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The Late Late Show 01/04

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,876 ✭✭✭deelite


    Remember Ant and Dec in the morning time - one 1st April they did a joke when Dec fainted live and had to cut to an ad break so nursey could come to his aid - ITV's phone lines jammed with parents/kids trying to see was he all right - that's all I could think of watching that fella last night - it was a joke.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43,028 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    Another week of missing all the fun:(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,723 ✭✭✭✭Ally Dick


    I know the weekly Late Late Show thread has become a big draw for many posters but there seems to be an inordinate amount of contributors posting purely to make derogatory comments about the guests.

    On other occasions I might not have felt this as keenly but tonight I couldn't help but be affected by the comments directed at people with whom I am friends. The undercurrent of casual homophobia running through many of the comments posted whilst Barry Dignam and Hugh Walsh were onscreen made me sad. Similarly the comments directed towards Frances Black, a recovering alcoholic, were callous in the extreme.

    I don't want to pick out any posts in particular - it's more the tone of the whole thread that leaves such a bad taste in the mouth and it seems to be getting worse every week.

    Maybe Frances Black is fair game as she is a minor celebrity and has spent much of her life in the public eye but the levels of abuse accepted in the Late Late thread seem out of kilter with other threads in the Television Forum.

    I see you're new to Boards. Head off somewhere else if you don't like it here. Dainty little bugger


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,294 ✭✭✭✭Ash.J.Williams


    I know the weekly Late Late Show thread has become a big draw for many posters but there seems to be an inordinate amount of contributors posting purely to make derogatory comments about the guests.

    On other occasions I might not have felt this as keenly but tonight I couldn't help but be affected by the comments directed at people with whom I am friends. The undercurrent of casual homophobia running through many of the comments posted whilst Barry Dignam and Hugh Walsh were onscreen made me sad. Similarly the comments directed towards Frances Black, a recovering alcoholic, were callous in the extreme.

    I don't want to pick out any posts in particular - it's more the tone of the whole thread that leaves such a bad taste in the mouth and it seems to be getting worse every week.

    Maybe Frances Black is fair game as she is a minor celebrity and has spent much of her life in the public eye but the levels of abuse accepted in the Late Late thread seem out of kilter with other threads in the Television Forum.
    i find that gay couples on a talk show discussing their engagement/wedding every bit as abhorant and evil as a straight couple doing same.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,723 ✭✭✭✭Ally Dick


    i find that gay couples on a talk show discussing their engagement/wedding every bit as abhorant and evil as a straight couple doing same.

    It was boring in the extreme. It's also objectionable because it is like the rest of the recent turd polishing in the Irish media - talking up how great everyday things are, and how we should be thankful for the little things, in the wake of the financial crisis. It's diversionary rubbish


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,557 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    The posters on this very thread are the first to complain if anyone crosses the line with regards to homophobic or cruel comments. A few weeks ago, a poster (who I think has learned his lesson) posted some awful comments in this thread, generated at least 10 reported posts, and got banned for his trouble.

    The only reported post in this thread was the delightful comment by Ally Dick 3 posts above this one, and he got an infraction for his trouble.

    If you think a particular post has crossed the line, the best course of action is to report it. Click the report.gif icon beside the post, and the moderators of this forum (including me) will treat any reported posts with the utmost importance.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,765 ✭✭✭Diddler1977


    I know the weekly Late Late Show thread has become a big draw for many posters but there seems to be an inordinate amount of contributors posting purely to make derogatory comments about the guests.

    On other occasions I might not have felt this as keenly but tonight I couldn't help but be affected by the comments directed at people with whom I am friends. The undercurrent of casual homophobia running through many of the comments posted whilst Barry Dignam and Hugh Walsh were onscreen made me sad. Similarly the comments directed towards Frances Black, a recovering alcoholic, were callous in the extreme.

    I don't want to pick out any posts in particular - it's more the tone of the whole thread that leaves such a bad taste in the mouth and it seems to be getting worse every week.

    Maybe Frances Black is fair game as she is a minor celebrity and has spent much of her life in the public eye but the levels of abuse accepted in the Late Late thread seem out of kilter with other threads in the Television Forum.


