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by Marc Meakin
Sun Jun 05, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: MEAKIN THREAD
Replies: 62
Views: 25327

Re: MEAKIN THREAD

Another question that needs,it's own thread.
What would you like to happen in order to convince you to vote leave.
Mine would be the destruction of the Conservative party
by Marc Meakin
Sun Jun 05, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: IMDB top 250
Replies: 57
Views: 18676

Re: IMDB top 250

Of the more recent ones....ie ones Charlie hasn't seen I recommend Whiplash and the Revenant....most of the others are probably based on comic books
by Marc Meakin
Sun Jun 05, 2016 7:28 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: MEAKIN THREAD
Replies: 62
Views: 25327

Re: MEAKIN THREAD

If you was a darts player/wrestler/boxer , what music would you make your entrance with
I would use Chumbawambas I get knocked down
by Marc Meakin
Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:16 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: IMDB top 250
Replies: 57
Views: 18676

Re: IMDB top 250

And your favourite etc.....
by Marc Meakin
Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:13 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who would be the biggest deaths?
Replies: 236
Views: 52916

Re: Who would be the biggest deaths?

Maybe Bobby Charlton.......Jose is bound to give him a heart attack by Christmas
by Marc Meakin
Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:15 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who would be the biggest deaths?
Replies: 236
Views: 52916

Re: Who would be the biggest deaths?

the Greatest...RIP Nuff said.....close the thread
by Marc Meakin
Thu Jun 02, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What books have you been reading lately?
Replies: 58
Views: 20286

Re: What books have you been reading lately?

Biographies mostly
John Lydon, Morrissey and Chris Evans.
I enjoyed Both,Danny Bakers autobiography volumes.
The last fiction I read was The Martian

Worst book I ever read was Cloud Atlas my favourite was either Catch 22 or Life of Pi
by Marc Meakin
Sun May 29, 2016 6:12 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: North/South Divide
Replies: 16
Views: 3818

Re: North/South Divide

Well back in the day there used to be a football league division three north and south.
Coventry city have played in both.
I always think of Northampton as the divide or Milton Keynes at a push
by Marc Meakin
Sat May 28, 2016 3:52 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Where did you go to on your last holiday, and where are you going next?
Replies: 10
Views: 3438

Re: Where did you go to on your last holiday, and where are you going next?

Whitstable last September
Gran Canaria next January....cant wait
by Marc Meakin
Sat May 28, 2016 7:41 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: IMDB top 250
Replies: 57
Views: 18676

Re: IMDB top 250

Watched most either Inception or Blade runner.

Next on my list to watch....Avengers Assemble and The Room
by Marc Meakin
Sat May 28, 2016 7:38 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: IMDB top 250
Replies: 57
Views: 18676

Re: IMDB top 250

168 Favourites are LA Confidential Blade runner ( can't believe anyone could sleep through it ) The Prestige Memento The Godfather The life of Brian Most obscure ( for me ) Howls Moving Castle Most Over rated 2001 a Space Oddity Although I haven't seen the original Japanese classics ( like Johimbo a...
by Marc Meakin
Mon May 16, 2016 6:17 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision Song Contest 2016
Replies: 18
Views: 6153

Re: Eurovision Song Contest 2016

Best song of the night by far was the spoof song.
I think Ricky Gervais should write our entry for next year.
Dollar for a hero is an awesome song
by Marc Meakin
Wed May 11, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: EU Referendum
Replies: 182
Views: 52365

Re: EU Referendum

i think if the stay campaigners got a few celebs in volved maybe they might get some much needed support.
I was on the Brexit side but was wavering, until Barak Obama told me how to think.
Now Wild horses wont sway me.
by Marc Meakin
Sun May 08, 2016 2:58 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdowners on Other (non-quiz) Shows
Replies: 14
Views: 8860

Re: Countdowners on Other (non-quiz) Shows

Just seen James Robinson of this parish on Points of View commenting on the Code
by Marc Meakin
Wed May 04, 2016 1:41 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Friday 21 January 2011 (Series 64, Prelim 10)
Replies: 3
Views: 6238

Re: Friday 21 January 2011 (Series 64, Prelim 10)

People who start sentences by saying " Some of my best friends are......"
To justify casual racism homophobia etc.
by Marc Meakin
Tue May 03, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 445223

Re: People you shouldn't trust

Men who think that football is a bit shit
People who hate dogs
by Marc Meakin
Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who would be the biggest deaths?
Replies: 236
Views: 52916

Re: Who would be the biggest deaths?

In the context of this thread, Beyonces death would be bigger and more shocking, but musically she couldnt lace The Purple ones size 4s
by Marc Meakin
Wed Apr 27, 2016 2:22 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 445223

Re: People you shouldn't trust

I am one of the dying breed of people with a little decorum when dealing with delicate matters like bereavement.
by Marc Meakin
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:23 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who would be the biggest deaths?
Replies: 236
Views: 52916

Re: Who would be the biggest deaths?

