shropshire 0 #1 February 23, 2009 WTF ..... the T.V news this morning has so much waffling about these stupid, spoiled, overpaid idiots .. it's so cringeworthy [/rant] (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 February 23, 2009 Well, they may be "stupid, spoiled, overpaid idiots," but for at least a few of us they are a source of income. It's only 3.5 hours out of the year and as I recall if you aren't an industry person it's not actually required viewing.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwrong 0 #3 February 23, 2009 I agree.... Who the fuck gives a shit.... [my RANT] But there is one WORSE thing, although our US peeps don't have to suffer from it..... Only us Europeans.... That FUCKING piece of shit Eurovision Song Contest..... Every fucking year the same torture begins in February, elimination contests and shit.... CRAPPY "artists" performing even crappier songs [BARF]... All the Swedish papers and news web sites are writing MILE long articles about this shit... It seems that this is some sort of collective psychosis that we have to endure over and over and over again.... Can someone please just cancel this shit?????? [/my RANT]“The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.” - George Bernard Shaw He who dies with the most toys, wins..... dudeist skydiver # 19515 Buy quality and cry once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #4 February 23, 2009 Quote WTF ..... the T.V news this morning has so much waffling about these stupid, spoiled, overpaid idiots .. it's so cringeworthy [/rant] Nope, almost never. However this year I did care about 1 award. Heath Ledger deserved that award he got for The Dark Knight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #5 February 23, 2009 OP: No. Besides, sometimes I'm watching a movie on tv and think, what? This POSactually got an oscar?? QuoteThat FUCKING piece of shit Eurovision Song Contest..... Sometimes it can be very funny: just because they dress like one.... ETA - only the first 30 secs merit watching."That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #6 February 23, 2009 The call it an "idiot box" for a reason, and it does have a switch. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 February 23, 2009 aye, but of a morning one needs to catch up with the News and proper news is what one should receive not celeb' drivel (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #8 February 23, 2009 I gave up on that sort of media source when I was about 15 for "news". Try the paper.And I don't mean the Sun, though page 3 is nice. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 February 23, 2009 fair do's (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #10 February 23, 2009 No... no one cares.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #11 February 23, 2009 I find myself amazingly give-a-shitless about which Hollywood idiots were voted "Best in Breed" by the REST of the Hollywood idiots.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 February 23, 2009 I understood most of those words but not necessarily in the order that you used themShallow news about shallow people annoys the fuck out of me. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #13 February 23, 2009 I don't care. I think my girlfriend has watched it in the past, but we ended up getting Iron Man from Redbox to watch instead. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #14 February 23, 2009 Yeah, I wasn't that clear, was I? Try it now.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #15 February 23, 2009 movies are all well and good.. But to elevate everyone involved in them to Sainthood... IS a bit much... How much back-patting, and self indulgence do these people need?? Gimme a break... sure the finished products are sometimes entertaining... But hell don't they shoot 8 or 10 "takes" just to get it right?? man.. these folks make MONEY like it's no tomorrow,,, the media and some people adulate them like as if they were Gods... and they fawn over one another, shamelessly... Something is wrong with that.. What ever happened to the concept of "the starving artist"?? I'm sure most of those fancy folks are not struggling,, ( well except for those with drug or substance abuse problems),,, and they have more than enough $$$$ to live the good life... But enough is enough... While it's true that there are examples of fine and philanthropic Types within the movie industry....for the most part, I tend to see...opulence in beverly Hills and Hollywood,, right NEXT DOOR. to serious social issues, poverty ,crime and despair.. right there in Los Angeles.... not to mention many many places on this planet... Those folks live in a bubble of narcissism,,,becuse we the ticket buying public made such a consumptuous lifestyle possible... How about Oscars for teachers??? or for Public servants in everyday Life?? For those who toil, not for the big bucks, but for the benefit of the society in which they live... I could name a couple of dozen totally anonymous individuals who are far more worthy of an award, than are many of the Actors whom we have elevated far beyond what is reasonable. Right beside the movie and TV industry, exists the Music ,Sports and Entertainment Phenomena....they are all getting out of hand. ridiculous salaries and payoffs for pro sports, over the top earnings for musicians and actors... ALL of whom claim " I'd do this for the LOVE of it".. "Oh yeah??" ..."well, Let's see "...How about if the IRS taps that income, for a specialty tax that is specifically earmarked for "sports, arts, recreation and entertainment" on the local and on the community level, so that fans and lovers of music and art, aren't being tapped 50 or 100 bucks,,, for "tickets" to such events....But can find sensible satifying events more often and more easily...and closer to home. It's been said that the buying public, who is willing to pay, has created this situation and i suppose any time any of us buys a movie ticket, or goes to a concert , that we're contributing to the mess.... but Realizing that, is a good first step to changing it.jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #16 February 23, 2009 So much better put than my little rant - Thanks Sir. Let the chant go up ........ Oscars for Nurses Oscars for Nurses Oscars for Nurses (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #17 February 23, 2009 Not even giving a little shit - we went rock climbing. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungarianchick 0 #18 February 23, 2009 Hmmm, let me think about it for a minute....NO! "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #19 February 23, 2009 QuoteNot even giving a little shit - we went rock climbing. Now I am jealous ...... I need to hit the grit soon .... well as soon as the weather improves in our Peak-District and I need to find a new climbing partner now the Mr Woodpecker has fucked off back to the States, (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #20 February 23, 2009 Quotemovies are all well and good.. But to elevate everyone involved in them to Sainthood... IS a bit much... How much back-patting, and self indulgence do these people need?? Ok. I'm going to let you all in on a little secret. A little insider secret that not even most of the people in Hollywood fully understand. The Oscars AREN'T about patting people on the back. Never have been. It's a publicity stunt to drive movie sales.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #21 February 23, 2009 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #22 February 23, 2009 Quote WTF ..... the T.V news this morning has so much waffling about these stupid, spoiled, overpaid idiots .. it's so cringeworthy [/rant] Are they really overpaid? If someone wants YOUR face in their movie, and there is 20 other people lined up that want YOUR face in their movie as well.. which one will you pick? Probably a decision that is based on money vs. your values.. you don't want to put yourself on the screen as someone / something that goes against your values maybe, but I'm SURE compensation would be a big one in the decision.. I'll be really honest, it would be for me.. It's simple economics: supply and demand ...... I agree it's people patting each other on the back... but he.. turn off that tv if you don't want to see it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #23 February 23, 2009 Yes they are .. way ... way over paid... (Like you need to ask). They do nothing much, they make nowt, they safe no lives ...... they leech.There aren't just a small hand full of actors, there's thousands of them. With lots of them often out of work and I'd suggest way better than dick-heads like Tom Cruise et al. but no, the celebrity status is king, not the skill so we end up with the completely ridiculous Film Star cult (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #24 February 23, 2009 No, I don't give a shit either. I watch really good stuff - Robot Chicken, for instance. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #25 February 24, 2009 I didn't give a shit. I was zoned out on pain killers at the moment. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
