2,251 Reply by Jimmy B

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That dude looks like an evil genius preparing to take out a small city with his new laser cannon if his demands are not met! big_smile

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2,252 Reply by Jimmy B

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Meh.

I'll admit, I'm not a huge Star Wars fan,  I enjoy the originals but 3D just really doesn't do anything for me. I am one of those people who get headaches because have a lazy eye...it's a whole big thing. Not my eye, that's eye sized, I mean the eye situation but even without that, I'm just not into 3D.

I'm 33, I have lived this long enjoying films without that extra dimension, it just doesn't thrill me.

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2,253 Reply by Jimmy B

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I had never heard of that before, that's pretty funny. If someone else used my name, I guess it's no big deal, I have a real name I can use smile

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2,254 Reply by Jimmy B

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I want my mummy! And quite possibly, my lawyer big_smile

As long as nobody else is using my name, I'm good. I've had this username for ten years.....God, I'm old big_smile

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2,255 Reply by Jimmy B

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Shifty Bench wrote:

Ok, something strange has just happened....I was watching the recording of the live show from yesterday and before you guys start recording the Silence of the Lambs commentary, Trey says 'Hi Shifty Bench'. The thing is, I didn't watch the live recording yesterday, I wasn't even anywhere near the chat room........

Ok, I'm quoting myself, sorry but this did actually weird me out a bit. it's puzzling.

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2,256 Reply by Jimmy B

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He is a legend. And one that rarely posts, so he's mysterious too big_smile

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2,257 Reply by Jimmy B

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Yeah, I don't envy you, dude. It's a lot of work, but the changes you are making to the site are awesome. I really like the new search thingy smile

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2,258 Reply by Jimmy B

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I don't think I can listen to the show again, after this! big_smile nah, shit happens smile

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2,259 Reply by Jimmy B

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A search for '80's' brought up Alien (70s) and T2 (90s). Shocking! wink

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2,260 Reply by Jimmy B

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It was a good interview, I laughed and enjoyed smile

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2,261 Reply by Jimmy B

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Ok, something strange has just happened....I was watching the recording of the live show from yesterday and before you guys start recording the Silence of the Lambs commentary, Trey says 'Hi Shifty Bench'. The thing is, I didn't watch the live recording yesterday, I wasn't even anywhere near the chat room........

I'm scared...... hmm big_smile

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2,262 Reply by Jimmy B

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Matt Vayda wrote:
Shifty Bench wrote:

I used to watch Top Gear but my hatred for Jeremy Clarkson finally took over and I stopped

Wow, hatred is a strong word.  I'm a bit in the dark as to how other people feel about Clarkson, as I don't really know anyone else who watches the show.  I like him just fine, but I can certainly see why he might not appeal to everyone.

Hatred was said jokingly smile Clarkson has a reputation in the U.K for being a bit of a prick, saying things he probably really shouldn't. He's an acquired taste. I like Richard Hammond though.

This particular identity has always confused me.  Does one refer to them according to where they were born, or where they grew up and have spent most of their lives?  How do they refer to themselves? I suppose it depends on the person.

This has always puzzled me too. Take Henry Ian Cusick who played Desmond in Lost, he has a Scottish accent but was born in Peru. Now, he moved to Scotland when he was 15 after living there briefly before when he was a child (he lived in Trinidad in between) and he supports Glasgow Celtic (the wise man). But, is he Scottish or Peruvian? I assume he'd say Scottish but I always thought it is where you were born that counts.

Oh, and Bruce Willis was born in Germany..... hmm

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2,263 Reply by Jimmy B

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Matt Vayda wrote:
Shifty Bench wrote:

Oh, and when I was in New York a few years ago, I had to fake an American accent because people working in McDonalds couldn't understand me. Sorry

Fair enough; I say if you can pull it off, go for it.  In fact I'd try and see how long I could pull it off before I got busted!  On that note, check out the preshow for episode 4 of Geekza at about 22:30.  I would think the tough part of faking an accent isn't so much the accent itself, but the vernacular.  Even if your American accent is perfect, if you order chips at McDonalds the gig is up.

big_smile Yeah. I did Drama at school for 3 years and we did months of doing various accents and the New York accent was my strongest one. By the time I went to America, though, I had been out of school for about 7 years and as I hadn't really been practising my accents since I left, it was a bit rusty, but I just about managed it. I wouldn't try it today though.

I'm an avid Top Gear fan, so I've had to educate myself on a fair bit of British lingo; yes I'm a petrolhead as well as a boffin, but not so far as to be an anorak.  (I think I got that right).  Still, there's no way I'd try to pass myself off as a Brit.

I used to watch Top Gear but my hatred for Jeremy Clarkson finally took over and I stopped big_smile

Which brings me to my last point: actors.  I know of a number of British / Australian performers who regularly don an American accent, and I can't think of any right now that bother me (subject to change).  I'm curious how our British members feel about, say, Natalie Portman's English in V for Vendetta.  For some reason it didn't feel right to me, but then again I'm not used to hearing her like that.

How about Hugh Laurie in House? A lot of people think that's a poor one. If you hear Laurie in person, he's a bit of a posh brit but I think he does ok with the American accent. Portman's accent was ok, a bit 'plumnmy' or posh. Rene Zellweger had a good try in the Bridget Jones films, but again, that's a middle class accent.

