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12 hours ago, Dr Gloom said:

Title: The Battle for Toontastic

Setting: A virtual forum room adorned with Newcastle United memorabilia. The characters are represented by their usernames and avatars on the screen.


Characters:

  • Gemmill: A ginger-haired "accountant" from Wideopen, Tyne and Wear. Enthusiastic and prideful, but feeling threatened.
  • Dr Gloom: A London-based e-scooter riding hipster journalist, arrogant and self-assured.
  • Wykiktoon: A dour Yorkshireman, sarcastic with a penchant for dark humor.
  • Christmas Tree (CT): A lovable, slightly eccentric taxi driver from Bolden, known for his culinary quirks.
  • Renton: The forum's resident pessimist, always ready with a grumpy remark.

(Scene 1: The Toontastic Forum Room)

(The screen lights up, displaying the usernames of the characters. Gemmill types furiously.)

Gemmill: (typing) Well, lads, I’ve put together another match-day thread! We’re going to smash those lot from the South!

(A notification pings as Dr Gloom enters the chat.)

Dr Gloom: (typing) Ah, Gemmill. Nice thread, but let’s face it, my last one was a masterclass. You should bow to the king.

(Wykiktoon jumps in with a sarcastic remark.)

Wykiktoon: (typing) King of what, exactly? Match-day threads or hipster nonsense?

Dr Gloom: (typing) Hipster nonsense is all the rage, Wyk. Can’t help it if you’re stuck in the past.

Gemmill: (typing) This isn’t just about threads, Gloom. It’s about respect! The Toontastic family knows I’m the main man here!

(A notification from OTF, an Australian poster.)

OTF: (typing) Sorry, Gemmill. I’ve got to agree with Dr Gloom. He’s the king of match-day threads now!

(Gemmill’s face turns red with frustration.)

Gemmill: (typing) Usurper! This is war!


(Scene 2: Gemmill’s Dilemma)

(Gemmill brings in CT, his culinary confidant.)

Gemmill: (typing) CT, you’ve got to help me! Dr Gloom is calling himself the king now. What can I do?

(CT responds with enthusiasm.)

CT: (typing) Mate, you’ve got to show them who you are! How about I whip up a feast? You can do a thread on my famous duck pizza!

Gemmill: (typing) That’s brilliant! But I need something more... impactful.

CT: (typing) What about a cycling hobby? Get fit and show those hipsters who’s boss!

(Renton chimes in, his tone grumpy.)

Renton: (typing) Cycling? Please. Humanity’s future is bleak enough without you peddling around in Lycra.

(Gemmill rolls his eyes at Renton’s comment.)

Gemmill: (typing) Not helping, Renton!


(Scene 3: The Final Showdown)

(The chat is buzzing with tension as match day approaches. Gemmill prepares his comeback.)

Wykiktoon: (typing) So, what’s the plan, Gemmill?

Gemmill: (typing) I’m going to put up the best match-day thread they’ve ever seen. I’ll show Dr Gloom who’s really in charge around here!

(A notification from Dr Gloom pops up.)

Dr Gloom: (typing) Good luck, Gemmill! Just remember, the king always reigns supreme.

Gemmill: (typing) We’ll see about that!

(The forum erupts in playful banter, as both sides rally for their heroes. CT decides to lighten the mood.)

CT: (typing) How about I bring some of my curry to the next match? Bet you’ll be the king of the BBQ!

Wykiktoon: (typing) As long as it’s not another “Bhuna Bonanza,” I’m in.

(Renton rolls his eyes.)

Renton: (typing) Great. Just what we need. A curry king and a hipster.

(Gemmill types furiously, but a grin spreads across his face.)

Gemmill: (typing) You know what? This is Toontastic. We’re all kings here!


(Scene 4: The Conclusion)

(The forum fills with laughter and camaraderie. Gemmill, Dr Gloom, Wykiktoon, CT, and Renton all realize that despite their rivalry, the spirit of Toontastic prevails.)

