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BritGAF |OT5| Superb Birds, Absurd Turds and Disturbed Nerds
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Laughing heartily at the recent developments here. Just call me when you need help with any American quests.
edit: sploats would Green Scar make more sense to you?! WOULD IT?!
It could be that I'm not remembering it well, as it's been a few years since I've seen it, but I don't think that documentary will change their view points and are still valid.
edit: sploats would Green Scar make more sense to you?! WOULD IT?!
No dammit! It wouldn't. Enough is enough!
NinjaBoiX
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Oh yeah, I'm not trying to change anyone's opinion and I don't think the film will, I agree with what people said in the main. His art is cool, but the wave of hype has kind of passed. It's just a really enjoyable watch, I was just plugging it again more than anything.
It was released four years ago to be fair, kind of at the height of his fame. But it's quite refreshing that it's not really about him, and he seems like a fairly humble, self-effacing kind of dude. Really funny to boot.
Hot Coldman
Banned
stop poor-shaming me
Yeah had a feeling that was the case. It is good, and it gets to a weird place towards the end. It felt like a mockumentary at a certain point. I liked that it wasn't what I expected definitely. Still not entirely sure if that goofy guy was for real or a made up character.
I had no idea that Banksy was still drawing huge attention when he tags somewhere. How do they know it's even his work to begin with? While his work is nice and good, it's hardly stuff that a copy cat couldn't do. It's mostly stencil work right?
I was playing Mark Ecko's Getting Up a few weeks ago, which uses graffiti in the way I originally imagined it. Interesting game, but clunky and old.
NinjaBoiX
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I loved that Mark Ecko game! It was a bit wonky, but I had fun with it.
I'm pretty sure Thierry Guetta is the real deal. He's worth around $10 million now. Massively derivative, but clearly a shrewd businessman.
And I have no idea how they tell a real Banksy from a copycat anymore, his style is so ubiquitous nowadays. But some of his best work is so clearly him; that inimitable mix of striking imagery and astute social satire. I love this one:
I'm pretty sure Thierry Guetta is the real deal. He's worth around $10 million now. Massively derivative, but clearly a shrewd businessman.
And I have no idea how they tell a real Banksy from a copycat anymore, his style is so ubiquitous nowadays. But some of his best work is so clearly him; that inimitable mix of striking imagery and astute social satire. I love this one:
phisheep
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If there's a JRPG I wanna be the shopkeeper guy. Sell you anything in exchange for debt.
Goodness, I am so glad to be free of all this sort of crap at last.
Meanwhile, where is Jimbor? Got a bone to pick with that guy. "Boring old fart" indeed. Step outside and say that and I shall bore you to death.
Goodness, I am so glad to be free of all this sort of crap at last.
Meanwhile, where is Jimbor? Got a bone to pick with that guy. "Boring old fart" indeed. Step outside and say that and I shall bore you to death.
Screaming Meat
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No to be a party pooper, but are we saying that when one wins a battle you win debt?
Would we be pushing it if we called the baddies "The Red Names"?
Evilore is a great name for a baddie.
I'm on the 'right' side of it now I'm a boss lady but you can never really escape. Bosses have bosses. And those bosses have bosses. It's like a gigantic mountain of neurosis and fear.
And stupidity. It's easy for stupid to float upwards.
(Not that I'm suggesting all bosses are stupid, but I've bounced off some really amazingly idiotic people in high places.)
Rubbish King
The gift that keeps on giving
Please let this catch on
It means small and barely worthy of note
Screaming Meat
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Musha_Soturi
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Can I please be the princess you have to rescue only when you get to the meet up venue I've been taken elsewhere?
NinjaBoiX
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phisheep
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It is. And there's no "right" side. Well, not mostly - not unless you cut through all the crap.
Did that big time once. Had a huge row with my own board (and the several layers of management in between stood aside to watch, shame on them). Trouble is, I won the argument and saved the company millions. But winning that particular argument that publicly was apparently unforgiveable.
Quit the job soon after, but I was pretty damn proud of what I did.
If you ever need layers of crap cutting through, then I am your man. Usually takes only about 3-6 days work, as I am pretty bloody ruthless. Comes expensive these days, as it is much nicer having a shop.
I assumed it meant empty.
QuicheFontaine
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On holiday for two weeks! :-D
I look forward to playing BritGAF RPG when I get back
I look forward to playing BritGAF RPG when I get back
Jedeye Sniv
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omg reinforcing gender roles damsel trope misogyny
You should be the damsel that the player thinks they're going to rescue but then they have to fight you as a boss and only when they win can they have you as a party character.
