Film book of Stephen King's films...
Good... and a toy sheep...that *is* the best!
Video player and video recorder.
And coincidentily, i got a Stephen King book about his books. hmmm...
>And coincidentily, i got a Stephen King book about his books. hmmm...
What that Danse Macabre?
Haven't read that yet.....
i got a camera and a doctor who dvd and some sweets and some pants and a bag and a book and some blank videos and an APA t shirt and some cd racks and a pikachu money box with chocolate pokeballs and THE MOON ON A STICK .
Unfortunately due to it's immense gravitic pull i then got a lot of the worlds oceans .
Another toy VW Beetle. And a Wishbone Ash LP. And the CD burner that I bought for myself...
...and 3 pairs of socks.
A VCR, Clockwork Orange DVD, a lovely bear with glasses, a Gromit Dog filled with sweeties, a bottle of Blavod, Dalmation print pyjamas, and a big bottle of my fave perfume were my favouritest presents!
Worstest present was a fucking hangover the size of Australasia, but ho-hum!
Coke. Lots of it.
I got the Lewisohn TV Comedy thingie. It is swell.
Oh, and the new Weakerthans CD. Also swell.
And some other stuff too. Mostly swell.
Swell!!!
I was happy to receive an auto tool kit, which was immediately put to good use on my journey from Ballarat to Melbourne.
The people of rural Victoria were most interested to see a corset and flowing lace gown-clad figure weilding torch, shifters and wirecutters by the roadside. They were interested enough to watch, but not interested enough to offer help.
Damned fine rewiring job if I do say so.
Bestest present was by far and away the CD boxset of early They Might Be Giants songs, "Then : The Earliest Years".
'Cos it's sambo time for Tambo and Weep Day for Urine Man.
Sorry, "samba" time. I was rereading my Playground Songs pages and got the TMBG lyrics and peoms all muddled up.
I got some really nice clothes 'n' stuff (my missus has actually managed to make me look quite presentable, never thought that was possible!!) and a Homer Simpson radio which I'm dead proud of...
Hold the liiiiiiiiiiiiine!
Gladiator: Special Edition DVD (with stunning DTS soundtrack).
and <strike>some</strike> lots of chololate
Spiderman on the playstation from my bro.
Anyone call for a webslinger?
My bestest presents were two videos of Australian comedy. Roy and HG's "The Dream" and some series 2 episodes of "The Games". Both are comedies about the Olympics games. A popular topic in Australian TV comedy in recent years, unsuprisingly.
Janet - I'd be interested to hear your views on "The Dream" (I haven't watched "The Games" yet). Obviously I didn't see the real thing and I only have this highlights compilation to go by, but it seemed a better offering from Roy and HG than we've seen in a while. Less stupid sketches, more of what they do best, talk rubbish about sport and write songs with silly words. And I loved their false commentries of the fencing, wrestling, boxing and gymnastics - class stuff!
Everyone else - I supposed you'd all know Roy & HG from The Ben Elton Show. Were they well received over here? Or a bit perplexing?
Didn't like Roy&HG much... but then I dont like Ben Elton either! :)
He's one of a million southern toffs that pose as salt-of-the-earth cockneys.
Jamie Oliver is too. Read his recent GQ interview to find out his enlightened views on disabled people.
And in case some of the nastier peeps in here think I'm one of those politically correct, right-on know-it-alls who pretends to feel everyone's pain, yes I am disabled.
I got a drill and the USA Rough Guide and a fleece and a big bar of Dairy Milk and a Belle and Sebastian CD and a scarf.
>Didn't like Roy&HG much...
They're not to everyone's taste. It took me ages to get in to them.
>but then I dont like Ben Elton either! :)
>
>He's one of a million southern toffs that pose as salt-of-the-earth cockneys.
"Loveable fucking cockneys. Boiled beef and carrots. Hasn't the Queen Mum got a lovely smile." Etc, etc.
A lot of people criticise Ben Elton simply for being a "mockney". As far as I'm concerned he can be or pretend to be whoever he likes. I think he's a wonderful writer, who (still) has a lot to say. OK so he's presenting Royal Variety Shows now...but remember his comments about the way the BBC is going in "Inconcievable" - PLEASE!!!
>Jamie Oliver is too. Read his recent GQ interview to find out his enlightened views on disabled people.
>
>And in case some of the nastier peeps in here think I'm one of those politically correct, right-on know-it-alls who pretends to feel everyone's pain, yes I am disabled.
What did he say niceguyeddie? Are disabled people not pukka then?
Bean, the considered opinion of all and sundry - from punter to politician to athlete - is that Roy and HG MADE the Olympics. There were more than a few O/S athletes who blamed getting a silver or bronze instead of a gold on staying up too much watching The Dream. And you know what? I reckon it's true.
We, as a nation, were absolutely glued to it every single night.
And yes, doing what they do best - just talking about shit and commentating the sport in their inimitable fashion - Thoroughly brilliant.
>What did he say niceguyeddie? Are disabled people not pukka then?
*L* Yeah, apparently "spastics" and "retards" are not 'appy dayz, me old appows an' peahs laaaahhhvely...
Although I should say in his defence that he made a heartfelt apology... when he found out how many people he'd managed to piss off.
Ah well, it's not like we're really people, eh Jamie?
Janet - That is what everyone was saying to me and I'm so glad I got to see it. Fatso = legend.
Do you remember seeing Roy and HG on The Ben Elton Show? I think the British had trouble with them, you need to get used to their style a bit. We've known them for years, Ben Elton just threw them into his show because he liked them. Maybe if they'd had longer to get established...?
>>What did he say niceguyeddie? Are disabled people not pukka then?
>
>*L* Yeah, apparently "spastics" and "retards" are not 'appy dayz, me old appows an' peahs laaaahhhvely...
>
>Although I should say in his defence that he made a heartfelt apology... when he found out how many people he'd managed to piss off.
>
>Ah well, it's not like we're really people, eh Jamie?
What is it with funky, young, "attractive" TV presenters called Jamie? Mr Oliver can cook, that's for sure, but basically he's just a mockney Theakston in a kitchen.
Amen Bean. Testify!
At least the arse Theakston uses his real voice, crap as it is.
Anyway, see y'all in 2 weeks! I'm goin back to the sticks for some RRR...
I got a necklace and some perfume and a handbag. I have never used or expressed an interest in any of these things. My family knows me so well! Best thing was funky matching hat and gloves, which I bought for myself. Although my brother's homemade Breeders CD was pretty cool.
Happy New Year, everyone!
>I got a necklace and some perfume and a handbag. I have never used or expressed an interest in any of these things. My family
I can beat that - I got an "Operation" boardgame (suitable for ages 8-12) and a Beano calendar (amongst other things) from my family.
I am 24.
Still, I also got "The Princess Bride" on video and was delighted, so they were in the right area. Although, like science museums, Rugrats and being fellated by 14-year-old girls, it's way too good for kids.
Yes, I know it was on TV but they always have that unbearably ugly edit where Inigo Montoya is killing the baddy at the end and they cut a bit (presumably because of the stabbing) and spoil it.
Bastards.
> Yes, I know it was on TV but they always have that unbearably ugly edit where Inigo Montoya is killing the baddy at the end and they cut a bit (presumably because of the stabbing) and spoil it.
> Bastards.
Spoilt the end now, haven't you?
>> Yes, I know it was on TV but they always have that unbearably ugly edit where Inigo Montoya is killing the baddy at the end and
>Spoilt the end now, haven't you?
Yeah, sorry everyone, one of the good guys kills a baddy at the end. It's pointless watching it if you know that. I should have thought.
Cuh. Can't take you _anywhere_.