Mr JWW & Aston Martin

[geresey]

Jon39 said:

Is the world going, perhaps has already gone, 'celebrity' mad ?

No perhaps about it.... I think my wife gets fed up with me asking "who's that?" about almost every panellist on "celebrity xxxx show" these days. Who cares anyway, they were much more interesting when they weren't "doing it for charity" (yeah, right.....)

[Mr.Tremlini]

Octavarium said:

I think we are already there. The word 'celebrity' now includes everyone who has attained even a modicum of fame, and a 'title' that is increasingly bestowed on a wider base of individuals displaying zero talent. Celebrity status can be attributed to, for example, a famous person's sibling or partner irrespective of anything they may or may not have achieved, or, God forbid, reality TV 'stars' who can barely string a couple of coherent sentences together (checks previous sentences for spelling and grammatical errors). And we now have to endure a plethora of cheap TV shows and media articles and stories that promote these witless parasites to the masses. I could go on ....

They have an interesting term in Switzerland for the famous for nothing people - (insert here the name of the daughter of the ex-wife of the footballer who played twice for the National team) - "Cervelat Prominenz" which is basically, Processed Sausage Celebrity. I think it captures nicely the somehow regurgitated and uninteresting nature of these people.

[Octavarium]

Mr.Tremlini said:

Octavarium said:

I think we are already there. The word 'celebrity' now includes everyone who has attained even a modicum of fame, and a 'title' that is increasingly bestowed on a wider base of individuals displaying zero talent. Celebrity status can be attributed to, for example, a famous person's sibling or partner irrespective of anything they may or may not have achieved, or, God forbid, reality TV 'stars' who can barely string a couple of coherent sentences together (checks previous sentences for spelling and grammatical errors). And we now have to endure a plethora of cheap TV shows and media articles and stories that promote these witless parasites to the masses. I could go on ....

They have an interesting term in Switzerland for the famous for nothing people - (insert here the name of the daughter of the ex-wife of the footballer who played twice for the National team) - "Cervelat Prominenz" which is basically, Processed Sausage Celebrity. I think it captures nicely the somehow regurgitated and uninteresting nature of these people.

I agree wholeheartedly. And these shows should be renamed with immediate effect ...

'I'm a Processed Sausage Celebrity....Get Me Out of Here'
'Processed Sausage Celebrity Mastermind'
'Processed Sausage Celebrity Big Brother'
'Processed Sausage Celebrity Gogglebox'

[Dewi 2]

Octavarium said:

I agree wholeheartedly. And these shows should be renamed with immediate effect ...

'I'm a Processed Sausage Celebrity....Get Me Out of Here'
'Processed Sausage Celebrity Mastermind'
'Processed Sausage Celebrity Big Brother'
'Processed Sausage Celebrity Gogglebox'

Should I be worried Octavarium, that you appear to know the names of what I assume, might be television programmes?

I have been told there is a TV programme named Pointless. A strange title. Could that be any indication, about whether it is worth watching?

[Octavarium]

Dewi 2 said:

Should I be worried Octavarium, that you appear to know the names of what I assume, might be television programmes?

I have been told there is a TV programme named Pointless. A strange title. Could that be any indication, about whether it is worth watching?

I have a wife and two daughters who feel it is their mission in life to watch all this vacuous drivel.

And yes, 'Pointless' is exactly as it says in the tin.

[Phil74891]

Actually Pointless is one of the better ones. You do have to have more than two brain cells touching to do well in it, and they seem to have a screening system which prevents Processed Sausage Celebrities entering. Mind you, they undoubtedly they have a Christmas Sausage Special, so best avoid that at all costs, and go all in and watch I’m a British Celebrity who Doesnt Have Any Talent Sitting in a hole in a Jungle Getting Some More Tattoos With Nine Scorpions Down My Pants. Series III.

Octavarium said:

Dewi 2 said:

Should I be worried Octavarium, that you appear to know the names of what I assume, might be television programmes?

I have been told there is a TV programme named Pointless. A strange title. Could that be any indication, about whether it is worth watching?

