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f00o0o0o00od threadEvery year, at Casa'd Mama Gonz, at christmas, it's my absolute pleasure to do the starter for the christmas meal. There are some rules, I'm not allowed to make a mess or use up much of the kitchen on the day, but the day before I can do what I'd like from home and bring it in.
Previous years I've done scallops on a pea puree, and the year before that I did a prawn cocktail. This year though, I'm a bit stumped.
I've also got a georgous 300g ribeye, some posh mushrooms, and some posh blue cheese. I'm not sure to do a bluecheese sauce and have it in an epic sandwich....or a mushroom one one with a nice baked potato. Whats your perfect steak super?
Ma' is doing a pick-up from my dealer later on today, so I asked her to pick up a couple of prepaired squid and 5 of those big fat king-prawns that I love so much. Got any ideas for that? I like Jamie's idea of doing the squid into balls and then making them crispy with sweet chili sauce and seasimiseeds.
Natually we can chuck in a lunch thread in here if it hasn't already been done.
If food ain't your cup of tea at the moment, what bit of media are you consuming and enjoying recently? I'm thoroughly enjoying the book K-PAX (I'm on the second book now, the first one only took me about 10 days to read, and I'm a real slow reader); I've read it loads of times now. I'm really enjoying Elementary too.
One more alt: I'm learning the Violin right now, I'm up to the forth practice thing using the open strings, thoroughly enjoying it.
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G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩€, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:11,
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Just bring some crisps.Everyone likes crisps.
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tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:14,
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Here you go Gonzfood Ideas and a quiz, what MOAR could you ask for?
www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/quiz/2012/nov/30/heston-blumenthal-fantastical-food-quiz
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hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:19,
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Well there is that(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:27,
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he might pop a lump fo dry ice into his gob first for a cool tingly sensation(
Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:28,
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That sounds like a GREAT idea(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:30,
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I’m surprised Heston hasn’t already done this.(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:32,
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3 out of 6 ! (
G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩€, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:30,
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7May not be true
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hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:33,
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Fresh vegetable soupbut a light one
Slowly cook the mushrooms with butter in the oven, then add Worcester sauce (a few drops) at the end. Rare steak and good bread. Perfect
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:31,
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Duck is fucking winI had carrot and corriander soup.
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:33,
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I'm not a fan of confit duckPrefer it fried
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:43,
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Begrudgingly accepts this wins(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:36,
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I call it "A romantic fuck" 'cus I'm well lol with my words.(
G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩€, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:41,
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Fry the steak for however long you want, a minute before it's done, add the chopped onions and a large knob of butterWhile the steak is resting, continue to cook the mushrooms down, add a little lea & perrins, and plenty of black pepper. Pour over cooked steak. Eat.
Alt: I'm really enjoying Supernatural at the minute.
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Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:34,
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Not bad thanks, full of cold thoughHangover has finally abated, woo!
You?
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Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:41,
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Pretty goodWent home for lunch and had some nice homemade chicken and lentil soup. But I burnt my tongue.
But I had two mince pies.
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Mince pies are like creme eggs for meI can have, and enjoy one a year, but after that I'm just not a fan.
Homemade chicken soup is fantastic.
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Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:49,
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Do one of those shooters sandwiches with your steakthey look fucking epic.
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I made one. To be honest it wasn't that great and was really really dense.(, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:35, Reply)
It had been so longyou should have pretended it was irony.
Though you would have needed a certificate from Dozer to prove it.
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or just far away(
G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩€, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:43,
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Really? I have side plates and I live in Slough, to my eternal shame.(
Kroney, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:45,
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This is another sign the world economy needs some serious rebalancing.(, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:46, Reply)
Having both small and large plates doesn't make you Bourgeoiseit simply means your not a povvo who buys all their crockery from asda.
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Side plates are a total waste of cupboard space.How often are they ever needed.
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I use a dessert plate for toast.Side plates are fine for sandwiches, but too small for toast.
