Who the hell watches crap like The X-factor or Strictly come dancing?

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Originally Posted by Fenster

Miles you are such a ridiculous snob. What is the difference between a "chav" enjoying the show and your wife? They are both watching for the same reason - to be entertained.

David Bowie would have to give permission to use Heroes, no?

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I am both pretentious and a snob and I have no qualms with this when it comes to music and taste.

I hate TV shows of this ilk, I don't even regard it as entertainment. I find it offensive and cheap. It is music so watered down and erased of authorship, that it might as well not exist. As far as I am concerned there is no difference between the Queen watching it and the guy next door.

As for Bowie giving permission to use the song, that is unknown, but I haven't read anything of him coming out giving his support. It's not as though you can just block cover versions anyway, if he did it would be stained on him for being an old git who doesn't want to help charity. He knows that, might as well stay quiet.

They have to have permissions to sing the songs on the show let alone record them and release them.

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Originally Posted by Memphis

They have to have permissions to sing the songs on the show let alone record them and release them.

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Can you prove that?

Regardless, I argued my point in the last paragraph of my last post. Who wants to be the old miser denying a bunch of spoiled brats the chance to raise some money for charity?

Can I prove it? ;D

Get a new wife or get earphones.

They perform the most popular songs to the largest audience, thats why its in our living rooms. Bands that would be more acceptable to one as refined as you also do talent shows Miles, they just arent on TV.

Do not watch either programme as I have a life.

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Originally Posted by Memphis

Can I prove it? ;D

Get a new wife or get earphones.

They perform the most popular songs to the largest audience, thats why its in our living rooms. Bands that would be more acceptable to one as refined as you also do talent shows Miles, they just arent on TV.

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You told me some 'facts', I asked for evidence. Obviously you don't have any. The bands I like are not on TV because of this horrid shell called X factor. It is there because stupid people would rather watch other dull stupid people.

Fuck me you've become a twat of late.

Can we arrange someone to give Miles a cuddle?

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Originally Posted by Memphis

Fuck me you've become a twat of late.

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And you've posted so little I have hardly even noticed who you are. It's not nice to call someone a twat though, but I will let it go.

Im busy watching x-factor alright!

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Originally Posted by Cressa121

I watch the X Factor and I enjoy it. I don't vote, I don't buy any of the charity singles and I don't buy any of the resulting singles and albums that contestants release. I don't see a problem with the show tbh. It can act as a platform for people who have good voices but just never got the break. The thing that gets on my nerves about the show is the excessive media coverage. Do I care that a 17 year old had a breakdown? Or that 2 twentysomethings slept together in a house? No. I also despise how seriously some people take these shows, I mean come on, Cheryl Cole gets death threats for sending a girl home? A girl that since then has been told she's in this country illegally and is on the verge of deportation. Some people do need to get their priorities right if they allow themselves to become so consumed by television.

I don't really see a problem with watching the show to enjoy people singing some classic songs. They don't half murder them sometimes mind, but there's little else on the television so why not? I don't need Simon Cowell to tell me what music to listen too, like I said I don't buy anything connected with the show or vote, I just watch every week for some enjoyment. I can understand why some people are opposed to it, but it shouldn't be a slight against some of the contestants, some do have good voices and not everybody can produce some meaningful, important lyrical masterpiece. The majority of the artists that currently make up the charts these days don't write their own lyrics

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Agreed mate. I also hate how Cheryl Cole get's lauded in the media for constantly putting on a brave face. There's nothing remotely brave about it at all. It's just what she looks like. ;D

Anyway, I don't see why I have become a twat. I have simply stated what I think about a TV show. I don't think it's a big deal. If people want to argue and debate this then I will, but I don't see the need to call someone a twat. Anyway, if someone insults me then they will get it back. But I never want to attack first. That's all. If someone swings I will swing back.

Miles it started as an I dont like x-factor post but turned into your an idiot of you do post.

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Originally Posted by Memphis

Can I prove it? ;D

Get a new wife or get earphones.

They perform the most popular songs to the largest audience, thats why its in our living rooms. Bands that would be more acceptable to one as refined as you also do talent shows Miles, they just arent on TV.

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You told me some 'facts', I asked for evidence. Obviously you don't have any. The bands I like are not on TV because of this horrid shell called X factor. It is there because stupid people would rather watch other dull stupid people.

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You think your wife is dull and stupid?

That probably says a lot about your problems mate ;)

See, that didn't make any sense Memphis. But I think I read between your typos. I make them all the time.

When it comes to this programme, I hate it. And I cannot respect people who watch it with any seriousness. It is cheap and serves no more than a rudimentary public service.

