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(I helped save b3ta! rob, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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Because I can't remember how to steal a sign.
Have this one.


(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:00, 368 replies, latest was 16 years ago)
Morning 'lusty
How are you this fine morning?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:11, Reply)
I'm ok.
A little bit blurgh if that's a word.
How about you?
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:13, Reply)
Not bad
Didn't sleep at all well, thought I was going to vom lots, but didn't.

I'm off to Glasgow soon with another load of my stuff. Hoorah. What a fun day it shall be.

You have the fun of work all day?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:15, Reply)
Yups, I'm already watching the clock.
Roll on hometime!

Sorry you weren't feeling well. Better this morning or just knackered?
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:17, Reply)
I actually feel surprisingly ok
We'll see how awake I am after driving lots and moving lots of stuff. I'll probably just feel really tired tomorrow. That's how it seems to often work, which is fun.

Anything much interesting happening, other than having our lovely format back?
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:19, Reply)
Not that I can think of.
I did see a boy solve a rubik's cube in about 30seconds on the train this morning. It was actually pretty impressive! He'd solve it then his friend would twist it up again and hand it back.
Everyone on the train was just staring at him. he seemed to be loving the attention!

Edit: Morning al! Work without B3ta? Just quit!
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:22, Reply)
That is fairly impressive
I don't think I've ever managed one of them. Might put it on a long term to-do list.

Morning al, and goodbye. How comes your office has no internet now?

Well, I'm off to start getting ready and to pack the car. We'll see how much crap I can fit in it today.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:24, Reply)
Morning all
I've forgotten what work without b3ta was like.

I suspect I got a lot more done.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:25, Reply)
morning folks
how are we all today?

Rubik's Cube: there is a pattern to solving it, and once you have it memorised it's probably quite easy. Bedlam Cube on the other hand is much more rewarding. I've had one for almost 4 years, there are 19,186 solutions and I've solved it once...
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:31, Reply)
Morning Vipros
Oh how I do enjoy the odd fiddly puzzle.
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:37, Reply)
I'm loving this bottom reply button!
I haven't played with a Rubik's cube in 25 years. But I used to be able to solve it in a couple of minutes. Vipros is right. There's a technique and a logical sequence of moves to doing it, but still no one has calculated definitively the minimum number of moves required to be able to guarantee to solve it.

It's still beyond the capabilities of our most powerful computers to solve this mathematically in a realistic timescale, believe it or not. I think they know that it's between 17 and 23, and that the best guess is 17, but it's yet to be proven.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:37, Reply)
I've seen a video on youtube
of a guy solving one in about 19 seconds using one hand

!!!

pretty amazing
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:39, Reply)
I bet he gets all the ladies.
With his fast fingers.
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:41, Reply)
Morning all
That rubiks cube kid is very impressive. Took me eight hours to solve it the first time. Takes me about 5 minutes now but I can't get any better than that ='[
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:44, Reply)
I think the fact that he looked like Napolean Dynamite
would negate any advantage
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:44, Reply)
I learned how to solve it
aged about 12, using a book borrowed from my mate.

I dare say it would take a lot of relearning these days.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:48, Reply)
I was bored on an 8 hour coach trip from Cardiff to London
Bloody massive accident on the M4. I worked out all but the last part of what seem to be considered the "standard" algorithms - then I resorted to a sneaky peak in the book supplied with the cube.

Working on solving the 4x4 one now. Think I might have to cheat again though for the last couple of algorithms that I can't work out.

:edit: Yes I am really really cool. Never do anything geeky ever.
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:51, Reply)
Morning my lovelies!
What's this? Another new spangly format to keep us entertained? Oh I do like it!
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:59, Reply)
Morning LVP
It's rather nice and shiny is it not?

Should that have been "It's rather nice and shiny. Is it not?"

Getting really funny about my grammar at the moment. I think TGB has got to me.

*in Darth Vadar style*

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:00, Reply)
Indeed it is!
I get a bit frightened of grammar fuck ups as well! I'm not very good with English grammar.
Or any other grammar come to think of it.
I am currently preparing for a job interview and need some intelligent and thought provoking questions to make me sound clever.
Any suggestions?
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:05, Reply)
S'up bitches?
How you all doing?
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:09, Reply)
Morning everybody
I hate grammer, it didn't help that my school was crap and didn't teach it proprerly!

So is everybody well this grey day?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:13, Reply)
Morning Kaol
You ok?

@LVP if it's questions you're after then Kaol's your man!
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:14, Reply)
morning!
Yeah! Kaol - I need intelligent sounding questions so the nice people at CEB give me a job and I can live in London and come to bashes and dance with Lusty and live with Mr VP and be happy.
No pressure :)
I also need the questions to be good as I'm wearing a skirt and forgot to pack a razor so can't shave my legs. :)
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:16, Reply)
I'm ok.
Surprised that they reverted the OT format.
I know some of my very favourite posters were getting fed up with it yesterday, so hopefully they'll all be happy.

I'm ready for Day 2 of the Espresso Challenge.

Lucy, can't you just buy a razor, if it's that important?

Erm... What's CEB, then I'll have a think.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:17, Reply)
@LVP
Definately go with Kaol's question.

In all seriousness though - What sort of position are you interviewing for?

:edit: Morning Herr Doktor and Kaol
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:18, Reply)
No time for razors
I don't really mind the leg thing to be honest - if they don't employ me cos of my legs then they are a strange company.
CEB = Corporate Executive Board - they organise companies to share their experience and help others with business problems. Kind of like a massive, multinational nanny who encourages people to share.
I'm applying for membership co-ordinator. I'll ask about structure, numbers of people in a team, daily routine, potential for growth etc.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:21, Reply)
Ask them about:
Perks, some companies give you a discount on "renting" a season travel card, or give you discounted gym membership.

Their plans for the future, are they in the process of expanding, or is the "general economic down-turn" going to effect them.

Er... Guess you could ask if there's any specific, non-MS-Office software that you'd be using, so you know if you need to do any reading-up in advance. That might impress them.

That's about all I can think of this early, I'm cold and I need coffee.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:25, Reply)
Brill thanks
That'll do. I can come up with the rest depending on how the interview goes but it's nice to have some preparation.
How's the coffee experiment going? Is it two espressos today?
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:27, Reply)
Two at lunchtime today
In addition to my morning, mid-morning and mid-afternoon cups of normal coffee.

The first half of the week is nothing.
Friday might get interesting, I honestly don't know.

It's not like I'm a small man, so in theory I should be able to drink vast amounts of coffee.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:30, Reply)
May not be the best question for an interview
But I'd be curious to know if the rise in popularity of social networking has had any tangible effect on their business or whether they have any trouble with people cancelling membership to cut out the middle man after they've used the CEB to help them develop new business relationships.
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:30, Reply)
Kaol
Too much coffee will give you bum wee.
(GirlOfTheWorld, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:32, Reply)
Hmm
I think caffeine has more of a built up effect doesn't it? As in, if you regularly drink a fair amount then it's less likely to make a difference. So if you're building it up over a week, would that make less of an effect as you'll be getting used to it?
I don't know. Maybe next week you should avoid all caffeine until Friday and then have some. See if that makes a difference.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:34, Reply)
That's why I'm only eating
Newspaper and flour this week.

I honestly don't know what'll happen.
That's why I'm doing this, in the name of science.

If nothing happens by Friday, I'm having a two-day break, then starting at 6 shots next Monday.

EDIT: Morning Herr Doktor!
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:34, Reply)
Kaol: you are brilliant
that is all
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:38, Reply)
Good Morning all
Nice to see the magic reply button at the bottom!

Shame that I still have a huge report to finish. I wish I had more 'Judge Dredd' style powers, so my reports could simply say "He's a crim, give him 7 years." or "He's a disgusting wretch, give him the lethal injection.".

Of course, I'm kidding, I don't want to start a whole 'capital punishment' debate!
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:39, Reply)
Thank you!
I tell myself the same every morning as I gaze lovingly into the bathroom mirror.
Any reason in particular?
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:40, Reply)
carrying out experiments on yourself
it's truly in the pioneering spirit

during my year out before uni I drank a litre of Sunny D every day for two weeks to see if I would turn orange

sadly I didn't, and it made me go a bit funny...
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:41, Reply)
@ Kaol
If you have no coffe over the weekend and then start again with six on Monday, then you'll definately feel it.

