Scrap Fair city

xbox36016

it was about 1s long

Toto Wolfcastle

Wow. That's all I can say.

Last night's episode was the most fantastic thing I have ever seen.

Leo hit the air in front of Terrance's face and suddenly Terrance had blood pouring out of his face.

Then he went and fell off a little cliff (not even a high cliff) foot first into pretty calm seas. There's no way he's dead.

Leo is some rubbish actor.

medeame

Leo rubbish actor, yes, but by golly he is not the only one.
perminant pmt robin
sourfaced suzanne
can only speak in syllables dermot
frightened bunny look, mikes bird (can even think of her name) and dont mean yvonne his ex mrs
malaky terrible delivery, looks startled every time he has to say a line.
how ya, wha, christy
ooo too tired to go on, dont even get me started on the police actors, muppets could do better

medeame

daveywavey08 wrote: »

Lads I swear to god tonights end scene was the funniest thing I've seen on Irish TV.
.......then he does an Arnie Predator type dive off a rocky cliff edge. Oh man t'was things of legend. Somebody PLEASE PLEASE upload it to youtube QUOTE

Kind of thougt it was more of a dying swan dive meself :eek:

who007

ànyone see the cover of the RTE guide recently with the fairly ****ty "actors" on the front cover in a real attempt at a CSI look.. :rolleyes:
I'd def do that Niamh one though, even if she is a ginger..:p
and I hate that we have to pay a licence fee for this and other sh1te that's on RTE... :mad: we need a station equivalent of BBC or Channel 4..
something with a flagship program of Irish speaking metal robots that travel the universe exterminating people and shagging them with their fetishistic sink plungers !

JerryHandbag

who007 wrote: »

something with a flagship program of Irish speaking metal robots that travel the universe exterminating people and shagging them with their fetishistic sink plungers !

Careful now...the fair city scriptwriters might be reading this and steal your idea!

Sam Kade

who007 wrote: »

I'd def do that Niamh one though, even if she is a ginger..:p

If she doesn't stop all that frowning her face will be covered in wrinkles in a few years. You might get a fright if you see her naked because she wears them big overcoats and dresses for a reason.

xbox36016

but what woud we do whit out this show if it gos of the air

RxQueen

Sam Kade wrote: »

If she doesn't stop all that frowning her face will be covered in wrinkles in a few years. You might get a fright if you see her naked because she wears them big overcoats and dresses for a reason.

was she not pregnant, no?

Sam Kade

emo!! wrote: »

was she not pregnant, no?

Don't know but that usually lasts nine months she has been wearing big overcoats and big dresses with a few years.

RxQueen

Sam Kade wrote: »

Don't know but that usually lasts nine months she has been wearing big overcoats and big dresses with a few years.

Wooo that overdue, must be murder on her feet:p .. I really like her hair tho, and she one of the very few good actors on it!

medeame

emo!! wrote: »

Wooo that overdue, must be murder on her feet:p .. I really like her hair tho, and she one of the very few good actors on it!

All that time in big over coats, maybe she is having and elephant they are pregnant for years, could call it fair dublin city zoo so!

Elmo

All that time in big over coats, maybe she is having and elephant they are pregnant for years, could call it fair dublin city zoo so!

She is a method actor. She knows at some stage she will have a baby some day in Fair City and like all soaps the pregnancy will go on for about 3 years at which time the baby comes out walking and talking.

Also does anyone else find it odd that every returning character to Fair City comes back with a new actor.

Leo's son hasn't aged a day, but he has got all the puck marks remove from his face!

See this is why Fair City is soooo ****ing brilliant

This thread has made me a fan.

Brian Capture

Dean = new actor

Sean = new actor

Rachel = new actor

medeame

Brian Capture wrote: »

Dean = new actor

Sean = new actor

Rachel = new actor

Who ever Dalores and Harry's son was last time, he was not the origional actor, an if am not going nuts, wasnt this Floyd different too.
For someone who want to see it scrapped, think i know way too much about it already, that is a worry:eek:

Elmo

Who ever Dalores and Harry's son was last time, he was not the origional actor, an if am not going nuts, wasnt this Floyd different too.
For someone who want to see it scrapped, think i know way too much about it already, that is a worry

It seem to me good actors just want to move away from this show. I am not saying that all of the actors who have been replace are good actors but its generally the case, with a few exceptions to the rule, e.g. Yvonne Doyle (not a great actress now but far better then before).