The country is broke because too many watch this crap rather than thinking for themselves.

Wagner is a legend that is all.

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Originally Posted by Fenster

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Originally Posted by miles

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Originally Posted by Memphis

Can I prove it? ;D

Get a new wife or get earphones.

They perform the most popular songs to the largest audience, thats why its in our living rooms. Bands that would be more acceptable to one as refined as you also do talent shows Miles, they just arent on TV.

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You told me some 'facts', I asked for evidence. Obviously you don't have any. The bands I like are not on TV because of this horrid shell called X factor. It is there because stupid people would rather watch other dull stupid people.

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You think your wife is dull and stupid?

That probably says a lot about your problems mate ;)

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Not really. She organises my entire life. I'm the dull guy with all the thinking going on. ;)

X-factor is shit -end of. I can't believe this is ending as "oooh miles, x-factor" is okay it's just that's you don't respect your wife. Absolute bollocks.

Crappy TV show, for boring twatty middle aged people and their kids.

Miles, surely you read the number of threads on here from posters who watch these tv shows. So when you are making broad statements like all people who watch them are dull and stupid, have to realize what it is suggesting? Then get surprised when people push back a bit...and then play the victim card? I'm beginning to think you are trolling now, or losing the plot.

I've watched Strictly Come Dancing, but, I would tune in and watch absolutely fuckin anythin that featured this fine lady. The filthy eastern euro chic hair is just on the money to finish.....

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Originally Posted by miles

See, that didn't make any sense Memphis. But I think I read between your typos. I make them all the time.

When it comes to this programme, I hate it. And I cannot respect people who watch it with any seriousness. It is cheap and serves no more than a rudimentary public service.

The country is broke because too many watch this crap rather than thinking for themselves.

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Whats difficult to understand? It started as you not liking x-factor, then insulting people who do, now its to blame for broken Britain and you dont have any respect for your wife.

Yes its cheap and rudementary, is there anything wrong with that on a Saturday tea time?

Miles this is just another example of you going crazy. You're getting all worked up about this when really you just need to understand that different people like different things and that's all there is to it.

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See, that didn't make any sense Memphis. But I think I read between your typos. I make them all the time.

When it comes to this programme, I hate it. And I cannot respect people who watch it with any seriousness. It is cheap and serves no more than a rudimentary public service.

The country is broke because too many watch this crap rather than thinking for themselves.

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Whats difficult to understand? It started as you not liking x-factor, then insulting people who do, now its to blame for broken Britain and you dont have any respect for your wife.

Yes its cheap and rudementary, is there anything wrong with that on a Saturday tea time?

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couldnt agree more with milo

show made by talentless c*nts and watched by the same sort of idiots who enjoy peter kay, coronation street, strictly come dancing, the bill etc etc

Mind you i wouldnt half like to have a crack at that cher bit thats in it this year. 16 or not id fuking take that apart and leave it frothing at the gash

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Originally Posted by miles

See, that didn't make any sense Memphis. But I think I read between your typos. I make them all the time.

When it comes to this programme, I hate it. And I cannot respect people who watch it with any seriousness. It is cheap and serves no more than a rudimentary public service.

The country is broke because too many watch this crap rather than thinking for themselves.

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Whats difficult to understand? It started as you not liking x-factor, then insulting people who do, now its to blame for broken Britain and you dont have any respect for your wife.

Yes its cheap and rudementary, is there anything wrong with that on a Saturday tea time?

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couldnt agree more with milo

show made by talentless c*nts and watched by the same sort of idiots who enjoy peter kay, coronation street, strictly come dancing, the bill etc etc

Mind you i wouldnt half like to have a crack at that cher bit thats in it this year. 16 or not id fuking take that apart and leave it frothing at the gash

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I would of put the house on you being a fully paid up member of the Peter Kay fan club.

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Originally Posted by miles

See, that didn't make any sense Memphis. But I think I read between your typos. I make them all the time.

When it comes to this programme, I hate it. And I cannot respect people who watch it with any seriousness. It is cheap and serves no more than a rudimentary public service.

The country is broke because too many watch this crap rather than thinking for themselves.

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Whats difficult to understand? It started as you not liking x-factor, then insulting people who do, now its to blame for broken Britain and you dont have any respect for your wife.

Yes its cheap and rudementary, is there anything wrong with that on a Saturday tea time?

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couldnt agree more with milo

show made by talentless c*nts and watched by the same sort of idiots who enjoy peter kay, coronation street, strictly come dancing, the bill etc etc

Mind you i wouldnt half like to have a crack at that cher bit thats in it this year. 16 or not id fuking take that apart and leave it frothing at the gash

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I would of put the house on you being a fully paid up member of the Peter Kay fan club.