Me I drink far too much coffee, about ten cups a day, every day, for many years now!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:42, Reply)
A bit funny
How?
(GirlOfTheWorld, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:43, Reply)
Isn't Sunny D
Pretty much just oil?
Or it's got loads of oil in it, or something?

Anyway, I'm glad that you approve of my sacrifice to Science.

Herr Dok, I'll keep an average level going over the weekend. As long as it doesn't interfere with my drinking.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:43, Reply)
Hell Vipros
It must have been the sugar, that stuff is lethal, well it used to be anyway.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:44, Reply)
Kaol: you can now write "Vipros Accredited" on your papers
Sunny D has got a bunch of weird stuff in it

it made me go kind of twitchy quite a lot of the time. which needed to be counteracted with quite a lot of cigarettes, among other things...
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:45, Reply)
Do you smoke Kaol?
If you do, you could try the supermodel diet :D
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:47, Reply)
Well...
I'm not sure that I "smoke" in the strictest sense of the term.

During the week I get by on a few a day.
Weekends I smoke a lot more.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:49, Reply)
a few a day = smoking
:-)

that's just my opinion, but I smoked for a long while, and it was the same quantity

apart from the spliffs

something that has become apparent to me is that I could give up easily because I never smoked first thing in the morning. loads of people say that is the hardest one to give up
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 9:58, Reply)
*grins*
Ok, yeah, I smoke.
The first one of the day is always the best.

Also,
QOTW suggestion:
www.b3ta.com/questions/questionsyoudliketoask/post245321
Get clickin'!
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:00, Reply)
@Kaol
I hope that one gets asked. Got (what I think is) a great answer in my head already.
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:04, Reply)
I'm off
But I shall be back!
Laters!
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:04, Reply)
Good Luck Lucy!
Cap'n V, go click it then!
If you haven't already :p
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:07, Reply)
I've got a good one too
and I'm sure I will think of others...
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:11, Reply)
@Kaol
I clicked furiously. Had to explain to my boss that I wasn't in fact having a fit by exclaiming "It's not what it looks like!"

/coat
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:13, Reply)
*shakes head*
Capt'n V... You silly boy.

Erm, anyway, where is everyone else?
They're probably not here because of the "rubbish new format".

*sighs*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:16, Reply)
Well al is at work with no internet
Not sure about anybody else.

Perhaps it's time for morris dancing?
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:22, Reply)
Morning all!
I'm back at work and it's not fun. I have a billion e-mails to go through, but I'm still smiling!

Oh, and Kaol... Trying to steal my Thunder, are we? Super duper wuper bindun!

EDIT: Well, it's similar, anyway!
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:22, Reply)
most people saw that it had changed back last night though
there is a shortage

there was last night too...

not quite the same DiT!

how are you doing? how are the nuts?
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:22, Reply)
It's NEVER time for Morris Dancing.
Also, El Diablo, there's a subtle difference between ours.

(Mine's better)

Hahahaha!

*shoots self*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:24, Reply)
I'm good ta!
My nuts are still there, thanks! I've had some test(e)s, so waiting for results!

Sure it'll be fine, though!

A friend went to see 'Tallica last night. I am most jealous.

EDIT: Fine. I shall click then, O superior one! :P
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:24, Reply)
I could kill my brothers boss
My brother works in a reptile shop and his boss is usually a good guy. He was away at the animal show at Hamm in Germany at the weekend and just got back into work this morning.

When talking about the show he just happened to mention the fact that he saw Prevost's Squirrels for sale there at the princely sum of 50 Euros, the cheapest we've seen them for here is £250 each.

Now both my brother and I have been taliking about trying to get a few of these beautiful animals for a while now and he's been asked to keep an eye out for them when he's away at shows. This time he sees them and completely ignores the fact.

The cnut!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:24, Reply)
Metallica
I listened to most of their show from Sunday night on the radio last night. was digging the new stuff, but I suspect that the production on the album will spoil it.

what are these animals of which you speak Herr Doktor?
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:27, Reply)
Well...
*sips coffee*

I like the new 'Tallica album.
It's rather ok.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:30, Reply)
I'm here, but I'm lurking
as I have got heaps of stuff to do.

how are you all today?
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:30, Reply)
I'm EPIC
Thanks Miss. Tulip :D
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:31, Reply)
Here you go Vipros
Prevost's squirrel
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:33, Reply)
glad to hear it Mr Ripper
but it's "miss" not "mrs", if you please.
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:33, Reply)
Hi
HLT, I'm a bit peeved now, but was great earlier.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:34, Reply)
Kaol
that's good to know, particularly as I ordered it yesterday.

I had remembered that the Black album was what started me listening to good music many years ago, so thought I should show my support.

Herr Doktor: that's a good-looking squirrel ;-)
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:35, Reply)
Hullo HLT!
I'm really rather at the moment, thank you! And yourself?

EDIT: Has anyone got hold of the new AC/DC album? And is it any good?
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:36, Reply)
Just listening to it actually
Mr. V.
I like it.

It'd be good to drive to.

*grins*

I think it's better than "OK".
Apart from "The Unforgiven III", that's boring.

Miss T, that's been changed for your pleasure.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:37, Reply)
Good stuff
I haven't been this excited about an album for a while, actually, since the new Monster Magnet one. that didn't disappoint, and I hope this won't!

DiT: the new AC/DC album is going to be awesome, there's no way it wouldn't be
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:39, Reply)
Yeah
It is really nice, a bit bigger than our squirrels, but just the same insanity wise.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:40, Reply)
Vipros
Which is the newest Monster Magnet album?
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:41, Reply)
Damn this work lark
I've been busy this morning (just mistyped that as 'busty', which I'm not!) so haven't been around much.

*scans thread briefly*

Morris dancing? Unusual squirrels?

I see things are quite normal today, then.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:42, Reply)
4-way Diablo
it's great

starts off with quite a mellow tune, making you go "hmm, this isn't like them"

and the second starts with some hard rock shouting "Well I'm back, I've got a cock made out of platinum..."

I love Monster Magnet...
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:43, Reply)
Yep, I've got it
I just wasn't sure which one was which!
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:46, Reply)
...and relax.
Hello, my b3tary chums. I'm sick and fucking tired of colleague twattery. But apart from that, I'm quite chipper.

Meeting time soon, which I've arranged to take place at the coffee shop, courtesy of the petty cash tin. Love being boss.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:48, Reply)
Morning Clendrix!
Coffee shop?

*grins*

I'll be going there at lunchtime.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:49, Reply)
Ah yes,
the Coffee Experiment.
Good luck with that.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:53, Reply)
New 'Tallica album
I've only heard a few tracks, and whilst it's alright, I prefer their earlier stuff (...And Justice For All, Master of Puppets).
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:54, Reply)
They're never gonna beat MoP.
Never.
100% FACT
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:58, Reply)
It's gratifying to know
that in this day and age, some people will still use their own bodies in the name of science!

Do you think you will become caffeine dependent Kaol, or what? Any idea what the effects will be when you stop drinking lots of it? I'm intrigued to discover the results.

Not being a coffee or tea drinker, my caffeine intake is reasonably low as it's all from Irn Bru, or the occasional can of stimulant beverage when I'm a bit knackered. So it has quite an effect when I do take a lot of it.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:58, Reply)
Clendrix
True.
Very True.
When I last saw 'em live it was the 20th anniversary(or something) of MoP, and they played the whole album, start to finish.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:00, Reply)
Morning miss drix
I really don't like Master of Puppets myself, the black album was great along with most of their other works. except St. Anger that was just a pile of steaming shite!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:01, Reply)
Herr Doktor
That's a real purty tree-rat there.... does it taste the same as the homegrown variety?






(Look, just curious,OK)
(osok Rebel without a clue, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:05, Reply)
Mr. K
I'm not at all sure what'll happen.
That's the whole point of the experiment!

I hope that I don't get hooked, as with cigarettes and alcohol... It could end up being a pain.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:06, Reply)
@osok
I would think so, and they have more meat on their bones.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:10, Reply)
In the spirit of experimerrimentationalism....
I have a bruise in the area where my left kidney is, shaped like my kidney. I am going to see how long I can endure the stabbing pains before a visit to the doctor becomes a must.

