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Irrational hatred of Jedward?

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  • #32
    df1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,432 ✭✭✭df1985


    idiots entertaining idiots.


  • #33
    Pace2008
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,587 ✭✭✭Pace2008


    I dunno...these days, I generally wouldn't be in the habit of critiquing entertainment that's aimed at kids. The whole thing with people over the age of 20 giving out stink about Justin Justin Bieber bemuses me a little - of course he's a clown and his material is ****e, but his music is aimed a teenage girls FFS.

    Having said that, there is no doubt they are absolute Goobers, and there do seem to be a few too many "adults" who actually like their stuff, and come out with reprehensible defenses for the twats - "Ah it's just a bit of craic," "Sure aren't they doing well for themselves," "Typical Irish begrudgery."

    Congratulations, your musical taste has not progressed since you were 12.


  • #34
    du Maurier
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,198 ✭✭✭du Maurier


    They're 20 (so a quick wiki search shows). Any adult behaving like they do would have serious reason to be committed. I don't think they should be allowed celebrate idiocy in the manner they do at the age they are.


  • #35
    Pherekydes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,339 ✭✭✭✭Pherekydes


    LiamN wrote: »
    Why are they even running for Eurovision this time, they didn't win last time..

    Are they? ABBA didn't win at their first attempt.


  • #36
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    In response to the OP, I'll repeat the reasons I gave on an old thread as to why rational people should hate Jedward.
    Because they have absolutley no discernible talent whatsoever.

    They can't sing.

    They can't dance.

    And between them they have all the charm, grace and wit of a smug turnip.

    Despite this, they are constantly being shoved down our throat through tv, radio, and printed media.

    They are a disgrace and embarassment. The coverage wasted on them should be going on people with actual talent who have something to offer the world other than stupid gravity defying hairstyles.


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  • #37
    xoxyx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,811 ✭✭✭xoxyx


    Edz87 wrote: »
    Jedward did a gig in Waterford last year and my housemate who works at the hotel they were staying at told me that after the gig loads of 'Jedheads?' congregated around the hotel awating their heroes immanent arrival.

    Anyway there were at least 4 or 5 hundred at this stage and shi­t was starting to get a bit radical, they arrived and stayed for about 3 hours signing things for everyone and taking photos.

    As much as they might be annoying and grating on our souls, you cant say they are not lovely decent young lads.

    I've heard similar stories about them. I know people who have kids who adore Jedward and have come to meet them after panto appearances / switching on Christmas lights, whatever - and they always stick around to sign autographs and interact with the fans. So what if you're not going to learn calculus from them - they're still better than some of the crap that's on tv purportedly aimed at children.

    What's more is, they're better role models than a lot of the "pop stars" around at the mo. getting themselves fucked off their faces with drink and / or drugs. They're light entertainment and seem like nice enough lads who have done well for themselves and fair play to them!


  • #38
    Simon Adebisi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 395 ✭✭Simon Adebisi


    +1 million. A pair of tools. Ship em off to Barbados.


  • #39
    binxeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭binxeo


    They are a pure embarrassment but they do embody the mindless reality obsessed being famous for being famous generation that are being reared today in this country. They make it ok to be a bimbo and annoying and stupid. My wee lad has started coming home from school with the stupid pseudo american accent and it was stop quick smart. He is 5. I will not let him like these t**ts.


  • #40
    Johro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,705 ✭✭✭Johro


    Fishooks12 wrote: »
    Ok so don't get me wrong, I'm no fan but Jedward seem to be subject to a real amount of genuine hatred among Irish people.
    Do people get too wound up about Jedward?
    I used to think that, then I came across them one day while channelhopping, some morning chat show interview, they opened their mouths and I wanted to die. Ffs.


  • #41
    xoxyx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,811 ✭✭✭xoxyx


    xoxyx wrote: »
    I like Jedward. I wouldn't actively seek them out to watch, but, when I do see anything with them in it, it makes me laugh.
    orourkeda wrote: »
    It makes me want to jump off a cliff
    xoxyx wrote: »
    Don't watch them so.
    orourkeda wrote: »
    I don't.

