The Paddy Doherty interview

Jesus Wept · 17-09-2011 05:47PM

UglyFuc wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQzYnbljZ9Y

lovely fella yeh!

Love the fightin' god bless them.

The Internet Explorer · 17-09-2011 05:48PM

A great bunch of lads.

El Weirdo · 17-09-2011 05:53PM

temply wrote: »

its "you're"

Hmmmmm...

sunflower27 · 17-09-2011 06:03PM

Da Shins Kelly wrote: »

I can understand the sentiment. I wouldn't do it, but when he explained the emotional motivation behind it (wanting to have his son with him and in him and all that), it sorta made sense to me. I don't have any issue with it. It's not like he feasted on his son for the gratification of it. I'm sure there are plenty of cultures elsewhere outside the Western World that do similar things.

I feel the same. I don't know what it's like to lose an 18-year-old son and to be honest I thought he was going to say he took the leg bone home

You could see how totally emotional he was about it and couldn't help himself welling up and knowing everyone was watching him.

I dunno, seems decent enough to me. The only thing that got me was the 'no word of a lie' 'may God strike me down' 'I'm telling you this on my own life,' etc etc. Take all those out and the interview would have lasted 5 mins.

I liked when he swore when talking about his son's death and then apologised and The Tubbs said don't worry, it's OK. Thought that came across as really nice

In saying all that, can you imagine what the doctor that pulled him off his son must have thought... imagine going home and saying 'You'll never believe what I saw in work today...'

Gingko · 17-09-2011 06:03PM

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

To eat pieces of his dead sons still warm flesh is part of his culture and to criticise him would be to discriminate and we just cant do that can we?

Do Pavee Point have a policy on Cannibalism?

Native Americans did that too as do many indigenous people around the globe. Papua New Guinea has tribes that still do it. Widely practised believe it or not? It's not for me but it ain't me eh!

He is a father that lost a young son and is still heart broken! He is with out a doubt a good loyal man.

sunflower27 · 17-09-2011 06:07PM

Gingko wrote: »

Native Americans did that too as do many indigenous people around the globe. Widely practised believe it or not?

It's not for me but it ain't me eh!

Didn't know that, cheers, but I do understand the reasoning of wanting to mix the blood.

Gingko · 17-09-2011 06:18PM

sunflower27 wrote: »

Didn't know that, cheers, but I do understand the reasoning of wanting to mix the blood.

Yea even as kids, "Blood Brothers" and all that. I think some people are so far gone re urbanisation, detachment from the land and the very real primal nature of man.

The people knocking him the most are probably doing so from their semi-d house in the burbs with their boring controlled lives. He has probably done more living then most of them. He has stayed with his wife through thick an thin too. Loyalty No.1!

sunflower27 · 17-09-2011 06:21PM

Gingko wrote: »

Yea even as kids, "Blood Brothers" and all that. I think some people are so far gone re urbanisation, detachment from the land and the very real primal nature of man.

The people knocking him the most are probably doing so from their semi-d house in the burbs with their boring controlled lives. He has probably done more living then most of them. He has stayed with his wife through thick an thin too. Loyalty No.1!

I'd say he's lived alright. The more I think about it, the more I like him. He was so honest about what he had done. He didn't have to say it, but he is obviously not ashamed or gives a fcuk what anyone thinks.

And yes, his admiration and dedication to his wife is really heartwarming.

FlutterinBantam · 17-09-2011 06:38PM

Uhhhmmm.. I think I'd need a bit more than a 10 minute appearance on TLLS to form an opinion, wouldn't you think?

sunflower27 · 17-09-2011 06:41PM

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Uhhhmmm.. I think I'd need a bit more than a 10 minute appearance on TLLS to form an opinion, wouldn't you think?

Good for you.

Oh, and the video was longer than 10mins, just correcting you there.

FlutterinBantam · 17-09-2011 06:42PM

sunflower27 wrote: »

Good for you.

Oh, and the video was longer than 10mins, just correcting you there.

Ehhh... right pal, was it 15 minutes?

:rolleyes:

sunflower27 · 17-09-2011 06:48PM

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Ehhh... right pal, was it 15 minutes?

:rolleyes:

Go look for yourself.

No need to roll the eyes like a big baby. The guy came across well in the interview and appeared a decent guy. His first impression was good. Of course we can't know everything about him, but he came across as a genuine and likeable chap.

Of course others will feel differently, but that is my take on it.

FlutterinBantam · 17-09-2011 06:54PM

sunflower27 wrote: »

Go look for yourself.