It was caused by a very old oak trapdoor closing on me :-(
(GirlOfTheWorld, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:16, Reply)
@GotW
I think the oak trapdoor story needs more detail...

@Kaol - I know, but I just wondered if you had any results which you expect to achieve, or whether it was an entirely 'blue sky' exercise (to use one of those annoying management-speak phrases).
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:20, Reply)
Changing a barrel...
at job of work #2.

Up the ancient cellar steps like a bat out of hell because the cellar gives me the willies. very nearly severed from waist down by sodding trapdoor.

Big kidney shaped bruise.

Ouchy.
(GirlOfTheWorld, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:24, Reply)
@GotW
Ouch!

Are you a magician (hence the trapdoor?)
(Eds Meds Mathskillz=1,Socialskillz=0, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:25, Reply)
GotW
Hope it gets better soon!
I'll fix you up for free if you can't get to the doctors.

K2k6: Totally blue-sky, baby.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:25, Reply)
Magicians assistant/barwench.
Edmund.

Why thank you very much Kaol. I shall put my order in for a clean living, virgin kidney.
(GirlOfTheWorld, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:31, Reply)
virgin kidney
a kidney that hasn't been fucked?
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:31, Reply)
Yes
In a manner of speaking! My kidney is fucked from being panned by the trapdoor.

Which reminds me of The Trapdoor. Anyone remember Bert, Boney, Drat and Rog?
(GirlOfTheWorld, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:36, Reply)
Virgin Kidney?
A new business venture for Beardy Branson?
(osok Rebel without a clue, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:36, Reply)
It's a deal
I get to put you under general anaesthetic for two hours, and you wake up with a virgin kidney.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:38, Reply)
Severed from the waist down, GotW
is really the same thing as being severed from the waist up!

Nasty though. Wouldn't fancy it much.

Edit - no I don't remember Bert, Boney et al. Who were they?
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:38, Reply)
100!
Woo!
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:39, Reply)
I fucking hate Magic FM
If I have to listen to Spandau Ballet "True" one more fucking time I am going to punch my boss in the face until blood comes out of her ears.
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:39, Reply)
Trapdoor!
That was brilliant!

"Oh grobbits!" was BErt's favourite swear.
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:39, Reply)
Trapdoor!
Ah, one of my favourite TV shows when growing up! I think there's still a VHS of Trapdoor kicking around my parent's loft somewhere...
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:39, Reply)
Creepy crawly smily things that get under your skin.
Yup I remember that one, and I got it on DVD last year. Do you remember Druts babies? I was always astounded by the fact that one of them looked like Rog!
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:41, Reply)
Wanderlust...
You know, this much is true.
I hate that song as well.

Let the punching commence!
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:43, Reply)
Trapdoor
he was called Berk I believe
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:44, Reply)
"Berk FEEEED MEEEE"
Rog was my fave.

Drut's babies were awesome. I have the dvd too.


K2 - not sure, now in inner turmoil over severence. Which was also quite a funny filum.
(GirlOfTheWorld, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:45, Reply)
Dear Lord,
Save us from Spandau Ballet!

RAmen!
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:45, Reply)
Good morning *checks watch* just, all :)
I've only just got up. Well I say got up I am eating crunchy nut cornflakes in my pyjamas :)
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:46, Reply)
Morning, TGB
*spots grammatical ambiguity*

*pounces*

Isn't it a bit uncomfortable with all those cornflakes in your pyjamas?

I see your grammar chip hasn't kicked in this morning.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:53, Reply)
For 8 hours a day, 5 days a week
for the last 9 months we've been listening to Magic.

I'm not allowed to change the station and it has to be on all times as "It's nice to have a bit of background noise."

I am so close to breaking point it's insane.

I had a blissful 2 hours of silence this morning before the radio was turned on. I'm actually close to tears right now.

Lionel Richie, The Bee Gee's, Abba and Spandau Ballet can all rot in Hell.
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:54, Reply)
^ what k2k6 said
except he beat me to it.

breakfast cereals are full of fail.
(happylittletulip helpless and delicious, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:55, Reply)
Great if you have an itch though
I am still massively ill so the grammar chip is covered in phlegm and thus out of order.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:55, Reply)
does clicking I like this on replies do anything?
cos I just clicked k2k6's

it made me laugh, and clicking has made me feel as if I've shown that somehow...

morning TGB!
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:56, Reply)
Oh Lusty
How I feel your pain.

But then again I have to sit in the silence that is my workplace.

EDIT Morning TGB
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:59, Reply)
Poor Lust!
Id there anyway you can listen to your own music at work? Surely you can calmly mention that Magic FM offends you on multiple levels, and that you'd rather work in silence? Do you have an HR department?

Failing that, I'm pretty sure Magic FM is the aural equivalent of water-boarding, and thus you could argue your case in Geneva?

*blissfully listens to his own music while working*
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:59, Reply)
I'm hoping
there's going to be a few Floyd tunes on the radio today.
RIP Richard Wright.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:01, Reply)
I'd forgotten about Richard Wright....
a crying shame!
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:02, Reply)
@Lust
Couldn't you 'accidentally' throw the radio out of the window or something?

I never have music on at work. If it's music that I like, I sit and listen to it, which distracts me from work. If it's music I don't like, it annoys me, which distracts me from work.

I'm easily distracted.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:02, Reply)
Richard Wright
is dead?

When did that happen?
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:04, Reply)
I wish I could listen to my own music
but I can't as I have a headset on.

I've asked before if we can change the station and was met with the look of death.

When I leave here I'm going to take pictures of me smashing up the radio and post them to my boss.
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:04, Reply)
Herr Doktor
Last night I think.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:05, Reply)
*waves at Vipros and Herr Doktor*
I love cheesy music.

Oooh Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel have just come on winamp *bap bap bap bap bap*

*ooooooh*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:06, Reply)
I'm lucky
I share an office with a fantastic guy with similar music tastes to me.

(He's real, btw, not a crazy made-up imagined being)

So we listen to whatever we want, as loud as we want.
Today we've listened to the new Metallica album, God Says No by Monster Magnet and some random tracks by Therapy?.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:08, Reply)
I now have...
John Frusciante playing. I quite liked most of his solo stuff, some of it was a bit too "experimental" though.

Kaol I will take your word that the guy you work with is
a) Real
b) Alive
c) Allowed to have a say in the music that's played
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:11, Reply)
The Cockney rebel are great.
Now there can be no more Floyd, I could cope when Waters left cause he was a stuck up prick.

Now the band is gone.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:11, Reply)
Yeah, he is!
He has all the music on his computer, and decent speakers.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:12, Reply)
I'm bustin for a piss
Er, sorry about that, the /talk gremlins are creeping in - too much exposure over the last week.

Just popping in quickly to say 'hello'.

Hello.

I may be back later, but likely not as I've got a truckload of work to do. WORK! On a weekday as well.

Some employers have no sense of reason at all...
(I helped save b3ta! Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:13, Reply)
Doktor
I agree

it really is a shame :-/
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:14, Reply)
If you say so Kaol :p
Ooh I have Jurassic 5 now :) Winamp is on a roll today.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:14, Reply)
^Hola!
I'm busting for a wazz, etc.

We're not allowed music on here, which blows as three out of four of us want the radio on.

Unfortunately the MD has the vasting vote, and he doesn't.

Still, I suppose that gets me away from the Richie.

EDIT: And good morning, TGB!

EDITED x2: Just heard about Richard Wright. Horrible news.

THIRD AND FINAL EDIT: J5 rule. *street*
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:16, Reply)
Afternoon DiT ;)
Congrats on winning the shooting :p
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:17, Reply)
Thanks very much!
47 out of 50 clays. WIN!

God damn those clay pigeons. Pests, they are!
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:18, Reply)
Hey folks
Apart from a few gazzes, I've been working this morning. This feels strange.
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:20, Reply)
Music
I couldn't get through work each day without music, it helps me concentrate, and helps take the edge off viewing thousands of images/docs/emails. Plus I annoy my colleagues by drumming my feet on the floor!
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:21, Reply)
@ LM
I do this too.
Really bugs the lass that sits opposite, which makes me smile.
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:24, Reply)
Well, seeing as it's lunchtime
I'm in the office with the door closed, listening to Katie Melua.

