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Irish Ghost-Hunting TV Series - To View Or Not To View?

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  • #52
    MrMojoRisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,433 ✭✭✭MrMojoRisin


    Smartypantsdig wrote: »
    I personally would not watch such a show.

    Okay, that's fine. Thanks.
    Smartypantsdig wrote: »
    For one, I don't believe in spirits or ghosts and for two,

    As I stated originally, I was not seeking people's opinions on whether or not they believe in ghosts/spirits.
    Smartypantsdig wrote: »
    I don't have a tv any longer :p! I threw it out in protest at the trite stuff that passes for programming these days.

    You shared some info about what you did with your television and the reason behind it. Right.

    Ah well, who needs a TV when you have an Internet connection?
    Smartypantsdig wrote: »
    But good luck with your endeavour friend!

    Thank you, but this isn't my personal endeavour. All I did was throw a question out there.


  • #53
    MrMojoRisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,433 ✭✭✭MrMojoRisin


    Biggins wrote: »
    Just at the mo, don't get Cheryl Cole to sing them! :D

    Why "at the mo"? Does she have tonsillitis, or something? :rolleyes:


  • #54
    MrMojoRisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,433 ✭✭✭MrMojoRisin


    Greyfox wrote: »
    No way, watching the washing maching wash my clothes would be more interesting. Can't understand why anybody would watch such utter sh**e

    :)


  • #55
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    MrMojoRisin wrote: »
    Why "at the mo"? Does she have tonsillitis, or something? :rolleyes:
    If your into television and media, you should be well able to answer your own question.


  • #56
    Smartypantsdig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 116 ✭✭Smartypantsdig


    MrMojoRisin wrote: »
    Okay, that's fine. Thanks.



    As I stated originally, I was not seeking people's opinions on whether or not they believe in ghosts/spirits.



    You shared some info about what you did with your television and the reason behind it. Right.

    Ah well, who needs a TV when you have an Internet connection?



    Thank you, but this isn't my personal endeavour. All I did was throw a question out there.

    I'm almost sorry I endeavoured to respond now :p


  • #57
    KeithAFC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,239 ✭✭✭✭KeithAFC


    This should be moved to the paranormal forum. Its there for a reason.


  • #58
    MrMojoRisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,433 ✭✭✭MrMojoRisin


    Amhran Nua wrote: »
    Ah I wouldn't get too discouraged by some of the reactions here, you mention anything paranormal to some people and they go into a paroxysm of received righteous rage as if you'd told them the earth was flat. It is entertainment, just like almost everything else on TV, and everyone loves a good ghost story, the trick is to find an angle that works and keep people interested.

    In my experience, this is a reaction typically found in some sections of Irish society. The French, English, and the Americans, sure God love 'em, whom I've met haven't got anywhere near as infuriated and almost 'offended' by a benign topic such as this as some Irish seemingly do.

    God, some people seriously need to relax and save their ire for matters that are really worth getting worked up about.
    Amhran Nua wrote: »
    I doubt anyone wants to see a dry scientific documentary about repeated failures to find anything, but that doesn't mean you won't find a wide audience if you hit the right notes.

    No, it could never be too academic in its approach because it wouldn't find an adequate audience. There would have to be a happy medium, so to speak.


  • #59
    MrMojoRisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,433 ✭✭✭MrMojoRisin


    KeithAFC wrote: »
    This should be moved to the paranormal forum. Its there for a reason.

    Sure, Keith, I've seen you grace the Paranormal forum many a time with your presence - I thought you, of all the people around here, would already know that the thread and poll was first posted there yesterday? :confused:


  • #60
    MrMojoRisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,433 ✭✭✭MrMojoRisin


    Smartypantsdig wrote: »
    I'm almost sorry I endeavoured to respond now :p

    Ah no, sure it wasn't a response in vain on your part at all. After sifting through your rant, I was still able to realise that your answer was "No, I would avoid watching it".

    Very good. :)


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  • #61
    KeithAFC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,239 ✭✭✭✭KeithAFC


    MrMojoRisin wrote: »
    Sure, Keith, I've seen you grace the Paranormal forum many a time with your presence - I thought you, of all the people around here, would already know that the thread and poll was first posted there yesterday? :confused:
    Nah. I missed the show yesterday. I just watched it on youtube.

    A few things about it, basically a few of them went in expecting stuff to happen and a number of them didn't get anything really. It really only got a bit interesting and actually more 'entertaining' when the paranormal group came in and it kind of had more of a flow to it.

    I think it could be a good series if they scrap the voice over guy and replace that medium with some one who isn't sensational.


  • #62
    Amhran Nua
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,124 ✭✭✭Amhran Nua


    MrMojoRisin wrote: »
    There would have to be a happy medium, so to speak.
    I see what you did there.


  • #63
    MrMojoRisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,433 ✭✭✭MrMojoRisin


    KeithAFC wrote: »
    Nah. I missed the show yesterday. I just watched it on youtube.

    Well, the thread and poll about an Irish paranormal investigation series were/are completely separate from the thread about 'Spooked'. But it was 'Spooked' that set the ball rolling and the thoughts wandering alright.
    KeithAFC wrote: »
    A few things about it, basically a few of them went in expecting stuff to happen and a number of them didn't get anything really. It really only got a bit interesting and actually more 'entertaining' when the paranormal group came in and it kind of had more of a flow to it.

    I think it could be a good series if they scrap the voice over guy and replace that medium with some one who isn't sensational.

    Right, the paranormal investigation show would an entirely separate one from the show 'Spooked'. There would no retarded narration or mediums donned in black, velvet hooded cloaks, etc.

    This would be more in the vein of Ghost Hunters International, but better, and with more of a focus on Irish places, local people, and history.

    Btw, I agree that 'Spooked' was bettered instantly when the lads (and woman) from the paranormal team arrived. Prior to that, it had been directionless and impossible to take seriously in any way, shape, or form.


  • #64
    MrMojoRisin
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    Amhran Nua wrote: »
    I see what you did there.

    :D

    A-ha, a discerning eye. :)


  • #65
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    Wouldn't watch it, nor would I watch a similar leprechaun hunting TV series.


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