This is a new thread because I am bored
Its subject matter is flexible. We shall begin by debating whether ugly people should be allowed to be famous. I give you Natalie Cassidy
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:27, 22 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I don't think she's ugly.

( Lisette von Falcon, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:40, Reply)

Shut up
She looks like the hybrid from Alien: Resurrection
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:42, Reply)

Don't be a cunt.

( Lisette von Falcon, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:44, Reply)

It's 6.45pm and I'm still at work
Hang on, how have you even heard of Natalie Cassidy? Surely you don't get EastEnders over there?
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:46, Reply)

What's your fucking point? Because you're still at work you've got to be a cunt?
We may not get EastEnders here, but I do know who she is.
Would you like to display some more shiny ignorance for us today?
Because I live in the USA I certainly won't know anything outside of it, obviously.
( Lisette von Falcon, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:50, Reply)

Calm the fuck down
I wasn't implying that being American made you ignorant, I'm just surprised that you know who she is. If you showed me a picture of a soap opera star from any other country I wouldn't have a clue unless it was Joey Tribbiani. I apologise for any insinuation of a lack of intelligence on your part, I'm well aware that this is not the case
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:53, Reply)

Joey Tribbiani is a character, not a star

( Lisette von Falcon, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:57, Reply)

Yes, I know that
That was my point
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:58, Reply)

only the perfect may be famous?
...nazi
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:49, Reply)

They don't have to be perfect
Just not repellent. We're going to have to look at them so they shouldn't hurt the eyes to do so, we get enough of looking at minging people in real life. TV and movies represent escapism. It's the same principle as not letting people who are incredibly bad at music get record deals, although that hasn't worked out too well historically
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:51, Reply)

why are you watching EastEnders anyway, you massive poof?
if you don't want to see characters that appear to be real maybe you should start watching more reality tv, because those shows seem to be the most fake anyway.
( Lisette von Falcon, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:56, Reply)

You think that's poofy
I used to be addicted to Strictly Come Dancing. Not so much now cos it shot itself in the foot repeatedly. Can't help but notice that the standard is much higher on Dancing With the Stars nowadays
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:59, Reply)

I don't watch any of those competition shows but I did see a highlight of Kate Gosselin's stellar performance
*gags*
( Lisette von Falcon, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 19:00, Reply)

I dont think Miss Potato head should be famous,
but ugly people should be allowed to be as famous as pretty people. Roy Orbison for example.
( @RBFesquire Good luck b3ta, was nice knowing you. So long., Mon 12 Apr 2010, 18:55, Reply)

Steve Buscemi

( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 20:10, Reply)

Aretha Franklin was fucking hideous, but boy was she talented.
Natalie Cassidy, maybe not so talented, but she caught a break.

Do yourself a favour. Don't watch Eastenders.
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 19:50, Reply)

To be fair
It does put the minor misfortune and downright shitty luck of us mortal beings into sharp focus :)
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Mon 12 Apr 2010, 19:53, Reply)

And besides,
if you were to ever get the thesp break you crave, and the first thing you were offered was a part in what is, let's face it, a major TV soap, would you turn it down?

An ex flatmate was on it as Arthur Fowler's cellmate and he's never looked back now that he's back in this shitty town teaching bass guitar
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Mon 12 Apr 2010, 19:55, Reply)

The 'Actor' in me says 'No Fucking Way'.
The other, more mercenary part, would jump at it.
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 20:02, Reply)

And don't you forget it.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Mon 12 Apr 2010, 20:05, Reply)

Different people see different things
Jordan is a perfect example. Some people are attracted to her, others think she is hideous
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 19:53, Reply)

fuck me natalie cassidy is an ugly bird
and she's a shit actress

but on the whole, we can't let only pretty people be famous because we need more peter ustinovs and patrick moores than cheryl coles and kylies*

*all named examples chosen by person taste, your mileage may vary
( mictoboy shitting in your cunt since, Mon 12 Apr 2010, 20:06, Reply)