Unfortunately, she's not actually in the office with me.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:25, Reply)
We're having
A listen to some live Metallica thing on Radio 1.
I hate Radio 1.
But... This isn't bad.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:27, Reply)
@ K2
She is all of the lovely.
Unfortunately, her music is turgid shite.

I can't take her seriously after Bill Bailey's "There are 9 billion iPods in Rangoon" pisstake.
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:28, Reply)
WINNAAAAR!
I now have "Men at Work - Land Down Under" on! Love it!!

I can't listen to music at work either :(
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:28, Reply)
Metallica
have written about 5 good songs since Cliff Burton died.

Hello all, flying visit for me, boo the nested replies have gone
(Halfy By light alone, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:29, Reply)
@BK
I actually like her turgid shite music!

Not exactly complex and dynamic, but it's easy to listen to.

I like most music, except rap/hip-hop/similar. It's just bollocks.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:30, Reply)
Helloes
Thought I'd come and say hello
(I helped save b3ta! Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:34, Reply)

I like to get a nice heavy Clash song, current favourite for this purposes is Tommy Gun from the 1978 album 'Give em enough Rope', stick it on full blast, grab my guitar and pretend I'm playing the song in front of a crowd....

This is one of my 'releases' that helps rid the ole body of stress. The other 4 main ones are:

Wanking
Playing Football
Watching Football
Getting Wankered at the weekend


.....
(I helped save b3ta! whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:35, Reply)
Hello MM
Been a while.

@K2
I can't cope with hip hop.
Black men mumbling is what it is.
I prefer white boys screaming.

Er....
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:35, Reply)
But Jurassic 5 are hiphop
and are awesome! And you can hear what they say.

*waves at MM*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:38, Reply)
I like Eminem
he is good.

Liking this reply at the bottom malarkey.
(I helped save b3ta! Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:40, Reply)
Hello again!
Kaol - if you're still around, I owe you a pint one day.
What have I missed. How is everyone?
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:41, Reply)
MM
Hurrah! I'm seeing you soon.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:41, Reply)
clendrix my love
how are you? I've been in Devon all weekend....
(I helped save b3ta! Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:43, Reply)
Alright, MM!
*rocks out*

How's life treating you?
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:43, Reply)
The trouble with hip hop
is that the music, such as it is, comes a poor second to the 'message' in the lyrics.

I heard a track last night on the radio on my way home, which really irritated me. I've no idea who it was, but there was a sparse drumbeat, a one bar synth motif which was repeated throughout and some bloke with a serious attitude problem spouting some crap over the top.

Sorry, but I'm too much of a musical snob to appreciate that.

Edit - hello those of you who have just appeared.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:44, Reply)
was it that song about riding a bike with no handlebars?
That is shit. But unless people have heard J5 and don't like them then don't lump all "hip hop" together. Modern stuff is generally rubbish but the old skool stuff is awesome.

*is not a snob likes what she likes from Slipknot to Elton John*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:46, Reply)
LVP
How did you get on??
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:47, Reply)
Life's good
Although I am still surgically removed of any energy.
I sang at the wedding. The bride cried. We win.
(I helped save b3ta! Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:47, Reply)
Lusty
It was one of the better interviews I had. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
The person who is successful in the second round of interviews will be starting next week.
Let's hope it's me!
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:48, Reply)
Good luck Lucy :)
Did you hear from the other job?
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:49, Reply)
Tears of Joy...
Hopefully! ;)
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:49, Reply)
MM
I'm fine!

Devon - tell me, how was it?
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:49, Reply)
LVP
I am keeping my fingers, toes and various other bits crossed for you!
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:50, Reply)
@TGB
It may well have been. I wasn't listening to it as such, but that does ring a bell.

I agree that I've been making sweeping generalisations, but as with any genre of music, unless you like it and are interested in it, it all sounds the same. I know nothing of hip hop so it all sounds uniformly shite to me!
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:50, Reply)
DiT- they were indeed
Clendrix- it was all of the good. Stayed with the other half's uncle and aunt who kept US up till three drinking.
(I helped save b3ta! Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:50, Reply)
Thanks Lusty!
No TGB I haven't yet. Stupid people. If they knew what's good for em then they'd ring.
MM - tears and singing at weddings = Teh Win.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:51, Reply)
Thanks LVP
The groom got us up at the end opf his speech to sing as a suprise
This with my other half on ukulele. Without the wonderful world bit though.
(I helped save b3ta! Madam Marlboro wonders if you've found her yet, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:53, Reply)
K2K6 Well I disagree totally
Unless you start subdiving genres into millions of specific genres then how can you disregard an entire spectrum of music!?

It's like people that don't like Country but listen to Kid Rock.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:55, Reply)
Ah, Kid Rock.
There's an advert for the urge to kill, right there.

EDIT: actually, I'm with you there, TGB. I hate, e.g., 50p, but very much like J5/Run DMC.

And my Mum doesn't like modern music, but does like the Foo Fighters. Horses for Courses, innit?
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:57, Reply)
Do you
not want to be a Cowboy then DiT ;)
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 12:58, Reply)
Haha
I'd like to be a cowboy*, yes. But I'll give that up if it means I have to be associated with that utter waste of DNA.

*Not in a Brokeback Mountain kind of way, though... "I CAN'T QUIT YOU!"
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:00, Reply)
I often wonder how much
of music is assigned to a specific genre to try and get "cool" marks. If a pop band split up and solo artists emerge they always seem to want to be classified as "rock" rather than pop.

I guess as modern society is so obsessed by brand marketing and image that people probably read far too much into classification.

*shrugs* I am listening to Kelly Clarkson now. I like what I likes :)
Edit: And a tempo change into early Queen! Stone Cold Craxy
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:01, Reply)
OK, fair point, TGB
but in order for me to say I like some hip hop, I'd have to listen to a lot of it to sort out those which I liked from those which I didn't. And given that I find it (OK, probably not all of it) really annoying, then I suddenly find I've got better things to do with my life :)
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:02, Reply)
Good HipHop
I'm not a fan of most modern Hip Hop, a lot of it seems very trite. Having said that check out Saul Williams, he's what modern hip hop should sound like.

You can't beat the classics though, like J5, Run DMC, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest etc :)
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:04, Reply)
I can't cope with most dance music either
But accept that a lot of the more extreme stuff I listen to would be considered abject shite by most people ie. Pig Destroyer, Oxbow, Khanate, Cephalic Carnage.
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:05, Reply)
I just said you should listen to Jurassic 5
*shrugs* Just annoys me that people seem to eager to pigeon-hole everything.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:05, Reply)
Cypress Hill & House of Pain
is just about as far as I'll go when comes to dabbling with Hip Hop.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:06, Reply)
TGB
An interesting point.
I have no shame in my music taste. I like different genres such as RJD2 for Hip Hop, Wham! for pop, Clash for rock. I like all sorts. It depends on what I fancy listening to.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:06, Reply)
Funny you should say that oneinthepink
House of Pain just came on! Winamp obviously senses I am in a hiphop mood!

Everyone jump around *jumps*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:09, Reply)
Strangely for such a metalhead
When I've had a drink and I'm in a good mood, old school Northern Soul/ R&B does it for me. Saturday night in the HiFi club in Leeds. Top night!

*edit*
I think for most genres of music, unless you're willing to scratch below what Radio 1 passes off as that genre you're likely to miss the more interesting, diverse stuff that is being done.
I'm probably doing hiphop a disservice for this reason.
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:10, Reply)
TGB
That tune never fails to get a party going.
Jump jump.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:13, Reply)
TGB
And J5 - Concrete Schoolyard just came on my iTunes!
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:14, Reply)
adam and joe
played 2 phil collins related songs this weekend. one of them was 'mama'. a merry discussion followed.

'ha hah hah. oh.'
(I helped save b3ta! gypsy turnips, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:14, Reply)
Jurassic5
OK, I've just been on iTunes to listen to a bit of Jurassic5.

Now, I will admit that it doesn't get me really irritated, like some hip hop, and that the musical stuff going on in the background is not just a drumbeat and a discordant bleep every two bars.

But it's still not something I'd listen to for enjoyment. Each to their own, as I said.

