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Sky News and, to a slightly lesser extent, BBC Television News have been quite dismissive and patronising towards Republicans over this weekend. I was watching Sky News yesterday and they stopped just short of open derision when discussing them. There was no attempt to present them as anything other than a bunch of crazy mean-spirited lunatics. I am not a Republican but you would expect news organisations to cover them fairly, they may not be a large minority but their views are hardly outlandish or out of order.

Credit to BBC Radio (5 Live and 4) who seemed to be canvassing ant-Royal sentiment alongside the pro-Royals and not doing it in a mocking fashion.

[LondonRoad]

Originally Posted by Damien

Sky News and, to a slightly lesser extent, BBC Television News have been quite dismissive and patronising towards Republicans over this weekend. I was watching Sky News yesterday and they stopped just short of open derision when discussing them. There was no attempt to present them as anything other than a bunch of crazy mean-spirited lunatics. I am not a Republican but you would expect news organisations to cover them fairly, they may not be a large minority but their views are hardly outlandish or out of order.

Credit to BBC Radio (5 Live and 4) who seemed to be canvassing ant-Royal sentiment alongside the pro-Royals and not doing it in a mocking fashion.

Republicans are all at work mate. Refusing to take holidays to celebrate Royal occassions. Too busy to watch the TV so the broadcasters can fawn over the remaining viewers

Seriously though, even the most resolute republican shouldn't even attempt to give a soundbite on a weekend such as this.... no matter how valid the point is, it can only come across as PARTY POOPER.

[Gary L]

Amyone watch the coverage tonight? Charles called his mother, mummy

and that Cheryl Bloody Cole was on it. she still hasn't learned how to sing.

[thenry]

yeah, it wasn't bad. there were some cringeworthy moments including Cheryl Tweedy but hey the Queens brought us altogether

[LondonRoad]

Originally Posted by Gary L

and that Cheryl Bloody Cole was on it. she still hasn't learned how to sing.

hard on the ears. Rather pleasing on the eye though.

[Gary L]

Who's Cheryl Tweedy?

That William was useless. he didn't even sing with Stevie Wonder.

[thenry]

yeah but you could easily break her LR

Cheryl Tweedy Gary is the person under the fake front put on.

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by LondonRoad

hard on the ears. Rather pleasing on the eye though.

I would yes. but I wouldn't because I just know she'd want to sing to me eventually

[LondonRoad]

I didn't catch it all because I was putting the kids to bed.

Who was the older lady who helped Gary Barlow on near the end?

Did they do a duet?

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Originally Posted by Gary L

I would yes. but I wouldn't because I just know she'd want to sing to me eventually

Gaffa tape is reduced on screwfix.com this week.

[thenry]

^ funny

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by LondonRoad

Gaffa tape is reduced on screwfix.com this week.

Gaffa tape blocks the mouth though.

I suppose she could always breathe through her nose

[AdamD]

Didn't watch any of the Jubilee stuff, but I did watch Prince Charles' speech to the queen.

When you watch the Queen, she seems so....reserved? Rarely smiles or even acknowledges praise, or the collective cheers from the crowd.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18324080

Always found that a little odd.

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by AdamD

When you watch the Queen, she seems so....reserved? Rarely smiles or even acknowledges praise, or the collective cheers from the crowd.

I know. it is a bit disappointing when she doesn't smile in acknowledgement sometimes.
she must come across as a right misery to outsiders watching.

[LondonRoad]

Originally Posted by Gary L

Gaffa tape blocks the mouth though.

I suppose she could always breathe through her nose

I've had the unfortunate experience of hearing Cheryl singing (Good Daddy, spoiled daughters.... blah blah).. my ears may not be tuned to the torturous noises that emits from the attractive Geordie but I'm pretty sure they can't be coming from her mouth. If you want to stop her singing to you I'd try Gaffa on the nostrils first. (Other industrial tapes and orifices are available)

Anyway it's time for me to take of my Geri Halliwell dress and become a republican again.

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by LondonRoad

If you want to stop her singing to you I'd try Gaffa on the nostrils first.

I hope it does come from the nose. if it transpires that it does actually come from the mouth, then I'll have to find something to block the tonsils.

then seal it up with the Gaffa or other brands that are available.