Another Drive4show 'Anything goes' thread

[navyblueshorts]

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Actually Davie, they didn't fit yours (apologies; 'idiocy' is a bit strong). Your earlier comments were all about how he'd actually done something terrible/illegal i.e. told them how to get around 3rd party ownership (he didn't) with the possible implication that he'd been knowingly involved in it (no evidence of this), took £400k for dodgy seminars (he didn't and he said he'd have to clear it with the FA) etc. You wanted him to be a crook from the off.
You also claimed Ben and I said he was 'innocent' - we said no such thing.

You never took S_R's approach re. his position being untenable because he was England manager, the one thing he probably falls foul of. His comments re. Hodgson/Nevile were unfortunate, but this was a private conversation and, actually, big deal. Seriously, the next poor schmuck who takes this on should treat the media as they deserve.

There may well be more to this - we'll see. Until then, the only thing he's 'guilty' of is putting himself in a stupid position cf. the FA's comments re. FIFA etc and forcing the FA to ask him to fall on his sword. S_R's right with this; the FA had little choice really.

[McLaren]

Super

Forgot to say I watched the new Top Gear. I am sure the car bits are really good if you are a car person but who the hell enjoys the cringe worthy banter in the studio scenes? May and Clarkson can be funny in some contexts but they cannot pull of the poorly scripted comedy of the studio sections.

I think Stewart Lee still sums up my thoughts on Hammond.

[super_realist]

Exactly like I said Mac. Cinematically it is good to watch and in comparison to the dreadful BBC Top Gear with Evans it's a great improvement.

I'm sure in future they will make the "chat" less frequent and concentrate more on the car and challenge stuff that they are good at.

I presume you are referring to Lee wishing that Hammond had died in the crash and that his head had rolled off in front of his wife? I'd say even that Clarkson and his cronies scripted "jokes" are funnier than that.

Not surprised you like Lee though, he's very much the "comedian" of the SJW and those who consider themselves "intellectual" Where in fact, he just comes across as a sad, pathetic man.

[westisbest]

Definitely give it another go Mac
I found it very additive and watched the entire first series in 3 evenings.

It's a bit ET, a bit Stephen King, a bit Goonies, very 80s nostalgic

Thought it was decent enough.

Agree that netflix is better for tv shows than films.

Watched SOA and Dexter on netflix.

Thought both were very good.

[Davie]

Not surprised you like Lee though, he's very much the "comedian" of the SJW and those who consider themselves "intellectual" Where in fact, he just comes across as a sad, pathetic man.

I have no idea who "Lee" is but to me that description sums up Clarkson, May and Hammond rather well

[super_realist]

Stewart Lee, The "comedian" for Guardian Readers, champagne socialists and ex public school people who've suddenly become lefties.

He's a laugh a fortnight.

[Davie]

Exactly like CMH then. The whole "lets try and be edgy then when people call us out on it we plead innocent" is so boring

[McLaren]

Super

I know the world is getting a little bit crazy but thankfully not to the point where a guy like me isn't a Lee fan.


PS. I think there are a few Stewart Lee shows on Netflix.

[super_realist]

On the whole I just don't find him funny Mac. I prefer his old partner Richard Herring, he doesn't take himself as seriously and isn't as bitter. Hitler Moustache was good.

I do however like his take on that fat waster James Corden.

[westisbest]

Not a fan of James Corden.
He is doing pretty well for himself though.

Someone I don't find funny at all is Jack Whitehall.

[super_realist]

I agree West, Corden is terrible and Whitehall is one for the teenagers I think.

The absolute worst though is Russel Brand. Not funny, and a terrible person.

[westisbest]

Agree.
No time for him either.

[McLaren]

Super

What other comedians do you like?

[super_realist]

You know what Mac, I find comedians are a bit seasonal if you know what I mean, they have their good spells and their bad spells but every single one of them has a limited shelf life and every single comedian is over-exposed.

I enjoy Dave Gorman because his shows are cleverly thought out and his way of presenting is original rather than laugh out loud funny all the time.

I find myself disliking more than I like though, for example, I don't get Ricky Gervais and I just find the likes of the rest to have had their day.

I used to go to the Comedy Club in Edinburgh when I lived there, and that was good, but I couldn't really say I was a "fan" of any comedian, some of them have their moments, but many like Mickey Flanagan, Jack Whitehall, Jimmy Carr, Noel Fielding and Omid Djhalili etc just don't do anything for me.

Never really found women to be particularly good comedians either, maybe Victoria Wood had her moments, but so many who appear on these panel shows are just there for the BBC Demographic Requirement. Sarah Pascoe is ok, but not many others.

I find comedians just try too hard.

[MontysMerkin]

Ahh it all becomes clear...

[Roller_Coaster]

Ahh it all becomes clear...

Enough about your consommé making

[navyblueshorts]

Ahh it all becomes clear...

Enough about your consommé making

You have entered...the Twilight Zone...doo-doo-doo-doo...

[westisbest]

Jimeoin
Jack Dee
Kevin Bridges
Michael McIntyre
Stephen K Amos

Be my top 5 comedians.