Edit - and BK's probably right too, with his Radio 1 comment. Although I rarely if ever listen to Radio 1...
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:16, Reply)
I was listening to that earlier Lab :)
Tis one of my all time fav J5 songs, reminds me doing my Art A level as we would just turn it up to 11 :p

Also hear hear to BK's point. Have a doughnut for that my good man! *proffers doughnuts*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:16, Reply)
Hip hop
can be good: Express Yourself by NWA for example as among my favourite songs

used to listen to DMX a bit as well :-)

these days I'll listen to anything. I've even been known to argue that Chris DeBurgh has one decent song

I also urge everyone to get a song called Electrified by the Freestylers. it's ace
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:17, Reply)
Cheers TGB
*enjoys doughnut*

I'm off for a fag and listen to The Dropkick Murphys!
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:18, Reply)
Lest we forget...
Busta Rhymes and X to the Z! ;)

WOO HAH, WOO HAH, I got you all in check.

(A rap about Chess?)
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:19, Reply)
@Vipros
Now I'm annoyed I don't have Straight Outta Compton on my PC at work.

Think I'll listen to Avenged Sevenfold.
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:20, Reply)
I now have Guano Apes
One of few female lead singer bands I like.
Others include No Doubt, Garbage and Juliette and the Licks.

Although around the 80s early 90s there were loads of decent female lead bands, Heart, The Pretenders, Blondie, Eurythmics....
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:21, Reply)
I only know Big in Japan
by the Guano Apes, but I love it

Dit: Xzibit! he rules!
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:23, Reply)
*head bangs*
My next tune is by Gojira, who I'm going to be seeing in a couple of weeks time! Ahh, proper heavy/thrash/groove metal!
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:23, Reply)
Is it wrong for me to like these tunes?
According to my peers, I'm a twat for liking the following;
*Games Without Frontiers - Peter Gabriel
*In a Broken Dream - Rod Stewart & Python Lee Jackson
*Rock On - David Essex
*Teh Quo
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:24, Reply)
@pinky
'In a Broken Dream' is a great song.

"Every day I spend my time, drinkin' wine, feelin' fine, waiting here to find the sign, that I can understand..."
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:25, Reply)
Edinburgh Corn Exchange
I'm going to see Mogwai there next month.
Has anyone seen them?
Supporting them are 'fuck buttons.'
(I helped save b3ta! gypsy turnips, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:26, Reply)
Vipros then I recommend checking out their other stuff
is equally as good :)

OITP I probably would listen to all those songs but people like to mock me for having Take That on my walkman phone.

Ooh a bizarre song that I have no idea where I got it from! Tis awesome though...
Pearl Jam with Neil Young - Rocking in the Free World.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:27, Reply)
oneinthepink
I love teh Quo

also, get Peter Gabriel and Massive attack - games without frontiers. it's amazing
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:27, Reply)
@oneinthepink
Absolutely nothing wrong with Peter Gabriel!
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:27, Reply)
Cheers folks
My peers are the twats now.

*Putting all these on the jukebox tonight*
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:29, Reply)
I've been mourning
the loss of Richard Wright. It was his keyboards and Gilmour's guitar that gave the Floyd their distinctive sound, along with their voices.

I'm just glad that I got to see the On An Island tour and saw him performing.

When Gilmour goes I will be utterly devastated. I'm hoping that that will not happen for a VERY long time.
(I helped save b3ta! The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:31, Reply)
@ LM
I like Gojira. You're dead right, really heavy groove.

Flying Whales is an awesome track.

Really liking Between the Buried and Me's album Colours at the moment. Prog/Metal/Hardcore. Who knows? 8 tracks blending into one 65 minute one.
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:32, Reply)
I want to go see some bands :(
Me first and the gimme gimmes have just come on. They make me like Uptown Girl. Damn them *shakes first* *skas*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:32, Reply)
I haven't listened to Me First and the Gimme Gimmes for ages!
I need to find out if you people have heard of a couple of bands:

Anyone - they are hard to track down. not the easiest thing to search for on the internet
Pure Reason Revolution - awesome modern prog rock stuff
Mindless Self Indulgence - weirdest cd I've got
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:34, Reply)
Mindless Self Indulgence
Have you seen the videos!?

There is one where he is in a supermarket it's bizarre. But strangely addictive...
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:35, Reply)
@ Vipros
I remember Anyone. Not bad as I recall. Reminded me a lot of Jane's Addiction.

Anyone know:
Stolen Babies
Sleeptyime Gorilla Museum
The Locust?
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:36, Reply)
Vipros
I saw Mindless Self Indulgence at Reading.
There was a lineup cockup on the Sunday and they were after the Dropkick Murphys.
They. Were. Awful.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:36, Reply)
not seen any Mindless Self Indulgence videos
I imagine weirdness though...

the Anyone album I've got is a lot heavier than Jane's addiction. I can appreciate the comparison though.

a song called Twisty Bass by the singer from Crowded House just came on my ipod. really good. quite dark. almost like some of the more mellow NIN stuff
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:37, Reply)
LvP
I can imagine they weren't good live

I like a bunch of their songs on cd though, maybe 4 songs out of 28 on the album I have...

just thought I'd see if anyone had heard of them!
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:40, Reply)
Please tell me the dropkick murphys were good!
I missed them at [music festival I was at]

Ooh Operation Ivy followed by Rancid. Sweeeeeeet
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:40, Reply)
Oh my
The memories...
At one point the lead singer put the microphone down his trousers and smacked himself in the groin.
It was quite a sight.
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:41, Reply)
@TGB
I may go and see Rancid in November.

I saw Dropkick Murphys in February. They are awesome live.

In that week I saw:
Coheed and Cambria
The Murphys
Sons and Daughters
Dillinger Escape Plan

That was a very good week:)
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:42, Reply)
*laughs*
sounds like them

on one of the live tracks I've got the singer shouts "when I say we, you say suck!"

Singer: We
Crowd: Suck
Singer: We
Crowd: Suck
Singer dick!
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:43, Reply)
*wants to go see Rancid*
I have their cover of La Bamba playing. Brilliance :)
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:45, Reply)
TGB
I was very disappointed with the Dropkicks.
The sound wasn't brilliant and I couldn't understand what they were saying.
Most people I was with felt the same way.
I get so disappointed when bands aren't as good live as I had hoped.
One example of this is Bloc Party. I quite like their stuff to listen to but live they leave me completely cold.
However, Presidents of the United States of America don't catch my attention too much on the iPod but are the best band I've ever seen live!
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:45, Reply)
I know what you mean Lucy
I can't imagine Bloc Party being good live.

I'm not a massive fan of Marilyn Manson but he was amazing live! Real show :)

Happily the Offspring were awesome live and played loads of stuff pre Americana. So the good stuff in other words :p
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:47, Reply)
presidents of the USA are amazing
live and on record

the first album was good, but peaches got overplayed, second album not up to that much, but their following lesser known albums are absolutely awesome

everyone needs a copy of Freaked out and small
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:48, Reply)
Best live bands i've seen
Would have to include Nine Inch Nails, Tool, The Wildhearts, Machine Head, Killing Joke and New Model Army.
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:50, Reply)
Holy Fuck
aren't so great on studio stuff, but I've heard they're amazing live. I'm going to see them at King's College next month. I've no idea what the venue's like.
(I helped save b3ta! gypsy turnips, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:51, Reply)
@ LvP
I saw the Dropkicks at Leeds Met which has a really decent sound.

@TGB
Agree with you about Marilyn Manson, except he was shit last year at Download which was the third time I'd seen them. I was drunk and fell asleep in the moshpit.
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:51, Reply)
my best live bands (there are a few)
Metallica
Iron Maiden
Rammstein
Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation
The White Stripes
Presidents of the USA
Tool
Rootjoose
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:52, Reply)
Good afternoon all!
One of the best groups I went to see......The Carpenters, when I was about 10 years old.


*sings*

Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near
Just like me
They want to be
Close to you.


Argggggaaaaahhhhhhhhhh

Close to you.
(I helped save b3ta! girlinthehole, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:53, Reply)
I have peaches stuck in my head now
"peaches come from a can! They were put there by a man!" Brilliant.

