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Who are the famous people that if it came out that they are bad'uns would totally shake your faith in the world.

672 replies

AbbyGal · 30/05/2023 22:20

Rubbish title but hopefully you know what I mean.

For me, those who spring to mind are:
Sir David Attenborough
Tom Hanks
Usain Bolt
Judy Dench

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Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 31/05/2023 12:42

She's a world class poker player, isn't she? Why shouldn't a woman be competitive?

BabyStopCryin · 31/05/2023 12:42

Motorcycleemptyness · 31/05/2023 12:29

Aye but I don’t care about that. That’s not a ‘wrong un’ in my book (unless it’s my partner, in which case I’m fuming).

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I heard (not that I know much) that his first wife was a model and it came as a shock to his friends and band mates that he married her (so possibly not a great match/sensible marriage) and that he knew Patti/Patsi(?) as a friend before.

shadypines · 31/05/2023 12:44

Ben Shepherd.
Joanna Lumley
Deborah Meaden
Bob Mortimer

These are the first people that spring to mind as being lovely genuine people.

JumbleAndKitchen · 31/05/2023 12:44

The Dalai Lama

MasterBeth · 31/05/2023 12:45

Ambertonix · 31/05/2023 12:41

All the members of Pentatonix, particularly Scott Hoying. They are all just come across so lovely and i would honestly be devastated if any of them turned out to be anything other than wonderful human beings.

Post said "Famous".

GraysPapaya · 31/05/2023 12:47

Paul Rudd
Ryan Reynolds
Ricky Gervais

Mirabai · 31/05/2023 12:49

Outdamnspot23 · 31/05/2023 12:38

Competitive in what way?

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Just has to be the top dog, bumptious and in your face. I really like her TV persona - she’s very different in real life. I don’t dislike her - just small doses.

Mirabai · 31/05/2023 12:51

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 31/05/2023 12:42

She's a world class poker player, isn't she? Why shouldn't a woman be competitive?

I think it’s very good for women to be competitive. The need to dominate can be a bit tiresome though.

NetballHoop · 31/05/2023 12:54

Kevin Keegan. I've met him twice and he's always been the perfect gentleman.

notwavingbutdrowning1 · 31/05/2023 12:55

John Noakes (going back a bit there)
Gary Lineker
Sarah Lancashire
Marcus Rashford
Paul McCartney
Betty Boothroyd
Sharon Horgan
Rob Delaney

I have complete faith in them though.

Outnumberedmummy2022 · 31/05/2023 12:57

Tom hanks had quite the checkered past

IcedPurple · 31/05/2023 12:57

Gary Lineker

Haven't there been a ton of rumours about his sleazy behaviour towards young female BBC employees?

notwavingbutdrowning1 · 31/05/2023 13:00

Gary Lineker

Haven't there been a ton of rumours about his sleazy behaviour towards young female BBC employees?

I'm sure if there was any truth in them at all, the tabloids would be all over it.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 31/05/2023 13:00

Mirabai · 31/05/2023 12:51

I think it’s very good for women to be competitive. The need to dominate can be a bit tiresome though.

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Nobody could be more obnoxious than her brother, so I can cut her a bit of slack.

CurlyQueues · 31/05/2023 13:06

I'm not a Gyles Brandreth fan but I was surprised to see this the other day.

https://twitter.com/neilsmiles/status/1590738192772521986

https://twitter.com/neilsmiles/status/1590738192772521986

OldPunk · 31/05/2023 13:09

John Noakes.

Blondey2023 · 31/05/2023 13:12

LittleBrownJug · 31/05/2023 11:48

Had long affair with Ginnifer Goodwin; one of the younger stars of Big Love (used to love that show!) which he was a producer on. Plenty of evidence if you look at Tik Tok. Rita got sick of his shit at one point and threw him out, but it didn’t stick. I did a deep dive on this a while back because I couldn’t believe it either!

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJxkqffB/

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Blimey! I'm also jealous of her now as I've always liked him!

TheDalaiShawarma · 31/05/2023 13:15

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Showdogworkingdog · 31/05/2023 13:16

Peter Egan

Hellenabe · 31/05/2023 13:20

@LittleBrownJug yup, I read about that, they were together for ages.

Other alleged affairs : CZJ and Julianne Moores hubby.

Linekar : isn't there a super injunction out on this, as well as for Jamie Redknapps extra curricular activities

PathOfLeastResitance · 31/05/2023 13:26

Monty Don
Sandy Toksvig
Mary Portas

Ambertonix · 31/05/2023 13:30

@MasterBeth .........RUDE!

LaMaG · 31/05/2023 13:34

Zone2NorthLondon · 30/05/2023 23:05

Lisa is that you,hun?

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😂

Mars27 · 31/05/2023 13:40

Ambertonix · 31/05/2023 12:41

All the members of Pentatonix, particularly Scott Hoying. They are all just come across so lovely and i would honestly be devastated if any of them turned out to be anything other than wonderful human beings.

Who are these people??

LaMaG · 31/05/2023 13:42

I'm always so disappointed at drunk driving offences, these ppl can afford taxis ffs, some even afford a driving service.

Being rude to a fan who is rude enough to approach while off the clock is OK in my opinion. Bring rude to waiting staff or at a paid event, no excuse.

Matt Damon
Graham Norton
Dara O'Briain
Amy Adams
Sandi (Danish name, can't remember!)