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All Ogle, No Cash -- It's Not Just Annoying, It's Un-American

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beekaytee - Dec 07, 2010 4:38:01 am PST #9081 of 9843
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tiggy, I'm not much for fanvids, as a rule, but that one is gorgeous. Thanks!


Jon B. - Dec 07, 2010 8:53:53 am PST #9082 of 9843
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

is anyone else reminded of this Catherine Tate character

Tiggy, that's the first thing that came to my mind when I first watched Misfits!


§ ita § - Dec 07, 2010 9:00:43 am PST #9083 of 9843
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

I *like* the Catherine Tate character so much more than Kelly. What is her accent? Why is she always yelling?

She drives me more bananas than Nathan, which isn't right.


beekaytee - Dec 07, 2010 9:15:48 am PST #9084 of 9843
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The accent is Essex Chav, if I recall correctly.

There was a marginally embarrassing moment when the Misfits cast was being interviewed on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (available on youtube) when JR splurted, "Oh my God, I thought that accent was put on!"

wiki reference:

Chav (pronounced /ˈtʃæv/ (CHAV)) is a derogatory term used to describe certain young people in the United Kingdom. Also known as a charver in Yorkshire and North East England[1] "chav" is often used to describe aggressive teenagers, of white working class background, who repeatedly engage in anti-social behaviour such as street drinking, drug abuse and rowdiness, or other forms of juvenile delinquency.[2]

* The character, clothing, attitude and musical interests of Lauren Cooper and her friends Lisa and Ryan in the BBC comedy series The Catherine Tate Show have been associated with the chav stereotype.[33]

* In an episode of the revived Doctor Who (episode "New Earth"), antagonist Cassandra takes over the body of Rose Tyler. Cassandra, who considers herself very much a member of the upper class, sees herself in a mirror as the working-class Rose and exclaims in horror, "Oh my God! I'm a chav!"

* In the Channel Four drama series Misfits, the character Kelly is a stereotypical Chav and is often referred to as a one.


§ ita § - Dec 07, 2010 9:18:08 am PST #9085 of 9843
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

JR splurted, "Oh my God, I thought that accent was put on!"

I feel shame in saying this, but I absolutely hate how she speaks. I don't know if it's the accent or her intonation, but it's like nails on a chalkboard to me.

eta: London chav accents don't bother me in the least. In fact, most accents don't which is why I wonder if it's her personal intonation.


beekaytee - Dec 07, 2010 9:22:17 am PST #9086 of 9843
Compassionately intolerant

Also, in re: that interview...I was not totally surprised to see that the fellow who plays Nathan IS Nathan, if you get my drift.


tiggy - Dec 07, 2010 9:28:23 am PST #9087 of 9843
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore

tiggy, I'm not much for fanvids, as a rule, but that one is gorgeous.

i'm always fascinated when someone says this. what don't you like about fanvids?

Tiggy, that's the first thing that came to my mind when I first watched Misfits!

right?! i keep expecting her to say she aint bovvered.

I like all of the characters. though i find Curtis pretty bland. Simon has fascinated me from minute one.


beekaytee - Dec 07, 2010 9:34:50 am PST #9088 of 9843
Compassionately intolerant

The fanvids I've wandered across (without Buffista recommendation, which could be the problem right there) tend to be pretty disjointed. As if the vidder said HEY-I like this song...and these pictures...they MUST go together, even if they don't.

I have, seen a couple pimped around these parts that were really good. It's just not a genre I seek out.


§ ita § - Dec 07, 2010 9:38:15 am PST #9089 of 9843
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Sturgeon's Law is pretty wide-reaching.


Jon B. - Dec 07, 2010 9:43:26 am PST #9090 of 9843
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

Misfits on Jonathan Ross: [link]