Dr. Gonzo Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 what d'reckon? i'll go all out and say........ he's alright he is. he's looking out for YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Seems like a decent guy to me. Bit of an annoying voice but he's at least got something interesting to say, unlike 99% of people in the public eye. Obviously very intelligent and knows lots of big words. I'm not a huge fan of his comedy but his interview with Paxman warmed me to him and is well worth a watch on Youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Don't mind him either.... Gone through a bit in his younger days too.... Made his mistakes like we all do.... Talks well and informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Seems like a decent guy to me. Bit of an annoying voice but he's at least got something interesting to say, unlike 99% of people in the public eye. Obviously very intelligent and knows lots of big words. I'm not a huge fan of his comedy but his interview with Paxman warmed me to him and is well worth a watch on Youtube. I like the way, in that interview, he talks about various problems with the country, and paxman asks, 'Well how would you fix it?' And he replies that he's just a comedian, a social commentator, he's not expected be able to fix it. It's the governments job, ultimately, to fix it, and they're not. And I like that honesty. He's not trying to say he's got the answer to everything, or that he's more than he is. He just understands he's a good orator and can use that talent to make people aware of issues. Paxman keeps trying to catch him out, but he doesn't bite at all. He really did well in that interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 He's looking out for you? What a load of ******. Not a very funny man, but I accept he is educated and very good at manipulation. Has lots of socialist principles does Russell, and looks forward to a revolution where he can put the capitalists against the wall! ? This bullshit from a guy getting c$10 million a movie. Well let's see you give some of your money to socialist causes Russell. Donate a fair whack of your money back to the revolution fighting fund and then I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastKentRam Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 He's looking out for you? What a load of ******. Not a very funny man, but I accept he is educated and very good at manipulation. Has lots of socialist principles does Russell, and looks forward to a revolution where he can put the capitalists against the wall! ? This bullshit from a guy getting c$10 million a movie. Well let's see you give some of your money to socialist causes Russell. Donate a fair whack of your money back to the revolution fighting fund and then I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I don't think he is funny at all tbh.Other than that,I have never really paid attention to what he does besides his 'comedy'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I dont really know too much about him or have a strong opinion on the bloke other than I think his comedy is ****, but how do you know he hasnt done any of this? Someone show me he has. I might be in for a long wait. A very long wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I don't think he is funny but I do think he is intelligent and he raises some good questions. Doesn't always provide an opinion on the answers to those questions but knowing where the problem lies and what needs to be asked is half the battle if we want to progress as a race so people like him do a lot of good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I don't think he is funny but I do think he is intelligent and he raises some good questions. Doesn't always provide an opinion on the answers to those questions but knowing where the problem lies and what needs to be asked is half the battle if we want to progress as a race so people like him do a lot of good. I've noticed something different in your posting style in the last week or so Tombo. Has someone stuck a book about equality, humanity and philosophy up your ass since you have been at Leeds Uni? P.s. Notwithstanding, hope you have settled in, and have a couple of notches on the bed post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I've noticed something different in your posting style in the last week or so Tombo. Has someone stuck a book about equality, humanity and philosophy up your ass since you have been at Leeds Uni? P.s. Notwithstanding, hope you have settled in, and have a couple of notches on the bed post. I'm not at Leeds Uni, I stayed in Derby. University of Derby. But I'm just in **** student accommodation with a lot of time to think so maybe that's why I'm talking all this rubbish. Or maybe all those notches on my bed post have given me a new outlook on life. I'll let you decide which. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I'm not at Leeds Uni, I stayed in Derby. University of Derby. But I'm just in sausage student accommodation with a lot of time to think so maybe that's why I'm talking all this rubbish. Or maybe all those notches on my bed post have given me a new outlook on life. I'll let you decide which. What are you majoring in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombo Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 What are you majoring in? History Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 History Great mate.My undergrad was in Psychology with a minor in History.Good luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 History Mine is history with a minor in PE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardifframs Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 My daughter met him in Burton yesterday,and had her photo taken with him Stopped and chatted,had photos with everyone,really nice guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Great mate.My undergrad was in Psychology with a minor in History.Good luck to you. I have never understood what 'majoring' and 'minoring' is. My degree was Publishing with English. But I didn't major in one and minor in the other, it was a joint degree, and quite a rarity in England I think. I do approve of the idea though. You get too many students get to their third year realising they hate the subject they've chosen, but they might a well stick it out now. Whereas at least in the American system, you've got a minor to fall back on if you decide you hate your major (unless I really don't get it). Off topic, sorry. Russell Brand, leg. He doesn't ptetend to be a politician, which is good, because if he ran, the daft British publix might even vote for him, which would be a disaster, and he admits that. But he asks the right questions and provokes thought and debate. That's got to be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Someone show me he has. I might be in for a long wait. A very long wait. why does he new to publicly announce what he's doing for charity? If he did, all the cynics of the world would jump down his throat telling him he's doing it for publicity.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 why does he new to publicly announce what he's doing for charity? If he did, all the cynics of the world would jump down his throat telling him he's doing it for publicity.... I accept the point Mafia and I know he is damned if he does and he is damned if he don't. But, given he spends much of his time spouting his pretentious ******, I think it is about time we did see some tangible evidence of what he is doing for the poor, the needy, the addicts, etc. I might be wrong but I don't recall ever seeing him do much physical on Comedy Relief for instance. Has he been out to help sick kids overseas, or has spent a few nights down on the streets in London helping the homeless? Very much doubt it, because that would interrupt his diary commitments of drinkies with Jonathan and Noel, jumping into bed with any bird who smiles at him, or earning vast amounts of money "acting" or "occasionally being amusing" on stage. Don't get me wrong, fair play to him on all those matters. I just gag a bit when he plays the revolutionary socialist card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastKentRam Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 What is it that he says that you disagree with? I've found his 'Trews' videos quite interesting and thought provoking. Also strongly agree with him on his views on drug laws and rehabilitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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