    I wouldn't be in agreement with your sentiment that posters come on here to give abuse to guests and presenter.

    It is a thread that is different to a lot of the other threads on the TV forum given that it has evolved in to a live drinking and craic session. It is basically what makes the LLS bearable to watch.

    I have reread over the posts last night and have noted that there were a few homophobic comments (muppets like this are found everywhere not just on this thread), comments about Frances Black being boring - which I think she was (drinking or not) and Keith Barry being rubbish - which he was. What is there to say about the above?????

    I know sometimes the lingo that is used on the thread can appear to be "in jokes" - but anyone who asks for an explanation of certain nicknames (DLB in particular) is always told what it stands for.

    It is all just a laugh on a Friday night. Don't think about it too much would be my advice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    I know sometimes the lingo that is used on the thread can appear to be "in jokes" - but anyone who asks for an explanation of certain nicknames (DLB in particular) is always told what it stands for.

    I completely agree. It would be a bad thing if this became a clique that only the "regulars" posted in. If anything the regulars welcome newbies all the time and these newbies tend to turn into regulars.....Post 655 is not indicative of the regulars attitude.

    @JohnFaltstaff I hope you will stick around and see the craic that the majority of people have on here on Friday nights (I am not referring to the muppets and the muppet remarks).


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3 mranthrope


    Did you hear that.. He challenged Tubridy to do a bit of research before the show.....

    Someone should do some, the first few civil partnerships have already happened. I read about them in several newspapers.
    RTE's quality is ever-descending. News is just Pravda for the government. Research is non-existent or of poor quality. As for entertainment, what entertainment?

    As for the magician, no pulse would have him on the ground due to hypoxia. It wasn't even approximating credibility.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭closeline


    Do people not have a right to say what they want about these two lads. I have something to say but i know i would get reported for it but i shouldnt.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,765 ✭✭✭Diddler1977


    closeline wrote: »
    Do people not have a right to say what they want about these two lads. I have something to say but i know i would get reported for it but i shouldnt.

    What is it you want to say? (Bearing in mind that homophobic or racist comments, etc are not acceptable in general day to day life as well as here on boards)

    I personally see free speech as one thing - and hate speech as another.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    Brian "Bloated" Kennedy on again

    Looks like he's been hitting the bottle. He should really buy Frances' book.

    Brian Kennedy is a great singer.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 23,718 ✭✭✭✭JonathanAnon


    starryeye wrote: »
    Brian Kennedy is a great singer.

    Well we had this argument before.. Brian IS a great singer, but the songs he writes and covers are awful.. Surprised that nobody has ever written a good song for him..


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    Well we had this argument before.. Brian IS a great singer, but the songs he writes and covers are awful.. Surprised that nobody has ever written a good song for him..

    My post was just highlighting how cruel some of the comments were.

    You raise me up, A case of you, Goin back, Ghost music, Different God etc.... all good, all sung by BK.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    starryeye wrote: »
    You raise me up, A case of you, Goin back, Ghost music, Different God etc.... all good, all sung by BK.

    Yes grand. You like BK's singing. That's nice.

    Somebody (me) saying he is fat - what's that got to do with his singing? As for being cruel......the truth hurts :(

    Eek! :eek: is that you Brian?!

    :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,765 ✭✭✭Diddler1977


    starryeye wrote: »
    You raise me up, A case of you, Goin back, Ghost music, Different God etc.... all good, all sung by BK.

    In your oppinion.

    Just because you think he is a good singer does not mean he actually is.

    And everyone doesn't have to like him just because you do.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,807 ✭✭✭Poly


    starryeye wrote: »
    Brian Kennedy is a great singer.

    Is that you Ronan;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭closeline


    What is it you want to say? (Bearing in mind that homophobic or racist comments, etc are not acceptable in general day to day life as well as here on boards)

    I personally see free speech as one thing - and hate speech as another.
    I will just get banned if i will say it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    closeline wrote: »
    I will just get banned if i will say it.

    Must be extremely bad so.

