November 2008
NovemberNov 27 Thursday 08
Make a 'good' video!
Onion News Network spot on, as always. Tell me this doesn't ring true!
YouTube Contest Challenges Users To Make A 'Good' Video
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Why it's not just Timmy Mallet that will get a boost...
As Timmy Mallett's 'career' receives a boost with his appearance in I'm A Celebrity, there's an increasing worry that he's getting ready to re-release his abominable version of Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini that he somehow managed to get to No.1 back in …
NovemberNov 25 Tuesday 08
Why John Sergeant's swansong was too little too late
So John Sergeant performed his last waltz on Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing and bid adieu to the competition.
Ironically, it completely failed to boost ratings and Strictly still lost out to X Factor.
But for me, it smacked of a desperate attempt by the …
NovemberNov 23 Sunday 08
40th anniversary of White Album
Driving home in the car last night, I was entertained by the Guy Garvey-fronted documentary to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The White Album.
Although I love their music, I've never been a massive fan of The Beatles, but this was a really interesting programme and …
NovemberNov 22 Saturday 08
Introducing the caveman pizza
When pizzas were first invented as a way of creating a cheap meal, little did they know what they would be turned into by the might of Dominos.
That beacon of fast food has introduced a new tempting feast to its range, called Domino's Premiere. A pizza of truly epic …
NovemberNov 19 Wednesday 08
That's right - take the piss, why not!
It didn't take long for the newspapers to start making fun of the celebs in the jungle, did it?
Every year, whether it's Big Brother or I'm A Celebrity, newspapers always mock contestants for their lack of general knowledge - as if everyone should be gifted with the …
NovemberNov 18 Tuesday 08
Why I hate Children In Need
Before I start ranting, I should point out I applaud the sentiments of an annual charity fundraiser and know that the motives are truly honorable, but this one story sums up why I find the entire thing wrong, wrong, wrong.
What on earth would possess someone to do …
Zach and Miri... are missing something
Fratboy comedy titles marked a new low with the release of the new Seth Rogen/Judd Apatow movie, Zach and Miri Make A Porno.
Want to get people to come and see your film? Stick the word 'porno' in it and all the sad wasters who think it might have a bit of naughty in it [...]
NovemberNov 16 Sunday 08
No, I don't want a plastic bag!
I know that plastic bags aren't the biggest environmental problem, but it still beggars belief that people leave supermarkets laden down with them.
My local Tesco is one of those small ones where people only tend to go in for a couple of items. I regularly stop in for …
Take my wife... literally
Anyone who thinks that Scandinavians are a couple of icebergs short of a fjord will get conclusive proof with this video.
Mind you, always good to see that there's a Brit or two involved!
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NovemberNov 15 Saturday 08
What the Dickens...!?
Working in London Bridge area can be quite entertaining if you go for a wander at lunchtime.
Yesterday I went to get my shoes reheeled and found a wonderful old-fashioned cobblers.
Anyway, the point is that while I was walking to the aforementioned cobblers, I spotted …
NovemberNov 12 Wednesday 08
I'm a Celeb's back... not as good as last year!
So the latest line-up for I'm A Celeb has been announced and it has that familiar feel about it. The 'feel' being - oh, god what a load of rubbish.
Lots of random young 'stars' who most people have never heard of - Nicola McLean, anyone? Boring popstars/soapstars who …
What's George Bush doing til January?
George Bush must feel a little like someone who has resigned from their job, but is being made to work out their notice period.
No-one cares about the person who's leaving any more. All they're interested in is what the replacement can bring to the job. He keeps …
NovemberNov 11 Tuesday 08
You can tell the recession's hitting...
When moneysavingexpert's Martin Lewis has a weekly column in the News Of The World!
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Why John Sergeant is right and the Strictly judges are wrong
There's mutiny in the air on Strictly Come Dancing as the judges begin their annual refrain about how this is a dancing competition and so the worst dancers should be voted off, in other words John Sergeant.
And, do you know what? It's getting boring. Granted when a …
NovemberNov 8 Saturday 08
Life is great
You're a brave TV studio calling a new show 'Life'.
Obviously if the series works, the critics can be awfully banal and write a headline much like the one I'm using for this post.
However, if it falls flat on its arse, then you get quips like 'Life …
NovemberNov 5 Wednesday 08
What a difference a bed makes
Big changes in the Mansfield household as A moved into her new bed at the weekend.
The cot was banished to the loft - after much cursing and swearing by me - and the new sleeping arrangments were put in place.
Naturally, it's not just any bed - it's an Upsy Daisy bed …
X Factor: could the running order be to blame?
So poor old Austin was booted off of X Factor on Saturday.
I must admit I was quite surprised. I think he's got a cracking voice and so has Rachel, who joined him in the vote-off. So why were two of the best singers in the competition in the bottom two? Where was …
I had a dream last night...
I woke up this morning in a cold sweat, but I had to share this, if only to get it off my chest.
I actually dreamed about going to something that resembled The Word magazine's Christmas party.
Although a subscriber, I'm not connected to these people at all, so it's …