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tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:51,
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In before the end of December here for SUBTHREAD OF THE YEAR!!!!(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:52,
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Is it wrong that it annoys me when I see my wife using a dinner plate for toast?(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:57,
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I use them all the time.I use them for sandwiches and toast and croissants
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when your able to move into your own place, you'll have more space and this won't be an issue(
Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:50,
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They look umbelievably awesome, didn't Thinggy make one last year?(
G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩€, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:43,
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Too late - we've all seen it now.(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:49,
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I forgot what his b3ta name is, I reckon it'll do more bad than good now if I use it, so i'll just star it out.(
G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩€, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:51,
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I did tooit was very nice cold with salad and pickle.
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The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:10,
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I'm doing the whole christmas dinner at my parents this year as their present.Starter: Smoked salmon probably...
Main: Turkey, kept in brine for 3-5 days before like Nigella says.
Stuffed with sage onion and sausage meat stuffing
Roast potatoes and a mix of roast parsnips/carrots/swede
Steamed cabbage
Pan fried sprouts with nutmeg and pancetta
Yorkshire pudding.
bread sauce
Dessert: homemade ice cream and shop bought christmas pudding
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why?One confession - I've never had bread sauce
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:48,
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He's a truly vile individual.(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:57,
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It was posting the same thing as you, two minutes after you had that finally tipped him over the edge though.Pity, he was only two days away from retirement.
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tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:59,
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honestly, it's sounds a bit boring...I'm sure chompy's parents will love it though, you have to remember the asperations of these new town dwellers are pretty low so they'll be blown away.
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Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:51,
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What are you having then?Oak smoked turkey?
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:53,
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hahahaNo, There will be turkey and ham a couple of different stuffings, one fruit based and one meat based and pigs in blankets, honey roast parsnips etc etc
mum rather goes overboard
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Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:55,
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Oh fuck I forgot about the pigs in blankets.I'll have to find the recipe for them with the jack daniels glaze.
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Last year I over-bought smokey bacon rashers for the pigs in blankets and turkey coveringso grilled 12 for a sarnie.
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:57,
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I LOVE cooking on Christmas DayI like to make everything, including a zingy cranberry sauce
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:56,
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So do I, you get away with not having to do small talk and drinking whenever you want.(, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:58, Reply)
It's a strange flavour, but it's nice.You don't need it though, but my mum loves it.
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I'M IMPLYING THAT YOUR MUM IS 'A BIT OF A GOER'!!!!(
tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:56,
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Smoked salmon is what you have for breakfast you oaf.You wake up, you have some bucks fizz, then you open a few presents.
Then you have toast, scrambled eggs and smoked salmon and lots of coffee.
Then you go and see some friends
Then you come home and watch some telly and prepare the veg while drinking port or sherry
Then you have dinner.
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Breakfast will be a full english at my place before we head to my parents for start the turkey.(, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:49, Reply)
Not sure I approve.A Full English is a bit povvo.
I bet you have chips with it.
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I'm up for a bit of that;(
G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩€, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:57,
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Watching what you call 'telly' on Christmas Day marks you out as being from the lower orders.(
Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:26,
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I found cabbage utterly unappealing until I discovered how much nicer it was steamed, and with some sea salt on it.(
Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:53,
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I stole a pasta dish from a Jamie Oliver programme ages agoFry pancetta and garlic off with butter and olive oil, then add pine nuts and cook until browning niceely. Chuck in a load of shredded savoy cabbage and leave the lid on for 10 mins. Meantime, cook the pasta and drain, saving some water.
Take the lid off the cabbage, throw in some parmesan and mozzarella, along with some of the pasta water and mix it all about. The cheese and starch make a sauce that will coat everything.
Serve with chicken breast.
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:55,
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I'm currently mainly living off chicken and steamed vegetables in the eveningCheap, fairly tasty, not very filling though.
This sounds like it could be a good idea though, just not the pine nuts.
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Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:57,
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That recipe is really fucking filling(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 14:57,
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Might try it after christmasHave asked for a decent non-stick pan
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Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:03,
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You will need oneThe cheese would stick otherwise
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:08,
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It is really worth a tryReally tasty
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:00,
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Sounds good But needs Dauphinoise potatoes and courgette provencal.
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hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:13,
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Say what you about the FrenchBut they sure can cook.