    Why would you want to say something so bad that it would offend and upset people and is so bad that it will cause the reaction of you being banned from a discussion board?


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,300 ✭✭✭✭casio4


    as Ronan Keating would sing 'you shay it besht when you shay nothin at all' :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,046 ✭✭✭furiousox


    closeline wrote: »
    I will just get banned if i will say it.

    ooooh, you're such a tease!

    CPL 593H



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,294 ✭✭✭✭Ash.J.Williams


    starryeye wrote: »
    My post was just highlighting how cruel some of the comments were.

    You raise me up, A case of you, Goin back, Ghost music, Different God etc.... all good, all sung by BK.
    I don't know about the other tunes, but in my personal opinion "you raise me up" is the worst song that was ever written and recorded ever....and i mean ever....Emotional pornography for simpletons in my opinion...in fact it is so bad that my sister keeps promising that when i die, she is going to tell everyone that weslifes version should be played at my funeral, because "it's what he would have wanted".. just to piss me off....


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    Liking a song or artist is just based on a personal, individual taste.


    Making personal insulting remarks is not necessary to show your dislike of anyone or what they do.

    Some of the comments on this LLS thread are becoming just a people bashing exercise.

    Can't the standards of comments be improved a bit? Leave personal insults out of the comments for all posts.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,765 ✭✭✭Diddler1977


    starryeye wrote: »
    Liking a song or artist is just based on a personal, individual taste.


    Making personal insulting remarks is not necessary to show your dislike of anyone or what they do.

    Some of the comments on this LLS thread are becoming just a people bashing exercise.

    Can't the standards of comments be improved a bit? Leave personal insults out of the comments for all posts.

    Anyone who goes on to the LLS or any other show in the public domain is leaving themselves open to criticism - whether it is in relation to their singing or their looks, etc. (or if they are plain boring)

    We can't all be "starry eyed" about celebrities and put them up on a pedastal and say they look and sound great (even if they don't).

    Basically you are telling us to "put up and shut up" and accept sub standard entertainment.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    Anyone who goes on to the LLS or any other show in the public domain is leaving themselves open to criticism - whether it is in relation to their singing or their looks, etc. (or if they are plain boring)

    We can't all be "starry eyed" about celebrities and put them up on a pedastal and say they look and sound great (even if they don't).

    Basically you are telling us to "put up and shut up" and accept sub standard entertainment.

    I made a suggestion about not posting lots of personal insults all the time.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Sorry. I can't commit to that starryeye.

    If I think someone is boring I am going to say it.

    If I think someone looks fat (yes Brian looked fat IMO) I am going to say it.

    Conversely if I find someone inspirational/good/entertaining/nice/pretty I will say it also. Unfortunately this is rare with the standard of guest on The DLB Show :(

    Maybe you could complain to RTE to have better guests and a better host so that my/our comments don't offend your little starry eyed sensitive self?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    amdublin wrote: »
    Sorry. I can't commit to that starryeye.

    If I think someone is boring I am going to say it.

    If I think someone looks fat (yes Brian looked fat IMO) I am going to say it.

    Conversely if I find someone inspirational/good/entertaining/nice/pretty I will say it also. Unfortunately this is rare with the standard of guest on The DLB Show :(

    Maybe you could complain to RTE to have better guests and a better host so that my/our comments don't offend your little starry eyed sensitive self?

    You don't have to agree with me but I just made a suggestion.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    amdublin wrote: »
    Sorry. I can't commit to that starryeye.

    If I think someone is boring I am going to say it.

    If I think someone looks fat (yes Brian looked fat IMO) I am going to say it.

    Conversely if I find someone inspirational/good/entertaining/nice/pretty I will say it also. Unfortunately this is rare with the standard of guest on The DLB Show :(

    I don't like every guest on the show but I just think that some comments are not necessary and are just making personal insults for the sake of it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,765 ✭✭✭Diddler1977


    starryeye wrote: »
    I don't like every guest on the show but I just think that some comments are not necessary and are just making personal insults for the sake of it.

