The Real Maroonblood Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Der Kaiser said: Just seen this. I want my license fee back. What an utterly horrendous waste of time and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I have heard from someone who works at Holyrood Palace that a certain lady down south was thoroughly pissed off at the wall to wall TV coverage of Phils death. Apparently, she's quite fond of watching the telly and a was a bit irritated that she couldn't try to escape from it all for a bit by watching the box and trying to unwind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Apparently Phillip, who was famously impatient, so much so that he was once caught on camera telling a photographer to "just take the ****ing picture" designed his own modified Land Rover hearse. He spent 16 years perfecting this design. 16 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Chiefo Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 23 hours ago, Governor Tarkin said: Duty till the end. Yip. Retirement is not an option for Her Maj. A lifetime of service and duty to the country and the Commonwealth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Hope Andrew chokes on a veggie pakora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 53 minutes ago, fancy a brew said: Apparently Phillip, who was famously impatient, so much so that he was once caught on camera telling a photographer to "just take the ****ing picture" designed his own modified Land Rover hearse. He spent 16 years perfecting this design. 16 years. Tbf it seems very complicated. "A Land Rover that can carry a coffin" "We could take the back out a defender like a flat bed?" "Will the coffin move about?" "Rubber stoppers to keep it in place.......colour?" "....Green...." "Really...thats a shit colour" "....But I like green" "Ok" "How long will it take?" "16 years" "OK....I'll take some vitamins " Its got no Reg so I presume it won't be on public roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 There will be a wee tear in my eye tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 9 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: If a meteor were to hit the church, who would be the new king/queen/regent? 9 hours ago, Furious Styles said: It’s a shame only 30 of them will be there. 8 hours ago, Der Kaiser said: Technically it needs to be a meteorite as meteors don't touch the ground..... Thanks for the laughs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 17 minutes ago, Morgan said: There will be a wee tear in my eye tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Census workers forced to take a day's unpaid leave and told to make their hours up later. Care Quality Commission told not to release any reports during the "national period of mourning". National Institute for Healthcare Excellence pauses medicine awareness alerts to GPs and Pharmacists as "a mark of respect". What a joke of a nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 The big question for me is...will the radio be shit again tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, Cade said: Census workers forced to take a day's unpaid leave and told to make their hours up later. Care Quality Commission told not to release any reports during the "national period of mourning". National Institute for Healthcare Excellence pauses medicine awareness alerts to GPs and Pharmacists as "a mark of respect". What a joke of a nation. A nation of grief jockeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: He's serious. Anyway, the more I read and hear the more I say 'Fair play to you, son. Pip has been harshly portrayed by a great many. Still it's time England binned their monarchy. We did it over 300 years ago. Edited April 17, 2021 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Switched on BBC this morning and 5 seconds later switched it off. Netflix for me today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 8 hours ago, Sooperstar said: A nation of grief jockeys. Well put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: If it’s top trumps royal, here’s the top 22, so does the first adult who survives the meteorite win the regency? 1. The Prince of Wales 2. The Duke of Cambridge 3. Prince George of Cambridge 4. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge 5. Prince Louis of Cambridge 6. The Duke of Sussex 7. Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor 8. The Duke of York 9. Princess Beatrice, Mrs. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi 10. Princess Eugenie, Mrs. Jack Brooksbank 11. Master August Brooksbank 12. The Earl of Wessex 13. Viscount Severn 14. The Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor 15. The Princess Royal 16. Mr. Peter Phillips 17. Miss Savannah Phillips 18. Miss Isla Phillips 19. Mrs. Michael Tindall 20. Miss Mia Tindall 21. Miss Lena Tindall 22. Master Lucas Tindall Is Mike Tindall seriously 19th in line? edit: nevermind, just seen ‘Mrs’ assume it refers to Zara. Edited April 17, 2021 by Ibrahim Tall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Ibrahim Tall said: Is Mike Tindall seriously 19th in line? His Mrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Ibrahim Tall said: Is Mike Tindall seriously 19th in line? Nah, but his Mrs is. Zara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlo Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 I'm not a supporter of the concept of a monarchy and I also think the coverage from the BBC was way over the top. I also think that some of the coverage was wrong in tone. While any death is sad, the passing of a 99 year old who has had a generally good life, while of course sad for his loved ones, does not come within the tragic category. That being said, from a purely historical perspective the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh is not without significance. To give some perspective, I often read one of the main Italian newspapers - and on the day of his death, the top 5 stories on its website were all about Philip's passing. On the main state broadcaster that evening the Royal Family was described as the most famous family in the world - and thinking about it that is probably factually correct. Furthermore, whatever one thinks of the Duke, his family background and life story are undoubtedly interesting - leaving aside the fact that he's a member of the Royal Family. As for the funeral, I suspect that many of those who are against the monarchy will either watch some of the funeral or at least see highlights of it on the news or read about it. And that's the thing about the monarchy. Many of those who claim to be against it - if truth be told absolutely love the whole soap opera of it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Only just realised they've postponed the Scottish Grand National. Seething 👎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 The coverage already. Spew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 9 hours ago, Costanza said: The big question for me is...will the radio be shit again tomorrow? No, I think Sportsound are doing a special this afternoon with live coverage of the funeral. Commentary is by Liam McLeod with analysis by Willie Miller, Derek Ferguson and Tam McManus. Dick Gordon of course as anchor man. Should be good. (Tom English was not available apparently). