the bally-go-backward days

fryup · 26-04-2014 09:51AM #1

take a look at this..30sec in, its toe curling embarrassing:o

now you know where the creators of Father Ted got their idea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcYsMlvr5zk

hairyprincess · 26-04-2014 10:00AM

What do you find do embarrassing about it?

The Backwards Man · 26-04-2014 10:01AM

26 pence for a stamp in 1985? Nothing backwards about that.

Sunglasses Ron · 26-04-2014 10:05AM

hairyprincess wrote: »

What do you find do embarrassing about it?

That a reporter who clearly leans towards believing this stuff is allowed airtime on the news to propagate it?

BTW what is that part at the start about the undisturbed body of Mary Collins about?

fryup · 26-04-2014 10:05AM

hairyprincess wrote: »

What do you find do embarrassing about it?

eh? "moving statues".....people in this country actually believed that a lump of plastercine could move of its own accord, i mean ffs:rolleyes: talk about delusional

Sunglasses Ron · 26-04-2014 10:08AM

fryup wrote: »

eh? "moving statues".....people in this country actually believed that a lump of plastercine could move of its own accord, i mean ffs:rolleyes: talk about delusional

In fairness though to this day people believe in all sorts of nonsense. I die a little inside any time someone mentions good and bad karma, for example.

The Backwards Man · 26-04-2014 10:10AM

fryup wrote: »

eh? "moving statues".....people in this country actually believed that a lump of plastercine could move of its own accord, i mean ffs:rolleyes: talk about delusional

And this is exclusive to Ireland and makes us backward how?

Agricola · 26-04-2014 10:10AM

Ann Doyle, even 30 years ago..................... still don't see it tbh.

The Backwards Man · 26-04-2014 10:12AM

Sunglasses Ron wrote: »

In fairness though to this day people believe in all sorts of nonsense. I die a little inside any time someone mentions good and bad karma, for example.

Careful. .

What goes around comes around.

bumper234 · 26-04-2014 10:17AM

fryup wrote: »

eh? "moving statues".....people in this country actually believed that a lump of plastercine could move of its own accord, i mean ffs:rolleyes: talk about delusional

Lol you think it's just this country?

Millions travel to Lourdes every year since 1858 in the belief that the virgin mother of a carpenter from 2000 years ago will appear there.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lourdes

Medjugorje

Millions visit this place under the same delusion as above since 1981

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medjugorje

Nothing wrong with the people of Ballinspittle wanting some of those catholic tourist dollars imo. People were/are stupid enough to believe in this ****e then fleece em i say.

Legs.Eleven · 26-04-2014 10:20AM

fryup wrote: »

eh? "moving statues".....people in this country actually believed that a lump of plastercine could move of its own accord, i mean ffs:rolleyes: talk about delusional

What makes you think they don't anymore?

fryup · 26-04-2014 10:23AM

Legs.Eleven wrote: »

What makes you think they don't anymore?

ah come on, they don't do they??

hairyprincess · 26-04-2014 10:26AM

fryup wrote: »

eh? "moving statues".....people in this country actually believed that a lump of plastercine could move of its own accord, i mean ffs:rolleyes: talk about delusional

It's their belief. I hardly think it's something for anyone to get embarrassed about.
And as The Backwards Man suggested, it is not just 'people in this country', people all over the world have beliefs, there's no need to sneer at them.

Legs.Eleven · 26-04-2014 10:26AM

fryup wrote: »

ah jaysus, they don't do they??

Probably! People still visit those places.

People from all around the world believe in all kinds of madness, so I wouldn't put it past them; Ireland is not the only country at it. I would bet my liver that you'd find people from every single country in the world who believe in something off the wall.

The moving statues thing is particularly gas though, I'll give you that!

kneemos · 26-04-2014 10:29AM

RTE along with the rest of the country was steeped in Catholicism.They were dark and repressive days for sure.

whupdedo · 26-04-2014 10:31AM

fryup wrote: »

take a look at this..30sec in, its toe curling embarrassing:o

now you know where the creators of Father Ted got their idea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcYsMlvr5zk

Ya it is embarrassing for you alright, it must be tough being you and bearing the weight of the national conscience,

It would probably make the news even today, big deal
as threads go you are scraping the bottom of the barrell, what next ? A thread about bailing out the banks or paedophile priests ?

kylith · 26-04-2014 10:31AM

I'm more amazed by the price of oil going down.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 26-04-2014 10:34AM

Sunglasses Ron wrote: »

That a reporter who clearly leans towards believing this stuff is allowed airtime on the news to propagate it?