    Examples?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    Well all I can say is I hope you do see a guest you enjoy and I wish you happy viewing.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    Example: Your comments.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    Is that a question or a condemnation of what I have written?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Starryeye who are you speaking to :confused:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    B.K is my favourite singer so I am hardly going to agree with people when they make personal insults about him when he is on t.v. If I am to be truly honest. It is kind of hard to take when you are a fan.

    Oh, by the way I was speaking to you amdublin. My example is that my user name was mocked by you and also by diddler1977. I think I'll get over that one though.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    Goodnight now and I hope the LLS does have some guests on that you will enjoy watching some time.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    starryeye wrote: »
    I have made a suggestion which was rejected and that's life. Speaking of which I have one to get back to which I hope you will understand is more important then this thread at the moment so I wish you goodnight and I hope you enjoy the LLS if you choose to watch it. I hope the guests will be to your taste the next time. If not, you can always dream about them.

    Okay see you around dude


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,765 ✭✭✭Diddler1977


    starryeye wrote: »
    Is that a question or a condemnation of what I have written?

    Is what a question or a condemnation of what you have written?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Just something to point out that might be helpful to you on boards starry eye.

    please could you not go back in and edit such a high volume of your posts so much. Posts 683, 685 & 686 are examples. I am so confused now!! Have no idea of your original points and what I am reading/replying to etc!

    Thanks!
    Amdub


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,765 ✭✭✭Diddler1977


    starryeye wrote: »
    Example: Your comments.

    Whose comments? And which ones?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    I am confused :(

    It is impossible to follow this thread/discussion :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    starryeye wrote: »
    B.K is my favourite singer so I am hardly going to agree with people when they make personal insults about him when he is on t.v. If I am to be truly honest. It is kind of hard to take when you are a fan.

    Oh, by the way I was speaking to you amdublin. My example is that my user name was mocked by you and also by diddler1977. I'm not too happy about that either.

    Omg this post has been edited again!!!! (see my post 690!)

    Starryeye (a) I'm sorry I cannot keep up with all this editing (b) i have no clue what you are talking about. If you have a problem with anything I have said please either outline it to me or report it or something. But please I cannot follow this ever changing conversation!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    starryeye wrote: »
    B.K is my favourite singer so I am hardly going to agree with people when they make personal insults about him when he is on t.v. If I am to be truly honest. It is kind of hard to take when you are a fan.

    Oh, by the way I was speaking to you amdublin. My example is that my user name was mocked by you and also by diddler1977. I think I'll get over that one though.

    And edited again :confused:

    :(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    starryeye wrote: »
    B.K is my favourite singer

    Same initials as Burger King.......


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    Never mind about it because everything I have written has been mocked including my user name. Can't even edit now and everything I have said has been mocked. Opinions, preferences everything. Well there is nothing left now is there. Goodbye.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    starryeye wrote: »
    Never mind about it because everything I have written has been mocked including my user name. Can't even edit now and everything I have said has been mocked. Opinions, preferences everything. Well there is nothing left now is there. Goodbye.

    That is not true starryeye. This is all just a discussion :confused:

    Plus I was just trying to help you by pointing out how confusing it is to people trying to follow the thread when you keep editing your posts.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Ps. If you are unhappy with any posts why not use the report button:
    Little triangle on the left




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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    Hope you all enjoyed the experience. I know I have not. But hey who cares? So long as you did that is all that matters. Enjoy. Nothing left. Goodbye.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    starryeye wrote: »
    Hope you all enjoyed the experience. I know I have not. But hey who cares? So long as you did that is all that matters. Enjoy.

    Seriously dude try not be so sensitive. People like different singers. It's no big deal.

    If any posts offended you that much you can always report them and a moderator wil check it out:
    amdublin wrote: »
    Ps. If you are unhappy with any posts why not use the report button:
    Little triangle on the left





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    Plus I was only trying to help asking you not to edit so much :confused:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 148 ✭✭starryeye


    All I have said has been mocked. Nothing left.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 23,718 ✭✭✭✭JonathanAnon


    amdublin wrote: »
    Ps. If you are unhappy with any posts why not use the report button: Little triangle on the left
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    amdub reported for sarcasm.. ;)


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