tv licence guess what ? - Page 4

SMHarman · 19-11-2003, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Jerrek

Ah the foolishness and ignorance of the masses.

A Star Trek episode is 40 minutes long, and it is stretched to fit 1 hour. Not 1 1/2 hours.

The adverts that amaze me in the states are the post credits and pre end teaser ones. Friends is a great example of a show where there is a little 30 second scene before the credits at the start and after the end credits. The US viewer is subjected to 30s of adverts (probably at great cost to the advertiser) before they can see this. Its adverts you are effectively forced to watch.

but does anyone else find the "Blossom Hill" sponsorship of Will and Grace REALLY LOUD?

Shaun · 19-11-2003, 17:35

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Originally Posted by Defiant

the BBC brigade being selfish insisting everyone should pay for it because we wont it

Its the law D, get over it.

Oh, and its want! :p

downquark1 · 19-11-2003, 17:40

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Originally Posted by SMHarman

The adverts that amaze me in the states are the post credits and pre end teaser ones. Friends is a great example of a show where there is a little 30 second scene before the credits at the start and after the end credits. The US viewer is subjected to 30s of adverts (probably at great cost to the advertiser) before they can see this. Its adverts you are effectively forced to watch.

I completely agree

19-11-2003, 18:33

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Originally Posted by dellwear

Its the law D, get over it.

Oh, and its want! :p

A Law that says yo must have a licence for your television set(The year is 2003). Yep were a laughing stock

Shaun · 19-11-2003, 18:44

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Originally Posted by Defiant

A Law that says yo must have a licence for your television set(The year is 2003). Yep were a laughing stock

WTF, were the envy of the world over our TV out put what are you on about?

**Chris** · 19-11-2003, 23:02

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Originally Posted by SMHarman

The BBC output has other benefits also. CBeebies / Childrens BBC means you can let you children watch cartoons without having adverts forced down their throats, similar to Disney channels at ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£5 a month - try watching milkshake (five) on a morning and the adverts for crap presents are astounding.

Too right ... Cbeebies is a trusty babysitter in our house for when Mrs Towny has to get washing on or do some other task that means she can't keep an eye on his nibs for five minutes. He's prolly a little too young to take adverts in just now (14 months) but it wouldn't be long ... as it is, he need never see an ad at all.

Plus, there's loads of Teletubbies on Cbeebies and he loves Po.

Ramrod · 19-11-2003, 23:06

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Originally Posted by towny

Too right ... Cbeebies is a trusty babysitter in our house for when Mrs Towny has to get washing on or do some other task that means she can't keep an eye on his nibs for five minutes. He's prolly a little too young to take adverts in just now (14 months) but it wouldn't be long ... as it is, he need never see an ad at all.

Don't worry, before long he will be saying strange things like: 'Daddy, did you know that if you are a homeowner you could be eligable for a cash lump sum.....'

(and he was only 3 at the time)

**Chris** · 19-11-2003, 23:11

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

Don't worry, before long he will be saying strange things like: 'Daddy, did you know that if you are a homeowner you could be eligable for a cash lump sum.....'

(and he was only 3 at the time)

Or how about, 'Daddy, have you been injured in an accident that wasn't your fault?'

I can't wait.

Xaccers · 19-11-2003, 23:29

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Originally Posted by dellwear

WTF, were the envy of the world over our TV out put what are you on about?

Really? Since when?
Don't you remember National Lampoon's European Vacation where they mocked the fact we only had 4 channels, all of which were showing crap.

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Originally Posted by SMHarman

Its adverts you are effectively forced to watch.

See that little red button on your TV remote that says power?

**Chris** · 19-11-2003, 23:31

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Originally Posted by Xaccers

Really? Since when?
Don't you remember National Lampoon's European Vacation where they mocked the fact we only had 4 channels, all of which were showing crap.

See that little red button on your TV remote that says power?

IIRC it was 'cheese on four channels and no MTV!'

19-11-2003, 23:32

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Originally Posted by Xaccers

Really? Since when?
Don't you remember National Lampoon's European Vacation where they mocked the fact we only had 4 channels, all of which were showing crap.

Probably all US imports or they were watching on a Saturday night!

Shaun · 20-11-2003, 13:45

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Originally Posted by towny

..........and no MTV!'

How could they mock us if they actually watch that sh it!!

20-11-2003, 13:55

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Originally Posted by Xaccers

Really? Since when?
Don't you remember National Lampoon's European Vacation where they mocked the fact we only had 4 channels, all of which were showing crap.

Yep its only the beeb fan's that really believe all the hype about the bbc. There like brain dead zombie's. I think the tv in this country could get better if the licence was scrapped.

Bifta · 20-11-2003, 14:01

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Originally Posted by Defiant

There like brain dead zombie's. I think the tv in this country could get better if the licence was scrapped.

It's "They're" not "There" .. and you have the cheek to call other people 'brain dead'

**Chris** · 20-11-2003, 14:02

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Originally Posted by Defiant

Yep its only the beeb fan's that really believe all the hype about the bbc. There like brain dead zombie's. I think the tv in this country could get better if the licence was scrapped.

I've tried, but I just can't think of any possible scenario which would lead to an overall increase in the quality of TV programming in this country for the simple reason of the licence fee being scrapped. So, please, could you explain how?