So you'd prefer today's stifled bull**** approach where you can say absolutely nothing for fear of offending some arsehole extremist who then takes an action against the TV station or newspaper because of the distress and hurt someone having a view different to theirs has caused them. I'd take the attitudes of 20-30 years ago over the namby pamby PC horse**** that we're inundated with nowadays.

Sir Osis of Liver. · 26-04-2014 10:34AM

Agricola wrote: »

Ann Doyle, even 30 years ago..................... still don't see it tbh.

I'd ride the glam rockers arse off her.

Boombastic · 26-04-2014 10:38AM

fryup wrote: »

take a look at this..30sec in, its toe curling embarrassing:o...

u ok hon? h8ters gona h8
scarleh for ya

Gokei · 26-04-2014 10:40AM

hairyprincess wrote: »

What do you find do embarrassing about it?

Absolutely. Every. Single. Thing.

Son Of A Vidic · 26-04-2014 11:30AM

kneemos wrote: »

RTE along with the rest of the country was steeped in Catholicism.They were dark and repressive days for sure.

Repressive? Speak for yourself.

I'll never forget Sr. Catriona in that blouse. Happy times.

maguic24 · 26-04-2014 11:34AM

fryup wrote: »

take a look at this..30sec in, its toe curling embarrassing:o

now you know where the creators of Father Ted got their idea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcYsMlvr5zk

Is that Ann Doyle? :eek: She was some looker back in the day!!

Slicemeister · 26-04-2014 11:39AM

Who in their right mind would eat a fry up? Disgusting.Pieces of pig and offal all thrashed up on a plate with chicken **** on the side. Wouldn't wish it on my own worst enemy.

pconn062 · 26-04-2014 11:40AM

kneemos wrote: »

RTE along with the rest of the country was steeped in Catholicism.They were dark and repressive days for sure.

Were? Still are, RTE still play the fecking Angelus everyday.

Cantona's Collars · 26-04-2014 11:43AM

Not as bad as the clowns who were staring into the sun up at Knock not so long ago.:D

Boombastic · 26-04-2014 11:43AM

Slicemeister wrote: »

Who in their right mind would eat a fry up? Disgusting.Pieces of pig and offal all thrashed up on a plate with chicken **** on the side. Wouldn't wish it on my own worst enemy.

I'm hanging here for a good fry with proper rashers and sausages and toast, mmm and pudding (think homer Simpson when he wanted the Venus jelly)

in reality I have cheese and salami with bread

why did you mention fry ups?

maguic24 · 26-04-2014 11:44AM

The weather bit is hilarious!!!

Sunglasses Ron · 26-04-2014 12:14PM

CJC999 wrote: »

So you'd prefer today's stifled bull**** approach where you can say absolutely nothing for fear of offending some arsehole extremist who then takes an action against the TV station or newspaper because of the distress and hurt someone having a view different to theirs has caused them. I'd take the attitudes of 20-30 years ago over the namby pamby PC horse**** that we're inundated with nowadays.

So would I. The PC mob are semi retarded vermin. It's just that I don't think allowing a mouthpiece to a journalist who believes in floating statues says a lot for the credibility of our national broadcaster.

Slicemeister · 26-04-2014 12:17PM

Boombastic wrote: »

I'm hanging here for a good fry with proper rashers and sausages and toast, mmm and pudding (think homer Simpson when he wanted the Venus jelly)

in reality I have cheese and salami with bread

why did you mention fry ups?

OP's username.
I had a big fry up myself this morning, must get a bottle of club orange those rashers were a bit too salty. ;-)

carlmango11 · 26-04-2014 12:42PM

hairyprincess wrote: »

It's their belief. I hardly think it's something for anyone to get embarrassed about.
And as The Backwards Man suggested, it is not just 'people in this country', people all over the world have beliefs, there's no need to sneer at them.

I love this one. You shouldn't sneer at people's beliefs. Unless of course they're not supported by large international belief groups.

Scientology
UFOs
Ghosts
Illuminati
Witchcraft
Ouji Boards
Homeopathy

The list goes on. If it's a well-known religion we shouldn't judge. But if it's some equally ludicrous suggestion that no one has heard of then the believer is deluded.

the bally-go-backward days

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