Re-Re-Rewind
I wouldn't normally go back to things i've posted before, principally because no-one has ever asked for anything to be reposted! There is ONE EXCEPTION though... I've now been asked for 'Geek Love' by Bang Bang Machine 7 times in total - including three times in the last two days!
The latest plea came from a desperate gentleman who needs it for his wedding....
So by popular request:
BANG BANG MACHINE - GEEK LOVE
BANG BANG MACHINE - GEEK LOVE (7 Inch Edit)
(in case the 10 minute original is a bit long for the disco!)
I hope you have a long and geeky life together. If you're listening to records like this, i'm sure you will.
original post
I had the misfortunate this evening, despite my better judgement, to sit through the first episode of the new series of 'Little Britain'. What a load of old toss.
The merits, or otherwise, of the series were debated in The Times today.
Caitlin Moran led the prosecution.
She seems to miss the point though, claiming that the show isn't any good because their portrayal of women is degrading. Eh? Listen 'love' (see what i did there?) , I don't give a flying fuck who they 'offend'. Most good comedy does offend someone. They're not there to provide a balanced view, or to portray as many awful male characters as female. They don't have any social responsibilities. They're there to make me laugh, and it's this that they fail at dismally. Their sketches are, frankly, desperately unfunny - relying entirely on a funny costume or premise rather than actually bothering to write a decent script. It's pre-school comedy. I could excuse this if the duo weren't so horrifically overexposed, however each time I switch on my TV or radio the irritating pair (well, Walliams in particular - see, even his name is annoying) are invariably there being fawned upon by some halfwit 'host' with his tongue a fair distance up their rectums.
So what do the braindead freaks who enjoy this show see in it? Well Tim Teeman (?) was clearly the only person they could find to defend it. Although by the end of that article you sense even he's given up trying to pretend he finds it funny. Apparently it 'takes on British foibles and stereotypes and colours them in with a highlighter'. Oh yeah, like that famous British stereotype of old ladies pissing all over the floor of Tescos. Or transvestites with beards. Oh how funny that was. The first 15 times.
It's the comedy of repetition, so that braindead viewers don't have to think. As soon as the sketch has been set up, everyone watching knows exactly what's going to happen... and what's going to be said. And of course they can join in by chanting the shit catchphrase at the TV. Like the Fast Show and Harry Enfied I sit there wondering quite what the joke is when you already know the punchline.
The sad thing is that this is held up as the best in British comedy. And the sadder thing is that at the moment it probably is. I am tuning into America for my kicks now... 'Arrested Development' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' are the two funniest programs EVER. And having not watched it for years, I have recently discovered that South Park has become, well, hilarious. I've been availing myself of the Torrents available here. And I do love myself a bit of Futurama. Yes, I never thought I would say it, but you guys actually seem to be a hell of a lot funnier than us. So you may at last have something to gloat about other than the quality of your dentistry!
Speaking of Arrested Development, can someone in America let me know once and for all if this third series is ever going to get finished? I keep hearing contrasting reports. Mostly of the bad kind unfortunately :-(
And also - how are you guys finding this 'Little Britain' thing they've got going on? (not THAT Little Britain...) Personally I found the joke a bit tired after half an episode, and six episodes in it shows no sign of going away. I don't mind laughing at us Brits.. let's face it most of us are fuckin' idiots. I'm just finding the whole set up a bit clumsy, which is very unusual in a program where every single line and every single shot is as sharp as they come.
The latest plea came from a desperate gentleman who needs it for his wedding....
"...I'm now getting married in 2 weeks to the girl I met at University back in '91. Geek Love was our anthem. We're running the disco at the reception and I've been looking everywhere for a copy to add to the wedding playlist with absolutely no luck.How could I refuse...
The daft thing is, my old flatmate is now my bestman and although I've asked to borrow the record on a few occassions, he keeps forgetting to bring it over. Frankly, even if he did my old Audiolab amp has died and my Dual turntable is now buried in the loft so I don't know how I'd rip it anyway.
So, I'm wondering if there's any chance you might be able to send me the mp3 so that I can play it at our wedding?"
So by popular request:
BANG BANG MACHINE - GEEK LOVE
BANG BANG MACHINE - GEEK LOVE (7 Inch Edit)
(in case the 10 minute original is a bit long for the disco!)
I hope you have a long and geeky life together. If you're listening to records like this, i'm sure you will.
original post
I had the misfortunate this evening, despite my better judgement, to sit through the first episode of the new series of 'Little Britain'. What a load of old toss.
The merits, or otherwise, of the series were debated in The Times today.
Caitlin Moran led the prosecution.
She seems to miss the point though, claiming that the show isn't any good because their portrayal of women is degrading. Eh? Listen 'love' (see what i did there?) , I don't give a flying fuck who they 'offend'. Most good comedy does offend someone. They're not there to provide a balanced view, or to portray as many awful male characters as female. They don't have any social responsibilities. They're there to make me laugh, and it's this that they fail at dismally. Their sketches are, frankly, desperately unfunny - relying entirely on a funny costume or premise rather than actually bothering to write a decent script. It's pre-school comedy. I could excuse this if the duo weren't so horrifically overexposed, however each time I switch on my TV or radio the irritating pair (well, Walliams in particular - see, even his name is annoying) are invariably there being fawned upon by some halfwit 'host' with his tongue a fair distance up their rectums.
So what do the braindead freaks who enjoy this show see in it? Well Tim Teeman (?) was clearly the only person they could find to defend it. Although by the end of that article you sense even he's given up trying to pretend he finds it funny. Apparently it 'takes on British foibles and stereotypes and colours them in with a highlighter'. Oh yeah, like that famous British stereotype of old ladies pissing all over the floor of Tescos. Or transvestites with beards. Oh how funny that was. The first 15 times.
It's the comedy of repetition, so that braindead viewers don't have to think. As soon as the sketch has been set up, everyone watching knows exactly what's going to happen... and what's going to be said. And of course they can join in by chanting the shit catchphrase at the TV. Like the Fast Show and Harry Enfied I sit there wondering quite what the joke is when you already know the punchline.
The sad thing is that this is held up as the best in British comedy. And the sadder thing is that at the moment it probably is. I am tuning into America for my kicks now... 'Arrested Development' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' are the two funniest programs EVER. And having not watched it for years, I have recently discovered that South Park has become, well, hilarious. I've been availing myself of the Torrents available here. And I do love myself a bit of Futurama. Yes, I never thought I would say it, but you guys actually seem to be a hell of a lot funnier than us. So you may at last have something to gloat about other than the quality of your dentistry!
Speaking of Arrested Development, can someone in America let me know once and for all if this third series is ever going to get finished? I keep hearing contrasting reports. Mostly of the bad kind unfortunately :-(
And also - how are you guys finding this 'Little Britain' thing they've got going on? (not THAT Little Britain...) Personally I found the joke a bit tired after half an episode, and six episodes in it shows no sign of going away. I don't mind laughing at us Brits.. let's face it most of us are fuckin' idiots. I'm just finding the whole set up a bit clumsy, which is very unusual in a program where every single line and every single shot is as sharp as they come.
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