She plays all her own instruments then.


She's more this generations Diana Ross
by Marc Meakin
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 445223

Re: People you shouldn't trust

No I don't mean your next door neighbour
by Marc Meakin
Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:20 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 445223

Re: People you shouldn't trust

I'm guessing that you haven't lost anyone close recently.
by Marc Meakin
Tue Apr 26, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who would be the biggest deaths?
Replies: 236
Views: 52916

Re: Who would be the biggest deaths?

Deaths that most shocked me :
Lord Mountbatten
Princess Diana
John Belushi
River Phoenix
by Marc Meakin
Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:29 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 445223

Re: People you shouldn't trust

People who point out the above inconsistently :D
by Marc Meakin
Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:57 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who would be the biggest deaths?
Replies: 236
Views: 52916

Re: Who would be the biggest deaths?

I can't believe Brucie has outlived them all
by Marc Meakin
Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:27 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 445223

Re: People you shouldn't trust

Also people who use words wrongly like inappropriately instead of incorrectly lol
by Marc Meakin
Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:25 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 445223

Re: People you shouldn't trust

People who use an inappropriately, like I have an hospital appointment.
by Marc Meakin
Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:47 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 445223

Re: People you shouldn't trust

I prefer the Yorkshire way, as in t'internet
by Marc Meakin
Sat Apr 09, 2016 8:53 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Let's gamble
Replies: 36
Views: 12762

Re: Let's gamble

i usually go for a horse with an alliterative (?) name.
Patrty Politics and Red Rum were the only times i won
by Marc Meakin
Fri Apr 08, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: MEAKIN THREAD
Replies: 62
Views: 25327

Re: MEAKIN THREAD

lock up your consonants...Jason Larsen is coming to England !!!!!
by Marc Meakin
Thu Apr 07, 2016 3:05 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE
Replies: 24
Views: 6409

Re: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE

best stand up gig I went to was Frank Skinner in Brentwood, three weeks after Princess Diana was Murdered, sorry killed.
by Marc Meakin
Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE
Replies: 24
Views: 6409

Re: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE

Would be interested in Jennifer's and Matthews choices
by Marc Meakin
Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE
Replies: 24
Views: 6409

Re: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE

I think it is time for a thread entitled : Who makes you laugh!
As you know I can't start one.
My top three are Spike Milligan, Steve Coogan and Frankie Boyle.
by Marc Meakin
Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:17 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE
Replies: 24
Views: 6409

Re: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE

If you read his columns, they are written in the same ' voice' and style of his stand up.
by Marc Meakin
Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE
Replies: 24
Views: 6409

Re: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE

What we have learnt today.
Some comedians are funny to some people and not funny to others.
Maybe you need to be of a certain age to find Stewart Lee funny.
by Marc Meakin
Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 445223

Re: People you shouldn't trust

(adopts faux Mexican accent) Ha ha ha it's funny cos he posted in the wrong thread !!!
by Marc Meakin
Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:37 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE
Replies: 24
Views: 6409

Re: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE

people who think they are clever cos they never post in the wrong thread.
Rod Liddell who writes for the Sunday Times.......soup on his sleeve.....Angel Delight powder on his Clavicle
by Marc Meakin
Sat Apr 02, 2016 2:40 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: People you shouldn't trust
Replies: 921
Views: 445223

Re: People you shouldn't trust

The popadom gag was a tad too long ........about ten minutes
by Marc Meakin
Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:38 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bye bye
Replies: 9
Views: 5650

Re: Bye bye

get on your flouncy castle :D :D
by Marc Meakin
Sat Mar 05, 2016 5:09 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE
Replies: 24
Views: 6409

Re: 10-00 pm BBC2 Tonight. STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE

Very funny man.
Anyone who thinks he is pretentious are obviously not in on the joke.
His act is an act.
I love they way he engages with his audience, especially the Comedy Vehicle audience who haven't paid to see him
by Marc Meakin
Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:34 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The BBC "Savile" Report.
Replies: 2
Views: 1605

Re: The BBC "Savile" Report.

