Fade Street (Ireland's answer to 'The Hills')

QueenB · 13-11-2010 7:54pm

iguana wrote: »

That makes no sense. Nothing he said reinforced your assertion that half of the people on here would do anything in order to get on tv. He also never said he didn't care that you'd basically slurred the character of close to half the people on here.

Most people wouldn't make a tit of themselves to be on tv. While many people might have the odd moment of wanting to be on television/a sportstar/ famous musician, when it comes down to it they are smart enough to value their personal and professional reputations way too much to actually attempt it. Especially if it happens to make them famous for something that is without substance and holds them up to general ridicule. Most people would only choose fame if it was for something they were respected for. Ie, famous, award winning author, cancer curing scientist, world cup scoring footballer, etc.

I completely agree with your second paragraph.

About my post, maybe I should have been more clear.
The fact that he is implying that I'm shallow just for saying that a lot of people would have taken the job when my post wasn't directed to anyone in particular (but he took it personally enough to post about it) goes to show that, for whatever reason (maybe the fact that rich spoiled kids get what they want in the world and finds it unfair.. "hello real world") he is annoyed enough to post about it, which makes this whole post keep going, which gives the show (good or not) publicity(and everyone might have their say about whether or not all publicity is good publicity.. and why certain personalities are more attention seeking than others, but I'm not qualified to start making assessments about it). But going back to the point, I think its funny he calls me shallow when at the end of the day, he took my post personally enough to make a statement - about someone he doesn't know who was only defending her mates. Defence I never said was objective since friendship gets in the way of rational analysis of the whole thing - something that i carefully enough mentioned on my first post.

iguana · 13-11-2010 8:15pm

If all publicity was good publicity there would be no concept of defamation.

A thread where just about everyone but the friends of those involved are derisive of the show doesn't benefit it or it's participants much, if at all. And people are often more likely to complain about something they dislike than praise something they do like. (Most of my Amazon reviews, for example, are for something I hated rather than something I liked/loved.) Another issue here is that this show is funded, at least in part, by the licence fee, which makes people more likely to complain. If this show was on MTV or Living a lot less people would be annoyed. It doesn't mean they are jealous or would have loved to have taken part if they had the chance.

QueenB · 13-11-2010 8:32pm

iguana wrote: »

If all publicity was good publicity there would be no concept of defamation.

A thread where just about everyone but the friends of those involved are derisive of the show doesn't benefit it or it's participants much, if at all. And people are often more likely to complain about something they dislike than praise something they do like. (Most of my Amazon reviews, for example, are for something I hated rather than something I liked/loved.) Another issue here is that this show is funded, at least in part, by the licence fee, which makes people more likely to complain. If this show was on MTV or Living a lot less people would be annoyed. It doesn't mean they are jealous or would have loved to have taken part if they had the chance.

no.. it means they think its unfair the money is going to spoiled kids instead of going to something they would enjoy. Which subsecuentely means that this is not really about the show, but about the unfairness they find in not getting what they want - which makes the righteousness of their comments kinda hypocritical... nice way of portraying freedom of speech.

Richard Dower · 13-11-2010 8:38pm

QueenB wrote: »

Funny how you are only reinforcing what I said earlier by posting this.
Look, I don't like going at people online.. I find it useless really considering you are gonna keep thinking what you think and I don't really care about changing your mind since the truth of the matter is... if you actually didn't care, you wouldn't have "wasted your time" replying.

Most people earn money through proper 9/5 jobs without bending over and doing anything to get famous, and for most of these desperado types...it's not about fame but money.

Louise and her ilk are The Hills generation who'll say any to anything for fame and publicity, they are desperate to garner some publicity and boost their profile.

I think they are pathetic.

Richard Dower · 13-11-2010 8:42pm

^ and i HATE the way these girls ALWAYS use the "jealousy" tag, ohh they are just jealous.....it gets trotted out by these types EVERY time, by saying this they can disregard what people are saying and just brush it off as jealousy.

It's a famewhore and desperado defence tactic, i wonder if Louise ever applied for Big Brother....i bet she did!

