Toonraider 0 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I don't mind Zara Philips winning, but have you seen the state of that speech? A member of the royal family talking like she's in Friends. "People asked if I'd written a speech and i was like, no!" "Like"? She also seems to be the royal family's very own Tim Krul. More "amazing" than "unbelievable" though. I thought exactly the same, it was so surprising Where on earth was she educated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Yup, Britain has Andy Priaulx, 2 time World Touring Car Champion for the last 2 years yet the BBC didn't even give him a mention last year and it looks like no fucker will mention him again this year. Good point. I missed most of the program, was Andy amongst the nominees? Or did he even get a mention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22259 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Zara Phillips for me. Dominating her sport. And if you have never tried to get a horse to jump a nine foot high and six foot across fence then you shouldn't really criticise it's worth as a sport. No one gives a shit about show jumping tbh. If she wasn't who she was she wouldn't even be in the running. Exactly. What a fucking joke. And you can't say that her priveleged upbringing is irrelevant here because: 1) People who are stupid enough to be royalists obviously swung the voting. 2) How many lasses from Byker get the chance to ride a horse worth several hundred grand? Burn the lot of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Zara Phillips for me. Dominating her sport. And if you have never tried to get a horse to jump a nine foot high and six foot across fence then you shouldn't really criticise it's worth as a sport. No one gives a shit about show jumping tbh. If she wasn't who she was she wouldn't even be in the running. Exactly. What a fucking joke. And you can't say that her priveleged upbringing is irrelevant here because: 1) People who are stupid enough to be royalists obviously swung the voting. 2) How many lasses from Byker get the chance to ride a horse worth several hundred grand? Burn the lot of them. Basically agree with this, but still think she's fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I don't mind Zara Philips winning, but have you seen the state of that speech? A member of the royal family talking like she's in Friends. "People asked if I'd written a speech and i was like, no!" "Like"? She also seems to be the royal family's very own Tim Krul. More "amazing" than "unbelievable" though. I thought exactly the same, it was so surprising Where on earth was she educated? I wouldn't be surprised if her speech wasn't specifically written to come across like that to give the Royal family are more down to Earth image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22259 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Zara Phillips for me. Dominating her sport. And if you have never tried to get a horse to jump a nine foot high and six foot across fence then you shouldn't really criticise it's worth as a sport. No one gives a shit about show jumping tbh. If she wasn't who she was she wouldn't even be in the running. Exactly. What a fucking joke. And you can't say that her priveleged upbringing is irrelevant here because: 1) People who are stupid enough to be royalists obviously swung the voting. 2) How many lasses from Byker get the chance to ride a horse worth several hundred grand? Burn the lot of them. Basically agree with this, but still think she's fit. Aye, but unless you're her brother or cousin you've no chance tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I don't mind Zara Philips winning, but have you seen the state of that speech? A member of the royal family talking like she's in Friends. "People asked if I'd written a speech and i was like, no!" "Like"? She also seems to be the royal family's very own Tim Krul. More "amazing" than "unbelievable" though. I thought exactly the same, it was so surprising Where on earth was she educated? I wouldn't be surprised if her speech wasn't specifically written to come across like that to give the Royal family are more down to Earth image. Ironically, I for one would prefer to listen to someone speak correct English than 'Friends' English. I think even 'Queens English' is prefereable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 (edited) I don't mind Zara Philips winning, but have you seen the state of that speech? A member of the royal family talking like she's in Friends. "People asked if I'd written a speech and i was like, no!" "Like"? She also seems to be the royal family's very own Tim Krul. More "amazing" than "unbelievable" though. I thought exactly the same, it was so surprising Where on earth was she educated? I wouldn't be surprised if her speech wasn't specifically written to come across like that to give the Royal family are more down to Earth image. Ironically, I for one would prefer to listen to someone speak correct English than 'Friends' English. I think even 'Queens English' is prefereable. Her and Will for future king and queen tbh. EDIT meant to quote Renton. I agree btw but I'm not sure how many other people would Edited December 11, 2006 by luckyluke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Zara Phillips for me. Dominating her sport. And if you have never tried to get a horse to jump a nine foot high and six foot across fence then you shouldn't really criticise it's worth as a sport. No one gives a shit about show jumping tbh. If she wasn't who she was she wouldn't even be in the running. Exactly. What a fucking joke. And you can't say that her priveleged upbringing is irrelevant here because: 1) People who are stupid enough to be royalists obviously swung the voting. 