|
|
Post by Chester PB on Sept 21, 2023 15:21:51 GMT
Only if you're of legal age. I am curious how parents explain the orange skin colouring to their children, of if we are all finally so 'colour blind' that few people notice? An old friend of mine told me that her young grandchildren believe that most of the dancers are from the Simpsons TV series, but much less funny. |
|
|
|
Post by spinno on Sept 21, 2023 16:02:01 GMT
Only if you're of legal age. I am curious how parents explain the orange skin colouring to their children, of if we are all finally so 'colour blind' that few people notice? An old friend of mine told me that her young grandchildren believe that most of the dancers are from the Simpsons TV series, but much less funny. One or two naughty (non-pc) words in there |
|
|
|
Post by MJB on Sept 21, 2023 16:42:11 GMT
I am curious how parents explain the orange skin colouring to their children, of if we are all finally so 'colour blind' that few people notice? An old friend of mine told me that her young grandchildren believe that most of the dancers are from the Simpsons TV series, but much less funny. For someone who isn't interested, you seem to be showing an awful lot of interest. P.S. the Simpsons are yellow. |
|
|
|
Post by dreampolice on Sept 21, 2023 17:31:44 GMT
I am curious how parents explain the orange skin colouring to their children, of if we are all finally so 'colour blind' that few people notice? An old friend of mine told me that her young grandchildren believe that most of the dancers are from the Simpsons TV series, but much less funny. For someone who isn't interested, you seem to be showing an awful lot of interest. P.S. the Simpsons are yellow. And they aren’t real. Just animations. |
|
|
|
Post by willien on Sept 21, 2023 17:49:11 GMT
For someone who isn't interested, you seem to be showing an awful lot of interest. P.S. the Simpsons are yellow. And they aren’t real. Just animations. Heretic! |
|
|
|
Post by Chester PB on Sept 22, 2023 14:52:50 GMT
For someone who isn't interested, you seem to be showing an awful lot of interest. P.S. the Simpsons are yellow. And they aren’t real. Just animations. A thought - if the BBC made Strictly Come Dancing with CGI dancers, would it cost less and would anybody notice? |
|
|
|
Post by MJB on Sept 22, 2023 16:15:27 GMT
And they aren’t real. Just animations. A thought - if the BBC made Strictly Come Dancing with CGI dancers, would it cost less and would anybody notice? No and yes. |
|
|
|
Post by MJB on Sept 22, 2023 17:01:28 GMT
Strictly generates a profit for BBC studios, through licencing the format as well as selling the show around the world. Not to mention the premium rate phone lines for voting (it's free to vote online). Because of the unique way the BBC is funded this means things like Strictly and Attenborough documentaries fund the niche broadcasting that commercial TV and radio won't produce. Radio 3 for instance only has 1.7 million listeners and this figure is falling. I doubt it generates much income either.
|
|
|
|
Post by geoffr on Sept 22, 2023 17:12:02 GMT
Strictly generates a profit for BBC studios, through licencing the format as well as selling the show around the world. Not to mention the premium rate phone lines for voting (it's free to vote online). Because of the unique way the BBC is funded this means things like Strictly and Attenborough documentaries fund the niche broadcasting that commercial TV and radio won't produce. Radio 3 for instance only has 1.7 million listeners and this figure is falling. I doubt it generates much income either. Does The Prom make a profit? |
|
|
|
Post by Kath on Sept 22, 2023 17:21:56 GMT
Only if you're of legal age. I am curious how parents explain the orange skin colouring to their children, of if we are all finally so 'colour blind' that few people notice? An old friend of mine told me that her young grandchildren believe that most of the dancers are from the Simpsons TV series, but much less funny. I live in what can only accurately be described as a small town. I can think of at least four places where I could go to get a sunbed type tan and I know there are multiple self-employed beauticians who will bring a tent type contraption and a spray gun to paint you any shade from orange pine to mahogany. The shelves of the local Superdrug/Semichem/Boots are full of self tanning products. White people wandering around looking like they've had a row with a tin of boot polish is nothing new. I reckon anyone standing for any length of time outside the school gates will see almost as much orange skin as there is on Strictly. I don't imagine anyone really gives it much thought. |
|
|
|
Post by MJB on Sept 22, 2023 17:35:39 GMT
Strictly generates a profit for BBC studios, through licencing the format as well as selling the show around the world. Not to mention the premium rate phone lines for voting (it's free to vote online). Because of the unique way the BBC is funded this means things like Strictly and Attenborough documentaries fund the niche broadcasting that commercial TV and radio won't produce. Radio 3 for instance only has 1.7 million listeners and this figure is falling. I doubt it generates much income either. Does The Prom make a profit? Don't know. I've never watched or listened to it, but judging how popular it appears to be, the TV broadcasts probably do generate revenue for BBC studios. It holds no interest for me, so I don't think too much about it. |
|
|
|
Post by dreampolice on Sept 22, 2023 18:15:15 GMT
Does The Prom make a profit? Don't know. I've never watched or listened to it, but judging how popular it appears to be, the TV broadcasts probably do generate revenue for BBC studios. It holds no interest for me, so I don't think too much about it. They should ban it then. Surely they should make things that everyone wants to watch. |
|
|
|
Post by dreampolice on Sept 22, 2023 18:18:16 GMT
I am curious how parents explain the orange skin colouring to their children, of if we are all finally so 'colour blind' that few people notice? An old friend of mine told me that her young grandchildren believe that most of the dancers are from the Simpsons TV series, but much less funny. I live in what can only accurately be described as a small town. I can think of at least four places where I could go to get a sunbed type tan and I know there are multiple self-employed beauticians who will bring a tent type contraption and a spray gun to paint you any shade from orange pine to mahogany. The shelves of the local Superdrug/Semichem/Boots are full of self tanning products. White people wandering around looking like they've had a row with a tin of boot polish is nothing new. I reckon anyone standing for any length of time outside the school gates will see almost as much orange skin as there is on Strictly. I don't imagine anyone really gives it much thought.When you add to that, lips inflated to the shape of a baboons arse and tarantulas for eye lashes, then I think people do.  |
|
|
|
Post by don on Sept 22, 2023 18:25:05 GMT
Don't know. I've never watched or listened to it, but judging how popular it appears to be, the TV broadcasts probably do generate revenue for BBC studios. It holds no interest for me, so I don't think too much about it. They should ban it then. Surely they should make things that everyone wants to watch. It’s one of the most popular shows on BBC what you suggest is surely not possible |
|
|
|
Post by willien on Sept 22, 2023 18:25:54 GMT
Don't know. I've never watched or listened to it, but judging how popular it appears to be, the TV broadcasts probably do generate revenue for BBC studios. It holds no interest for me, so I don't think too much about it. They should ban it then. Surely they should make things that everyone wants to watch. Then that's fitbae oot the windae.  |
|