Jimmy eat world were also awesome live. I was with about 20 other people at reading and everyone but me chose Muse over Jimmy Eat World. I decided after that I needed new friends :p
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:53, Reply)
My favourites live
Clutch
Mastodon
Dillinger Escape Plan
Converge
Iron Maiden
Machine Head
Dropkick Murphys
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:54, Reply)
@Vipros and LabiaMajora
Tool were pretty amazing when I saw them. Shame about some of the twunts in the audience, though.

Best bands I've seen live:

Fu Manchu
Queens of the Stone Age
Radiohead
Peaches
Melvins

I'm quite tempted to go to this year's ATP.
(I helped save b3ta! gypsy turnips, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:55, Reply)
BK
I've mentioned this before but Dillinger Escape Plan were one of the 3 worst bands I've ever seen and I've seen quite a lot of shit bands
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:55, Reply)
Favorite band name of all time is.....
Whykickamoocow.

Never saw them but that name rocks.
(I helped save b3ta! girlinthehole, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:57, Reply)
ooh ooh I have a story about Dillenger!
At reading my friend asked a burger van man if he could borrow the mustard - well have the mustard - to throw at the lead singer of Dillenger.

The burger man said if he hit him he could have free chips.

A spectacular throw resulting in a perfect hit on the side of the head meant we enjoyed yummy free chips :D
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:57, Reply)
Right...
Mindless Self Indulgence - The video that you mentioned was by Jhonen Vasquez. He made several strange and fantastic comic books, and also the cartoon "Invader Zim".
Awesome stuff.

Gojira - I'm going to see them on the first of October, as they're supporting In Flames.

Kaol's Espresso Challenge - Phase two complete.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 13:58, Reply)
Meh, I thought they were ace
They even managed to coax clarity out of Leeds Cockpit notoriously muddy sound.

Yay for free chips though!
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:00, Reply)
How about, bands we'd love to see (dead or alive)
Rage Against The Machine
Queens of the Stoneage
(hed) pe
One Minute Silence
Helmet
Mudvayne
Atari Teenage Riot
Human Waste Project
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:00, Reply)
feeling jittery yet?
My incredibly sick brain read that Invader Zim as Earthworm Jim....
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:00, Reply)
TGB
that is awesome!

I led the booing when I saw them supporting SOAD.

contrary to the laws of physics they managed to suck and blow at the same time
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:00, Reply)
@Kaol
I'm seeing Gojira supporting In Flames in a few weeks as well, in Birmingham.
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:01, Reply)
I think I'll come back when your talking about sex or kittums.
*feels old*
(I helped save b3ta! girlinthehole, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:02, Reply)
Some of the best gigs I've been to
Pink Floyd
Frank Zappa
Bruce Springsteen
Peter Gabriel
Motorhead
The Prodigy
Gary Numan
Hawkwind

To name but a few.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:02, Reply)
yay for randomly filling the ipod
INXS - Suicide blonde just came on
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:02, Reply)
@ LM
I've seen QOTSA, (hed)PE and One Minute Silence.

I'd love to see:

Flogging Molly
Dresden Dolls
Rage against the Machine
Tool
AFI
Bleeding Through
Oxbow

to name a few.
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:03, Reply)
Hmm bands I'd like to see...
Operation Ivy
Whitesnake
Queen (the proper one with Freddie non of this new shit)
Soundgarden
Anthrax
Sublime
Alice in Chains

I'd also quite like to see Elvis as well
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:03, Reply)
bands I'd love to see
RATM
Led Zep
Floyd
Sublime
Deep Purple with Richie Blackmore, not the guy they had when I saw them
AC/DC
Monster Magnet
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:05, Reply)
Herr Dok
You are instantly in legend category for having seen Frank Zappa live!
(Lucy Van Pelt embracing ginlovers, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:05, Reply)
@ TGB
I like that list (apart from Whitesnake).

Anybody got some love for Therapy? live?
Not a massive fan apart from Troublegum but live they are tremendous.
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:06, Reply)
Best Gigs I've been to:
The big ones:
The Pixies
Radiohead
Metallica
Tool
Nine Inch Nails

The smaller ones:
Pitchshifter
Johnny Truant
Eighties Matchbox B-line Disaster
65daysofstatic
The Mars Volta
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:07, Reply)
BK Whitesnake rule and you know it
Kaol I saw the Mars Volta and they were so bad I stuck searing hot pokers in my ears to stop the audio pain they were inflicting.

Pitchshifter on the hand all are all kinds of awesome :D
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:10, Reply)
Pitchshifter were great when I saw them
I hadn't heard them before, and have barely heard them since!

Whitesnake suck hard I'm afraid. you'll be telling us you like Kiss next
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:10, Reply)
Following Kaol's lead
Best gigs I've been to:

RATM
Muse
Iron Maiden
SOAD
Madness
(I helped save b3ta! Captain V, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:10, Reply)
Pitchshifter
were indeed tremendous when I saw them.

Think I'm on my own with Dillinger Escape Plan
*huffs*
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:13, Reply)
I don't like Kiss
But I will stay in the "Whitesnake rock" corner by myself :p

SOAD are always totally awesome live. I don't think I have ever heard a bad review of their gigs
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:13, Reply)
Hey Kaol
How ya feeling?
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:14, Reply)
forgot Muse from my list
saw them at the Eden Project the day after Beautiful Days festival

they were better than every band at the festival put together (not literally put together)
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:14, Reply)
Hmmmm...
In defence of The Mars Volta, I saw them before they'd released their first album, so the stupidly over-the-top stuff wasn't a big issue.

How could I forget Muse!
I saw them at the epic Wembley gig they played, just after Black Holes came out.
Fucking wicked!

SOAD are also fantastic, yeah!

I'm fine thanks Clendrix, no obvious issues today.
EDIT: Coffee-issues, I mean!
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:17, Reply)
I'm excited
The Acca Dacca tour is imminent.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:21, Reply)
bestest
in some kind of order

Pop Will Eat Itself - Coventry Uni
Biohazard - LA2
Suicidal Tendencies, Megadeth & Slayer - Wembley Arena Clash of the Titans tour 1991? (testament sucked cock and I threw a semi-eaten baked potato at the singer)
Pantera & Megadeth - Cambridge Corn Exchange, would have been the vulgar display of power / rust in peace albums
Anthrax & Iron Maiden - Wembley Arena
never seen a bad Metallica gig
Fear factory are great live but albums are rubbish
Ozzy - Ozzfest

worstest

Testament as above
Kiss - Monsters of rock
Coal Chamber - monsters of rock or ozzfest, I was drunk
Live, only did one semi decent album

edit: The only Sepultura gig I ever saw was when Max Caveleras wifes child had just died, so they played as a three piece with various members of other bands doing guest vocals and rhythm guitar.

The 20 odd drum ensemble of Kaiowas was fairly awesome though
(Halfy By light alone, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:22, Reply)
Maiden were excellent at Twickenham in July
It was like being a kid in a sweet shop, every tune was a classic.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:24, Reply)
I like Live as well....
My friend went to see U2 at Wembley whenever it was they played there and she offered me £20 to go see it with her as the only other person who likes U2 in the world was sick and couldn't go.

Needless to say I stayed in and watched paint dry.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:25, Reply)
I so wish I'd seen
S Club 7 :(
(GirlOfTheWorld, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:26, Reply)
god, U2 are shit
they had some ok stuff with Joshua Tree, but they have been shit egomaniacs for years, and still people bleat on about them being the best rock band ever.

they suck.

and what Bono is looking for (that which he still cannot find) is clearly hidden under the Edge (twat)'s hat!
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:28, Reply)
*reaches for the stars*
*climbs every mountain higher*
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:28, Reply)
Well said Vipros
Boner is a 2@.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:30, Reply)
Vipros you mean
What Paul Hewson is looking for is under David Evans hat. I refuse to use their totally stupid egotistical names.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:30, Reply)
Aint no party like an SClub party
*Shudder*
(GirlOfTheWorld, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:31, Reply)
I didn't even know they had real names
because they are such fucking idiots

have you seen the episode of south park where Bono is actually a turd?

Don't stop moving by S Club is actually a great song
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:32, Reply)
@Vipros et al
Woo - at last, some other people who think U2 are overrated. I've always found their music pretty bland by rock standards, and could never understand why they were so feted.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:33, Reply)
U2 suck so hard
I can't believe that people actually acknowledge them with "credibility".

