</h1> <article> <h1>Comment on Piers Morgan officially signs with CNN by Dana</h1> <p>Dana — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:53:52 +0000</p> <p>CNN’s probably half of how I ended up in broadcast journalism. My mama sneakily left CNN on when most kids would be watching cartoons and I used to watch so much that I slept with it on just in case there was breaking news overnight. </p> <p>Unfortunately, since the rise of non-breaking “breaking news” and particularly since the last election season, I can’t stomach watching very much national TV news anymore unless it’s mocked and satirized. Which is probably why I love panel shows, “Newswipe” and “The Bubble” so much, and why I’m so freaking excited about the C4 political comedy show coming next year.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Piers Morgan officially signs with CNN by jonathan</h1> <p>jonathan — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:24:21 +0000</p> <p>I think he’ll do great on CNN. Not sure if I’ll actually watch it though. I generally avoid this type of TV (i.e. the American kind).</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Top Gear: The Stig has been Fired – Clarkson Speaks Out by Chad N.</h1> <p>Chad N. — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:10:38 +0000</p> <p>Let’s look at the maths:</p> <p>Brown Stig < Blue Stig < Grey Stig < Plaid Stig</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on 15 Ways to Not Look and Act Like an Idiot American in Britain by cole</h1> <p>cole — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:42:56 +0000</p> <p>Aside from the misspelled words like colour, the refusal of pronouncing words properly, the inability to understand more defined and possible much more educated peoples accents, along with the annoying ignorance of how to say the last letter of the alphabet (ZED!), my greatest shock in moving over here (from South Africa) was that they don’t have VINEGAR with their CHIPS! </p> <p>The funny thing is that over here, everyone i talk to knows barely anything about their own country, never mind about the rest of the world. Few have even left their town and could care less about even local news. I got so tired of saying that South Africa isn’t a giant safari, that I simply joined them, telling any fool who asked, that I had a pet lion, and we swam together in the river in my garden. I wonder why them am I the only one in maybe 300 Km who can speak four languages… excluding lion of course.</p> <p>Arrogance, ignorance and constant exaggeration seems to pretty much sum up the daily dawdling they call life here.</p> <p>Yet here I am, for my own reason, and also obvious reasons to get away from the hell that is South Africa. Until I find a place that is truly as green on the other side as it looks.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Another Preview of the American Top Gear by Brittany</h1> <p>Brittany — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:37:35 +0000</p> <p>I’m unsure about this. One of the reasons I like Top Gear is because it is British. Jeremy, Richard, and James are just funny as hosts. These hosts I’m not sure about. They look like they are trying to copy the original so much, why don’t they just show the original then? I guess I’ll watch an episode or two then decide.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Reluctant Anglophile: Top 10 British and Irish Actors I’d Seriously Consider Leaving My Husband For by juno</h1> <p>juno — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:41:29 +0000</p> <p>Yes! Yes! Philip Glenister. Those astounding blue eyes, those incredibly long legs, that gorgeous, raspy voice, his swagger…just perfect.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Katy Perry is Quite the Anglophile Now by Dana</h1> <p>Dana — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:08:25 +0000</p> <p>It takes three years after marriage to apply, right? Ah well, at least the wish is there, and I can’t blame her at all. And she hasn’t complained about the cold and the damp yet. I will be more impressed with her perceived Britishness when she starts breaking down her favorite kinds of biscuits and how she’s making steak and kidney pies for Russell.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Another Preview of the American Top Gear by Robyn</h1> <p>Robyn — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:20:38 +0000</p> <p>This might sound weird, but if the rest of it looks like that, I might become a fan. The “terrifying and exciting” bit sounded like classic Clarkson, though I miss the accents. (The hosts do pale in comparison to the UK lads, though that may be because they’ve known each other for so long. Give these guys a few years and they may become like their English counterparts. For now, they are kind of bland.)</p> <p>I wonder if the Powers That Be behind USTG might be afraid that Americans don’t/won’t understand all the Britishness, and would be put off by the fact that it’s so foreign (e.g., most of the cars they review have the steering wheel on the right-hand side, they talk about prices in pounds and reference people and situations we Yanks don’t know, etc.). In that case, I think they are seriously underestimating the American public.</p> <p>My attitude is still the same: I’ll give it a few episodes, but we’ll see. I want it to rock. I want it to be successful, if only to protect the Top Gear name. I’m pretty sure it could be possible to like both versions, but only if US Top Gear doesn’t suck.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Katy Perry is Quite the Anglophile Now by Lisa</h1> <p>Lisa — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:37:23 +0000</p> <p>LOL, I just rolled my eyes so hard it hurt. She’s going to apply for citizenship as soon as she gets married? For someone fascinated by everything British and embarking on a marriage, she clearly hasn’t done a lick of research.