2) How many lasses from Byker get the chance to ride a horse worth several hundred grand? Burn the lot of them. Basically agree with this, but still think she's fit. Aye, but unless you're her brother or cousin you've no chance tbh. She's nailing that rugby bloke Tindall (who was in the crowd) and I think he's only a second cousin. He was nearly in tears tho so I reckon I could take him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Tindall is a right ugly bastid as well like. I wouldn't say that to this face though, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Tindall is a right ugly bastid as well like. I wouldn't say that to this face though, obviously. He was like....'are you looking at me?' and I was like, 'errrrr, no!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I like the bloke but it sums up how shit a year it was for sport when Darren Clarke was 2nd mainly due to getting the sympathy vote after the death of his wife. It's not as though he actually won a major (individual) tournament. At least Zara Phillips was successful on her own but it's very much a minority sport. Also, people like Panesar and Button being in contention was an absolute joke. I would have liked to have seen either Calzaghe or Beth Tweddle win it tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I like the bloke but it sums up how shit a year it was for sport when Darren Clarke was 2nd mainly due to getting the sympathy vote after the death of his wife. It's not as though he actually won a major (individual) tournament. At least Zara Phillips was successful on her own but it's very much a minority sport. Also, people like Panesar and Button being in contention was an absolute joke. I would have liked to have seen either Calzaghe or Beth Tweddle win it tbh. Golf is a minority sport too tbh. Wor lass was voting for Tweddle like a maniac as she went to the same gym as her as a bairn. I quite properly pointed out that Tweddle's neck was too thick to warrant first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Aye, Calzaghe should have won it. Button was up for it on the basis he FINALLY won a race. In Zara Phillips defence (and this is hard for me to say as I fucking hate the Royals), she is actually World Champion at her sport, even if it is the shittest sport on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I like the bloke but it sums up how shit a year it was for sport when Darren Clarke was 2nd mainly due to getting the sympathy vote after the death of his wife. It's not as though he actually won a major (individual) tournament. At least Zara Phillips was successful on her own but it's very much a minority sport. Also, people like Panesar and Button being in contention was an absolute joke. I would have liked to have seen either Calzaghe or Beth Tweddle win it tbh. Golf is a minority sport too tbh. Wor lass was voting for Tweddle like a maniac as she went to the same gym as her as a bairn. I quite properly pointed out that Tweddle's neck was too thick to warrant first place. Where did I say it wasn't like numbnuts? Half of Norn Iron basically voted for Clarke like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 The gymnast should have won on the comedic value of her surname. Tweddle ffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Pretty girl, wasn't she. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Aye, Calzaghe should have won it. Button was up for it on the basis he FINALLY won a race. In Zara Phillips defence (and this is hard for me to say as I fucking hate the Royals), she is actually World Champion at her sport, even if it is the shittest sport on the planet. Yes thats true. BUT i fecking HATE any 'sport' that involves horses. I know im probably being totally unreasonable and totally unfair to the horse owners/trainers/jockeys.....but i think ALL horsey sports are cruel I have no real reason for this, except i just cant stand to watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I like the bloke but it sums up how shit a year it was for sport when Darren Clarke was 2nd mainly due to getting the sympathy vote after the death of his wife. It's not as though he actually won a major (individual) tournament. At least Zara Phillips was successful on her own but it's very much a minority sport. Also, people like Panesar and Button being in contention was an absolute joke. I would have liked to have seen either Calzaghe or Beth Tweddle win it tbh. Golf is a minority sport too tbh. Wor lass was voting for Tweddle like a maniac as she went to the same