sheds in prog songs?
 
 
 
we're having a break from sheds for a bit!  we've had some very esteemed VR guests visiting recently, and we don't want to make them feel bored Sleepy
 
 
 
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You tell the men from the boys by the cost of their toys
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Originally posted by Heavyfreight Heavyfreight wrote:

You tell the men from the boys by the cost of their toys

    Or their divorce settlements...
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Points: 16449 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 14 2006 at 07:52
Originally posted by Geck0 Geck0 wrote:

EastEnders is terrible!

The Office (the English original) is marvellous.

However, Ricky Gervais is even better in Extras.  I don't think Extras has hit the States yet.

Dear god, IMO Ricky Gervais is the worst thing to have happened to comedy in a long time.Dead

Speaking of which, why are modern comedies so terrible compared to some of the older greates like Python and Fawlty Towers?
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