    Great - no need to avoid cliffs then.
    Deleted User wrote: »
    In response to the OP, I'll repeat the reasons I gave on an old thread as to why rational people should hate Jedward.

    None of the reasons you gave are cause for hating somebody.


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  • #42
    Pherekydes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,339 ✭✭✭✭Pherekydes


    Deleted User wrote: »
    In response to the OP, I'll repeat the reasons I gave on an old thread as to why rational people should hate Jedward.

    He's looking for irrational reasons?

    By definition, there aren't any rational irrational reasons to hate them.

    I don't understand why people think they are talentless or morons? What is talent?

    Many people measure your talent by the amount of money you make, so...

    Many people measure your intelligence by the amount of money you make, so...


  • #43
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,608 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    TheZohan wrote: »
    Exactly. I don't understand the appeal myself but they're genuinely happy lads, let them keep doing what they're doing if they make themselves and other people happy.

    I don't get 'em either, the irritating little fvckwits.

    But at the end of the day they're harmless, and apart from their fan's - which I'm assured there are plenty, they're all just having the craic.

    They don't even pretend to appeal to adults, we're probably too grumpy and moany holes about the recession and other hardships..

    Just like Santa Claus - let the kids be kids, there'll be plenty of time for hatred later.


  • #44
    Liam Byrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,152 ✭✭✭✭Liam Byrne


    If they just sang performed and fecked off, then fair enough.....each to their own in terms of what they'll buy or watch.

    But their pathetic Americanisms, half-sentences, general irritability and hyperactivity is MASSIVELY irritating and yet every media outlet insists on forcing it down our throats......

    "sup" is NOT a word, and whatever company has them advertising for them should be shot for crimes against humanity and furniture, as the impulsive dive for the remote as soon as they start their pukey catchphrase has resulted in both me and my belongings going flying on more than one occasion.

    And if anyone reckons they're not a bad influence, just think of their smug, deluded "you don't hate us, you wanna BEEEE us" promo.....representing everything detestable about the brain-dead celeb culture that you could imagine.

    ****wits the pair of them.

    EDIT : BOLLOX.....that ad came on the TV as I was typing and my ears now hurt..... :mad:


  • #45
    orourkeda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,916 ✭✭✭✭orourkeda


    xoxyx wrote: »
    Great - no need to avoid cliffs then.



    None of the reasons you gave are cause for hating somebody.

    Thanks for that piece of advice.

    Whe did you need to start having a reason to dislike someone?


  • #46
    Pherekydes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,339 ✭✭✭✭Pherekydes


    orourkeda wrote: »
    I fail to see what there is to like.

    They get up your nose.


  • #47
    supersparkz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 295 ✭✭supersparkz


    Id say someone has to tie their shoes in the morning.
    And tuck them into bed.
    They need to ease up on the hairspray.
    And they need to stop acting like 4 year olds.



    I could go on.


    P.S. They could use some talent also.;)


  • #48
    xoxyx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,811 ✭✭✭xoxyx


    orourkeda wrote: »
    Thanks for that piece of advice.

    :) Any time babe.


  • #49
    Da Shins Kelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Da Shins Kelly


    I don't have any issue with them at all. They get such a strong level of hate thrown at them, and they just get on with it and don't let it get to them. I don't know if I'd be able to be that laid back about it if I was being treated the way they have been. They're very young, and yes they're silly and more lucky than talented, but they're not hurting anyone and they can be very amusing at times. They're just a couple of kids who are making the best of an opportunity and they don't let anyone bring them down, they seem like very happy, positive people. Fair play to them.


  • #50
    orourkeda
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    Pherekydes wrote: »
    They get up your nose.

    They get on my tits in a really big way


  • #51
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    It's nice that they make kids happy, and yeah, maybe they are nice lads, but that doesn't mean people aren't allowed to get irritated by them.
    They were guesting on a show last night and the others on the show were profoundly pissed off by them - it's not endearing or just craic to everyone. I don't buy the fair play stuff either - any gimp can become famous for a few years, but I don't wish death on them or anything. Weird and sexless for 20 btw...

