Cassius Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Or is anyone else sick to the death of Comic Relief??? I am certainly not against doing things and raising money for charities, but I am just a little bit fed up of celebrites making the most of their time in the spotlight - all for chayriteee mate! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmora Man Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I'm with you - forced jollity and public giving. Baah humbug. Real charity is private and fun is what you have with friends, not via a TV. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I agree totally - all of THAT effort for an amount of money which equates to a week or two of lottery spend. You would think from the hoopla that it was nigh on impossible to pull that much money from the british public any other way Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 It would help if there was something funny in it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Don't you find Lenny Henry funny, Bob? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 It's cheered me up that he's not presenting it any more.I think if (IF) I sat and watched all (fifty-eight hours) of it and put a pound in a jar every time I genuinely laughed, a fiver would more than cover it. Unfortunately I wouldn't get past the first three minutes. As soon as I hear a mention of an upcoming comedy 'spectacular' featuring the cast of Eastenders and BBC newsreaders I'll be off to put my head in the oven. And my oven's electric, so that's going to HURT. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassius Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Jeremy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Don't you find Lenny Henry funny, Bob?He really is hilarious isn't he? That wonderful advert he is in for that hotel chain. I cry with laughter every time I see it - 'I've found something small time - THE BILL'. Unfortunately Lenny its your career that is small time now. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaj Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Also, there is the whole tricky issue of them withdrawing funding from good developing world sexual health charities that offer termination, among other services, under pressure from the catholic church and faith schools.I'm never comfortable with charities that have religious affiliations, even less so with one that claims to be independent, but then bows to pressure. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I just see it as pointless. Why not raise money to put a stop to foreign companies and governments exploiting Africa. And then send a few men with guns around to the various corrupt despots that pass for leadership on the continent and tell them to run their fucking countries properly and provide their people with the services they need. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Worried prince Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I am just going to bury my head in the sand today and wait for Charities like "Help a London Child" (Capital Radio at Easter) or that ilk that I supportGood job that I am planning on staying in with a stack of DVD's and Jack (Bottle off) in an attempt to clear my head from the night before last.Sad but true, I think I am actually getting Charity Fatigue now as there are so many rattling their tins at me (either in the street, on the radio or on TV) ::o Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaj Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Sorry, can I just do a complete u-turn on my last post. I've just checked with my sister, who works in sexual health and is up to date on all this stuff, and apparently now comic relief are funding charities that support contraception and termination, depsite the objections of the catholic church and faith schools. A few years ago they pulled funding from a few charities and offered catholic organisations a deal to guarantee that none of their money would go to causes they didn't agree with, but apprently now they've stopped all that and many catholic organisations are boycotting comic relief as a result. Which, as far as I can see, is a good reason to support them! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizenED Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I would much rather give money for someone to do nothing. Take off that silly wig, those ridiculous leggings, stop jogging round the park with a wheelbarrow or crazily pouring custard over your wacky best friend. You don't have to demean yourself. Just have an hoest whip round and I'll chip in. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 The fat guy from accounts didn't take kindly to me kicking his red nose across the floor. What happened to the fun element? He was just as grumpy the other week when I asked if he was giving up dandruff for lent. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 My wife would kill for me to take that much interest in her hair. Chap should have been chuffed that you noticed!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I hate being made to feel guilty for not getting involved.I am so glad I do not work for a big corporation where it was "expected" you join in.You just know that any negative reaction will go on record somewhere and you'd be marked against it in the assessments.I also cringe when I hear the Radio 4 presenters talk about having joined in - oh how funny that they did. You can tell they cringed too.It's all too big and corporate. Should have all stopped after the first Live Aid in '84.Whinge whinge Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorky Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 sort your lives out you miserable bastards Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayes Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 People give charity in different ways..."real charity is private"....what a load of cobblers.If charity was not "public" there would be far less good work done in this world. If persons choose to raise money by acting a t1t and through media then so be it. The Marathon is a road race but is in effect, a very public display of charity giving, by hundreds of thousands of people....there are thousands of these type of events each year and long may it continue.personally I don't really like Comic relief and choose to give through DD's each month, but I wouldn't begrudge anyone who is involved or gives to the cause.....so yes sorry I think you are a curmudgeon :( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 snorky Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> sort your lives out you miserable bastardsnot how i woulda put it, but there might be something in it Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikecg Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Charity Begins at Home! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Well my afternoon was jollied by seeing a red-caped crusader riding a chopper through Peckham Rye. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 What did they 'do' last year? ?40m?What if everyone promises to pledge double their usual amount tonight, on the condition that they skip the bloody thing next year? Or just put something - and not wishing to be contraversial here - put something funny on?Now that would be a relief. Because as it stands there are more laughs in The Deer Hunter. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 No you are a helmut......W**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I think Red Nose Day is every two years but yes it does seem to come round a lot sooner. At the end of the day it does raise a lot of money which can't be a bad thing. However I confess I am becoming somewhat of a curmudgeon myself when celebs like Lenny Henry suddenly take centre stage. I am also a little suspect about Robbie Williams . I suppose for the celebrities involved they might say. " I'm damned if I do and I'm damned if I don't." To answer the OP, yes it grates. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieH Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Yeah, I'm with Snorky, I think you're all a miserable bunch of b*****ds.It's not on that often, you don't have to watch it, you're not obliged to bathe in baked beans, you don't have to donate AND you get to see red-caped crusaders riding on choppers through Peckham Rye. 40 million quid to good causes - what's not to love?Frankly while I'm not a fan of general zaniness, and it might be the hangover I'm still nursing, but I'm finding the films rather emotional. Enough to tolerate the very bad suit the very delicious David Tennant was wearing. I'm unconvinced this money would be raised any other way - do people really buy lottery tickets as a way of giving to charity? I think moving them to donate through rubbish comedy and harrowing documentary footage gets the job done and as such is no bad thing. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-180992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazeykat Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Do any of you complainers give to any good cause, whether time or money? You don't have to watch comic relief, there's other channels on the telly box. If it helps anyone out of poverty or provides opportuniy, who cares if a minor celebrity gets a plug in return? You have the choice to give and the choice to watch. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5632-am-i-just-a-curmudgeon/#findComment-181019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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