Anyway, even English people can fail at different British accents. Just look at Daphne from Fraiser. The character is from Mancheter yet the actress is from London and it sort of shows as her Mancunian accent is all over the place. And I have never seen an American or an English person do a passable Scottish accent big_smile

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2,264 Reply by Jimmy B

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It was released in cinemas in the UK. Neil Marshall produced it but didn't write or direct and Sarah, the main woman in the first one is, again, the lead.

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2,265 Reply by Jimmy B

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Matt Vayda wrote:


If memory serves the UK (better) cut of The Descent has that extra twenty seconds or so before credits roll, yes?

Yeah, it's not much, time-wise, but the ending to the UK version is a bit of a kick in the teeth and better for it. Plus, the sequel is based on the US version and made little sense over here.

Jeffrey Harrell wrote:

Slightly? One's a riveting exploration of fear and envy, with a double-entendre title that doesn't reveal itself until the last ten seconds and that will leave you shaken and exhausted from the experience, and the other one's a stupid monster movie.

Yup, that's about right big_smile

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2,266 Reply by Jimmy B

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DorkmanScott wrote:

I also have been to Loch Ness and seen nothing.

Like Redxavier said, she's shy big_smile

Oh, and I just remembered, we learn some American history in High School over here. I remember helping my sister with homework on The American Civil War smile

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2,267 Reply by Jimmy B

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redxavier wrote:

We only bother to learn or remember things that interest us. I guess there's a perception of Americans just not being interested in other cultures and countries, so you all get criticised when the stereotype seems to fit.

Very true. By the way, I have nothing against the English, personally. I don't see the point in all that shite. Live and let live, I say. I love America too, my 'aunt' lives in Poughkeepsie, NY smile

Lanark- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanark smile

Brian Finifter wrote:

Listen, I know the whole "cab driver with an unintelligible accent" thing is a tired cliche, but seriously.

big_smile If it makes you feel any better, there are some parts of Scotland that have strong accents that I can't fully understand. Oh, and when I was in New York a few years ago, I had to fake an American accent because people working in McDonalds couldn't understand me. Sorry hmm

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2,268 Reply by Jimmy B

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Nessie's a good hider. You know, I think I have only ever been to Edinburgh once in my life, a school trip to the castle, I think.

I can only apologise for our accents big_smile

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2,269 Reply by Jimmy B

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Brian Finifter wrote:

Really? I was in Scotland once on the Fourth of July and the radio station was doing a whole thing with it - a theme day if you will.

There's a couple of radio stations that often play only tracks by American artists on 4th of July.

Whereabouts in Scotland were you, Brian? smile

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2,270 Reply by Jimmy B

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redxavier wrote:

And they'd be idiots.

I agree


Scots have always held a surprising amount of influence over the union relative to their 'junior position' and were just as involved in all the activities of the Empire as the English. So this concept of hatred of the British being actually a hatred of the English is some pretty good PR work on the part of the Welsh and Scottish.

Wow, I have been brainwashed. Who knew?  From personal experience though, when some americans over the years thought I was English, I did get a lot more shit from them until I said I was Scottish.

Scotland is more or less independent already and they don't want to have to go it alone without London supporting them. Scotland gets lots of benefits from being glued to England's hip.

Yeah, total Independence isn't a good idea.

And yeah, there's an unfair perception that Americans should know all about other countries when most people in those countries know jack shit about the US. Even among well educated families not everyone can name and locate every country on the planet - let alone be familiar with cities, towns, mountain ranges etc.

That is very true. I can't name all of the American states, so why should I, as a foreigner expect Americans to know anything about any where else? I live in a town called Lanark and apart from a very fleeting mention in Braveheart, it'd be stupid for anyone to expect Americans (hell, or even the English) to have heard of it.

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2,271 Reply by Jimmy B

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Jeffery Harrell wrote:
Shifty Bench wrote:

Dude, chill. I don't even know the difference between Irish and Scottish tartan and I don't even know what Uilleann pipes are, so you know more than me :

I am, however, reasonably sure that within the past 24 hours you've eaten at least three fried things.

I did have fried eggs for lunch big_smile

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2,272 Reply by Jimmy B

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Dude, chill. I don't even know the difference between Irish and Scottish tartan and I don't
know what Uilleann pipes are, so you know more than me big_smile

My post was more of an aside rather than part of the debate. I agree with you, actually.

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2,273 Reply by Jimmy B

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DorkmanScott wrote:
Astroninja Studios wrote:

The only problem is, you don't assume every white person is an american until they open their mouth.  You simply say, "Hey, it's a white guy."

Unless they're wearing a kilt and carrying bagpipes. Then I think it's justifiable to go "Hey, it's a Scottish guy."

By the same token, which Asian culture is most closely associated, stereotypically, with schoolgirls?

Can I destroy that stereotype? I never wear a kilt and wouldn't even know how to hold bagpipes the right way. Plus, we don't all eat Haggis.....yuck. smile

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2,274 Reply by Jimmy B

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Down in Front wrote:

Oooh, slither.

I concur

Jeffery Harrell wrote:

WHERE WE'RE GOING, WE DON'T NEED EYES.

Ah, Sam Neil. Speaking of which, how about In The Mouth Of Madness?

And regarding the Descent, the UK and US versions differ slightly.....

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2,275 Reply by Jimmy B

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I've been Shifty Bench for the past 10 years, so I'm good.  I always check if I can do spaces in my username when I register for new forums smile

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