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Doctor Who: Bad News – Series 6 News – Being Split Into Two Parts by Ohio Girl</h1> <p>Ohio Girl — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:16:16 +0000</p> <p>This is certainly not good news. SYFY (formerly Sci Fi) has been doing this type of thing for ages – to the chagrin of their viewers. Or Ex-viewers…. Here’s hoping that this split malarky will bring us a bit more Who, rather than less. (Is the glass half full or half empty???) I hope he’s not planning on doing this type of thing often.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Royal Round Up 8-31-10: New Zealand’s Cullen Wants To End Monarchy; A Happy Ferguson Marriage; Charles Takes Going Green Even Further by Katharine Lancy</h1> <p>Katharine Lancy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:15:57 +0000</p> <p>This gentleman is an idiot. Prince Charles is neither insensitive nor racist. Maybe he needs to look inward a bit. If New Zealand wants to remove the monarchy, vote on it but don’t be so small as to insinuate that that is the reason for their decision. My opinion of New Zealand just dropped through the floor.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on The Ultimate London iPhone iPad App Review List – The Top 17 London Apps for iPhone by A real person</h1> <p>A real person — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:35:01 +0000</p> <p>How about going and experiencing the place in person, meet people, talk to locals, instead of having your head buried in a screen looking at stuff other people have experienced – if you want that stay home and watch a tv show about london. My advice, chuck away your iphone and enjoy yourself.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on 15 Ways to Not Look and Act Like an Idiot American in Britain by Claire</h1> <p>Claire — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:59:17 +0000</p> <p>I’m New To This Site And I’m Confused To Wether it Is An American Or British Person Who Is Writing This Article. My First Guess Is That Its An American Cause You Guys Call It A Sidewalk But Then Again It Might Be A Brit As This Article Seems To Be For Americans They Could Just Be Making Sure They Understand. Either Way I Find This Article Very Inaccurate. People Like To Be Tipped I Wouldnt Know Cause I Dont Work In uch An Industry But I Suppose They Would Appreciatte The Extra-Cash. And As For The Shorts Thing If YOU Had Been Watching The News Then You Would Realise That A Couple Of Months Ago They Were Talking About Everywhere They Went People Either Had Their Shirts Off Or Were Wearing Shorts And Bikinis In Normal Parks Trying To Soak Up The Vitamin D In The Summer. And Those Comments Who Wanna Trade Us By Us Not Calling Them Yanks And They’ll Stop Calling Us Brits. I personally Dont Call You Yanks And I Dont Know Anyone Who Calls You Guys Yanks And None Of Us Really Have A Problem With You Calling Us Brits, Its Just A Way Of Abbreviating The Term That Generalises us.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Guest Post: Real London Bus Blinds by Jim</h1> <p>Jim — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:57:11 +0000</p> <p>And here’s another site with a varied choice of bus blinds from the U.K.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Top Ten British Chick Flicks – Best British and English Girl Movies by Andrew</h1> <p>Andrew — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:04:39 +0000</p> <p>Or how about:</p> <p>Educating Rita with Julie Walters<br /> Shirley Valentine with Pauline Collins<br /> Or any Merchant Ivory Production.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on The Top 10 British Movies for Anglophiles by Andrew</h1> <p>Andrew — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:47 +0000</p> <p>I would recommend:</p> <p>East is East.<br /> Shallow Grave.<br /> Restless Natives.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Top Ten British Chick Flicks – Best British and English Girl Movies by Andrew</h1> <p>Andrew — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:16:01 +0000</p> <p>I see no mention of:</p> <p>Truly Madly Deeply with Juliet Stevenson and Alan Rickman.<br /> Sliding Doors with Gywneth Paltrow and John Hannah.<br /> About A Boy with Hugh Grant and Toni Collette.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Top 10 Things I’m Looking Forward to at DragonCon 2010 – #DragonCon by east coast bum</h1> <p>east coast bum — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:28:41 +0000</p> <p>I only am going on Saturday but I hope i can get in to hear Stan Lee talk. tom Savini has an hour discussion during the day i hope to catch as well. Plus the Firefly fan film.<br /> Other then that I’m excited to see the CON Girls too </p> <p>Oh and the late night parties are loads of fun too.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Torchwood Will Return Summer 2011 To Starz – Torchwood Series 4 by heather chaplin</h1> <p>heather chaplin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:42:14 +0000</p> <p>i hope its as good as children of earth and do you no ifr ianto jones is going to cum back to life played by gareth david lloyed xx</p> </article> <article> <h1>Comment on Doctor Who: Bad News – Series 6 News – Being Split Into Two Parts by Noel</h1> <p>Noel — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:19:15 +0000</p> <p>I think its a good idea. I like it when the series plays half a season then takes a break. They do it a lot here in the U.S. I’m torn though because I think in a lot of cases a major cliffhanger then a long break looses the audience on that story. (They do it with Criminal Minds and it kind of looses the plot.) But I hate how we have a nice summer of Doctor Who then absolutely nothing till Christmas so having Doctor Who playing while I’m in school again to keep some saneness would be awesome! And if Moffat asked for it then I think its a great shot. I’m all in!</p> </article> </main></body></html>