Turkish Posted January 2 Posted January 2 5 hours ago, sadoldgit said: Absolutely 😂. Priceless. The point is that we all pay for things that we don’t use anymore. For example, I don’t use the public baths any more but I still pay towards them. I used them in the past. I used to go to school. I don’t any more but I still pay towards them. The BBC is just like that. It is a publicly owned broadcasting institution that is there for all to use as it when it wants, if it wants to. If you chose not to others in your household might want to, or your neighbours, or your relatives in another part of the country. Just like public ally owned swimming baths and schools. It isn’t just Eastenders or Radio 1. It is a publicly owned broadcasting platform that provides us all with a service whether we actually use it or not. Just like swimming baths. We as a society all benefit from things that we use, we use sometimes and things that we never actually use ourselves. The BBC is a part of the fabric of our society along with schools, swimming pools, waste collection, Trident nuclear weapons, street lights etc. Should blind people be exempt from paying towards street lights? Should I be exempt from paying towards nuclear weapons because I don’t agree with them? Would Duckie feel so aggrieved with the BBC if it was more like GB News? The BBC still produces quality programmes. If people choose not to watch them so be it, but it is still an important part of the fabric of this country and provides a service for us all if we want to take advantage of it. Just like swimming pools and other public services. Just like swimming pools, even if we don’t use them ourselves anymore, or never have used them, by paying towards them and their upkeep we are helping to enrich the experiences and opportunities of those in our society. If we all start to insist that we only pay for things that we personally use we end up in a society populated by people like Duckie, hypochondriac and the other usual suspects. Can you imagine what that would be like? If the BBC was funded from our taxes, would people complain as much about paying for it? Laughing and accusing other people of living in that past then cites that he isn't using the public baths anymore. You cant make this shit up 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡🤡
whelk Posted January 2 Posted January 2 I went out with a 10 pence piece this afternoon and hopped on a bus. Amazed firstly that there are no longer bus conductors and when I asked the driver for a ticket to the public baths he told me to fuck off. The rude cunt 2
Gloucester Saint Posted January 2 Posted January 2 17 minutes ago, whelk said: I went out with a 10 pence piece this afternoon and hopped on a bus. Amazed firstly that there are no longer bus conductors and when I asked the driver for a ticket to the public baths he told me to fuck off. The rude cunt Does anyone remember the old Central Swimming Baths and the underwater deep section as you went into the entrance?
Turkish Posted January 2 Posted January 2 1 minute ago, Gloucester Saint said: Does anyone remember the old Central Swimming Baths and the underwater deep section as you went into the entrance? Yes remember that. Always rumours of that fat kid whose stomach exploded when he did a belly flop and older kids putting razor blades stuck on with chewing gum on the hydrowhip flume. What birds are there in the bird aviary these days? Never minded paying for it even though i only really went to see if when i was hammered after being in Goblets. 1
The Kraken Posted January 2 Posted January 2 7 minutes ago, Gloucester Saint said: Does anyone remember the old Central Swimming Baths and the underwater deep section as you went into the entrance? 5 metres deep if I recall correctly. Used to swim down and do moonies against the glass. I made it as high as the 5 metre board a few times but absolutely fuck the 10m board, me and heights don’t go well together. 2
whelk Posted January 2 Posted January 2 3 minutes ago, Turkish said: Always rumours of that fat kid whose stomach exploded when he did a belly flop Didn’t know he was fat but definitely folklore. Never went near the fifth diving board as a result 1
egg Posted January 2 Posted January 2 2 minutes ago, The Kraken said: 5 metres deep if I recall correctly. Used to swim down and do moonies against the glass. I made it as high as the 5 metre board a few times but absolutely fuck the 10m board, me and heights don’t go well together. 16ft I think, so about 5 m. I never went above the 3rd board. Too much of a wuss to go any higher.
whelk Posted January 2 Posted January 2 2 minutes ago, egg said: 16ft I think, so about 5 m. I never went above the 3rd board. Too much of a wuss to go any higher. Did anyone on Saintsweb make it past the third board?
badgerx16 Posted January 8 Posted January 8 Ever had an oops moment ? Phoebe Schecter on the BBC sports pages predictrs the NFL playoff games...... AFC - Los Angeles Chargers (5) at Houston Texans (4) I think the Chargers will take this. They're on fire and the Texans are on a downward slope...... 1
trousers Posted January 13 Posted January 13 All you've ever wanted to know about why the licence fee model is a good idea but were afraid to ask....
