Bob The Badger

Hysterical comment from a Leeds fan on the BBC Sport website under the match report. As a Leeds fan, I have to say how annoying it is that so many teams turn into Barcelona when they play us after being mediocre against other teams. It's a form of cheating really; if they can play like that against Leeds, why can't they play like that all the time?

Well tbf, not many of us in this thread are going to get many more, but a belated happy birthday to @Ram-Alf anyway. Let's hope we both have a handful.

Oh ffs, I didn't even know that was a thing. Thanks I shall do that!

It wasn't what I meant, but if you're asking, big boy, I'm sure something can be arranged.

I'm going to sign up for Sky Sports and then cooling off a few days later as per my legal right and will be watching at home here in Cornwall with Mrs Badger. I was tempted to drive up and spend time with @Eatonram and some other mates before and after the match. But watching them go off to the game would just result in some unseemly begging and offering favours in the toilet for tickets, again. COYR!

I should have read your post first. Mrs Badger said it looked really dated. And I said, it's because it was set in the 70s ffs. You make a great point Having said that, we've only watched The Sopranoes and Spiral in the last couple of years, and both are in my top 10 of all time. So, not sure if I agree with your point tbh.

That came out the year after we moved to the US, and I've never seen it. When I saw it on Netflix (or was it iPlayer) the other night, I suggested it on the back of an IMDb 8.4, and Mrs Badger vetoed it. Instead, we started Scoop, which is ok halfway through, but not loving it.

It's not true. And neither is the electric blanket one. I frequently leave my side of the bed on all night and look, and I almost never burst into flames. ------- Appliance Total Number of Fires Cooker (incl. oven)7,658 Wiring, cabling, plugs4,721 Ring/hot plate1,620 Grill/Toaster1,221 Microwave oven1,013 Tumble dryer884 Heater/Fire742 Deep fat fryer545 Washing machine509 Fluorescent lights353 Fridge/Freezer325 Other lights271 Barbecue259 Central heating/Hot water232 Extractor fan221 Dishwasher213 Hair dryer64 Personal Computer27 Electric blanket27 Vacuum cleaner27

This may seem like a silly question, but I presume you got rid of them? I'll give you a fiver. And my house.

I wonder if I'm missing something with this. I thought the acting was first-rate as was the cinematography. But it was slower than Kenny Burns after 12 pints, and 3 steak pies. We watched to the end of episode four I think. Did it get better? Or do we just disagree what better is?

Be Funny or Die by Joel Morris. A fabulous book breaking down comedy, how it works, why it's important and why people should stop losing their poo. I'm 80% of the way through and I've laughed a lot and learned a lot. He also does a brilliant job of not ripping any comics or any genres. A two thumbs up and a must read for any fan of comedy.

Baby Reindeer. It's super complex but incredibly well written and acted. Drugs, male rape, comedy, stalking and transsexual dating are a rare mix. Four episodes down and not sure how many there are, but it's the best brand new series we've watched this year. Derby/League One (2023/24 season)