Richard Dower · 13-11-2010 8:52pm

The sad part is, Louise will be the "star" of this show, she'll be at all the parties, pull herself an Irish rugby boyfriend, being papped at all the cool glam spots in Dublin and do her "shoots".

iguana · 13-11-2010 8:56pm

QueenB wrote: »

no.. it means they think its unfair the money is going to spoiled kids instead of going to something they would enjoy. Which subsecuentely means that this is not really about the show, but about the unfairness they find in not getting what they want - which makes the righteousness of their comments kinda hypocritical... nice way of portraying freedom of speech.

First, sorry but your posts are really hard to understand. They're like an unedited stream of consciousness that doesn't come to any clear conclusions. But I'll try to address what I think you mean.

Nobody gives too much of a crap about the background of the participants on any show as long as the show is good and the people involved are talented. When I watched the movie Lost in Translation* I didn't sit through it thinking about how Sophia Coppola had such an easy time in a competitive industry because of her family. It's the fact that it's pure intelligence insulting muck that people are p'd off about.

And I've tried but I can't work out what the hell the freedom of speech comment is about? What do you mean exactly?

*I know that movie is a bit Marmite but I'm in the love camp.

Richard Dower · 13-11-2010 8:59pm

If Loiuse is sooooooo pretty and nice, and gets stuff for free, and uses her looks etc. - why the need for this show?, you'd think she's be able to have a cushy life without it.

Youresocute · 13-11-2010 9:06pm

John_Rambo wrote: »

There will be splinters when this guy breaks those closet doors open! He is obsessed with Fade st. and the cute Dublin boys! All his posts are about the program and the city!

Your so cute should be in Fade street.

I talk about Fade Street because...this is a thread about...Fade Street?Judging from your level of intellect you should be in the ****ing thing.Also said I wanted to blow up Dublin...must mean I love it alright yeah.You should read things before you open your mouth Christy Brown.

Never said I wasnt gay..never said I was gay.When does sexuality come into it?

Youresocute · 13-11-2010 9:08pm

iguana wrote: »

First, sorry but your posts are really hard to understand. They're like an unedited stream of consciousness that doesn't come to any clear conclusions. But I'll try to address what I think you mean.

Nobody gives too much of a crap about the background of the participants on any show as long as the show is good and the people involved are talented. When I watched the movie Lost in Translation* I didn't sit through it thinking about how Sophia Coppola had such an easy time in a competitive industry because of her family. It's the fact that it's pure intelligence insulting muck that people are p'd off about.

And I've tried but I can't work out what the hell the freedom of speech comment is about? What do you mean exactly?

*I know that movie is a bit Marmite but I'm in the love camp.

Did..did you just mention Sophie Coppola in a message about Fade Street?Mother of jaysus.

tinkerbell · 13-11-2010 10:09pm

:rolleyes: perfectly sums up the lameness of this ridiculous rip-off show. It's completely copying The Hills, and is a poor-man's version of The Hills.

Oh this show is sooooo original:

2 girls get an internship at Stellar magazine (oh wait, Lauren and Whitney interned at Teen Vogue)
1 girl gets an internship at MCD (oh wait, Heidi had a job at Bolthouse)

All we're missing is the girl who is working for some Irish record company.

Gosh, that Louise girl is dumb. Interviewer - "so what do you like fashion?" (or whatever the question was) "Oh I love fashion and all that kind of thing". She didn't even give an answer to the question! I thought the apartment viewing bit was hilarious - "here's the great view of Georges Street". Since when is the view on a street in Dublin a selling point? I thought a view was something scenic? Hardly would call Georges St "scenic" :rolleyes: Oh and I thought it was absolutely hilarious that posh soutsider Louise lost the coin toss and got stuck with the small room

And what was up with her saying "omg, you're gorgeous - I was sooo worried you were gonna be a freak", yah because just because she's got good looks means that she'll be a great roommate? Jees, these girls are as dumb as you can get.

I have also heard from a pretty reliable source that the job at one of the companies featured is fake, and they only work there when the cameras are rolling.

Also the state of them outside the wine bar. Where do they think they are - LA? They sit outside as if it's on The Hills in LA when Ireland weather isn't exactly the most reliable when it comes to sitting outdoors.

It's absolutely the worse crap I've ever seen on tv though. But I'll probably still watch it - just so I can rant on it here. Although if this thread dries up, it'll be no fun then watching it and so I shall stop watching

Richard Dower · 13-11-2010 10:26pm

^ Tinkerbell....what about OUR version of Spencer, what will he be like? :-)

fe1ready · 13-11-2010 10:32pm

I was really looking forward to this

Pity.