No need to roll the eyes like a big baby. The guy came across well in the interview and appeared a decent guy. His first impression was good. Of course we can't know everything about him, but he came across as a genuine and likeable chap.

Of course others will feel differently, but that is my take on it.

That's all fine and kosher pal, but most sensible people would not make a judgement on the basis of a 15 minute TV interview.

You gotta look beneath the hype buddy, don't be so easily sucked in.

Will · 17-09-2011 06:59PM

A likeable character for sure. On the blood drinking issue, his eldest son was after passing. A son by his accounts who was his pride and joy, now dead in front of him. The man is obviously in a state of shock and panic, not thinking right. He did what he thought would preserve his son at that very moment. Wouldn't judge him for it and I doubt the media will either.

sunflower27 · 17-09-2011 07:02PM

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

That's all fine and kosher pal, but most sensible people would not make a judgement on the basis of a 15 minute TV interview.

You gotta look beneath the hype buddy, don't be so easily sucked in.

oooh, get that little dig in there why don't you

:D

Like most people, I've seen plenty of interviews in my time where people have come across as ignorant, thick, rude, etc.

This guy didn't. He came across as likeable and genuine.

This is my initial impression of him. Most people - even the not-so-bright ones - would know we can't ever truly know someone we haven't met, but we can form an initial opinion and I thought, given the length of the video, most people would know that is what people were basing their summations on.

FlutterinBantam · 17-09-2011 07:07PM

sunflower27 wrote: »

oooh, get that little dig in there why don't you :D

Like most people, I've seen plenty of interviews in my time where people have come across as ignorant, thick, rude, etc.

This guy didn't. He came across as likeable and genuine.

This is my initial impression of him. Most people - even the not-so-bright ones - would know we can't ever truly know someone we haven't met, but we can form an initial opinion and I thought, given the length of the video, most people would know that is what people were basing their summations on.

Glad you qualified your previous posts man.

I found my initial impression was favourable too, seemed a good guy, but I'd need a lot more info before I'd go on the 'hinternet' extolling his virtues.

A lot of naive people around these days, that's where 'spin' and PR,and most of all vested interest, can get you.!

M'kay:cool:

hondasam · 17-09-2011 07:15PM

Let's not try making a saint out of paddy, he came across as likeable on the show.

He has had plenty of trouble over big fat gypsy wedding, someone tried to murder him in 2003.

http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesun.co.uk%2Fsol%2Fhomepage%2Fnews%2F3425460%2FPaddy-Doherty-of-Big-Fat-Gypsy-Weddings-is-under-police-guard-after-cousin-cleared-of-assault.html&ei=h-J0TrXtGpS0hAeppPG3DA&usg=AFQjCNFMQz9SNuE9C1_mDPKAof4jITXI9A

FlutterinBantam · 17-09-2011 07:31PM

hondasam wrote: »

Let's not try making a saint out of paddy, he came across as likeable on the show.

He has had plenty of trouble over big fat gypsy wedding, someone tried to murder him in 2003.

http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesun.co.uk%2Fsol%2Fhomepage%2Fnews%2F3425460%2FPaddy-Doherty-of-Big-Fat-Gypsy-Weddings-is-under-police-guard-after-cousin-cleared-of-assault.html&ei=h-J0TrXtGpS0hAeppPG3DA&usg=AFQjCNFMQz9SNuE9C1_mDPKAof4jITXI9A

Spot on Honda.

Lets be real grown up people and not be taken in by a 15 min interview on TV.

sunflower27 · 17-09-2011 07:34PM

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Spot on Honda.

Lets be real grown up people and not be taken in by a 15 min interview on TV.

Why the digs?

Real grown up people?

Real grown up people understand we all have different opinions that we are entitled to.

hondasam · 17-09-2011 07:35PM

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Spot on Honda.

Lets be real grown up people and not be taken in by a 15 min interview on TV.

Like I said he was funny likeable on the TV but people don't walk up to your front door and shoot you in the head for no reason.
He has a reputation for a reason.

FlutterinBantam · 17-09-2011 07:40PM

sunflower27 wrote: »

Why the digs?

Real grown up people?

Real grown up people understand we all have different opinions that we are entitled to.

Don't know what angle you are coming from poster.

Maybe you can explain.?

My point is that I don't judge people on the basis of a 15 min TV interview.

I'm way too experienced for that:cool:

Where are you coming for, my friend

sunflower27 · 17-09-2011 07:44PM

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Don't know what angle you are coming from poster.

Maybe you can explain.?

My point is that I don't judge people on the basis of a 15 min TV interview.

I'm way too experienced for that:cool:

Where are you coming for, my friend

I just find all these 'a sensible person' and 'real grown up' people guff really patronising.

