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Oh good, it's nearly Christmas
The most overrated time of the year
Mon 24 Nov 2008 09:24
Actually it's 24th November so it's weeks away, although try telling that to the retailers, I hate Christmas for many reasons, here are a few

1. People spending money they don't have on presents and food they don't need, just because "it's Christmas", now we're in a recession will that stop people? of course it won't.

2. People have another excuse to get pissed up, more fights at Christmas and I expect an increase in domestic violence, probably linked to increased alcohol consumption. Yo Ho F****ng Ho

3. Office Parties - Yeah it's really wacky to get pissed and sing karaoke with your colleagues, even though you all hate each other.. but hey "It's Christmas".

4. People venturing into record shops who should be banned for life, cue lots of Cliff Richard and Daniel O Donnel albums polluting the charts.

5. The X Factor Winner - each year the competition attracts some interesting contestants, but each year it's won by some insipid drip like Shane Ward with the sort of shite even Westlife would refuse to record.

6. Carol Singers - or rather some chav knocks on your door, mutters 3 lines of "Silent Night" then expects payment.

7. Christmas TV, do we really need endless re-runs of Only Fools and Horses, Special 2 hour Holyoakes Christmas Specials and films everyone has seen 10,0000 million times?.. erm no

8. Panic Buying - I've witnessed stand up rows in Tesco's between people literally fighting over the last Turkey in the shop.

9. People playing Slade loudly, now I like Slade, but I don't need to hear "Merry Xmas Everyone" at full blast because it was on a free Daily Mail CD of "Yultide Favourites"

10. and the fact we seem to start celebrating this abortion of an event earlier and earlier each year

and don't get me started on the pikeys who stand in town selling Santa hats and mistletoe to anyone who'll listen.

Bah Humbug... I hate Christmas
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Mon 24 Nov 2008 09:33
Slay bells ring, are you listening?
In the lane, snow is glistening...

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Mon 24 Nov 2008 09:37
someones not in a good mood today!!

I LOVE christmas, even though my kids are all grown up now they still insist on getting up at 5 am!!! thats the only bit i dont like!!!
Mon 24 Nov 2008 09:41
Reply to Post 34062 by amanda in Oh good, it's nearly Christmas someones not in a good mood today!!

I LOVE christmas, even though my kids are all grown up now they still insist on getting up at 5 am!!! thats the only bit i dont like!!!


It's a fair cop, I admit I'm not in a good mood, however I still hate Christmas, always have done, hated it as a kid, hate it as a grown up, awful time of year.
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Mon 24 Nov 2008 09:42
here ya gooooooo....xmas joke for you!!
THE ONION AND THE CHRISTMAS TREE

The family is sitting at the dinner table. The son asks his father, 'Dad,
how many kinds of boobies are there?' The father, surprised, answers,
'Well son, there's three kinds of breasts. In her twenties, a woman's breasts are like melons, round & firm.

In her thirties & forties, they are like pears, still nice, but hanging a bit.
After fifty, they are like onions.' 'Onions?' 'Yes, you see them, and they make you cry.'

This infuriated his wife and daughter so the daughter says, 'Mom, how many types of 'willies' are there?' The mother, surprised, smiles and answers, 'Well dear, a man goes through three phases.
In his twenties, his willie is like an oak tree, mighty and hard.
In his thirties & forties, it's like a birch tree, flexible but reliable.
After his fifties, it is like a Christmas tree.' 'A Christmas tree??'

'Yes dear, dead from the root up and the balls are for decoration only.'
Mon 24 Nov 2008 10:05
How true.

If it wasn't for the kids I'd just be sat on the sofa drinking Jim B straight from the bottle ; )
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Mon 24 Nov 2008 10:47
I'm afraid ive gotta agree with mr moon on this one, Christmas is a pain in the ass. So much hassle for one day (so to speak) and the whole "it's Christmas" thing seems to be an excuse for almost anything.

The other thing i find strange is that neither of my parents are christians or religious so why do we celebrate Christmas?