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talentless c*nt who just recycles old jokes again and again

im more of a chubby fan to be honest skelio

Never have, never will. Life's too short. The only thing I give a glance from time to time are the best x-factor's failures on youtube for entertainment but that's as far as I go.

Pfft, bar humbug.

I love X Factor. With the exception of Come Dine With Me it's the only TV show I actually watch. It's not even a guilty pleasure as I don't feel guilty watching it. Simon Cowell is The Man.

I have absolutely no interest in pop music and would never buy or listen to any of the 'artists' a show like this produces. But imo it makes great tv.

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Pfft, bar humbug.

I love X Factor. With the exception of Come Dine With Me it's the only TV show I actually watch. It's not even a guilty pleasure as I don't feel guilty watching it. Simon Cowell is The Man.

I have absolutely no interest in pop music and would never buy or listen to any of the 'artists' a show like this produces. But imo it makes great tv.

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The only thing that is starting to piss me off is the same old shite judges comments, Louis Walsh is utter shite wtf is on about half the time I haven't got a clue.

If you don't watch Xfactor then you missed out on the Cheryl Cole performance on Sunday. I'm on my phone, but if someone could post a vid of her doing her thing I promise you will all appreciate it. This one will go straight into the wank bank.

I actually think most of the singers are pretty good and some of the songs they sing are far more than a like for like karaoke, good new versions of old songs. I'm not normally a fan of any reality tv, but since watching this years with the mrs, I've actually quite enjoyed it.

There I've come out the closet and admitted it.

Does she get her gash out? Sing live?

Please let it be the former.

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Originally Posted by Memphis

Does she get her gash out? Sing live?

Please let it be the former.

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Unfortunately the latter. Sort of. They used autotune or something because she didn't do it live. I've still got it stored away for a rainy day;)

Thats something that does bother me about this show. Cheryl Cole and Danny Minogue commenting on peoples singing ability?

Coming next.... Gymnastics Idol with guest judge, proffesor Stephen Hawking....

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Thats something that does bother me about this show. Cheryl Cole and Danny Minogue commenting on peoples singing ability?

Coming next.... Gymnastics Idol with guest judge, proffesor Stephen Hawking....

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:lol:

Fucking quality!

You have broken the rep machine, it never let's me rep you any more! Everyday there's another gem.

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Originally Posted by Memphis

Does she get her gash out? Sing live?

Please let it be the former.

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Close to some gash and she sung a few lines live, watch with the sound down if you have to.

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Originally Posted by Memphis

She looks like a thunderbird puppet.

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Just found this ;D

http://www.thexfactor.com/wp-content...ary-faces2.jpg

Is that Pixie Lott? ;D Her skins cleared up.

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Originally Posted by Memphis

Is that Pixie Lott? ;D Her skins cleared up.

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The non-abrasive method obviously wasn't working :p

I gott be honest, I completely jacked your 'Thunderbird line'. People piss themselves whenever I use it ;D
Strangely, it always feels 100% completely original :-\

I loathe the X Factor and everything it stands for.

It is lowest common denominator tripe that is beamed into the living rooms of millions of people so that they sit there in a vacuous stupor and don't have a thought or conversation to themselves. Just like the Romans invented the Colliseum to keep the masses apolitical, so shit like this is used to keep populations docile. The thing is that it works too .... we have the world that we deserve.

The contestants are the same predictable mix of delusional self centred brats, pathetic little shits with some sort of 'tragedy' (whoo-hoo, sob sob) behind them, utterly talentless waste of oxygen people, someone who will annoy people and a middle of the road lift and hotel lobby singer that a tosser like Cowell can persuade flatlining couch potatoes to buy (only once though, as he will have exactly the same product next year with a different singer)

The format of the show is transparently manipulative, with all the camera angles, edits and background emotional music to try and grip the audience. In fairness, its quite well done and Goebbels would be proud of it.

The music itself is nothing but karaoke, so I wont even bother ranting about that,

I FUCKING HATE IT, and I fucking hate the Tv companies and I faucking hate the society that thinks this as entertainment - Its chavvy working class ooer guvner tug the forelock end-of-pier entertainment for the digital age.

Never ever underestimate how low the lowest common denominator actually is. 20 million people watch this formulaic babylike pap ...... some of those people also have votes. be afraid, be very afraid.

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Splendid post, X. You sum it up very well. It is sheep television designed by slightly more subtle and manipulative sheep for the docile sheep masses who lap it up like grass in a field on a sunday afternoon.

Fuck me have a word with yourselves chaps ;D