Boom. Come on, that's gold that is.
Screaming Meat
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Let me get this straight: to avoid reinforcing a misogynistic gender stereotype, we make her character conniving and duplicitous, and the only course of action involves beating her up and enslaving her?
phisheep
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Stereotype Musha at your peril. You have been warned.
This is true.
You see, I'd grow up wanting to be the princess and then realise I was in fact the kindly old and slightly strange lady living in the cottage with her 'good friend'.
Truth.
You sound almost exactly like a close friend of mine. He was very senior at bizness and decided it was too much nonsense. He has a gorgeous flat though. And goes on all-gay round the world cruises. That's success, if you ask me.
Just finished now. Waiting for train. First class return! Multipack biscuits await!
Screaming Meat
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Musha_Soturi
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Oh shit, Austria to win Eurovision. The bearded lady has a smashing voice and the song is pretty decent too!
I've only seen pics (and think I mentioned before) but she (is it she? I don't know (ps not being transphobic I just don't know)) looks pretty and makes me confused.
phisheep
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Just followed through on this (never heard of it before). Originally male I think, though I have no idea what is going on. But whatever, the song is pretty crap.
EDIT: Oops. Musha disagrees - maybe I am wrong? Or maybe the other songs are just more crap?
This is going to make me sound even more pathetic than I usually do, but I've become so hermited that I now think of anyone out drinking at the weekend (or anyone that looks like they belong in a club) as a different species to me. I call them 'night people'. I have no idea about anything to do with night people at all. If I'm not wasting my life on games, I like my comfy chair, a fresh pot of tea, my knitting and a record on. Maybe a ren and stimpy DVD if I'm feeling wild.
Man I crack me up.
phisheep
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We are probably all of a oneness here. Or at least I am.
I'm with you at least on the comfy chair. Switch the tea for coffee, the knitting for a banjo (it is pretty well the same rhythmic technique except the one makes sounds and the other makes scarves) and the record for a radio with Test Match Special and I am all yours Sploat.
Look I used to have a social life. Alright? ALRIGHT? I COULD IF I WANTED TO ALRIGHT?!
Yay! NicerelaxingGAF unite!
phisheep
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The only point of conflict is whether it is better to have the house full temporarily of sound or permanently of excess scarves. That can wait for a later encounter.
Where to start...
Pls don't kick off with me. It was meant to be complimentary. If she identifies as she I'm ok with that. If he identifies as he I'm ok with that. If ze / hir identifies that way I'm ok with that.
I haven't been following Eurovision is all.
Then again if you are spoiling for a rumble you know I'm good for it.
Actually, you've wound me up now just by posting that. God damnit Stormtrooper you are my kryptonite.
SquiddyCracker
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Good, you guys are watching Eurovision.
Eurovision semi finals. Wait until Saturday for the full eurobanger.
SquiddyCracker
Banned
Holy shit yuo guys, watch BBC3.
Jedeye Sniv
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You owe my 30 seconds of my life back man.
SquiddyCracker
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Bogans man.
Rubbish King
The gift that keeps on giving
He calls the people he holds dearest by the worst names, not trying to brag but he calls me a cunt all the time
He insults Manchester a lot. Does that mean he likes me?
Rubbish King
The gift that keeps on giving
That's practically a marriage proposal in his culture
Musha_Soturi
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To be fair sploat I'm not sure what he/she is either, is he a transvestite or is she transsexual? Was trying to work it out earlier. Doesn't have boobs so hasn't had surgery and isn't on any hormone therapy, so I'm going with transvestite. Plus no ladies I know would have a beard on purpose (except me, I always wanted a long beard like the dude off Kill Bill which I could stroke when I'm thinking. But I digress). But yeah, is also very beautiful, I can't stop looking at herm!
You speak the language of the night people.
God bless the androgynous for being so attractive they can present however they want.
Right. I've defrazzled from work and I'm off to bed. My post count must be stratospheric tonight. Night night BritGAFfers.
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Definitely. He's just so fun to watch in serious and funny roles. He can be laid-back, he can be psychotic (Seven Psychopaths) or he can carry serious films entirely on his back (Moon). I particularly adore his performance in The Assassination of Jesse James. Also, they really do try and crowbar in his dancing into as many films as possible haha.
So weird that the Way Way Back was written and directed by the Dean from Community. Who also happens to have an Oscar. Because why not?
Perks has been on my watchlist since I missed it in the cinemas. I just noticed that it is on Amazon streaming so that will be next up I think, thanks!
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