gym as her as a bairn. I quite properly pointed out that Tweddle's neck was too thick to warrant first place. Where did I say it wasn't like numbnuts? Half of Norn Iron basically voted for Clarke like. I didnt say you didnt! Thats just the sort of hot-headed response I'd expect from a card carrying Paisleyite such as yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I like the bloke but it sums up how shit a year it was for sport when Darren Clarke was 2nd mainly due to getting the sympathy vote after the death of his wife. It's not as though he actually won a major (individual) tournament. At least Zara Phillips was successful on her own but it's very much a minority sport. Also, people like Panesar and Button being in contention was an absolute joke. I would have liked to have seen either Calzaghe or Beth Tweddle win it tbh. Golf is a minority sport too tbh. Wor lass was voting for Tweddle like a maniac as she went to the same gym as her as a bairn. I quite properly pointed out that Tweddle's neck was too thick to warrant first place. Where did I say it wasn't like numbnuts? Half of Norn Iron basically voted for Clarke like. I didnt say you didnt! Thats just the sort of hot-headed response I'd expect from a card carrying Paisleyite such as yourself. Your man needs to shut the fuck up so he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Aye, Calzaghe should have won it. Button was up for it on the basis he FINALLY won a race. In Zara Phillips defence (and this is hard for me to say as I fucking hate the Royals), she is actually World Champion at her sport, even if it is the shittest sport on the planet. Yes thats true. BUT i fecking HATE any 'sport' that involves horses. I know im probably being totally unreasonable and totally unfair to the horse owners/trainers/jockeys.....but i think ALL horsey sports are cruel I have no real reason for this, except i just cant stand to watch it. I agree though I think in nature most horses would run about, jump and so on and so forth and many would eventually go lame through injury. They probably get better treatment than most animals by and large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 4042 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Zara Phillips for me. Dominating her sport. And if you have never tried to get a horse to jump a nine foot high and six foot across fence then you shouldn't really criticise it's worth as a sport. No one gives a shit about show jumping tbh. If she wasn't who she was she wouldn't even be in the running. Exactly. What a fucking joke. And you can't say that her priveleged upbringing is irrelevant here because: 1) People who are stupid enough to be royalists obviously swung the voting. 2) How many lasses from Byker get the chance to ride a horse worth several hundred grand? Burn the lot of them. I ride horses and am from a pit village in Durham no one more common than me. It's less of a posh middle class sport than you would imagine. Also the stables will let anyone ride their good horses who has the talent. If a lass from anywhere showed talent the stable she rode for would supply the things she needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Pretty girl, wasn't she. Who? ZP? I'm assuming you dont mean Tweddle or that little bitch of a cyclist? Talk about modest?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Aye, Calzaghe should have won it. Button was up for it on the basis he FINALLY won a race. In Zara Phillips defence (and this is hard for me to say as I fucking hate the Royals), she is actually World Champion at her sport, even if it is the shittest sport on the planet. Yes thats true. BUT i fecking HATE any 'sport' that involves horses. I know im probably being totally unreasonable and totally unfair to the horse owners/trainers/jockeys.....but i think ALL horsey sports are cruel I have no real reason for this, except i just cant stand to watch it. Better looked after than most livestock I would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Zara Phillips for me. Dominating her sport. And if you have never tried to get a horse to jump a nine foot high and six foot across fence then you shouldn't really criticise it's worth as a sport. No one gives a shit about show jumping tbh. If she wasn't who she was she wouldn't even be in the running. Exactly. What a fucking joke. And you can't say that her priveleged upbringing is irrelevant here because: 1) People who are stupid enough to be royalists obviously swung the voting. 2) How many lasses from Byker get the chance to ride a horse worth several hundred grand? Burn the lot of them. I ride horses and am from a pit village in Durham no one more common than me. It's less of a posh middle class sport than you would imagine. Also the stables will let anyone ride their good horses who has the talent. If a lass from anywhere showed talent the stable she rode for would supply the things she needs. Most people arent from a pit village in Durham though. By and large, basic economics means that most people don't have access to riding facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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