I have a wife and two daughters who feel it is their mission in life to watch all this vacuous drivel.

And yes, 'Pointless' is exactly as it says in the tin.

[Dewi 2]

Octavarium said:

Dewi 2 said:

Should I be worried Octavarium, that you appear to know the names of what I assume, might be television programmes?

I have been told there is a TV programme named Pointless. A strange title. Could that be any indication, about whether it is worth watching?

I have a wife and two daughters who feel it is their mission in life to watch all this vacuous drivel.

And yes, 'Pointless' is exactly as it says in the tin.

I am thankful that the arrival of YouTube, at least enables us to choose which old TV programmes to watch.
There are even some old BBC comedy shows available on there, which the BBC now refuse to broadcast.

If you like comedy, take a look at this. I don't think it was ever shown in the UK, and although it does pretend to be a game show, it is really all about the humour of Groucho Marx and the contestants. There are numerous episodes, some amusing, but many hilarious. One even has a charming contestant, who years later was revealed to be a UK citizen spying on behalf of the Soviet Union. He was never caught.

Try this episode as a starter. A comedy vicar. Sometimes the most unexpected people possess wonderful comedic talent, which even adds to the humour. Hope you enjoy, if you do, there are about 150 episodes to laugh at.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OcjQLArEDYU

[GingerMunky]

WantSagaris said:

I feel that whole debacle was blown out of proportion tbh. It was ambitious to say the least but all Litchfield had to do was say no and the matter ends there. Nobody got fleeced.

Perfectly put!
And the more companies that just say 'no' the less influences will be emboldened to ask for unrealistic requests.
Seems straightforward.

Good luck to JWW, he is very skilled in making social media work for him. Can't stand influencer output myself, but that is just my preference not a slight on them, in the same way I can't stand Cold Play just personal to me.

Sour grapes from traditional journalists. Journalists think they are impartial, we all know they are not, and they such up to car companies like influences. It is just influencers hide the fact less, and I think this generation either appreciates the transparency, or just does not care. Either way journos such probably just get with the program and challenge the influencer content, bring something to the party

[AstonV]

Octavarium said:

I have a wife and two daughters who feel it is their mission in life to watch all this vacuous drivel.

And yes, 'Pointless' is exactly as it says in the tin.

Well Shmee is documenting his travels across America in his "I just bought a Shelby GT500". In case they are looking for more pointless drivel.

[Octavarium]

AstonV said:

Well Shmee is documenting his travels across America in his "I just bought a Shelby GT500". In case they are looking for more pointless drivel.

'Pointless' here in the UK is actually a quiz show. The aim of the game is to find a correct answer to a question that has been asked of 100 (I think) people that none of them have thought of. i.e. a pointless answer. To take an example from the show, name any reigning king or queen of a European country. In the highly unlikely event that you answer one of Beatrice, Henri, Nicolas or Joan Enric, then you win, because none of the 100 people asked thought of those. The winner at the end of each edition usually takes home a modest cash prize, or a new Vantage in lime essence (This was the only way I could think of keeping the thread at least mildly within topic)

Anyway, so now you know Great if you are well-versed in European monarchs. Utterly pointless otherwise.

And yes, there is a 'Pointless Celebrities' version. A completely apt description if ever there was one.

[Simpo Two]

Octavarium said:

'Pointless' here in the UK is actually a quiz show. The aim of the game is to find a correct answer to a question that has been asked of 100 (I think) people that none of them have thought of. i.e. a pointless answer. To take an example from the show, name any reigning king or queen of a European country. In the highly unlikely event that you answer one of Beatrice, Henri, Nicolas or Joan Enric, then you win, because none of the 100 people asked thought of those. The winner at the end of each edition usually takes home a modest cash prize, or a new Vantage in lime essence (This was the only way I could think of keeping the thread at least mildly within topic)

Anyway, so now you know Great if you are well-versed in European monarchs.