*shakes head*

*buys delay pedal"

*makes millions*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:33, Reply)
Bono
sucks.

And that's my worthy contribution.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:34, Reply)
And just remember
when that rainbow's shining over you, that's when your dreams will all come true.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:34, Reply)
Delay pedal
I love how Bill Bailey ripped into them with his demonstration on how they play.
uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AZuwFqI2EIE
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:35, Reply)
ooh
Who has seen Bill Bailey and his bit on a "catastrophic technical failure" at a U2 gig?

I laughed so hard :D
For those able to watch youtube...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZuwFqI2EIE

Ooh snap Pinky!
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:35, Reply)
"some old celtic bollocks"
hehe
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:38, Reply)
Nice
Great minds and all that!
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:38, Reply)
yeah we even went for the same clip!
*same clip hi-five*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:41, Reply)
We did too
*Hi-5*
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:43, Reply)
Ooooh, is the the I HATE U2
room? Can I join in?

I've always wanted to smack him for lecturing me on giving to the poor when I've got the square root of fuck all to spare ....
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:44, Reply)
@LvP
Sorry had some work to do.

I'm not the only QOTWer who has see Zappa. I saw him about 10 years before he died and he had blow-up dolls and other odd things being passed through the audience.

The best gig I've ever been to, such a laugh.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:45, Reply)
I recommend this for your viewing pleasure
www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=11worst

There is an animated gif saying "Big Fucking Deal" so possibly don't look when your boss is behind you :p
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:46, Reply)
for just £2 a month you can feed a child for a week
WHY DON'T YOU FEED THE WHOLE FUCKING VILLAGE FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES THEN YOU SELFISH, SELF-SATISFIED, TALENTLESS WANKER!
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:46, Reply)
And this
www.b3ta.com/questions/toptips/post195515
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:49, Reply)
@Vipros
breathe, man, breathe ....


You know, every time I click, a child in Africa dies ......

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

*gnashes teeth*

As someone funnier than me once said, stop fucking clicking then!

edit: oneinthepink, why aren't you working for Oxfam? A one off campaign to move their huts closer to the water and we can all stop channel hopping during the adverts.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:50, Reply)
*joins the 'I Hate U2' chorus*
Matt Lucas and David Walliams did an excellent piss-take of U2 on Rock Profiles.

Walliams as Bono: "Do you mind if I don't do the accent?"

Shit. Can't find it on YouTube...
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:50, Reply)
I think Maddox sums it up then he says..
.....this song is about how America and its wealthiest people don't do enough to help solve world hunger. The title suggests that crumbs from our table could help starving people in Africa. Bono indicts America for being hypocritical with these lines:

Would you deny for others
What you demand for yourself?

Bono could not be reached for comment as he was stepping off his private jet and into his limousine.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:53, Reply)
DiT
Where's the link for that?
I'd love to see it, or can I presume that you still haven't found what you're looking for.
There must be 'One' somewhere.

Sorry, bad pun
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:55, Reply)
^MFOTFABL!
You win the internet, pinky!
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:56, Reply)
I'd love to be an airport security-type
person, cos I'd make him take those stupid glasses off at passport control.

Just because I could, you know.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 14:57, Reply)
TWW
that'd be great. then I'd "accidentally" break them

and when he kicked up a fuss I'd get him cavity searched with extreme prejudice
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:02, Reply)
I, too, harbour nothing but pure hatred for U2
We should start a therapy group to ease our minds from the rage we feel towards that twat Bono.

It'd involve killing him.
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:03, Reply)
I'd plant
Explosives in his case and get him measured for an orange jumpsuit...
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:04, Reply)
He's always struck
me as the type who's face I'd never tire of skelping, to be honest.

He's a bloody 80s pop star. Not even a very good one.

Why can't he just fade into obscurity like the others (or go entertainingly bonkers like the geezer from Adam & the Ants?)?
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:04, Reply)
I rewrote some of the lyrics to One so it was about them being shite
I'll see if I can remember what they are:


Are they any better,
Are arey just the same,
Bono is a wanker,
He's the one to blame

One band
they're shite
they got famous?
it ain't right

that's all I remember unfortunately
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:17, Reply)
Vipros
that's excellent!

Write more. Pleeeeeeeeease. Pretty pleeeeeeeeeease.

*sings new version of crap song*
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:18, Reply)
Argh!
Of all the Matt Lucas and David Walliams stuff on the internet and I can't fine one clip of their Rock Profile of U2.

Gah!

So here are some assorted quotes:

"Bono: Come to think of it, we still haven't been paid for Live Aid. "

"Presenter: Do you still see much of Bob Geldof? There's obviously the Irish connection there.
Bono: No, to be honest, I don't like him. I think he's very mean."

(It's worth remembering that Bono is played as an annoying Englishman who can't understand why the rest of the band persist in putting on Irish accents. )

Also, here is a picture of them as the characters: here

My brain hurts now...
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:19, Reply)
aaaw, poor DiT
head hurty? Come here, then

*rubs DiT's head*

Better? No? Here, have some paracetamol then.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:21, Reply)
@Vipros
That's reminded me of when my cousin and I rewrote the words to Christian Aguilera's 'Dirrrty' about catching an STI
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:21, Reply)
Hehe
Thanks, TWW!

*rests head in cleavage on pillow*
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:22, Reply)
Mmmm, that's odd
my t shirt seems to be a bit soggy. How on earth did that happen?

DiT, I thought better of you, really I did!

tsk
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:28, Reply)
Sorry!
*runs away*
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:30, Reply)
Vipros
That South Park episode was great.
I loved seeing Bono skipping around going 'yeah, yeah, yeah!' and the 'Emmy award winning series!!' flashing up on screen every time they showed Randy doing a poo :)

I think the second half of the new series starts again soon. It's been a bit disappointing though. The Major Boobage episode was the only one I've liked so far in this series.
(I helped save b3ta! gypsy turnips, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:36, Reply)
Afternoon all!
This is me going on b3ta at work, as my boss is at a meeting and therefore can't see my screen!

I see one of the windowlickers from /talk is doing another shit attempt at riling everyone on /off-topic again.
(The Empress it seems you CAN polish a turd!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:36, Reply)
Hello Bob, Brixton!
Good afternoon to you both.

Our receptionist is gone, so I had to make the tea and coffees this afternoon.

NEVER piss off the person who makes your drinks.

*fumes*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:40, Reply)
Aaah, is that who he is?
I assumed that school had finished early today ....

Hi Empress


Edit: 300, w00t
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:40, Reply)
I've said it before and will again
JMG is the Chris Moyles of b3ta. he thinks everyone loves him (or blames him for everything) but he is actually dull and unfunny, with the very occasional moments of amusingness

the other morons from /talk who have posted on here seem to worship him in some way, but they deny it.

I don't quite understand the way he goes on about himself all the time. if we were constantly slating him for no reason maybe it'd make more sense...
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:45, Reply)
300!
Yay!
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:45, Reply)
Afternoon all
How are we all today?

This message is brought to you from my new ipod touch. Yays :)
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:45, Reply)
iPod Touch?
Fancy!

I don't trust myself with expensive yet easy to lose technology.

Not that I've EVER lost my phone/iPod/watch.
Just that I know I'm a bit prone to drunken black-outs.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:49, Reply)
Kaol you cheaty cheat cheat
Hey PoD
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:50, Reply)
Hey, PoD!
Are you liking it? You know you do! :)
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:50, Reply)
Hey PoD
woo, gadgety.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:51, Reply)
TGB
I play to win.
*grins*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:52, Reply)
I almost
fell asleep at my desk just there, and I feel all woozy now.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:54, Reply)
Grr, Vipros!
You've just reminded me of one person I hate even more than Bono, Chris Cunting Moyles!!

*seethes with rage*
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:57, Reply)
K2k6, WAKE UP
*chucks cup of water*

*misses*

oops
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 15:57, Reply)
Oh well, better go and check on stuff in the lab
*gets up*

*slips on pool of water*

Bugger.
(I helped save b3ta! K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:02, Reply)
Chris Moyles is an annoying fuckweasel
I think I have managed to avoid ever having to listen to more than about 5 minutes of him though...
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:03, Reply)
Back when Chris Evans
did the breakfast show, I had my clock radio tuned in to radio 1. This ensured that I never ever used the snooze button. No way was I risking hearing that voice twice in one day.

