GB News

[globaldiver]

Just now, Spider said:

I’ve watched enough to know that it’s a dollop - a massive dollop - of nonsense.

Watch the clip Kent posted for details

Of course you have

[Not in Crawley]

Just now, globaldiver said:

I’d expect that those taking sides against GB News have hardly watched it. 

Now, when I visit my folks they have it on - that and Boom FM. Both bright peopl but since getting older (and certainly during the pandemic) have become very entrenched in their views - to the point we steer clear of discussing politics now as it's not worth it. 

All the usuals get it in the neck - Archbishop of Canterbury, the 'woke', Kahn.

It's not about intelligence its just their world, and they are both in their 70s, has become slightly smaller, and certain developments they don't like so they switch off (they listened to the Today programme for years but now that's BBC-bias!) from anything that isn't just what they want to hear, and its a bit of a railing against modernity and younger people. Its always happened, and it always will - but because of modern media there are more channels for it to be expressed, and more silios for people to find themselves in.

Its viewpoint TV, I personally don't agree with the viewpoint, but balanced it is not. And also as they are getting slightly hard of hearing it's blasted across the house. We'll just about settle on Sky when I visit for longer periods and discuss work, TV programmes and books at the dinner table!

[Cheese]

It's TV for thick old racists who like to be told what they want to hear.

[Winchester White]

7 minutes ago, globaldiver said:

I’d expect that those taking sides against GB News have hardly watched it. 

I have never watched it except clips on twitter that are frankly bizarre!

[BobyBrno]

8 minutes ago, Cheese said:

No idea what GM News is, but if you meant GB News, no.

😊 I won’t edit it. We all make mistakes.  You know what I mean though. It’s viewing figures seem to be boosted by most on here. Including you.  

[Spider]

11 minutes ago, globaldiver said:

Of course you have

I even watched Talk TV as well at one point.

There was a presenter on there who was adamant that concrete grows on trees.

It’s definitely found a certain level.

[kent_white]

27 minutes ago, globaldiver said:

I’d expect that those taking sides against GB News have hardly watched it. 

I've watched it. In fact I've accidentally had it on in the background all day. And it's awful. They did a live outside broadcast from some town that apparently had the most Brexit votes as a percentage in the UK. 

The reporter kept telling us that the town centre from which he was reporting is known by the locals as 'foreign square'. 

It's absolutely dreadful, and even makes me look wistfully at ITV News. 

[Cheese]

20 minutes ago, BobyBrno said:

😊 I won’t edit it. We all make mistakes.  You know what I mean though. It’s viewing figures seem to be boosted by most on here. Including you.  

Don't even know how to tune in to it. Is it on freeview? I've seen enough clips to confirm that it's for thick old bigots anyway.

[Not in Crawley]

30 minutes ago, Cheese said:

It's TV for thick old racists who like to be told what they want to hear.

Bit harsh that. Whilst I'm sure there are some like that it's a bit broad brush, like when folk get called 'The Woke.'

Either way, and from either side , it's not really helpful is it?

[Cheese]

2 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

Bit harsh that. Whilst I'm sure there are some like that it's a bit broad brush, like when folk get called 'The Woke.'

Either way, and from either side , it's not really helpful is it?

It's true though. Fuck em.

Edited May 25, 2023 by Cheese

[Spider]

GB News is the country & western of the News world.

Simple lyrics, formulaic and predictable tunes, same themes.

If a c&w singer wants to write a song about being lonely and heartbroken, the chances are the opening line will be “I’m lonely and heartbroken”

Doesnt require too much from the old grey matter. Undemanding but delivers its point.

[tomski]

Defending GB news is odd behaviour. I watched 47 mins once and it was incredibly bad.

[London Wanderer]

Asking for a link to show that old racists watch GB news is like asking for a link to prove the Earth is round. 

Some things don't need a link. 

[Spider]

Just now, tomski said:

Defending GB news is odd behaviour. I watched 47 mins once and it was incredibly bad.

It’s patriotic. Apparently 

[little whitt]

whats the one with Michelle Dewberry on 

She would get a RUINING 

[BobyBrno]

11 minutes ago, Cheese said:

It's true though. Fuck em.

‘Bigot. A person who is obstinately or unreasonaby attached to a belief, opinion, or faction, especially one who is prejudiced against or antagonistic towards a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.’

You’ve mentioned old twice now in your comments. I can’t comment on the racists bit as you’ve not shown any evidence. You do seem to fit the Bigot profile though.

 

[Cheese]

1 minute ago, BobyBrno said:

‘Bigot. A person who is obstinately or unreasonaby attached to a belief, opinion, or faction, especially one who is prejudiced against or antagonistic towards a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.’

You’ve mentioned old twice now in your comments. I can’t comment on the racists bit as you’ve not shown any evidence. You do seem to fit the Bigot profile though.

Cool 👍

[Sweep]

58 minutes ago, Cheese said:

It's TV for thick old racists who like to be told what they want to hear.

To be fair, they're not all old

[royal white]

Like most I’ve only seen clips which have shown good and bad. I’ve just added the app on my iPad, let’s see how it goes over the next week. 

[Spider]

6 minutes ago, royal white said:

Like most I’ve only seen clips which have shown good and bad. I’ve just added the app on my iPad, let’s see how it goes over the next week. 

You’re trying to hard to look young by saying “added the app to my iPad”

you thick old bigot 

[royal white]

16 minutes ago, Spider said:

You’re trying to hard to look young by saying “added the app to my iPad”

you thick old bigot 

When I say “I’ve” I mean Kunta, my new slave. 

[Spider]

2 minutes ago, royal white said:

When I say “I’ve” I mean Kunta, my new slave. 

 

4 minutes ago, royal white said:

When I say “I’ve” I mean Kunta, my new slave. 

Dickie bow and roller skates?

[BobyBrno]

2 minutes ago, Spider said:

You’re trying to hard to look young by saying “added the app to my iPad”

you thick old bigot 

Went to Lancs today ( I may have mentioned it😊) Downloaded  my ticket on my Lancs. ticket app. 
Nothing unusual and normal for most.
 

It really does piss me off this ‘old’ shite.

I’m guessing it comes from the Brexit vote. That  a lot of older people voted out. WelI I and  many others of my age didn’t. 
Many, younger then me voted out. 
Discrimination comes in many guises. 

Remember this, we all have different views on politics but we all, if we are lucky, grow old.
 

 

[Spider]

2 minutes ago, BobyBrno said:

Went to Lancs today ( I may have mentioned it😊) Downloaded  my ticket on my Lancs. ticket app. 
Nothing unusual and normal for most.
 

It really does piss me off this ‘old’ shite.

I’m guessing it comes from the Brexit vote. That  a lot of older people voted out. WelI I and  many others of my age didn’t. 
Many, younger then me voted out. 
Discrimination comes in many guises. 

Remember this, we all have different views on politics but we all, if we are lucky, grow old.
 

 

I’ll use the word elderly instead. It’s less abrasive.

[tomski]

32 minutes ago, Sweep said:

To be fair, they're not all old

I know you’ve watched it as I hacked in to Alexa. When you said you wanted a threesome with both of linekars wife’s I had to tune out. Vile. Michelle will be getting on a bit.