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By Leo
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28 May 2006 |
I only hope the Blake family will forgive me... Tiger, Tiger, burning bright, in the forest of the night… The great white hunter stabbed the smouldering flank with his fork, Returning to his chair, he turned to his left, “about 5 minutes, give or take” His dinner guest smiled, “I better get the nachos then…” |
Pure Lunacy
Written by BrianRobertNeal (1195 comments posted) 28th May 2006 | Thanks for a good chuckle,
Brian. | excerpt from 'Newsnight Review'
Written by Leo (573 comments posted) 29th May 2006 | Tiger, Tiger (2006) is under discussion..
Tom Paulin: For me this was a work of unbridled genius. It cast a bright light over the dark heart of American and western European imperialism. It speaks volumes to me about how we continue to pursue a policy of cultural nihilism..
Bonnie Greer: (excited, and arm waving) I agree with Tom this was a fine piece of work.. Though for me it spoke more about bloodlust, about the wholesale massacre of endangered species that continues day in, day out. About the way in which these beautiful, precious animals have been reduced to trophies on the walls of rich western businessmen.
Mark Lawson: (interjects): It was the use of the word ‘nachos’ to incorporate the theme of globalisation and the rise of consumerism that I felt made it such a powerful piece…(turns left) Mark Kermode, would you like to come in?
Mark Kermode: I thought it was absolute pants. Of the highest order. I think Leo should go back to working in McDonalds – preferably something low skill, like emptying the bins….(Kermode laces fingers and is now silent… Greer looks on dumbstruck, Paulin shakes his head)
Mark Lawson (recovering and somewhat flustered) eh…Now we turn our attention to a troupe of one legged Russian midget jugglers, who are currently touring the UK….
fade out...
fade in..
a dejected figure is seen in his blue check uniform, looking in the mirror as he places his cap on, and attached his name badge
he pauses just before he leaves for work, looking earnestly into his own eyes..
Leo: I could have been a contender...
Lipes away a tear, and leaves for work,,,
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Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3370 comments posted) 30th May 2006 | I didn't know the poem you used so it was lost on me but your spoof of the newsnight review was a hoot.I think you should have added that after the poem. I particularly liked Bonnie Greer who always has her own agenda. As I remember isn't it Tom Pauline who hates everything calling it an "apaaaaalling travesty" Anyway it was a clever little spoof and made me smile
BBS | thankyou kindly..
Written by Leo (573 comments posted) 30th May 2006 | I only wish that i'd had the wit and wisdom to come up with both parts in the same sitting...
i need to take more vitamins to get my brain firing on all cylinders....
best regards |
Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3370 comments posted) 31st May 2006 | | If the vitamins don't work I find class A drugs can have a profound affect on the cylinders. |
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