Yet to see Jimeoin & Jack Dee live.

[beninho]

Dave Gormans modern life is goodish, is very funny, for anyone not watching it.

Say what you want about stewart lee now, but for people of a certain age, Fist of Fun and tmwrnj will always be remembered.

[super_realist]

Never heard of Jimeoin

[super_realist]

I love this Clarke and Dawe one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m5qxZm_JqM

[McLaren]

So we have now handed #Brexit over to whatever fictional being Theresa May worships.

My faith in God will guide our path out of Europe

[super_realist]

So we have now handed #Brexit over to whatever fictional being Theresa May worships.

My faith in God will guide our path out of Europe

And we call Pence a moron. She should resign for making a statement like that.

[navyblueshorts]

So we have now handed #Brexit over to whatever fictional being Theresa May worships.

My faith in God will guide our path out of Europe

Where is that 'quote' from Mac? It's so daft, I'd quite like to see the source if you have it...

[I'm never wrong]

Navy - I just Googled it and the one I found came from the Sun. BUT - their quote states it's from an interview with the Sunday Times which is a pay site on interweb.

[super_realist]

Can't see Mac subscribing to The Times somehow.

[McLaren]

Navy

I was going to ask if anyone who had the Times could confirm it but decided not to bother. I saw it on twitter and decided just to go with it to rile super.

[MontysMerkin]

Hardly surprising as she's the daughter of a vicar. Which would indicate she's not unbalanced in any way.

[MontysMerkin]

Hardly surprising as she's the daughter of a vicar. Which would indicate she's not unbalanced in any way.

[MontysMerkin]

Hardly surprising as she's the daughter of a vicar. Which would indicate she's not unbalanced in any way.

[MontysMerkin]

Hardly surprising as she's the daughter of a vicar. Which would indicate she's not unbalanced in any way.

[MontysMerkin]

I hope you all got the fact that it's hardly surprising as she's the daughter of a vicar. Which would indicate she's not unbalanced in any way.

[super_realist]

Hardly surprising as she's the daughter of a vicar. Which would indicate she's not unbalanced in any way.

Eh, yes, it would mean she's been indoctrinated and lacks the ability to think logically.

[MontysMerkin]

The perfect tory leader you mean?

[super_realist]

Or Tony Blair, he was a bible bashing jewish zombie worshipper too.

[pedro]

Shocking statement by May. Sounds like Joan of Arc or some 14th century king before going to war..

[MontysMerkin]

Not sure it's the most shocking thing. Have a look at her parliamentary voting record - does not come across as a caring, we're all in it together type.

Not sure what Blair has got to do with it? Or is it just whataboutery?

[super_realist]

I mentioned Blair because your inference that May's  indoctrination or inability to think logically was a Tory trait, when in fact it's shared by any religious person or any party demonstrated by Blair, but why let a perfectly good equivocation get in the way of bashing Tories?

Why even bring up her voting record? It's not relevant to anything on this thread. Mac brought up a quote, whether it's true or not, and somehow you've segue to it being about "being in it together" Why?

[pedro]

Monty's having a bad day after the death of Fidel.

[MontysMerkin]

I mentioned Blair because your inference that May's  indoctrination or inability to think logically was a Tory trait, when in fact it's shared by any religious person or any party demonstrated by Blair, but why let a perfectly good equivocation get in the way of bashing Tories?

Why even bring up her voting record? It's not relevant to anything on this thread. Mac brought up a quote, whether it's true or not, and somehow you've segue to it being about "being in it together" Why?

Of course her voting record has to with religion. Baby jebus taught us to help one another. Have you not heard any of her speeches? That's all she bleats on about - fairness for all, in it together etc etc. She then cuts disability benefit and lowers corporation tax.

[super_realist]

Ah, now I see, didn't you know that religion typifies selfishness, why else would they be in it?
Lowering Corporation Tax is a good thing though if you want to attract inward investment.

[pedro]

Didn't get the corporation tax either.. there's certainly a chip on his shoulder.

[super_realist]

There's a street corner with its Socialist Worker salesman or Anonymous protester missing Pedro.

[MontysMerkin]

You can't see how cutting benefits to those in need while slashing the costs to big business who are holding enough off shore currency in tax havens to cover the costs of several economies could be seen as uncharitable at best and a work of evil at worst? Fair enough.

[super_realist]

Evil? Hold on Pedro, we've got a tin foil hat wearer here.

Of course a left wing government would never allow this would it?

[pedro]

Definitely. I wonder when he realizes that the tin is mined by the same evil capitalists.

[MontysMerkin]

Whataboutery again? Anyway, my dads bigger than your dad so nerr nerr. Nice comeback fellows.

[MontysMerkin]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34838539
https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn28499-analysis-links-590-suicides-to-push-to-get-disabled-working/
Yep my hat is made of tin.

[super_realist]

Why don't you try and do something about it then Monty instead of being a keyboard warrior.

[MontysMerkin]

You don't know anything about what I do or don't do.

[super_realist]

Well, why don't you elaborate instead of just having a go at one cheek of the backside? Why never attack the Labour side of things? Or do they get a free pass?

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