Dr Gloom: (typing) Alright, Gemmill. Let’s see who really reigns supreme this match day!

Gemmill: (typing) May the best thread win!

(The chat closes with laughter and anticipation as the match approaches, and the camaraderie of Toontastic shines through.)

(Lights fade.)

End.

 

 

 

 

Sounds like N-O. 

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I know I'm alone, yes Scotty again, on this but fuck The Fall were great. Forget Mark E Smith if you don't like him but the band members he had, the musos that were members of the his band were always amazing.

 

 

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3 hours ago, sammynb said:

I know I'm alone, yes Scotty again, on this but fuck The Fall were great. Forget Mark E Smith if you don't like him but the band members he had, the musos that were members of the his band were always amazing.

 

 

I love the Fall and that is a stone cold classic

Some great covers as well

 

 

 

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22 hours ago, spongebob toonpants said:

I love the Fall

 

@spongebob toonpants have you heard/seen House of All? It's all ex-members of the Fall. Martin Bramah who was the original guitarist, Steve Hanley on bass (1979-98), his brother Paul Hanley drums (1980-85), Si Wolstencroft second drummer (1986-97) and guitarist Pete Greenway (2007-2018).

It lacks Mark E Smith but is interesting enough.

 

 

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On 04/10/2024 at 20:19, PaddockLad said:

I think I’m going to put some actual music in this thread 😒

 


 


And continuing our recent occasional reaggae theme…. 
 

:boogie: 

 

 

 

 

 

this post started so well....

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1 hour ago, thebrokendoll said:

 

this one's comfortably debbie's finest moment for me....

 

 

The broken doll is absolutely spot on here, for me one of, if not the greatest pop single ever released

 

Back in the 90s we used to go to Love Muscle a gay club at the Fridge in Brixton, and one of the highlights was always  Atomic dropping about 3am

 

It was a great night, as long as you stayed downstairs. Upstairs was a real eye-opener

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25 minutes ago, spongebob toonpants said:

The broken doll is absolutely spot on here, for me one of, if not the greatest pop single ever released

 

Back in the 90s we used to go to Love Muscle a gay club at the Fridge in Brixton, and one of the highlights was always  Atomic dropping about 3am

 

It was a great night, as long as you stayed downstairs. Upstairs was a real eye-opener

 

I like it when somebody says I'm right, it happens so seldom!  :lol:

 

anyway, the only time I went to the fridge in brixton was to see lab4, probably very late 90s and at an escape from samsara night?

for anybody who hasn't had the privilege, lab4, these boys knew how to unleash earbleeding hell, double figure mitzis and the worst comedown, terrible tuesdays you're ever likely to experience in your life!  :lol:

 

 

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10 hours ago, sammynb said:

 

@spongebob toonpants have you heard/seen House of All? It's all ex-members of the Fall. Martin Bramah who was the original guitarist, Steve Hanley on bass (1979-98), his brother Paul Hanley drums (1980-85), Si Wolstencroft second drummer (1986-97) and guitarist Pete Greenway (2007-2018).

It lacks Mark E Smith but is interesting enough.

 

 

I had heard of them but that has caught my attention. Sadly no gigs lined up but I'll check them out if they hit Brighton

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1 hour ago, Monkeys Fist said:

I’m telling myself that yer man on guitar…

IMG_3478.thumb.jpeg.35271f9e75cd30fb4d278a8188b44b9e.jpeg

 

… is just an unusually chubby dwaaaf,

 

rather than too fat to stand and play 

 

He's definitely put on a bit of beef.

 

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4 hours ago, Gemmill said:

 

 

I think it's this lad. He's got his own Fender signature model if so. 

 

Yes, it's definitely Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram.

Full NPR Tiny Desk performance with list of musos

 

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Talking about amazing guitarists, Jimmy James, the amazing guitarist from the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio has left and formed his own band called Parlor Greens.

 

 

 

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