Winnersaint Posted January 14 Posted January 14 On 02/01/2025 at 19:32, The Kraken said: 5 metres deep if I recall correctly. Used to swim down and do moonies against the glass. I made it as high as the 5 metre board a few times but absolutely fuck the 10m board, me and heights don’t go well together. Me neither, and I got no further than the third board either. The boards weren't the most dangerous thing in the baths though, that was reserved for the thermo-nuclear soup or hot chocolate from the cafeteria vending machine. Sixpence a pop. 1
Winnersaint Posted January 14 Posted January 14 On 02/01/2025 at 19:29, Turkish said: hydrowhip flume. A flume, it had a flume? All we could do was go and swim, two pools and that was it. Even now I can remember the smell of chlorine as you got closer and closer to it and then when you got inside it was always knock out level.
Whitey Grandad Posted January 14 Posted January 14 40 minutes ago, Winnersaint said: A flume, it had a flume? All we could do was go and swim, two pools and that was it. Even now I can remember the smell of chlorine as you got closer and closer to it and then when you got inside it was always knock out level. Two pools and chlorine! Luxury! I bet it even had a roof on it. Ours was open air and filled direct from the sea complete with everything that was floating in it. 3
whelk Posted January 15 Posted January 15 Decent hosts https://news.sky.com/story/new-presenters-of-bbcs-match-of-the-day-announced-13288541 Kelly Cates scrubs up well for 49!
hypochondriac Posted January 15 Posted January 15 17 minutes ago, whelk said: Decent hosts https://news.sky.com/story/new-presenters-of-bbcs-match-of-the-day-announced-13288541 Kelly Cates scrubs up well for 49! No blacks. Some won't be happy. Pretty good hosts from my point of view. 2
Gloucester Saint Posted June 20 Posted June 20 No idea whether Naga Munchetty is guilty of bullying or not but does enjoy a good old fart on BBC Breakfast
Patrick Bateman Posted June 20 Posted June 20 5 minutes ago, Gloucester Saint said: No idea whether Naga Munchetty is guilty of bullying or not but does enjoy a good old fart on BBC Breakfast BBC VERIFY ... (whatever) ... it was a guest, a baby that farted ... 1
Gloucester Saint Posted June 20 Posted June 20 1 minute ago, Patrick Bateman said: BBC VERIFY ... (whatever) ... it was a guest, a baby that farted ... several comments on there that it was a staged fart incident - made me laugh either way!
whelk Posted June 30 Posted June 30 So the BBC has a dedicated LGBT and Identity reporter. And they what report on all deaths of anyone gay, trans? Other identities? At risk of sounding all Daily Mail but why should a death of someone from drugs overdose need a ‘specialist’ reporter because of the way they lived their life?
Holmes_and_Watson Posted June 30 Posted June 30 3 hours ago, whelk said: So the BBC has a dedicated LGBT and Identity reporter. And they what report on all deaths of anyone gay, trans? Other identities? At risk of sounding all Daily Mail but why should a death of someone from drugs overdose need a ‘specialist’ reporter because of the way they lived their life? They also check pronouns on all reports, so pretty busy. 🙂
Weston Super Saint Posted July 8 Posted July 8 Gregg Wallace has been sacked as Masterchef presenter - I thought that had already happened to be fair! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewgz0qw77lo Seems he was quite prolific with another 50 complaints! Quote Gregg Wallace has been sacked as MasterChef presenter as a result of an inquiry into alleged misconduct, BBC News understands. It comes as 50 more people have approached the BBC with fresh claims about the TV presenter - including allegations he groped one MasterChef worker and pulled his trousers down in front of another. Wallace denies the claims.
