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Post by Dave on Aug 5, 2008 14:51:57 GMT
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Post by jill on Aug 5, 2008 15:35:56 GMT
Splendid ;D. So sad  |
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Post by shindig on Aug 5, 2008 16:16:42 GMT
I didn't cry when Swan Hunter shut... but I'll cry now.  |
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Post by Gareth on Aug 5, 2008 18:21:54 GMT
HAHAHAHAHAHA "and she pretty much re-iterated what she had previously said" it was amusing untill then but that line made it hillarious
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Post by Dazza on Aug 5, 2008 20:00:43 GMT
As someone who has been to Weston many times throughout my childhood years I felt really upset and moved watching that video. I think it was seeing the photos and knowing all those old fashioned fun and games in the pier are now gone and will probably be replaced with modern machines. The loss of the pier seriously has upset a lot of people. The students at my college were really gutted as well.
The video was brilliant tho Dave, MC/DC has made the people of Weston proud and it was very poignant, well done mate ;D
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Post by jill on Aug 5, 2008 21:04:08 GMT
Anorak question....just how old was the pavillion on the pier? Looks very modern, not like those curvaceous Victorian constructions? Not that it matters...still very sad |
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Post by RydCook on Aug 5, 2008 21:38:35 GMT
I'll join that Donkey and shed a tear! Sad AND funny. Dave, you're a genius buddy.
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Post by Dave on Aug 6, 2008 0:34:46 GMT
Thanks everyone!
I set myself a bit of a challenge with this one. Trying to be vaguely amusing while also not looking like I was taking the piss. I'm quite pleased with the end balance I achieved. The main angle was to derive most of the humour from MC/DC himself rather than the pier incident.
Jill, I think the pavilion was built in the early 30's. It was actually a replacement after previous fire!
The pier has been around for just over 100 years now apparently.
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Post by RydCook on Aug 6, 2008 8:27:33 GMT
So what's amusing about MC/DC playing Wii-Sports and drinking red bull with a buddy?! Ha ha.
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Post by Dazza on Aug 6, 2008 9:54:12 GMT
Because its sooooooooooooo true.................. ;D
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Post by Dave on Aug 6, 2008 15:24:02 GMT
Originally MC/DC was playing GTA4.... but luckily Wii-Sports occured to me, and it is blatantly funnier.  There are a few (well, one probably) in jokes for locals. Like the destinations from which visitors come. For some reason, loads of brummies visit Weston-super-Mare... I have no idea why. Seems like a hell of a journey for a day out. |
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Post by Chewbaxter on Aug 12, 2008 19:06:54 GMT
Top vid Dave - cheers for messaging me re: that... I've obviously had to give it a big 'word up' - respec' to the MC/DC when you see him! Love the tune too - very well done! N. |
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Post by Dave on Aug 15, 2008 1:35:24 GMT
Thanks Mr Neil (ChewBaxter)... for both your messages!  It was lucky old Sinead agreed to be involved.... well that's what Mr DC has been telling me. ;D |
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Post by Tom on Aug 15, 2008 9:08:17 GMT
"I swear I saw a tear in the eye of donkey. That's right, I saw a donkey weep, and you should weep too." - Where was MC/DC when Diana died eh? We coulda done with a rap version of Candle in the Wind. Brilliant.
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Post by Dave on Aug 15, 2008 20:58:46 GMT
"I swear I saw a tear in the eye of donkey. That's right, I saw a donkey weep, and you should weep too." - Where was MC/DC when Diana died eh? We coulda done with a rap version of Candle in the Wind. Brilliant. Thanks for commenting Tom. As you can imagine, the donkey line was influenced by seeing that photo on a news site. A burnt pier is one thing, but I don't think MC/DC will be tackling any deaths any time soon! haha |
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