Way too commercial for my likeing, just seems like another away to rip people off
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Mon 24 Nov 2008 11:30
I fucking despise christmas
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Mon 24 Nov 2008 15:24
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Mon 24 Nov 2008 15:37
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Mon 24 Nov 2008 15:43
im not so keen. im working christmas day and boxing day this year for quadrooooooople time and a day in lo or something stupid. and iv only dot 2 people to feed. merry christmas oh fucking yes!!
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Mon 24 Nov 2008 17:40
Well I dont think it's so bad, buying a few presents for my friends and family and spending lots of time drinking booze and eating tasty food : )

All my old school mates that moved to London all come back to see their folks so I get to see them all and hang out.

Online shopping seems to make life a hell of a lot easier too!
Mon 24 Nov 2008 18:09
Reply to Post 34060 by MarkEMoon in Oh good, it's nearly Christmas Actually it's 24th November so it's weeks away, although try telling that to the retailers, I hate Christmas for many reasons, here are a few

1. People spending money they don't have on presents and food they don't need, just because "it's Christmas", now we're in a recession will that stop people? of course it won't.

2. People have another excuse to get pissed up, more fights at Christmas and I expect an increase in domestic violence, probably linked to increased alcohol consumption. Yo Ho F****ng Ho

3. Office Parties - Yeah it's really wacky to get pissed and sing karaoke with your colleagues, even though you all hate each other.. but hey "It's Christmas".

4. People venturing into record shops who should be banned for life, cue lots of Cliff Richard and Daniel O Donnel albums polluting the charts.

5. The X Factor Winner - each year the competition attracts some interesting contestants, but each year it's won by some insipid drip like Shane Ward with the sort of shite even Westlife would refuse to record.

6. Carol Singers - or rather some chav knocks on your door, mutters 3 lines of "Silent Night" then expects payment.

7. Christmas TV, do we really need endless re-runs of Only Fools and Horses, Special 2 hour Holyoakes Christmas Specials and films everyone has seen 10,0000 million times?.. erm no

8. Panic Buying - I've witnessed stand up rows in Tesco's between people literally fighting over the last Turkey in the shop.

9. People playing Slade loudly, now I like Slade, but I don't need to hear "Merry Xmas Everyone" at full blast because it was on a free Daily Mail CD of "Yultide Favourites"

10. and the fact we seem to start celebrating this abortion of an event earlier and earlier each year

and don't get me started on the pikeys who stand in town selling Santa hats and mistletoe to anyone who'll listen.

Bah Humbug... I hate Christmas


I'm starting my 'Mr Moon hates' list..

So far,
Mr Moon hates..
Halloween
Christmas

Any other occasions I should add?
Birthdays?
Christenings?

Only pulling your leg ; )
Mon 24 Nov 2008 18:16
Reply to Post 34109 by MrMainstream in Oh good, it's nearly Christmas I'm starting my 'Mr Moon hates' list..

So far,
Mr Moon hates..
Halloween
Christmas

Any other occasions I should add?
Birthdays?
Christenings?



Only pulling your leg ; )


: ) : )

Ha ha, I know you are

Actually I don't hate many things, perhaps I should be more positive

Mr Moon Likes

1. Spending time with his family
2. Spending time with his mates
3. The Fall
4. Beer
5. Pies
6. Attempting to play guitar and sing
7. Manchester City FC
8. The Swindon Music Scene
9. The fact the IT Crowd is back for a 3rd Series
10. The fact 2008 is nearly over

I quite like birthdays, apart from mine, but thats cause I'm very old : (
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Mark E Moon allegedly sings and plays guitar for Undone and The Magic Club

"A bloke who plays records"
Post last edited by MarkEMoon - 24/11/08 - 18:20
Mon 24 Nov 2008 18:31
Reply to Post 34110 by MarkEMoon in Oh good, it's nearly Christmas
Mr Moon Likes

1. Spending time with his family
2. Spending time with his mates
3. The Fall
4. Beer
5. Pies
6. Attempting to play guitar and sing
7. Manchester City FC
8. The Swindon Music Scene
9. The fact the IT Crowd is back for a 3rd Series
10. The fact 2008 is nearly over

I quite like birthdays, apart from mine, but thats cause I'm very old : (


But christmas is a great excuse to do 1, 2, 4 & 5, and all part of number 10. The less said about number 9 the better though!