The problem with Fade street (one of many) is that Irish people know instantly when another Irish person is not being genuine i.e acting.

With American reality shows its a little harder to decipher.

When the Wexford girl was 'acting' with her mother in the kitchen, I was cringing behind my hands.

Also, one of the reasons why its peers Laguna Beach was so well received in the early seasons was because it felt real and authentic. This was due in part to the fact that the 1st season was filmed over two years allowing the story to develop organically as opposed to being manipulated in the manner that Fade street appears to be (long pause before she gets into the taxi outside the Academy.)---and seriously what Southsider goes to the Academy?

Laguna, in later seasons was overly manipulated and then it went downhill.

I remember years ago RTE made a documentary/fly-on-the-wall about young doctors which was far more real and interesting.

They could have made a good reality show about young professionals, their social lives etc but you can't just manufacture it over a few months.

As an aside. I was under the impression that they filmed an entirely different pilot called SOCO Dublin with different people.....whatever happened to this?

fe1ready · 13-11-2010 10:38pm

Also: This exact apartment was offering the small room for rent during the summer (April onwards) for €400.

So, I guess one of them moved out or....they only started filming in April :eek:

QueenB · 13-11-2010 10:51pm

fe1ready wrote: »

I was really looking forward to this

Pity.

The problem with Fade street (one of many) is that Irish people know instantly when another Irish person is not being genuine i.e acting.

With American reality shows its a little harder to decipher.

When the Wexford girl was 'acting' with her mother in the kitchen, I was cringing behind my hands.

Also, one of the reasons why its peers Laguna Beach was so well received in the early seasons was because it felt real and authentic. This was due in part to the fact that the 1st season was filmed over two years allowing the story to develop organically as opposed to being manipulated in the manner that Fade street appears to be (long pause before she gets into the taxi outside the Academy.)---and seriously what Southsider goes to the Academy?

As an aside. I was under the impression that they filmed an entirely different pilot called SOCO Dublin with different people.....whatever happened to this?

Yes they do go, to take the piss mostly before heading to the palace or NV... or if a friend is DJing.

The fake part of it all is that everyone in this social circle already know each other... we are only talking about 3 o 4 schools here...

Personally i think A Ross O'Carroll-Kelly show would have been funnier...

QueenB · 13-11-2010 10:56pm

iguana wrote: »

First, sorry but your posts are really hard to understand. They're like an unedited stream of consciousness that doesn't come to any clear conclusions. But I'll try to address what I think you mean.

Nobody gives too much of a crap about the background of the participants on any show as long as the show is good and the people involved are talented. When I watched the movie Lost in Translation* I didn't sit through it thinking about how Sophia Coppola had such an easy time in a competitive industry because of her family. It's the fact that it's pure intelligence insulting muck that people are p'd off about.

And I've tried but I can't work out what the hell the freedom of speech comment is about? What do you mean exactly?

*I know that movie is a bit Marmite but I'm in the love camp.

haha i was just ranting a bit myself, sorry about that...

I'm not a sophia fan - i enjoyed parts of the film though- and unlike you i was thinking exactly that hahahahha

spikeprint · 13-11-2010 10:57pm

I love all the negativity. This show is going down faster than a hooker on the Titantic. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Fade-Street-is-terrible/162919437081735

Richard Dower · 13-11-2010 11:05pm

All the negativity = hit for RTE.

Renn · 13-11-2010 11:15pm

Not really. I honestly don't think people will tune in next week (those that have watched already).

BettePorter · 14-11-2010 12:47am

Having never seen an episode of the Hills or laguna whatsit i made a conscious decision not to watch this crap when i saw the trailers in recent weeks. But being justbedridden with flu and having a dodgy remote control of which the batteries finally gave up the ghost just as it began i caught the repeat last night ! Ironically i would buy more batteries for said remote if i wasn't broke after paying almost 200 squids last week for a tv licence to send a couple of vacous idiots to marbella !

i fear for our future if these are an example of what young women aspire to? From the moment Louise came on screen i was embarrassed for her ? Imagine that your sole worry about meeting your new flatmate was whether or not she was gorgeous or not ? I imagine had the other girl been 'too gorgeous' that would have been as equally problematic !

she came across as rude and self indulgent. Even before the interview her manners to the unseen receptionist were telling.