Dalores and Harry's son was actually a funny character before he was changed and the actor was good at the role.

The same goes for Floyd's sister who was replaces twice, the first 2 actress where good, the second one was very funny and the Third just horrible and nasty. The same goes for Floyd who's original actor has appear in a few things since and seems to be a good actor.

The Blizzard of Odd did a good segment on this a few years ago. They had a clip of Yvonne going around a corner and then coming back around the corner as look very different.

For someone who want to see it scrapped, think i know way too much about it already, that is a worry

Tell me about it! I know way too much about all soap. Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!

duridian

Speaking of Floyd's sister, Farrah, did anyone else think it was really weird that there was no sign of her at all around the time of Floyd's death and funeral.
She wasn't even mentioned, that she couldn't make it or whatever. Is she supposed to be dead as well or what, because down here in the boonies, funerals are sometimes delayed for over a week, while relatives travel from America/New Zealand/Sea of Tranquility or whatever far flung place they happen to be.

EnigmasWhisper

of course the show should be scrapped, its awful ! The acting, especially by the guy who plays Leo Dowling is possibly the worst to be seen anywhere in the world. Why do we pay our license fees for this ?

Sharpshooter

EnigmasWhisper wrote: »

of course the show should be scrapped, its awful ! The acting, especially by the guy who plays Leo Dowling is possibly the worst to be seen anywhere in the world. Why do we pay our license fees for this ?

Disagree , that honour has to go to Rita.:p

Hardrain

Rita being replaced by a bell is genius.

hiscan

Hardrain wrote: »

Rita being replaced by a bell is genius.

:D:D:D lmao

JaneyP

RTE will never scrap FC, because it makes them too much money. It's extreamely popular and companies pay a lot of money for advertising slots etc. FC probably finances more "credible" RTE productions on its own. Our licence fees go towards sh1te like "Failte towers" "Jigs and Reels" "The English class and that awful show that was on over christmas (Cant recall the name)

I personnally love the show. Its themost enjoyable soap I think. Its getting better all the time too! The Leo/Terrance storyline was great! Classic soap cheese!

Elmo

RTE will never scrap FC, because it makes them too much money. It's extreamely popular and companies pay a lot of money for advertising slots etc. FC probably finances more "credible" RTE productions on its own. Our licence fees go towards sh1te like "Failte towers" "Jigs and Reels" "The English class and that awful show that was on over christmas (Cant recall the name)

All of those cheap shows make money that's why RTE produce them. I wouldn't say the Licence Fee is touched for much of RTE entertainment out put. RTE use the licence for Sport, News, Documentry, Religion, Education and Information programming.

Perhaps we should just stop watching them!

xbox36016

no you cant becase you must pay the lf all the time

Elmo

no you cant becase you must pay the lf all the time

xbox36016

yes you do elmo gaybo

Sharpshooter

Elmo wrote: »

+1

Elmo

Sorry LF not If.

Yeah I get you now.

If we stop watching the reality and the soaps then they will get some of the licence fee.

lf = licence fee not If.

xbox36016

elmo 4 far city got to and your gay

Elmo

What? your not making sence to me. sorry!

Brian Capture

Hardrain wrote: »

Rita being replaced by a bell is genius.

Rita is scum.

Jean Costello is scum.

Sharpshooter

Brian Capture wrote: »

Rita is scum.

Jean Costello is scum.

Scum is a bit harsh yeah.:pac:

medeame

Brian Capture wrote: »

Rita is scum.

Jean Costello is scum.

we are having a laf at the characters and bad acting, but no need to get personal brian, scum is not just hard, it is rude.

who ever wrote, rita replaced by a bell, priceless, am on floor laughing

Dennis the Stone

This thread is hilarious! The whole Rita- Bell - Bela thing
At least she isn't a bell-end, like Suzanne

Brian Capture

medeame wrote: »

we are having a laf at the characters and bad acting, but no need to get personal brian, scum is not just hard, it is rude.

who ever wrote, rita replaced by a bell, priceless, am on floor laughing

I've met Jean Costello in real life. She's a scumbag.

