Posts by Peter Darlington
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They weren't the only crowd to adapt the tune thus, but I thought it worked particularly well given Sanchez' Latinate surname.
Liverpool fans making fun of their own scallie reputations used to sing at West Ham games;
"You've got Di Canio
We've got your car stereos"To the tune of a famous opera that I should know the name of.
Anyway, all good fun.
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That's what I love about test cricket. While somebody from your team is at the crease, even the most awful tailender, in theory he could be there forever, and it's actually hard not to feel that way. Rationally you know it's not going to happen, but the lack of a time limit (which doesn't apply to all situations, but it does to some) gives you that little glimmer.
Nicely put Giovanni, I agree and that's what I love about test cricket. Astle's batting explosion 3-4 years ago against England in Chch when we were hopelessly behind their total is probably the greatest forlorn chase I've ever seen. To watch the Englishmen go from not bothered to a little concerned to the first inklings of out and out panic was wondrous to watch, even if it did prove ultimately fruitless.
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We don't really 'do' singing at sports events, do we? Bloody repressed overly-macho spectators. Quite apart from the fact that I couldn't carry a tune in a bucket.
It's got be in the blood I reckon. Two of the best footie ones (although it helps if you know the players names):
1. Liverpool (circa 2005)
To the tune of "Blame it on the Boogie"...
"Don't blame it on the Biscan
Don't blame it on the Hamman
Don't blame it on the Finnan
Blame it on Traore…
He just can't, he just can't, he just can't control his feet"
And probably the best one ever.2. Arsenal (circa 2005)
To the tune of Salt n Pepa's "Let's Talk About Sex"...
"Let's talk about Cesc baby,
lets talk about Flam-in-i,
let's talk about Theo Walcott, Freddie Ljungberg and Henry,
let's talk about Cesc."Now that's classy.
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Meh on the cricketers it was a great weekend for sport watchers, even the weather came to the party. And it was capped off by the mighty Hammers in a stuttering win over super crappy Sunderland.
Forget NZ sports fans singing, it's just not in the genes. One of the great things about the Hammers fans is that whenever we score it's the cue for a few rounds of singing "Let's go f**king mental!" while general pogoing and craziness abounds. You just wouldn't get that at a NZ rugby game, sadly.
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hands up who's off to the AK79 gig.
Say hi to Nick Spelling Mistake from Pete & Jo in nelson!
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"...the result is an overstuffed maelstrom that makes all the punk dolts scoff. His ambition is noble, yet wildly unrealistic. It's like if Jeff Lynne tried to make Out Of The Blue sound more like Fun House, except with jazz drumming and a girl singer from Motown."
Frightening. I've hated every single thing I've ever heard from G&R. Mediocre, energyless sub-glam, sub-metal. I'd listen to Iggy dancing on ugly Axl's grave but that's about all.
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I know, right? That built-in orange vinyl bar has me actually drooling like Homer Simpson.
It's perfect beyond belief. Maybe we could have a whip round? The PAS party pad...
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The only thing not 1970's about this house is the price. Remarkable snapshot in time.
That is absolutely stunning. Change the horrible velvet couches for some good '60s ones more in keeping with the other furniture (formica, lip chairs etc...) and the place would be perfect.
I'd kill for that office.
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I don't think I'd pass up people called Summer and Kestrel either.
Ah yes, Summer Ale & Kestrel Super, jeez beer o'clock seems a long way away.
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Plus of course they modernised economically, invested in
To bring things back to Emma, they really don't like bare feet wandering through their towns though, as our kids found out on several occasions earlier this year.
education, beat us on penalties on the way to winning Euro 2008. The whole thing is revolting.
Ironically enough Giovanni, we watched this final in Italy, in Liguria. The town was very quiet as Casillas lifted the trophy but we were very happy to see the best team win.