OK, you don't judge a guy after one interview, but people are entitled to form an 'initial opinion' and if it is not what you agree with, then let it go, no need for the digs.

pappyodaniel · 17-09-2011 07:45PM

What did Paddy do for a living before coming a fully fledged 'English' celebrity? I know nothing about the man other than he looks like he can take care of himself and (cannibalism aside) he seems to have a lot of charisma.

FlutterinBantam · 17-09-2011 07:53PM

sunflower27 wrote: »

I just find all these 'a sensible person' and 'real grown up' people guff really patronising.

OK, you don't judge a guy after one interview, but people are entitled to form an 'initial opinion' and if it is not what you agree with, then let it go, no need for the digs.

Maybe so poster, but when all is said and done, the points are correct.

A lot of posters on this thread were judging Mr. Doherty on the basis of a 15 min , probably promotional, interview on the LLS.

Like, that's why people go on TLLS.:cool:

Of course you are entitled to be sucked in by the vested interests and the self interest, but for fock's sake don't be swayed by the PR stuff and deify the lad.!!

Look behind the scenes my friend, you will always find a vested interest.

PD will get a series on some TV channel in the UK for those who look up to that kind of person.Think Jade Goody.

Mark my words.

Just don't be so naive;)

Lady Chatterton · 17-09-2011 07:54PM

pappyodaniel wrote: »

What did Paddy do for a living before coming a fully fledged 'English' celebrity? I know nothing about the man other than he looks like he can take care of himself and (cannibalism aside) he seems to have a lot of charisma.

Paddy was a very successful bare knuckle fighter within the Travelling Community, I believe that he was never defeated. Bare Knuckle Fighting is a massive business so he made a lot of money from that.

I have serious respect for the man, I enjoyed the interview last night, it was refreshing to see someone who is so brutally honest.

sunflower27 · 17-09-2011 07:54PM

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Maybe so poster, but when all is said and done, the points are correct.

A lot of posters on this thread were judging Mr. Doherty on the basis of a 15 min , probably promotional, interview on the LLS.

Like, that's why people go on TLLS.:cool:

Of course you are entitled to be sucked in by the vested interests and the self interest, but for fock's sake don't be swayed by the PR stuff and deify the lad.!!

Look behind the scenes my friend, you will always find a vested interest.

PD will get a series on some TV channel in the UK for those who look up to that kind of person.Think Jade Goody.

Mark my words.

Just don't be so naive;)

I'm not at all naive, but I appreciate your concern.

hondasam · 17-09-2011 08:00PM

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Maybe so poster, but when all is said and done, the points are correct.

A lot of posters on this thread were judging Mr. Doherty on the basis of a 15 min , probably promotional, interview on the LLS.

Like, that's why people go on TLLS.:cool:

Of course you are entitled to be sucked in by the vested interests and the self interest, but for fock's sake don't be swayed by the PR stuff and deify the lad.!!

Look behind the scenes my friend, you will always find a vested interest.

PD will get a series on some TV channel in the UK for those who look up to that kind of person.Think Jade Goody.

Mark my words.

Just don't be so naive;)

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3817772/Brad-Pitt-Paddy-Doherty-is-the-daddy.html

Way to go for Paddy.

FlutterinBantam · 17-09-2011 08:02PM

sunflower27 wrote: »

I'm not at all naive, but I appreciate your concern.

Thank you poster. It does concern me how people are sucked in..

Now I was hosting a party with the LLs in the background and if I may try to remember the running order.

Paddy D..... excellent guest.

John Hurt... Promoting a film

Orla Tinsley.. promoting a book

On stage John Spillane promoting an album

David Norris.. promoting his Pres. campaign

Do I have to spell it out any more....;)

sunflower27 · 17-09-2011 08:08PM

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Thank you poster. It does concern me how people are sucked in..

Now I was hosting a party with the LLs in the background and if I may try to remember the running order.

Paddy D..... excellent guest.

John Hurt... Promoting a film

Orla Tinsley.. promoting a book

On stage John Spillane promoting an album

David Norris.. promoting his Pres. campaign

Do I have to spell it out any more....;)

You really don't need to keep explaining your point. As I said, I am not naive and got the point you were making a good while back when you first made it.

Over and out

FlutterinBantam · 17-09-2011 08:12PM

sunflower27 wrote: »

You really don't need to keep explaining your point. As I said, I am not naive and got the point you were making a good while back when you first made it.

Over and out

Good man.

Watch out for a series from PD(seems a nice lad) on some obscure UK channel sometime soon:D

The Paddy Doherty interview

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