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From being really cool to being a pompous pain in the ass

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  • #32
    kurtainsider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 315 ✭✭kurtainsider


    flatty wrote: »
    Billy connolly

    Bellendius Maximus


  • #33
    bodice ripper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,681 ✭✭✭bodice ripper


    These two states are not mutually exclusive.

    In fact, I'd say they are usually found paired.


  • #34
    Gwynplaine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,910 ✭✭✭Gwynplaine


    The other fella wrote: »
    Eminem. I never saw anyone to change as much he did from his first album up to his latest. What a ****

    He just needs to realise he's in his mid 40''s, and stop shouting and being angry about everything.
    First 3 albums were tip top, he should have left it so after that.
    Pink is going down the same route. Teenage angst in her mid 30's.


  • #35
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Billy Connolly could have been my Da!

    Lucky escape for one of us.


  • #36
    jamesbere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,022 ✭✭✭jamesbere


    Jeremy Clarkson


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  • #37
    _Dara_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭_Dara_


    Wibbs wrote: »
    Me ears are burning. Though with much less of the really cool.

    Swing and a miss.


  • #38
    Ralf and Florian
    Site Banned Posts: 1,489 ✭✭✭Ralf and Florian


    NollagShona wrote: »
    Bressie

    When was he ever cool?


  • #39
    One eyed Jack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,439 ✭✭✭✭One eyed Jack


    Madonna!

    Hell of a difference between her 80's output and the god awful shyte she comes out with now.

    Actually, by that standard, Sinead O' Connor fits that bill too (90's output obviously), and what she comes out with nowadays.


  • #40
    monkeysnapper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,563 ✭✭✭monkeysnapper


    Sorry to drag soccer into this. ...

    Ryan Giggs

    I'm a Welsh Manchester united supporter so naturally he was a big hero of mine growing up .

    What a stupid prick !!!


  • #41
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Gwynplaine wrote: »
    He just needs to realise he's in his mid 40''s, and stop shouting and being angry about everything.
    First 3 albums were tip top, he should have left it so after that.

    I believe it's called hip hop.


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  • #42
    topper75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,942 ✭✭✭topper75


    splinter65 wrote: »
    Never cool. Sorry .

    He had built up a bit of cachet for himself up to the Joshua Tree. Then he tumbled spectacularly. Saw him on the BBC thing last night and was cringing at the gimp. I reckon there are a few decent solo albums in the Edge. And Larry and Adam could guest on them.


  • #43
    darkdubh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,628 ✭✭✭darkdubh


    Morrissey.


  • #44
    RhubarbCrumble
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,174 ✭✭✭RhubarbCrumble


    tracey turnblad wrote: »
    Conor Mc gregor

    He was always a pompous pain in the arse.


  • #45
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,019 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    topper75 wrote: »
    He had built up a bit of cachet for himself up to the Joshua Tree. Then he tumbled spectacularly. Saw him on the BBC thing last night and was cringing at the gimp. I reckon there are a few decent solo albums in the Edge. And Larry and Adam could guest on them.

    I think Bono did the whole Achtubg baby/ Zoo TV thing very well

    After that though, Jesus h Christ


  • #46
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 4,229 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    darkdubh wrote: »
    Morrissey.

    Has been controversial for a long time. People got riled up about Bengali In Platforms and Asian Rut in 1988 and 1991. His musical output has declined sharply though - maybe that heightens or makes his recent outbursts come across even more badly then they sound. IMHO his last good album was Maladjusted (20 years ago).


  • #47
    mzungu
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 6,311 Mod ✭✭✭✭mzungu


    One eyed Jack wrote: »
    Madonna!

    Hell of a difference between her 80's output and the god awful shyte she comes out with now.
    Not much difference at all really! :pac::pac::D


  • #48
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,519 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Beyonce.....


    Ed sheeran and his many many versions of just one song....


  • #49
    sparksfly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 551 ✭✭✭sparksfly


    The late Christopher Hitchens. Went from rebel to twat.


  • #50
    splinter65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,420 ✭✭✭splinter65


    no.8 wrote: »
    In your opinion. Sorry

    That’s all there is on this thread, opinions. That’s what it’s all about.


  • #51
    splinter65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,420 ✭✭✭splinter65


    sparksfly wrote: »
    The late Christopher Hitchens. Went from rebel to twat.

    In the height of his pomp he was advocating suicide booths for victims of terminal illnesses and bragging how he would bite the bullet himself should he get a diagnoses.
    It was a bit reckless considering his own dad had died of oesophageal cancer.
    When he did get a diagnoses he fought like the devil to the end.
    RIP


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  • #52
    Littlehorny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭Littlehorny


    Don't know if he was ever cool but Robbie Williams is an awful arsehole.


  • #53
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 22,384 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    monkeysnapper wrote: »
    Sorry to drag soccer into this. ...

    Ryan Giggs

    I'm a Welsh Manchester united supporter so naturally he was a big hero of mine growing up .

    What a stupid prick !!!

    He was always pretty dumb, even in the 90s, even amongst footballers, he stood out as a painful interviewee.


  • #54
    Don Kiddick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭Don Kiddick


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    He was always pretty dumb, even in the 90s, even amongst footballers, he stood out as a painful interviewee.

    He's actually anything but, he's an intelligent and articulate individual..
    I think what most people hold against him is the shagging of his brother Rhodri's missus...not the best move ever...


  • #55
    King George VI
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,346 ✭✭✭King George VI


    sparksfly wrote: »
    The late Christopher Hitchens. Went from rebel to twat.

    Curious, what made you think he turned into a twat?


  • #56
    quintana76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭quintana76


    sparksfly wrote: »
    The late Christopher Hitchens. Went from rebel to twat.

    Hero.


  • #57
    quintana76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭quintana76


    William Shatter.


  • #58
    quintana76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭quintana76


    quintana76 wrote: »
    William Shatter.

    ....Shatner


  • #59
    fergiesfolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,676 ✭✭✭fergiesfolly


    Can't understand the Billy Connolly one.
    Saw him interviewed recently and I still love the guy. Coping really well with Parkinson's too.
    He didn't give a **** for convention when he was younger. He's a lot older and still doesn't.
    Legend.


    Gay Byrne would be my choice.
    Great interviewer in his heyday, but really stopped trying in his last few years as a broadcaster. Self important snob by the end.


  • #60
    PeterParker957
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,177 ✭✭✭PeterParker957


    fergiesfolly wrote: »
    Can't understand the Billy Connolly one.
    Saw him interviewed recently and I still love the guy. Coping really well with Parkinson's too.
    He didn't give a **** for convention when he was younger. He's a lot older and still doesn't.
    Legend.


    Gay Byrne would be my choice.
    Great interviewer in his heyday, but really stopped trying in his last few years as a broadcaster. Self important snob by the end.

    Gabriel Byrne too.

    From top actor to feminist sympathiser.


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  • #61
    MagicIRL
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    Stephen Fry.

    I used to enjoy a good laugh watching QI... but then he wouldn't shut up during the show or outside of it. Can't stand the man now.

    He was never cool to begin with, I just want to point of what a massive príck he is.


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