Cracker by Damian Christie

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Cracker: A Whale of a Tale

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  • Sofie Bribiesca,

    (I actually type this from a hotel room, on a work trip. I'd be raiding said mini bar but all I can find is some pottles of long life milk).

    And a phone.;)

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 5340 posts Report Reply

  • Robyn Gallagher,

    And never ever tell a taxi driver.

    Every time I've told a taxi driver where I work, I get a look of glee and "So what's Paul Henry really like?" And I have to explain that they've got their telly mixed up. Never fails to disappoint and bewilder.

    Raglan • Since Nov 2006 • 1685 posts Report Reply

  • Sacha,

    What, there's more than one channel? Must have slipped that one past while I was distracted by talkback. Righto

    Ak • Since May 2008 • 14602 posts Report Reply

  • Megan Wegan,

    Sorry, the conversation has moved on. However:

    Any kind of live broadcast presenting is remarkably exhausting. That's why so many of the people who do it are maniacs.

    Hey! :)

    Welly • Since Jul 2008 • 1200 posts Report Reply

  • Just thinking,

    I don't like Shane Jones persona, but I've never met him.

    Why the political editor, no less, engages in panty sniffing is beyond me.

    There are so many important issues ignored or given scant regard, we are entertained by this circus - while Nero fiddled.

    Putaringamotu • Since Apr 2009 • 1086 posts Report Reply

  • Russell Brown,

    Hey! :)

    I rest my case.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 16233 posts Report Reply

  • Martin Lindberg,

    I don't like Shane Jones persona, but I've never met him.
    Why the political editor, no less, engages in panty sniffing is beyond me.

    Shane wears panties? This will provide new fodder for twitter's #ShaneJonesPornTitle

    Lower Grey Lynn • Since Jul 2009 • 712 posts Report Reply

  • Damian Christie,

    Maybe it's where I choose to drink the rest of the time (not fancy members-only places frequented by overpaid presenters, but just yer average Ponsonby Road bar...), but I've realised recently that by comparison, the minibar ain't that pricey. In fact, I think the beer in my hotel minibar is about $7 a bottle, half the places I go out drinking at it's more like $8+ (which seems ridiculous compared to the offie, but overheads I guess...)

    I still can't justify a $4 chocolate bar though.

    Wellington • Since Nov 2006 • 1063 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    I rest my case.

    Russell, don't poke the readers -- they bite. :) But I know PA Radio isn't a five day a week operation, but I'm constantly impressed at how thoroughly zen Glynis is when everything is falling to bit hard on deadline... :)

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 11026 posts Report Reply

  • Megan Wegan,

    Russell, don't poke the readers -- they bite

    Speak for yourself.

    Welly • Since Jul 2008 • 1200 posts Report Reply

  • Cecelia,

    "I lost the plot." Shane Jones yesterday. What does this mean????

    Hibiscus Coast • Since Apr 2008 • 482 posts Report Reply

  • Danielle,

    Belatedly, as the resident Coro defender:

    The revered Paul Henry wondered last week how a show about "ugly poor people" could do so well.

    You know, I always thought I hated that guy. But now I *really* hate that guy. :)

    Charo World. Cuchi-cuchi!… • Since Nov 2006 • 3346 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    Speak for yourself.

    Well, that's the last time I stand up for your non-existent honour Frau von Spangle-Bling. I'm going to go sulkily bang on my upright now...

    The revered Paul Henry wondered last week how a show about "ugly poor people" could do so well.

    I've asked the same question about Breakfast myself. Many many times...

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 11026 posts Report Reply

  • Danielle,

    I'm going to go sulkily bang on my upright

    #shanejonesporntitle!

    Charo World. Cuchi-cuchi!… • Since Nov 2006 • 3346 posts Report Reply

  • Megan Wegan,

    I'm going to go sulkily bang on my upright

    #shanejonesporntitle!

    Craig is the master of #shanejonesporntitle. Even when he's not trying.

    And oi! non-existent honour? I'll have you know...wait. Who am I kidding. I'm the stereotype

    Welly • Since Jul 2008 • 1200 posts Report Reply

  • recordari,

    I'm going to go sulkily bang on my upright

    #shanejonesporntitle!

    Craig is the master of #shanejonesporntitle. Even when he's not trying.

    AUCKLAND • Since Dec 2009 • 2607 posts Report Reply

  • Martin Lindberg,

    You know, I always thought I hated that guy. But now I *really* hate that guy.

    Now, now Danielle. Just the other day you said this about Coronation Street:

    ... it allows for odd thematic things like 'ugly people on TV'

    But I suppose you said it with love ;-)

    Lower Grey Lynn • Since Jul 2009 • 712 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    #shanejonesporntitle!

    Hey, if Megan and I are gong to be underpaid and surrounded by more arseholes than a William Burroughs novel, we might as well hit the cabaret circuit

    Fifi von Spangle-Bling and Hermann Kokstrangler present
    Another Opening, Another Show: The Shane Jones Story in Song

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 11026 posts Report Reply

  • Megan Wegan,

    I get top billing!!!

    Welly • Since Jul 2008 • 1200 posts Report Reply

  • Alan Perrott,

    sorry for the threadjack - I've steered well clear of this one - but any of you other bastardly talentless hacks going to qantas tonight?

    cos as an extra special treat, me, Scott Kara and Liam Dann are your designated music providers for the evening. for free and everything.

    not that it really matters. once the final gong's been dished everyone will bugger off to the pub anyway...splitters.

    Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 210 posts Report Reply

  • Danielle,

    But I suppose you said it with love ;-)

    I totally did! :)

    Being a Stealth Hippy as I am, I would probably prefer to say that Coronation Street hires a lot of 'character' actors. Because:

    (Wow, I've never seen this video before. It is horrid! And unintentionally hilarious!)

    Charo World. Cuchi-cuchi!… • Since Nov 2006 • 3346 posts Report Reply

  • philipmatthews,

    sorry for the threadjack - I've steered well clear of this one - but any of you other bastardly talentless hacks going to qantas tonight?

    cos as an extra special treat, me, Scott Kara and Liam Dann are your designated music providers for the evening. for free and everything.

    not that it really matters. once the final gong's been dished everyone will bugger off to the pub anyway...splitters.

    I'll be there. Can I start making requests now?

    Christchurch • Since Nov 2007 • 631 posts Report Reply

  • Megan Wegan,

    sorry for the threadjack - I've steered well clear of this one - but any of you other bastardly talentless hacks going to qantas tonight?

    Pfft. I wish.

    Incidentally, Russell doesn't follow me on Twitter. He has noooo idea just how manic I am. (I blame the 4am starts. And the coffee.)

    Welly • Since Jul 2008 • 1200 posts Report Reply

  • Craig Ranapia,

    I get top billing!!!

    You won't be so keen when you get a load of the Kiri-Hayley-Susan Boyle mash-up I've got planned. Glee? Fuck, Glee! The hills will be alive with the sound of anguished screams and diabetics pleading for insulin by the time we're done.


    And you will wear the hideous pouffy-shouldered house coat without a peep.

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 11026 posts Report Reply

  • Megan Wegan,

    Oh, you know I'm gonna look fantastic in that. And there's a pretty stunning dress under all the frou-frou there.

    Welly • Since Jul 2008 • 1200 posts Report Reply

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