Random musings and general banter.

[Duke of Cheese]

They are also now manipulating lyrics from songs of years gone by. This absolutely drives me mad. A case in point because of the time of the year is Fairy Tale of New York with the ****... reference changed to 'Cheap and Haggard'. They lifted the switch via a Kirsty MacColl TOTP appearance where the offending lyric was required to be changed for early evening television. It's one of the great Christmas songs of modern times. But because of that change, I won't listen to it anymore. Nor will I listen to Oliver's Army for the same reason. Don't mess with history. Either play these records as they were or don't play them at all. The same goes with television. Don't butcher shows by removing parts of them. Just show a disclaimer and let people decide for themselves. These were different times and that is the key point.

Continuing the theme of records that have had their lyrics changed for radio broadcast purposes.. They also used to have a radio version of Peaches by The Stranglers. It was hilarious when in the early days of Smooth Radio (when they played more than the same 20 songs) they played the 'c litoris) version instead.

 

[Ant7t]

reference changed to 'Cheap and Haggard'.

That is a mini annoyance of mine. I'll warrant it is because of the US listeners. From a UK point of view, with the 'got' on the end, it could mean a bundle of herbs, if I recall, and without, a cigarette and with 'got' again, a meatball in gravy. And 'they' don't offend me Although I don't smoke, I'm quite partial to those meatballs.

 

[galesgal57]

In the crusty blue shorts to soak up any emissions!

He's using the massager now, hope the damp bags are in situ.

 

[galesgal57]

Shitzu massage according to Pedro.

 

[Ant7t]

What is that thing? A prop from Star Trek?

 

[Ant7t]

Shitzu massage according to Pedro.

Isn't that a dog?

 

[galesgal57]

He's using the massager now, hope the damp bags are in situ.

They've taken it off, that was quick. Maybe Pedro has "embarrassed" himself.

 

[Ant7t]

They've taken it off, that was quick. Maybe Pedro has "embarrassed" himself.

Technical difficulties. Gremlins. Maybe they didn't want to watch him playing with it on TV.

 

[Wanderer]

they didn't want to watch him playing with it on TV.

Not going to even ask with what.....

 

[Ant7t]

You know, and this is a serious comment. That back thing is so big, if I used one, I'd keep sliding off the chair. You're virtually being made to sit on the edge of the chair.

 

[Ant7t]

Not going to even ask with what.....

 

[galesgal57]

Last day for Christmas delivery, end of year clearance from tomorrow. Can't wait.

 

[Wanderer]

They could sell one of those cane at the same time, ideal bundle.....

 

[galesgal57]

Gammon half price at a fiver. Clearance prices galore.

 

[Ant7t]

They could sell one of those cane at the same time, ideal bundle.....

That reminds me. I haven't heard Eddie Cochran for ages.

 

[Wanderer]

End of year clearance from tomorrow, can't wait.

So basically whatever old tat is left at the back of the warehouse.









Much like the rest of the year then.

 

[Wanderer]

Why is he wearing slim-fit trousers?

Have they lost the plot - Ladies fashion with Pedro......

Well they label it fashion.

 

[Wanderer]

Gammon half price at a fiver. Clearance prices galore.

That would be a bargain and just what I need ready for Christmas.

 

[Jason]

No intro from Peter Simon tonight? He just went straight in to the first item.

 

[Muttley]

Our Bet is a curvaceous lady according to Pedro...