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# Lost
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:06, archived)
# Spoooooky.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:09, archived)
# It's ok. none of the passengers were british
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:13, archived)
# 5 were
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:14, archived)
#
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 12:05, archived)
# except 5 of them were
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:14, archived)
# except I was quoting Cockweasle who said that about three times yesterday
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:19, archived)
# At the time it wasn't known that there was any British on-board
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:20, archived)
# And yet I was still quoting Cockweasle.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:22, archived)
# At the time it wasn't known that Cockweasle was on the main board
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:24, archived)
# At the time is was known that Cockweasle, like the rest of us, didn't know that there were any British on-board
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:28, archived)
# how many scots were on board?
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:38, archived)
# hmmm
sounds like there were originally no brits on board... then they decided to join mid-flight

that's my theory anyway...
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:45, archived)
# Aha!
This does seem to be the case!
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:47, archived)
# That may explain why the plane suddenly experienced 'difficulties'
...having the cabin opened several thousand feet up could possibly create some problems.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:50, archived)
# It's ok. none of the passengers were british
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:51, archived)
# I can quote Cockweasle too


(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:59, archived)
# I saw that.
Trelly's comment below one of them is "^This" which I quite liked
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 12:07, archived)
# 5 of them are
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:19, archived)
# Be earlier next time.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:21, archived)
# you missed my subtle humour
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:35, archived)
# You seem to have missed mine.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:46, archived)
# 5 were.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:20, archived)
# Yeah, other than 5 of them.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:20, archived)
# But 5 were.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:20, archived)
# 5 of them were British you insensitive, unfeeling jerk.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:21, archived)
# I HATE YOU TTSTATSTTATDTRRTRTSTTSSSSSS
WHY DO YOU DO THIS
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:21, archived)
# top hole.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:36, archived)
# except the 5 that were
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:21, archived)
# apart from the 5 that were
*wandbagons*
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:22, archived)
# JOHN PEEL WAS BRITISH
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:23, archived)
# 5 were
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:24, archived)
# 223 weren't
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:25, archived)
# This.

Why is it always so important to learn how many of the casualties are british/dutch at all? Are their deaths more tragic? 60-odd Brazilians etc. not bad enough?
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:33, archived)
# it matters to the press
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:34, archived)
# No. It matters to the public.
It's called a 'public interest angle', you create interest by emphasising a personal link, usually nationality.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:37, archived)
# I suddenly realise that people might be looking if it is their relatives on that plane
which would make it important to state the nationalities, I guess.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:40, archived)
# They have sky news on in the canteen here
The 'presenter' was video interviewing a British ex-diplomat to North Korea about nuclear testing the other day when all of a sudden,
'I'm sorry I'm going to have to put you on hold (!?!) while we go live to watch David Milliband' (talking about expenses).
Brilliant jouralism right there.
Hello lovely btw!
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:47, archived)
# The priorities of our media constantly astound me
It probably sounds a bit overdramatic to say 'and saddens', but it's true.

Much as I'm aware how lucky I am to be British (and I really believe I am, there are a few priviliged areas of the world that get so many things open to us that are just considered basic rights) more and more I just want to step away from this country, it just makes me sad, and angry, and frustrated.

Sorry, I'm shutting up now actually.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 12:00, archived)
# I guess in a perfect world, it only matters to the press if it matters to the public.

The press shouldn't prioritise our sense of importance like this.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:38, archived)
# exactly. who gives a fuck about the dutch?
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:39, archived)
# I don't
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:41, archived)
# Odd that no one's pointed this out yet
but 5 were
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:27, archived)
# yeh
but were they really British?

(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:28, archived)
# Yeah, I bet they were a bit dusky...or Welsh
feel wrong...feel so wrong
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:30, archived)
# I'll feel your wrong in a minute if you're not careful
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:32, archived)
# Promises promises!
ooo get me
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:33, archived)
# they don't let the Welsh on planes
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:33, archived)
# Yeah, cos they fill the overhead compartments with leeks
crazy bastards
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:35, archived)
# nah it's cos they tend to open the emergency door to pop out for a smoke
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:36, archived)
# I expected better of you
Hang about, I thought you were a Welsh
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:35, archived)
# I am
I am being ironic and inflammatory possibly for comedic effects.

It may not be working. I have just recovered from 18 hours of vomiting
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:37, archived)
# I can see wales from my office window
give us a wave
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:41, archived)
# hmmm
tempting, but I am in Swindon
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:42, archived)
# As the Lightning seeds once sang
"Oh lucky you"
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:57, archived)
# coooeeeee!!!
**waves and flashes boobs**
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:47, archived)
# Excellent, here is the view from my window. Can you see yourself?
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:56, archived)
# THERE IT IS!
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 12:01, archived)
# WHOOPS
there it is
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 12:04, archived)
# yes i can
i'm just two hundred miles away over that far mountain :
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 12:28, archived)
# *huggles*
So good to meet you and the missus, was giggling all night.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:38, archived)
# *smoosh*
likewise!
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:49, archived)
# i know
apparently all that singing interferes with their instruments :(
thankfully i travel by dragon so its not a problem
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:40, archived)
# 1980 - SOMEONE died
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:29, archived)
# :D
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:29, archived)
# Oh fuck that was weird.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:30, archived)
# really?
a lot of people like that sort of thing
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:31, archived)
# This one time I accidentally but then I had to stop.
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:32, archived)
# The whole thing?
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:45, archived)
# :D
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:30, archived)
# but were they really British?
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:30, archived)
# nobody has confirmed
whether they own a Staffordshire Bull Terrier or which cricket team they support
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:32, archived)
# Haha, In 1982 there was the incident with pigeon
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:32, archived)
# hahaha :)
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:33, archived)
# Hahaha!
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:46, archived)
# There are lights in the sky
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:14, archived)
# That's not an A330.
/sort of person who gets annoyed at that sort of thing blog
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:16, archived)
# Heh, that was the first thing I thought when I saw this
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:18, archived)
# ^this
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:23, archived)
# Oh dear
it was the only pic i could find with a Dharma Initiative logo on the loading truck..
Nerd plane spotters .. .. !
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:25, archived)
# what
you mean there is some meaning to the pic?
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:30, archived)
# Just finished them:
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:22, archived)
# Top work
Lots of lovely people in those photos and far too many that I didn't meet :(
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:25, archived)
# Awesomeness
Though I fear your skills are wasted on us b3tans
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:34, archived)
# I seem to have avoided all cameras that day
good pics there mister
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:52, archived)
# God, gorgeous sir
Though that one of me has just almost made me cry.

That said, if you would let me have a copy of the one with Dixon, Prof and me on I would be very grateful :)
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 12:44, archived)
# Why does it have a Dharma Logo for 'The arrow' ?
Needs more Hydra for the runway

/lost pedant
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:26, archived)
# Hydra
it needs more Hydra -Marvel supervillain, and enemy of the Avengers ?
if you say so !
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:29, archived)
# What lies in the shadow of the statue?
(, Tue 2 Jun 2009, 11:40, archived)