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, XB52 said: Switched on BBC this morning and 5 seconds later switched it off. Netflix for me today. Disrespectful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 20 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: If a meteor were to hit the church, who would be the new king/queen/regent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Turned on BBC Breakfast this morning. Seems to be a lot of fuss over this funeral. I thought he said he didn’t want any fuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 58 minutes ago, Horatio Caine said: No, I think Sportsound are doing a special this afternoon with live coverage of the funeral. Commentary is by Liam McLeod with analysis by Willie Miller, Derek Ferguson and Tam McManus. Dick Gordon of course as anchor man. Should be good. (Tom English was not available apparently). I notice there are no Celtic minded pundits on the panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Horatio Caine said: No, I think Sportsound are doing a special this afternoon with live coverage of the funeral. Commentary is by Liam McLeod with analysis by Willie Miller, Derek Ferguson and Tam McManus. Dick Gordon of course as anchor man. Should be good. (Tom English was not available apparently). Pat Bonner unavailable as Celtic not playing I assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, fancy a brew said: I notice there are no Celtic minded pundits on the panel. 😄 Didn't read this before I posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Seymour M Hersh Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 12 hours ago, Jeff said: Hope Andrew chokes on a veggie pakora Never heard a lady garden referred to as that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, buzz said: Turned on BBC Breakfast this morning. Seems to be a lot of fuss over this funeral. I thought he said he didn’t want any fuss. Tbf, it's not the Royals themselves that are going overboard (apart rom Andrew and Harry's bitching about uniforms). More the bbc itself trying to justify the entertainment tax they take from us. You know the stuff, no one does these occasions like the bbc blah, blah, blah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 a friend posted this on Facebook today. I think its quite sentimental and cloying really. However maybe Phillp was walking Diana to a car ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 51 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Tbf, it's not the Royals themselves that are going overboard (apart rom Andrew and Harry's bitching about uniforms). More the bbc itself trying to justify the entertainment tax they take from us. You know the stuff, no one does these occasions like the bbc blah, blah, blah. That’s true I suppose. Hardly respects the man’s wishes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, buzz said: That’s true I suppose. Hardly respects the man’s wishes though. And when have the bbc cared about respect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Costanza said: Pat Bonner unavailable as Celtic not playing I assume? Contract busting if he gets a non Celtic gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, JamesM48 said: a friend posted this on Facebook today. I think its quite sentimental and cloying really. However maybe Phillp was walking Diana to a car ??? That’s positively good taste compared to the one that was being mocked on Twitter of Captain Tom Moore standing at the pearly gates welcoming Prince Philip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tazio said: That’s positively good taste compared to the one that was being mocked on Twitter of Captain Tom Moore standing at the pearly gates welcoming Prince Philip. OH no please..........." i detest cheap sentiment" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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manaliveits105 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Spectacular setting on a nice day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Anyone been watching? How was the first half? Any shots on target? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Costanza said: Pat Bonner unavailable as Celtic not playing I assume? He only plys his trade in the same radius where the Lisbon Lions lived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 I just switched over to the coverage out of a sense of curiosity. So much for a simple funeral. I thought they were just driving him to the church in the Land Rover and dropping him off for a hymn or two. Bloody loads of pageantry and shiny hats in attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Edinburgh Castle on coffin flag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 If this is low key, can you imagine when the queen dies? and surely that 30 must include the singers and military, makes a mockery of the people who have had lockdown funerals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 minute ago, lou said: If this is low key, can you imagine when the queen dies? and surely that 30 must include the singers and military, makes a mockery of the people who have had lockdown funerals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Absolute Radio plying suicidally sad songs all day as a "mark of respect" I'm blasting out The Ramones instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Just now, Tazio said: Not seeing many masks there. I look forward to the fines being handed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Cade said: Not seeing many masks there. I look forward to the fines being handed out. Inside too, the choir blasting it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) Going rather well., brilliant organisation. Edited April 17, 2021 by Harry Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, Tazio said: The British do these things rather well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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