[C-J]

Anyone else think the upcoming storylines will make things a little bit more interesting around here!

[C-J]

Originally Posted by deelite

Which raises the question what ever happened to "The Haven" - did that have a gym?

Ya i remember a few years back everyone used to spend half their time in there with their gear bags, bottles of water etc. We never actually saw inside just them coming and going!

[FionnB]

Originally Posted by deelite

Which raises the question what ever happened to "The Haven" - did that have a gym?

It was turned into the Community Centre

[Ste-]

Originally Posted by Bright__Eyes

Barry was the editor of a paper, now he's in charge of a newsletter and yet he types with only two fingers?
That's believable

I thought the very same, after all his years in the "industry" he still types like that! God knows how long it took him to do up Sarah's emails and facebook updates!

Originally Posted by max life

Why were five people giving out the newsletter beside each other outside Vinos??? Surely it would make more sense to spread out over the whole of Carrigstown?

Agreed, I know carrigstown is small but just covering vinos for the newsletter was a joke. What about the park or the street across from vinos where the Halpins etc, live ?

Originally Posted by C-J

Anyone else think the upcoming storylines will make things a little bit more interesting around here!

I agree, I think it should heat up nicely, here and on tv. I think because different writers seems to write the different episodes it leads to these dull periods, Need to take note of the good writers! Also explains why storylines jump here and there and everywhere.

[Harry Angstrom]

I think C-J raises some valid points. For instance, I ain't going to mention any names but there's a certain nurse working for a certain doctor who's quite a bit overweight to be honest. Now, that's not really setting a very good example to patients who are coming in to see the doctor/nurse and being lectured about the dangers of obesity, is it?

Angel01, do you actually work for RTE/Fair City? I doubt the actors would be all that miffed if they read some of the comments here about their weight. After all, they are actors and they do put themselves out there so presumably it's not exactly the profession to be in if one happens to be a bit sensitive about things. I use the term "profession" loosely.

[C-J]

Originally Posted by Harry Angstrom

I think C-J raises some valid points. For instance, I ain't going to mention any names but there's a certain nurse working for a certain doctor who's quite a bit overweight to be honest. Now, that's not really setting a very good example to patients who are coming in to see the doctor/nurse and being lectured about the dangers of obesity, is it?

Angel01, do you actually work for RTE/Fair City? I doubt the actors would be all that miffed if they read some of the comments here about their weight. After all, they are actors and they do put themselves out there so presumably it's not exactly the profession to be in if one happens to be a bit sensitive about things. I use the term "profession" loosely.

finally someone who sees what i'm trying to say. I couldn't care less if all the actors were morbidly obese and its only possible to fit one person in each shot. What i've been trying to say is that these actors chose to be in the public eye for their profession, which in turn makes them role models for us and our children and the nation as a whole. Monkey see monkey do. The only way to tackle the obesity endemic in this country is to teach people to exercise, eat properly etc, and the media is a very strong way of doing this. If lives can be saved by a simple storyline then great.

[angel01]

Originally Posted by Harry Angstrom

I think C-J raises some valid points. For instance, I ain't going to mention any names but there's a certain nurse working for a certain doctor who's quite a bit overweight to be honest. Now, that's not really setting a very good example to patients who are coming in to see the doctor/nurse and being lectured about the dangers of obesity, is it?

Angel01, do you actually work for RTE/Fair City? I doubt the actors would be all that miffed if they read some of the comments here about their weight. After all, they are actors and they do put themselves out there so presumably it's not exactly the profession to be in if one happens to be a bit sensitive about things. I use the term "profession" loosely.

They are doing a job, imagine even fat people make good nurses or doctors . It is about doing a good job and not looking a certain size. I happen to judge each character (and actor) on the merit of their acting and not what they look like.

The same could be said for all those praising Neasa, most of that (if not all) are praising here, purely on what she looks like and not how she acts.

No, I don't work for RTE or Fair City but I would love to, given half a chance...

[C-J]

We're fighting a losing battle here against angel who either works in rte or just has a really unhealthy obsession with fiction... Please open your mind to other peoples opinions instead of shooting them down because you don't like them. Last time I checked Ireland was still a democracy?

[Mr E]

Jumbo threads are being closed to reduce the load on the site. Welcome to the new Fair City thread.

[shadowninty]

Look, the cast of Fair City are mostly below average, or around average size.
Everyone has different metabolisms and hindrances. Some storyline about people improving their fitness could be interesting, but one where characters unnecessarily diet will only worsen (esp. young) women's paranoia about weight, rather then making them care about their health.

[C-J]

Originally Posted by shadowninty

Look, the cast of Fair City are mostly below average, or around average size.
Everyone has different metabolisms and hindrances. Some storyline about people improving their fitness could be interesting, but one where characters unnecessarily diet will only worsen (esp. young) women's paranoia about weight, rather then making them care about their health.

yes & irish 'average' is much heavier than other nations. An eating disorder epidemic is not on the cards if Vivienne & the heavier ones decide to do weight watchers or somethin! I'm talking subtle changes to encourage healthier lifestyles. Everyone hanging out in the hungry pig munchin burgers every lunchtime is so unrealistic & turns my stomach. People doth protest too much you'd have to wonder at some of the manners of thinking on here. Healthy lifestyle = longer life, it's not rocket science

[CaptainNegative]

Originally Posted by C-J

yes & irish 'average' is much heavier than other nations. An eating disorder epidemic is not on the cards if Vivienne & the heavier ones decide to do weight watchers or somethin! I'm talking subtle changes to encourage healthier lifestyles. Everyone hanging out in the hungry pig munchin burgers every lunchtime is so unrealistic & turns my stomach. People doth protest too much you'd have to wonder at some of the manners of thinking on here. Healthy lifestyle = longer life, it's not rocket science

Hear, hear - obviously I agree with you as I've been there, done that and now healthy living is my profession and my passion. People need to be taught about a healthy lifestyle and the media is the best way to do that.
And by the by, I started watching The Biggest Loser US online about this time last year, which is what inspired me to go out and sort my life out, so its amazing what the power of a tv show can do...

[angel01]

Originally Posted by C-J

We're fighting a losing battle here against angel who either works in rte or just has a really unhealthy obsession with fiction... Please open your mind to other peoples opinions instead of shooting them down because you don't like them. Last time I checked Ireland was still a democracy?

Erm let me see I must work at RTE or Fair City, ah that old chestnut, know let me see where could I work, maybe I am a newsreader or could I work in the news or if I work on Fair City, do I work on the scripts, or maybe I even work with the set props and if I am lucky, I may even get to say a line or two.... nice one C-J ...really original

Or I have an unhealthy obsession with fiction, gosh I didn't realise noone else in the planet watched a soap opera on telly... I must get myself in the Guinness book of records with that one! All those millions that watch all the soaps must all be as sad as me!! Guess you never came across the Digital Spy soaps forum, that must really freak you out then!

Personally, I think you have serious issues with how you view people who are overweight.. this recent quote by you

Saw her out walking on the n5 the other day and she's put on a sight of weight!

How nice of you to judge every single person you see....

[C-J]

Hope everyone is well on this lovely saturday morning

[Mr E]

C-J and Angel01 - this thread is for discussing Fair City. No more on-thread bickering please.

FYI C-J: Angel01 doesn't work for RTE. You don't need to work for RTE to read Soap News/Soap Forums.

Back on topic please.