Gloucester Saint Posted July 8 Posted July 8 3 hours ago, Weston Super Saint said: Gregg Wallace has been sacked as Masterchef presenter - I thought that had already happened to be fair! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewgz0qw77lo Seems he was quite prolific with another 50 complaints! Astonishing that he ever thought that was acceptable in the first place at work https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewgz0qw77lo Even more astonishing Shine/Banjay and BBC production and other managers thought it was alright. 1
Holmes_and_Watson Posted July 8 Posted July 8 19 minutes ago, Gloucester Saint said: Astonishing that he ever thought that was acceptable in the first place at work https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewgz0qw77lo Even more astonishing Shine/Banjay and BBC production and other managers thought it was alright. Good to see that, after so many instances where they say lessons will be learned, the Beeb were quick of the mark here. Just the 14 years, with them already passing the buck to production companies. 3
Weston Super Saint Posted July 10 Posted July 10 Apparently he's not actually a poundshop Roger Mellie but is a creepy sex pest because he has autism. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx24lxl85wyo Quote Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace is facing criticism from charities and groups working with disabled people after he appeared to link claims of misconduct he is facing to his autism diagnosis.
badgerx16 Posted July 10 Posted July 10 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said: Apparently he's not actually a poundshop Roger Mellie but is a creepy sex pest because he has autism. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx24lxl85wyo Desperately grasping for a nebulous excuse to provide a convenient cover rather than owning his problem. This is insulting and stigmstising for genuinely autistic people. Edited July 10 by badgerx16 2
CB Fry Posted July 10 Posted July 10 Gregg didn't have autism until had the Covid jabs including the booster shots. DO YOU SEE WAKE UP 1
rallyboy Posted July 10 Posted July 10 He only started getting his genitals out after walking under a phone mast, now all the tofu-eating, Islington, remoaner wokerati are making out he's some sort of talentless seedy sex pest pervert who should be behind bars in the nonce wing of HMP Rapey. Poor bloke, his career ruined by fifty or sixty* jealous women. * figure may change. 2
Turkish Posted July 11 Posted July 11 The BBC coverage of the channel deal is pretty amusing, whilst the videos show 99% young men piling over each other to get into boats there was a lovely interview with two very young kids whose faces they didn't show telling the interview they really want to come to England so they can go to school and learn. 1
whelk Posted July 12 Posted July 12 21 hours ago, Turkish said: The BBC coverage of the channel deal is pretty amusing, whilst the videos show 99% young men piling over each other to get into boats there was a lovely interview with two very young kids whose faces they didn't show telling the interview they really want to come to England so they can go to school and learn. Should have asked one how fast do you plan on riding your e-bike on the pavement and do you know the UK has a Highway Code
Weston Super Saint Posted July 12 Posted July 12 30 minutes ago, whelk said: Should have asked one how fast do you plan on riding your e-bike on the pavement and do you know the UK has a Highway Code Did somebody say, 'Just Eat'?
Turkish Posted July 15 Posted July 15 Along with naughty Greg John Tordoe has been accused of making a racist remark in a social setting back in 2018, is this what it's come too? Its pretty pathetic.
Turkish Posted July 15 Posted July 15 (edited) ITV lapping it up, it's really dangerous to be a woman working in the media these days they should get rid of all these men and hire new, young female presenters etc Jesus Wept, now they're on about a mysogynistic society and we should be celebrating women that dont have surgery because it's brave as society it against older women, she admitted she looks up to feminists and shes refused to go to her dentist because they had an advert for botox in the surgery. These people Edited July 15 by Turkish
Weston Super Saint Posted July 15 Posted July 15 2 hours ago, Turkish said: we should be celebrating women that dont have surgery because it's brave What if they need a hip or knee operation? Still brave?
whelk Posted July 15 Posted July 15 2 hours ago, Turkish said: ITV lapping it up, it's really dangerous to be a woman working in the media these days they should get rid of all these men and hire new, young female presenters etc Jesus Wept, now they're on about a mysogynistic society and we should be celebrating women that dont have surgery because it's brave as society it against older women, she admitted she looks up to feminists and shes refused to go to her dentist because they had an advert for botox in the surgery. These people Generally I find these women that have surgery ugly - natural selection of attraction of mate I guess. I do think it is linked to intelligence generally, and insecurity of course. I could look at a woman who’s had her lips done and know their fella hasn’t got much going on upstairs 9 times out of 10. 1
badgerx16 Posted July 15 Posted July 15 (edited) 2 hours ago, whelk said: Which is more attractive? The one that won't melt if she gets too close to a heat source. I know that lip enhancement is sometimes referred to as 'trout pout', but I think I'd prefer to kiss a fish. Edited July 15 by badgerx16
Holmes_and_Watson Posted July 15 Posted July 15 9 hours ago, Turkish said: Along with naughty Greg John Tordoe has been accused of making a racist remark in a social setting back in 2018, is this what it's come too? Its pretty pathetic. And now his production company is not renewing his contract, with the Beeb looking for them to take action. Tim Davie on saying that a line has been drawn in the sand. On the beach, behind his line in the sand, you can see all of the previous lines in the sand. Right beside all the lessons learned groves. 1
Holmes_and_Watson Posted July 15 Posted July 15 5 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: That’s Master Chef done then! Unfortunately no judges around to tell us if it was well done. 🙂
egg Posted July 15 Posted July 15 10 hours ago, Turkish said: Along with naughty Greg John Tordoe has been accused of making a racist remark in a social setting back in 2018, is this what it's come too? Its pretty pathetic. Unless I'm missing something, the allegation against Torode was found to be factually correct as part of a process that didn't involve him. Feels very odd.