    Obviously I avoid them but it's not always possible. They make me laugh at times though, not because they're funny but because they're so cringey - and just off their heads.


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  • #52
    Napper Hawkins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,903 ✭✭✭Napper Hawkins


    I think they're gas and not worthy of mine or anyone elses bile.

    Let the kids like what the kids want to like.

    Far, far worse people on the tv.


  • #53
    LighterGuy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,243 ✭✭✭LighterGuy


    amacca wrote: »
    would you like to help me with my genius plan to rob the gold fillings from pensioners teeth..

    Dont be sarcastic man.
    Besides, you telling me you wouldnt dress up and act like Jedward for the money they're making? ;)


  • #54
    xoxyx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,811 ✭✭✭xoxyx


    orourkeda wrote: »
    They get on my tits in a really big way

    Why though? I really don't understand this. Why not live and let live and ignore Jedward. There are far too many other important things going on at the moment to sweat the small stuff.


  • #55
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,913 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    Fair play to the Lucan lads they have done well took their chance after the x-factor and have made decent money from what they do! They even made it onto Good Morning America 2 weeks ago! I hope they get more famous across the world in the years to come!


  • #56
    stovelid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,252 ✭✭✭✭stovelid


    I think they're annoying c+nts but its just my opinion. I don't spend a lot of time pondering it or dislike their fans obviously. Nor do I begrudge them making a few quid or being famous.

    I do find it amusing when people adopt a massively indignant 'more power to them' stance basically because they're Irish. If it was two hyperactive little twats from America or, especially, England up there, I sense that the sanguine views would be in shorter supply.

    Plus I always have the nagging doubt they have something up with them - hyperactivity or something? - and they are being guided into hamming it up even more by the adults around them.


  • #57
    Da Shins Kelly
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    Dudess wrote: »
    It's nice that they make kids happy, and yeah, maybe they are nice lads, but that doesn't mean people aren't allowed to get irritated by them.
    They were guesting on a show last night and the others on the show were profoundly pissed off by them - it's not endearing or just craic to everyone. I don't buy the fair play stuff either - any gimp can become famous for a few years, but I don't wish death on them or anything. Weird and sexless for 20 btw...

    It's fine if you find them irritating, but all the 'I wish they'd go and die' stuff is a bit much. I do think fair play to them - they're making a living and it's clearly not aimed at adults. It's children's entertainment, and they're very good at it. My niece gets a great laugh out of it, and there's not a bad bone in their bodies. People who take them too seriously or let themselves get too wound up about them really should maybe focus their hatred at other people and things that actually deserve it. The way some people go on you'd swear they'd committed mass murder.


  • #58
    parrai
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    They better make as much as they can, cause they'll have to grow up soon and then they'll be fukked lol... They're like to 14 year olds on speed!!

    They are playing the media game and they are quite good at it, but that can only last so long... Having said that, they'll probably make it in the states though, so who knows... Clever lads but annoying as fukk


  • #59
    KeithAFC
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    Fair play to them. Earning money. Don't see the big deal.


  • #60
    Dudess
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    stovelid wrote: »
    I do find it amusing when people adopt a massively indignant 'more power to them' stance basically because they're Irish. If it was two hyperactive little twats from America or, especially, England up there, I sense that the sanguine views would be in shorter supply.
    Yep, very true.


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  • #61
    Johro
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    Wesson Miniature Underclothes wrote: »
    I don't get 'em either, the irritating little fvckwits.

    But at the end of the day they're harmless, and apart from their fan's - which I'm assured there are plenty, they're all just having the craic.

    They don't even pretend to appeal to adults, we're probably too grumpy and moany holes about the recession and other hardships..

    Just like Santa Claus - let the kids be kids, there'll be plenty of time for hatred later.
    I applaud all that, but they still bug the shite out of me.:p I guess it's the 'OMG i was like, whatever' breathless brainless babble and the whole vacant thing that goes with it.
    Irrational hatred? I don't think so. I know they're just two lads having a laugh, they're just so dumb.. and adored by their teenie fans. Spreading the rot. :D Ah f#ck it they just annoy me.


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