I've never listened to Chris Moyles at all, but I don't like the look of him much. Great face for radio, yeah?
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:06, Reply)
I like Chris Moyles.








/controversial
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:12, Reply)
Oh...



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Oh right.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:14, Reply)
I can't stand that Edith Bowman either
Amazing song, it's amazing because it's... well, amazing. Here's another amazing song that's amazing.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:14, Reply)
I love Adam and Joe
Their show on 6 Music on Saturday mornings makes me a happy bunny.

Kaol, how's the caffeine challenge going?
(I helped save b3ta! gypsy turnips, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:14, Reply)
I listen to Kerrang
Because I'm cool and I can't remember who it was but they were talking about helper monkeys and someone sent in a text that they read on air that said "I kept spanking my monkey and it cried" then about 5 seconds of silence before the guy said

"I probably shouldn't have read that out...
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:18, Reply)
Two espressos today.
*shrugs*
No effect.

Radio... We listen to the Bruce Dickinson 6 Music Rock Show.
Can be pretty good.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:18, Reply)
@Kaol
Whaaaaat? Brucie has a show?
Tell me more, this one has slipped the net.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:21, Reply)
I only listen to Planet Rock
there is no need for any other radio station to exist

one of my mates has every preset on his radio set to it just in case
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:22, Reply)
@ancrenne
*hugs*
maybe go for a nice long walk while listening to music..always puts me in a good mood!
(I helped save b3ta! wanderlust, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:24, Reply)
Ancrenne
spliffs

works for me
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:26, Reply)
@ancrenne
Smother that anger with cake.
You may then have to go for a long walk afterwards to burn the cake off, but the cake is a nice, quick fix.
(I helped save b3ta! gypsy turnips, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:27, Reply)
Ancrenne
Sounds rubbish.
I normally go on a massive rant.
If that doesn't help, alcohol-time.

Oneinthepink: www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/bruce_dickinson/?focuswin
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:27, Reply)
Ancrenne - Chocolate
And *hugs*
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:29, Reply)
Afternoon all!
Just a quickie to say hello and I'm not dead in a ditch somewhere.

I've just started a new job (which is actually an old job that I've gone back to) - which unfortunately means that I don't generally have much of a chance to read/post/makeup songs for here, since I'm working on customer sites and you know what customers are like...

Also, I'm working on a dial-up connection, shared with half a dozen people, who on occasion need to send urgent work (urghh) related mail.

Might be slightly better next week as I'm sorting out a little 3G dongle, but we'll see how we go...
(I helped save b3ta! Fireflier La la la la, not listening on, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:29, Reply)
'@ ancrenne
I second the long walk idea.
Really worked for me yesterday:)
(I helped save b3ta! Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:30, Reply)
Badger
I listen to Kerrang most of the day because I don't actually hate any of the DJs. Music gets a bit samey, but that's radio for you.

Which form of colleague homicide should I employ? Something spectacular would be great.
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:30, Reply)
you thought I was responsible?
how did that happen?
(I helped save b3ta! Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:33, Reply)
*nods*
In context people not being able to afford petrol for their 10 minute car journey or able to move into a bigger house with a swimming pool when most of the worlds population doesn't have clean water or clothes, makes all seem rather materialistic and shit doesn't it?
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:36, Reply)
Hi Ancre...
Oh, she went. Like the night, that girl is. Like trying to catch smoke with your bare hands.

*does bear hands*

Rargh!
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:36, Reply)
If there's a "Crash"
I'll be counting my pennies and buying a small bit of land.

Then building a house.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:37, Reply)
Surely that should be
bear paws?
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:38, Reply)
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Why the big paws?
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:42, Reply)
I hate you
So, so much.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:42, Reply)
Me or DiT?

(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:49, Reply)
I must say...
That's made me paws for thought...

EDIT: Me, I think, TGB. I don't think Kaol can bear the puns.
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:49, Reply)
Tightly
gets a shriek of laughter for that!
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:49, Reply)
these gags
are impawsible

god its another 70 minutes until I can go home
(Halfy By light alone, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:50, Reply)
*shrugs*
DiT.
But not really.

I hate the fact that I laughed, a tiny bit at his terrible "joke"...
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:51, Reply)
Halfy
Is that a claws in your contract which means you can't go back to your pad any earlier?
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:54, Reply)
It's been a long day hasn't it, halfy?
still, try not to get too grizzly...
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 16:58, Reply)
Ta ta folks
Pub time.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:01, Reply)
Oh dear oh dear oh dear
I wander off to feed starving children, and it's gone all punny.

Bear with me, we'll soon get this sorted. Oh no, now I'm at it!

Please, let's not panda to this any longer.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:02, Reply)
these jokes
are getting a trifle thin, any more and I might have to take you all into custardy

we used to work in a sales team, whenever anyone said "bear with me please sir/madam" the rest of the team did the whole "raaa-aah" bear hands thing.

I think I was about 27 at the time.

usually also sweating stella from the night before
(Halfy By light alone, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:02, Reply)
@TWW
I have the Polar opposite opinion, we should carry on!

@Halfy: I think that kind of behaviour is to dull down the tedium a little bit... ;)
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:06, Reply)
*can't think of any more bears*
let's not rabbit on endlessly, though DiT.

*shrugs*
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:07, Reply)
DiT
to be honest I think it was to try and get in some girls pants.
(Halfy By light alone, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:08, Reply)
I can't...
I have to hare off soon anyway! ;)

EDIT: Halfy, that's as good a reason as any!
(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:08, Reply)
Careful out there, DiT
it's raining cats and dogs up here.
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:11, Reply)
What a grizzly situation
It's all a bit pooh really
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:12, Reply)
Excellent work there, Labia...

(I helped save b3ta! Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:13, Reply)
Thanks DiT!
Ahh, only 10 more minutes before I walk home...
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:21, Reply)
Well my darlings
as I am in charge of my hometime, I am sending myself off to the comfort of my flat for my one evening at home this week.
Tally ho!
(I helped save b3ta! thealternativefact, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:24, Reply)
Night Clendrix!
I'm in the same situation, tonight is my only night at home.
*shrugs*
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:27, Reply)
g'night clendrix!
And g'night to everyone else as well, I'm off now :)
(I helped save b3ta! Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:28, Reply)
G'night Clendrix, Labia
continuing on the animal theme, but for real now, my friend is about to buy her 4 year old son his first pet and is looking for (sensible) suggestions.

My offer to gift him a pet rock not having gone down too well, she wants something easy to look after, without sharp teeth (!) and which will live for a reasonable length of time ....

So, any suggestions??
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:36, Reply)
Guinea pigs
Really, really easy.

If they've got the space, chickens are awesome.
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:39, Reply)
Fish!
they don't have any teeth :)
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:42, Reply)
WRONG.
Not all fish have teeth.
There's a difference :p
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:43, Reply)
shh you!
Unless they are getting crazy teethy fish which they won't because that's just crazy.
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:46, Reply)
What, like sharks?
:p
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:46, Reply)
That would require a masssive tank!
Although benefits of being able to feed it people you didn't like...
(I helped save b3ta! TGB checking Off Topic is still shit at, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:48, Reply)
get a
tapeworm,, they are super pets, and don't need feeding.

Well if you want that fashionable heroin thin look anyway
(Halfy By light alone, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:50, Reply)
I've got a few
Scolexes knocking around...

*sieves*

EDIT: Also, I'm off home now.
Bye!
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:53, Reply)
Evening
I am returned, and on a proper computer again. What a fun day it has been, driving in the rain, and spending far too much money in a supermarket. Woot.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:55, Reply)
what
the fuck is a scolexe?

edit: never mind found it.
(Halfy By light alone, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:55, Reply)
Scolex
"The knoblike anterior end of a tapeworm, having suckers or hooklike parts that in the adult stage serve as organs of attachment to the host on which the tapeworm is parasitic."
(I helped save b3ta! Cawl, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 17:56, Reply)
We have gone
To this wondrous place.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 16 Sep 2008, 18:13, Reply)

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