White_Feather

Fair $hitty

medeame

Brian Capture wrote: »

I've met Jean Costello in real life. She's a scumbag.

she speaks highly of you too:cool:

Mr E

Brian Capture - no more personal attacks on actors please.
I've an idea - just don't watch the show if you don't like it.

medeame

Mr E wrote: »

Brian Capture - no more personal attacks on actors please.
I've an idea - just don't watch the show if you don't like it.

i agree about no more personal attacks on actors, but as for not watching, i think the reason we do is because it is so bad it is good, i know it does not make sense, but if we are having a laf and a moan at a soap opera, its not so bad is it.
i must say i get more lafs out of the quotes on here. I still think, quote "Rita replaced by a bell, genius" quote, is my favourite.
shall we have a vote on it. I think that is the quote of the thread, what do you all think?

medeame

Hardrain wrote: »

Rita being replaced by a bell is genius.

Hardsrain, your quote is genius and priceless.
pml

Brian Capture

medeame wrote: »

she speaks highly of you too:cool:

??

I called her a scumbag. That doesn't equate to speaking 'highly' of her.

Elmo

I beleive it is called being sarcastic.

medeame

Elmo wrote: »

I beleive it is called being sarcastic.

Thanks Elmo, at least ya got it

im_invisible

medeame wrote: »

she speaks highly of you too:cool:

Brian Capture wrote: »

I called her a scumbag. That doesn't equate to speaking 'highly' of her.

Elmo wrote: »

I beleive it is called being sarcastic.

seems brian couldnt see you rolling your eyes, you having your shades on.....





*gets coat, leaves



edit, SORRY.
got directed here from somewhere else, didnt mean to resurect the dead



*gets coat, leaves, again

julien69

Yes i would like that heap of ****e of a so called soap to be axed.The acting is horrendous,i watch it for a laugh.Do they pick these actors up off the street or what?Dont get me started on that Dominic.If i saw him in Dublin i would knock him out,the way he treats Tracey isnt fair.I know the dirty looking slag was a prostitute before but shes still human.:D

Whiskey Devil

Ros Na Rún all the way!! :pac:

Elmo

julien69 wrote: »

Yes i would like that heap of ****e of a so called soap to be axed.The acting is horrendous,i watch it for a laugh.Do they pick these actors up off the street or what?Dont get me started on that Dominic.If i saw him in Dublin i would knock him out,the way he treats Tracey isnt fair.I know the dirty looking slag was a prostitute before but shes still human.:D

This is exactly what all soap opera is about. Knowing that their is dodgy acting and dodgy scripts but at the same time hating what the characters are doing on screen and actively getting involved in the plot

Ros Na Rún all the way!!

Not sure if your being sarcastic but Ros Na Rún is one of the better soaps.

gogglebok

Elmo wrote: »

This is exactly what all soap opera is about. Knowing that their is dodgy acting and dodgy scripts but at the same time hating what the characters are doing on screen and actively getting involved in the plot

Not sure if your being sarcastic but Ros Na Rún is one of the better soaps.

I completely agree, Elmo. Corrie was my favourite for a long time, but it's in a distant third place these days behind the Irish two.

People always say soap acting is dodgy, but I think that's just the traditional thing to say when you don't follow soaps. It seems to me that a lot of the actors are excellent. Being that good four or five or to times a week must take real discipline as well.

I'm thinking of people like Shadrach and Lisa Dingle, or someone like Ray in Fair City. I never understand why more people don't talk about Barry too. He's been brilliant all this year.

EDIROL

I'm liking the tall new garda in town, i like a man in uniform... ;-)

deelite

I hope Fair City stays on the television - main reason is this. Two years I noticed that from 7:00 a.m. to at least 3:00 p.m. RTE 1's television programmes consisted of approximately 70% imported programmes - with the exception of the News, Weather, (Wednesday Dail Q & A), Telly Bingo and an afternoon show. The imported shows were the likes of Hi-de-Hi and Dallas (they're the two shows that I can remember - but there was loads of others).

I did ring up RTE to ask why my TV licence money was being used to buy in ancient shows - they said they were catering for the "maturer audience". At least Fair City is home produced. I've never watched Ros Na Run but I will now.