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by Marc Meakin
Sat Aug 13, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Do you have any unusual habits?
Replies: 39
Views: 10745

Re: Do you have any unusual habits?

Eating my dessert before my main course.
Reading a newspaper back to front
by Marc Meakin
Wed Aug 10, 2016 9:31 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What films have you watched lately?
Replies: 429
Views: 244285

Re: What films have you watched lately?

The new Jungle book was good. Though they should have left out the songs as they seemed out of place.
I also enjoyed Hologram for the King
by Marc Meakin
Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:14 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
Replies: 1615
Views: 644675

Re: Questions you've always wanted answered

On a similar theme, why did your mum tell you not to swig germs from a cough medicine bottle....you already have germs
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jul 29, 2016 7:49 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Thread Of Random (for Marc)
Replies: 168
Views: 51658

Re: Thread Of Random (for Marc)

It's only right that I should post next. Thanks Jim. I will pitch my idea for a sitcom. A timely history of briefs. The premise is an Alien Race need to abduct Stephen Hawking in the nineteen seventies to solve a problem on their planet. They accidently abduct an underpants salesman called Stevie Ha...
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 27, 2016 12:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 689319

Re: Ask Graeme?

lol. I was thoroughly impressed with the missing vowels round. I have a theory that you was nervous in the presence of the goddess Victoria .
:D
by Marc Meakin
Tue Jul 26, 2016 8:21 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
Replies: 772
Views: 578022

Re: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?

watched Fleabag the other day.....think Miranda for grown ups.
very rude but ververy funny
by Marc Meakin
Tue Jul 26, 2016 6:21 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 689319

Re: Ask Graeme?

Only Connect........thoughts ?
I bigged your team up so much to my family that I bet them you would win by offering to do the washing up for a month if you lost.
Nearly did it though with that comeback in the end.
Apologies for hijacking your thread.
by Marc Meakin
Tue Jul 26, 2016 6:15 am
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: University Challenge and Only Connect 2016/17
Replies: 81
Views: 69617

Re: University Challenge and Only Connect 2016/17

Only Connect . The less said about Grahams teams performance in the first three rounds the better....and why did only two of his team perform .
So nearly made a miracle recovery in the final round though.
by Marc Meakin
Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:36 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Religion
Replies: 548
Views: 142174

Re: Religion

Bumped .
Did anyone see Mr Robot this week.
Elliot's rant at the bible group Waa priceless
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Countdowners On Other Quizzes
Replies: 253
Views: 168948

Re: Countdowners On Other Quizzes

Sorry to bump this thread. I really wanted to start a thread on the new Channel 4 quiz Quiz Jury.
I think it's strangely addictive considering there is only about 40 questions in about an hour. It's got a Big brother or coach trip vibe and yet it's a quiz show.
Could someone please start a thread.
by Marc Meakin
Sun Jul 10, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: EURO 2016
Replies: 23
Views: 7319

Re: EURO 2016

One betting slip to tear up....Payet just gone off
by Marc Meakin
Sat Jul 09, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Questions you've always wanted answered
Replies: 1615
Views: 644675

Re: Questions you've always wanted answered

My favourite onw is for Jonathan Wilkes
Earnugs...living off Robbie Williams
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: EURO 2016
Replies: 23
Views: 7319

Re: EURO 2016

So you did kind of miss out on some winnings then.
I have a hunch old winker might win it for the the Portugesers....so lump it on France lol
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:30 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: EURO 2016
Replies: 23
Views: 7319

Re: EURO 2016

How much did you lose then
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jul 06, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Cooking
Replies: 47
Views: 14468

Re: Cooking

Pork medallions and potato gratin dauphinoise with a cauliflower and apple sauce .....good old Waitrose
by Marc Meakin
Sat Jul 02, 2016 6:33 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Mondegreens
Replies: 127
Views: 33549

Re: Mondegreens

There is a sort of explanation on the songs Wiki page that explains the live version version confusion also
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jul 01, 2016 5:54 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Mondegreens
Replies: 127
Views: 33549

Re: Mondegreens

When they sung it at Glastonbury I could see the backing singers saying Bruce.....but it was Groos originally
by Marc Meakin
Thu Jun 30, 2016 3:42 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Mondegreens
Replies: 127
Views: 33549

Re: Mondegreens

Two that spring to mind...... Don't bring me down......Bruce . ELO and pulling muscles for Michelle......by Squeeze
by Marc Meakin
Sun Jun 26, 2016 6:53 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: EU Referendum
Replies: 182
Views: 47990

Re: EU Referendum

Some decisions defy logic the Great British public (that made perverts their heroes and loved casual racist TV) are entrusted to make the biggest decision in a generation won't have ANY say in who will be our next Prime Minister
by Marc Meakin
Sun Jun 26, 2016 6:48 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: EURO 2016
Replies: 23
Views: 7319

Re: EURO 2016

Oops......ok then Meakins,next tip...Ireland to beat France today and Harry Kane to Score tomorrow in a 2 0 win
by Marc Meakin
Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: EU Referendum
Replies: 182
Views: 47990

Re: EU Referendum

including a certain N Farage, I'd wager
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jun 22, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: EURO 2016
Replies: 23
Views: 7319

Re: EURO 2016

Croatia to make the final to play England or Germany......you heard it here first
by Marc Meakin
Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:58 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Cool Things You Did
Replies: 74
Views: 18754

Re: Cool Things You Did

Cool.
I think there would definitely be a code brown if I tried that
by Marc Meakin
Thu Jun 09, 2016 11:53 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: IMDB top 250
Replies: 57
Views: 17653

Re: IMDB top 250

I think your grasp of my sense of humour needs some work :)
Are you looking forward to the Tour De France then
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:24 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: IMDB top 250
Replies: 57
Views: 17653

Re: IMDB top 250

i know but Buddah, You fat Bastard or Mohammed is a Paedo are unlikely to be made , however.
by Marc Meakin
Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196073

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Belgium on paper have a good team and are worth a bet.
I cant see anyone beating France though.
Dare I say it We (England ) might make the semis.
Btw, I wonder what the Scots will be doing over the next 4 weeks
by Marc Meakin
Tue Jun 07, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
Replies: 772
Views: 578022

Re: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?

That's on my to do list along with Boardwalk Empire
by Marc Meakin
Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
Replies: 772
Views: 578022

Re: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?

I binge watched Bad in three weeks .
Every season is better than the last and no more than two episodes that were not cliff hangers
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: MEAKIN THREAD
Replies: 62
Views: 21510

Re: MEAKIN THREAD

Another thread I think would be interesting, is : Books you would like to see made into a film
Mine would be the Wasp Factory or Dice Man.
films I wished were never made was The Time Travellers Wife or Life of Pi
films that exceeded the book.....The Prestige
Film exactly like the book... Holes
by Marc Meakin
Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: IMDB top 250
Replies: 57
Views: 17653

Re: IMDB top 250

worst films I have seen
Raise the Titanic
the Swarm
The hills have eyes part two. (only horror film with a dogs flashback )
Eraserhead.
Ishtar
by Marc Meakin
Sun Jun 05, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: MEAKIN THREAD
Replies: 62
Views: 21510

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: 17653

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: 21510

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: 17653

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: 51061

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: 51061

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: 19634

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: 3790

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: 3388

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: 17653

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: 17653

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: 6083

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: 47990

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: 8657

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: 6117

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: 399713

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: 51061

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: 399713

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: 51061

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: 399713

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: 399713

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: 51061

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: 399713

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: 51061

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: 399713

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: 399713

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: 399713

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: 12405

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: 21510

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: 6274

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.