And elements of the periodic table! Whilst most game shows are tripe, Pointless is actually well presented and watchable, not just because of the banter but because you can know the answer but still lose. Maybe they'll have questions on Aston Martins one day

[Exitleft]

Jon39 said:

Everyone wants to be famous while they can and financially grab whatever others will give to them.

Really? Where have I gone wrong?!

[DeejRC]

I have done a TV show, it was two of the most awkward days my wife and I have experienced. So much so that I didn't really tell anyone and quietly let it fade away. I would have got away with it if it wasn't for the accursed Dave channel! Whereupon some yrs later my colleagues found it and couldn't believe it was me, with it only being confirmed when they saw the Sagaris. I got some serious grief at work once that came out

On the plus side, I ended up in Duns, at Ian Scott-Watson's house...Jim Clark's old bestie, mentor and manager! So that turned out alright

[AstonV]

Octavarium said:

And yes, there is a 'Pointless Celebrities' version. A completely apt description if ever there was one.

Pointless & Celebrities aren't those two terms redundant?

[Minglar]

I really don’t know what to say!

https://youtu.be/AeLqFZXxMu4

Best Regards

Minglar

PS I thought I should have a proper look and post it in the correct thread, so I deleted it from the “anyone on here have one” thread.

[anonymous-user]

Minglar said:

I really don’t know what to say!

https://youtu.be/AeLqFZXxMu4

Best Regards

Minglar

PS I thought I should have a proper look and post it in the correct thread, so I deleted it from the “anyone on here have one” thread.

There's some obvious cringe worthy aspects on display, and some not so obvious. I'm not sure why you'd take an SUV to Santa Pod, it's like entering a St. Bernard for flyball at Crufts, but since the high end SUV's typically major on horsepower rather than handling ability, it makes perhaps more sense than going to a track day at Silverstone - and the entry fees are a lot cheaper.

Some nuggets of information to go along with the video:

• Getting excited about a 0.2 second reaction time, as if to say it's good. It really isn't - 0.000 is a perfect light, and that's what you should aim for. If you see the green light come on, you're already late leaving. A good reaction time relies on the driver anticipating the light, and with a sportsman tree, that's not beyond the realm of possibility. On a pro tree it's somewhat more instinctive.

• Yianni might think the DBX is hopeless in the 1/4 mile, but his ~£240,000, tuned Urus is still slower over the 1/8th mile than the Junior Modified dragsters that the 8 year olds drive...

• Relying on launch control; all those sorts of aids are prohibited in proper drag racing - so sitting there and letting the car do everything, including change gear - IMO that's not what it should be about.

Vaguely related, RE Performance took a stock R8 to the Pod recently, Ricky's comment was the most exciting part of the run was seeing how late he could brake to make the first turn-off at the end of the track. I didn't have the heart to explain that if he thinks the run's boring, and you're waiting to brake for the turn-off, perhaps the car's too slow...

Ultimately, Santa Pod is a bit like those support groups in Fight Club. Different people go on different days, oblivious to what else also visits the place. The supercar crowd go there on a Sunday RWYB, believing they have the quickest, most powerful cars to grace the racetrack. Granted, they're much more expensive, and they're probably a better class of people - since us racers are grubby reprobates

Back to the DBX; I wish someone would spec one with an alcantara interior, just to shut up Jimbob, as he's done nothing that no other customer couldn't do - he's going to dine out on 'being invited to spec a DBX' for the rest of his days I expect.

[rovcallum]

I lost interest after about two minutes.
Who won?

[Jon39]

rovcallum said:

I lost interest after about two minutes.
Who won?

And the winner of both runs, was the one with a female medical name.

I too switched off early, after run two. Had to skip forward and also mute sound to avoid mental injury.
They did not 'influence' me at all, to want either car.

[BiggaJ]

From what I've seen of JWW I really can't abide him. He has a smug way about him to me, the same can be said of Shmee, I just wish someone would wipe the smile from his face as it seems so insincere.

Yianni has so far stood the test of time and built up a thriving business and to me doesn't come across as being at all serious in what he does, in it for the fun and the money.... Fair play to him if this is true.

[oilit]

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