Free the " Pick of the Pops one "
Edmondsit'sonlyamatteroftime#
by Marc Meakin
Tue Feb 23, 2016 7:55 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Electronic music
Replies: 26
Views: 6999

Re: Electronic music

favourite electronic groups are Sparks, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode, Erasure and Chemical Brothers
by Marc Meakin
Mon Feb 22, 2016 3:12 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: EU Referendum
Replies: 182
Views: 52365

Re: EU Referendum

it would be interesting if Sturgeon urges the sweaties to vote out only to then tell people we want a referendum as we want to join the EU
by Marc Meakin
Sat Feb 20, 2016 2:33 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: EU Referendum
Replies: 182
Views: 52365

Re: EU Referendum

Out .
Chris Grayling makes a compelling argument for pulling out.
The only time I can ever see me being on the same side as that odious cunt IDS though.
by Marc Meakin
Thu Feb 18, 2016 9:13 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Deliberately Silly Factoids
Replies: 45
Views: 11026

Re: Deliberately Silly Factoids

No, Michael Jackson really was in Bugsy Malone !!
by Marc Meakin
Thu Feb 18, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Deliberately Silly Factoids
Replies: 45
Views: 11026

Re: Deliberately Silly Factoids

At least one of my last list is actually true
by Marc Meakin
Thu Feb 18, 2016 12:20 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Deliberately Silly Factoids
Replies: 45
Views: 11026

Re: Deliberately Silly Factoids

Paul McCartney died in 1967 and was replaced by a Canadian.
See also Avril Lavigne
Tom Cruise is gay
Michael Jackson was in Bugsy Malone
by Marc Meakin
Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:26 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Deliberately Silly Factoids
Replies: 45
Views: 11026

Re: Deliberately Silly Factoids

The mother of John Lucic was on the plane that crashed in Munich in 1958 ( the Munich Disaster ) she was heavily pregnant.
Prince Edward is a rampant homosexual in a long term relationship.
Clint Eastwood s father is Stan Laurel
by Marc Meakin
Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Deliberately Silly Factoids
Replies: 45
Views: 11026

Re: Deliberately Silly Factoids

One of the Monkees mother's invented post it notes.... ( Mike Nesmith ? )
by Marc Meakin
Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:23 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Deliberately Silly Factoids
Replies: 45
Views: 11026

Re: Deliberately Silly Factoids

due to a birth defect Danny Dyer has one testicle much bigger than the other
by Marc Meakin
Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:09 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Deliberately Silly Factoids
Replies: 45
Views: 11026

Re: Deliberately Silly Factoids

Marc Almond swallowed a pint of effluvia
by Marc Meakin
Thu Feb 11, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who are your heroes?
Replies: 20
Views: 5707

Re: Who are your heroes?

Comedy....Bob Monkhouse
Sporting....Gordon Banks
Film......Dustin Hoffman
Literary.....Philip K Dick
Science...Albert Einstein
Personal.......my dad
by Marc Meakin
Wed Feb 10, 2016 6:57 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
Replies: 253
Views: 202970

Re: Countdowners On Other Quizzes

As you may have known from a previous post in my thread, I went to a recording of a new Scrabble based quiz and it was presented by none other than Jeff Stelling. i have to say bar the poor performance of the contestants (spoiler alert ), I ask you, XO and EY, the concept and format of the hour long...
by Marc Meakin
Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:40 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who would be the biggest deaths?
Replies: 236
Views: 52916

Re: Who would be the biggest deaths?

Terry Wogan would be up there.........ooops
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:21 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Celebrity fun
Replies: 42
Views: 5326

Re: Celebrity fun

Grammar, shmammer
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jan 25, 2016 3:30 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Celebrity fun
Replies: 42
Views: 5326

Re: Celebrity fun

Were they school pals then?
by Marc Meakin
Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Celebrity fun
Replies: 42
Views: 5326

Re: Celebrity fun

Well I don't get to see him ( in the flesh ) that often but in the meantime he is very accommodating on twitter
by Marc Meakin
Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:42 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Celebrity fun
Replies: 42
Views: 5326

Re: Celebrity fun

Oh and Jennifer, I can have a word with Danny if you want to breaks your F.O. duck :) :) :) :) :) :)
by Marc Meakin
Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Celebrity fun
Replies: 42
Views: 5326

Re: Celebrity fun

Yes He is my sisters eldest son. You only need to check Google/Wikipedia or whatever to see what his mum's maiden name. They only 'interesting ' project this year is to get married.....oh and he will be on the next season of Who Do You think you are spoiler alert He is a distant relative of John Mil...
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jan 22, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: MEAKIN THREAD
Replies: 62
Views: 25327

Re: MEAKIN THREAD

New Scrabble quiz recording. I have 4 tickets for a recording of a new quiz show based on Scrabble. Its on Tuesday 9th of February at London Studios in Waterloo . Inbox me if you are interested. Doors open around six for a seven fifteen start . Recording to be finished around nine thirty. Inbox me i...
by Marc Meakin
Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:31 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Who would be the biggest deaths?
Replies: 236
Views: 52916

Re: Who would be the biggest deaths?

My dead pool for 2016
Rolf Harris
Stuart Hall
Johnathon King
Bruce Forsyth
Freddie Starr
Sir Alex Ferguson
June Brown
George W Bush
Honour Blackman
Debbie Harry
John Goodman
Malcolm McLaren
Alan Wells
Salman Rushdie
Bob Held off
Bill Cosby
John McCruick