Turkish Posted July 15 Posted July 15 Just now, egg said: Unless I'm missing something, the allegation against Torode was found to be factually correct as part of a process that didn't involve him. Feels very odd. it is very odd and he denies saying it. Im not fan of Torode, think he's a bit of a knob but this does seem right. If you're going down this road then everyone could be sacked from their jobs. Im sure we've all said something at some point in the last 10 years that could be considered offensive to someone. Wallace is different as there is a repeated behaviour here but one comment, years ago, seriously?
AlexLaw76 Posted July 15 Posted July 15 6 minutes ago, Turkish said: it is very odd and he denies saying it. Im not fan of Torode, think he's a bit of a knob but this does seem right. If you're going down this road then everyone could be sacked from their jobs. Im sure we've all said something at some point in the last 10 years that could be considered offensive to someone. Wallace is different as there is a repeated behaviour here but one comment, years ago, seriously? I suspect the new presenters will be very ‘on trend’
egg Posted July 15 Posted July 15 3 minutes ago, Turkish said: it is very odd and he denies saying it. Im not fan of Torode, think he's a bit of a knob but this does seem right. If you're going down this road then everyone could be sacked from their jobs. Im sure we've all said something at some point in the last 10 years that could be considered offensive to someone. Wallace is different as there is a repeated behaviour here but one comment, years ago, seriously? For me, it's about the unjustness of a process against the other fella, being used as a device for Torode to be found "guilty" in his absence, and without having an opportunity to state his case. That's wholly unfair. I don't have an issue with investigations happening years after the event, justice has to catch up with people. It just has to be a fair process, and the punishment proportional. Sacking Torode feels strong. 1
AlexLaw76 Posted July 15 Posted July 15 The story in the news states his contract is not being renewed. Obviously, different from being sacked???
egg Posted July 15 Posted July 15 9 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: The story in the news states his contract is not being renewed. Obviously, different from being sacked??? I hadn't noticed that, cheers. You'd expect the BBC to get it's own headline right!
Turkish Posted July 15 Posted July 15 12 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: The story in the news states his contract is not being renewed. Obviously, different from being sacked??? 2 minutes ago, egg said: I hadn't noticed that, cheers. You'd expect the BBC to get it's own headline right! ITV news reported that he'd been sacked so not sure, all seems a bit odd though.
Holmes_and_Watson Posted July 15 Posted July 15 Random internet gov source says that a fixed term contract that is not renewed is classed as a dismissal. If they are between series, and contracts are negotiated per series, then it's not even renewed. But saying he's been dismissed, or sacked, is also valid. 1
AlexLaw76 Posted July 15 Posted July 15 1 minute ago, Holmes_and_Watson said: Random internet gov source says that a fixed term contract that is not renewed is classed as a dismissal. If they are between series, and contracts are negotiated per series, then it's not even renewed. But saying he's been dismissed, or sacked, is also valid. Ah right.
Turkish Posted July 15 Posted July 15 37 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: I suspect the new presenters will be very ‘on trend’ an LGBT and a mix race person i'd suggest
ecuk268 Posted July 15 Posted July 15 3 hours ago, Holmes_and_Watson said: Random internet gov source says that a fixed term contract that is not renewed is classed as a dismissal. If they are between series, and contracts are negotiated per series, then it's not even renewed. But saying he's been dismissed, or sacked, is also valid. Does that apply to footballers then? Did we dismiss KWP?
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