*Awaits the Inevitable strike trough’s*
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hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:17,
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Something about tanks(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:18,
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Lolz(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:28,
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Pan fried sprouts with pancetta is just delicious!(
GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:48,
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if I'd wanted a jew's life story I'd have read anne frank's diaryAt least that was cut shorter than this food nonsense
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Jewla Hoopsb3ta.com/questions/offtopic/post1803311
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sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:10,
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Hey Gonz, try making a coarse pate.Always a winner at Xmas. You can make it the night before and you only need to make the melba tosat so there's no kitchen bottleneck!
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I bet all the guys in the young offenders institute got cross about the bottleneckwhen they were lining up to rape that 14 year old girl.
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WHAT?(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:23,
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a girl bullied capt pacids daughter, capt pplacid got her expelledshe ended up in a young offenders institute where she was raped, she then commited suicide and capt placid lolled all the way home.
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Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:35,
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Please tell me this aint true(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:35,
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it's on QOTW, it is therefore FACTC Placid siad teh girl deserved to be raped and commit suicide for bullying his daughter.
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Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:41,
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It's true.My memory's hazy, but I wouldn't be surprised if he an TRL high fived afterwards before calling their supermodel girlfriends on their Motorola Startacs and telling them off in stentorian voices for taking the Accord wihout asking permission.
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Kroney, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:43,
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Answer to both above postsOK bulling isn’t nice, but actually LOLing over rape and suicide? No one deserves that (apart from PD)
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hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:49,
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I'm pretty sure the real answer is 'one up the Paul Gadd'(
Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:27,
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The woman who answered the hoax phone call from those Australian has killed herself :((, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:27, Reply)
Merry Christmas everybody!!!!!!!(
Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:28,
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That's fucking awful.Can Captain Placid account for his whereabouts in the last 24 hours?
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It is, I'm pretty sure it only looks like a suicide and the queen has ordered a hit for the insult.(, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:32, Reply)
Dianagate all over again(
hartley hare Just some prick who thinks it doesn't apply to him, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:32,
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unless it's a prank being played on the radio station...(
Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:32,
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BBC and the Independant and the Sun are all reporting it.If it was a prank it would be the best prank ever.
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I know that, and you know that, but the average prole in the street is going to readWomen subject to prank call from australian DJs.
Woman commits suicide.
And that's that.
I think Poppet should apologise on behalf of her people.
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The daily mail have helpfully given the twitter details for the two radio presenters.So it's even easier to abuse them online.
Hopefully one of them will kill themselves, you know for "justice"
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God they really ar massive tools aren't theythe news hasn't hit "The Australian" yet, which is the only aussie newspaper i know of
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Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:40,
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THe other one is the Sydney Morning HeraldI think there is a shitty taloid too, but I can't remember it's name.
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one for each literate person in the country(
Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:50,
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here is a well timed tweet from the aussies just this morning"MORE on the #royalprank after 7.30 tonight."
looks a little insensitive now
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Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:42,
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they should be replace by the guys from the fosters advert and bouncer the dog(
Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:36,
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I blame australia and by association Poppet(
Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:35,
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That looks like a "special" picture(
sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:40,
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Milliband is a fucking tard, no doubt about it(
Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:43,
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good for them i'm pleasedalthough i didn't send a card
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Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:48,
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They hate you now.If he ever gets into power he's going to pass an anti bent spastic law jsut to spite you.
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i once almost gatecrashed a big labour dinner he was putting on, true fact(
Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:55,
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Oh you mean the woman..That's a pure goblin grin.
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GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 15:58,
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I think this afternoon will be full of stupid facebook comments.First one:
"Tragic stuff, I wonder if they still think their prank was funny. x"
Yeah, I'm sure they're all pissing themselves now.
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Also:"I wonder if the two djs will be held in anyway accountable"
They're not to blame for this.
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ThisAre they sure it's suicide?
You wouldn't kill yourself over a little matter like that unless you were disturbed. And she had been a nurse for 4 years. She must have seen some awful shit in her time.
Should she have been employed there at all given her mental state?
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GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 16:30,
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I'm not, I'm making that very clear before the reckoning the press will meat out.(, Fri 7 Dec 2012, 16:12, Reply)
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