Recept; Louise ?

L; Yah?

R; **** will see you now !

L; Ok !

Pure tripe ! and yet the irony is i'm telling everyone i know to watch it just to see how bad it is !!

it will prob have a gradual ratings overload purely due to the fact that ppl are telling other ppl how bad it is !

tinkerbell · 14-11-2010 1:20am

Richard Dower wrote: »

^ Tinkerbell....what about OUR version of Spencer, what will he be like? :-)

I don't think there could be a Spencer 2.0 - that bearded idiot is one of a kind and thank feck for that! LOL

John_Rambo · 14-11-2010 9:55am

Youresocute wrote: »

I talk about Fade Street because...this is a thread about...Fade Street?

Sorry, each to their own, just not my type of TV program. Enjoy!

Youresocute · 14-11-2010 5:51pm

John_Rambo wrote: »

Sorry, each to their own, just not my type of TV program. Enjoy!

I was talking about how I think it is bad boss

Richard Dower · 14-11-2010 6:12pm

Ah lads...this is a gas review! http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/if-this-is-what-recession-means-for-20somethings-count-us-all-in-2417664.html

http://beaut.ie/blog/2010/fade-street-discuss/

Richard Dower · 14-11-2010 8:11pm

^ yeah and Vogue is really her name, Clare....how, Irish of her.

starlit · 14-11-2010 10:50pm

Now in all fairness its not that bad a show, its not like as in your face as the hills!? I can kind of relate to what the program is about 'cause I moved to Dublin and Cork and lived in both cities in the same year like.
Hope it works out for the girls with their internships. Seems like they will get on ok. Really like the show though. Will look forward to watching the next episode!

Richard Dower · 14-11-2010 11:45pm

snuggles285 wrote: »

Now in all fairness its not that bad a show, its not like as in your face as the hills!? I can kind of relate to what the program is about 'cause I moved to Dublin and Cork and lived in both cities in the same year like.
Hope it works out for the girls with their internships. Seems like they will get on ok. Really like the show though. Will look forward to watching the next episode!

LOL!

...interships? :eek: - i bet you think LC and Whitney really worked for Teen Vogue :P

Or Heidi worked at Bolthouse

, if you've watched The Hills Vogue will be the queen bitch, Louise will play innocent and above it all, Cici will be the alternative rock chick, it's the-hills-by-numbers!

Sardonicat · 14-11-2010 11:54pm

snuggles285 wrote: »

Now in all fairness its not that bad a show, its not like as in your face as the hills!? I can kind of relate to what the program is about 'cause I moved to Dublin and Cork and lived in both cities in the same year like.
Hope it works out for the girls with their internships. Seems like they will get on ok. Really like the show though. Will look forward to watching the next episode!

You can relate to internships that pay? Maybe they're on WPP1. Or maybe not.
The Wexford train coming into Huston?
A luas that goes to Georges st?
An Irish girl called Vogue?

A like this show, it's pure comedy.

Our man in Havana · 15-11-2010 12:49am

Now, I am closing this thread temporarily due to the posting of what I consider to be potentially libelous comments.

Closed pending mod review.

Mr E · 05-10-2017 2:55pm

*yawn* *stretch* *cough*

RTE have just posted all episodes of Fade Street on the RTE player.

Now a whole new generation of viewers can be annoyed.

https://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/fade-street-1981/10782084/

JP Liz V1 · 05-10-2017 3:16pm

Mr E wrote: »

*yawn* *stretch* *cough*

RTE have just posted all episodes of Fade Street on the RTE player.

Now a whole new generation of viewers can be annoyed.

https://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/fade-street-1981/10782084/

RTE really loves Vogue :rolleyes:

James Brown · 05-10-2017 7:02pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

RTE really loves Vogue :rolleyes:

Twink won't live forever you know.

Atlantic Dawn · 05-10-2017 7:26pm

Wonder will those staring in it get fees for the repeat.

Ralf and Florian · 06-10-2017 9:51pm

Matt Barrett wrote: »

Twink won't live forever you know.

At least Twink was famous for some semi legit reason back in the mists of time. I still don't know why RTE keep pushing this Vogue wan.

Glebee · 08-10-2017 11:19pm

I really have to watch this again, just to confirm to myself it really was that horrific...

Fade Street (Ireland's answer to 'The Hills')

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