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to be totally discusted at ITVs 'Take me out'

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redderthanred · 02/01/2011 09:23

Not had the pleasure of watching this dire programme before, i caught the end of it while tidying up after new years day family thing.

What the sort of sexist shit is this, then presenter guy , some supposbly ' funny' idiot actually said, as they introduced a vile man ' let the sausage see the roll' and then all the women were cheering.

How is this shit on tv?

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ImeldaSnowboots · 02/01/2011 18:17

It is really shite, but I can definately watch it and laugh after a few drinks Wink

MissHellToe · 02/01/2011 18:19

Gemsy I suspect you haven't seen it - the men don't judge the women, select or reject them - they keep their light on if they fancy him, and turn it off if they don't.

It's funny. It's a mating game, and a total laugh. The girls are done up to the nines, and why not?!

Judging a tellyprog you haven't even seen - do you read the DM too perchance?

jonicomelately · 02/01/2011 18:19

I think she's gone.

mayorquimby · 02/01/2011 18:20

"Gemsy I suspect you haven't seen it - the men don't judge the women, select or reject them - they keep their light on if they fancy him, and turn it off if they don't."

Which is why I'm still trying to understand the claims that it's sexist/derogatory to women that some have made but have offered no explanation of.

MissHellToe · 02/01/2011 18:22

I make a proper effort to look like a brainless slag when I go out with my girly crew for drinks and dancing. My IQ literally falls through the floor in direct ratio to how low-cut my top is and the amount of mascara I apply. I also become more likely to shag lots of random men dependent on the height of my heels and the amount of sparkly jewellery I wear.

FFS shiney, this is obvious stuff Grin

RumourOfAHurricane · 02/01/2011 18:23

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undercovasanta · 02/01/2011 18:34

It offends me a lot less than Xfactor tbh!

I find the current series a bit samey, so have just been switching on for a 5 minute fix of P McG (swoon!).

stLucia · 02/01/2011 18:58

Quite like it myself

narkypuffin · 02/01/2011 19:13

It's on ITV. Of course it's mindless shit. Corrie, Harry Hill and Downton Abbey aren't awful but the rest of it is like looking into an open sewer.

claig · 02/01/2011 19:23

ITV wasn't always a bottomless pit. They used to have 'On the Buses' and 'George and Mildred'.

narkypuffin · 02/01/2011 19:31

How old are you??? I've heard of On The Buses but George and Mildred?

claig · 02/01/2011 19:34

I'm in my 40s. You can find old classic episodes of 'George and Mildred' on youtube. I recommend them only to afficiandos and people who enjoy Paddy McGuiness's humour.

claig · 02/01/2011 19:35

markypuffin, don't worry you haven't missed much.

claig · 02/01/2011 19:36

sorry, narkypuffin

narkypuffin · 02/01/2011 19:41

Ah. So old-school, sexist, double entendre laden crud that's now done in a post-modern ironic way with a northern accent.

claig · 02/01/2011 19:42

spot on Grin
Are you a reputed critic perchance? You've hit the nail squarely on the head. That sort of stuff deserves to be nailed down.

narkypuffin · 02/01/2011 19:45

No but I may have Charlie Brooker locked in my airing cupboard

LittleMissHissyFit · 02/01/2011 19:58

Yeah, good point narky!

Northern Accents: I'm not the owner of one, but noticed the other day about the use of northern accents for cheap and cheerful deals in adverts.

There were a couple in quick succession on the radio the other day, actual products escape me but it struck me that the accents were deliberately chosen to reinforce value for money, bargain or low cost, in a way that would not have been used if a southern accent were used.

I'm not sure if I were the proud owner of a northern accent if I would be happy at being stereotyped that way.

BeerTricksPotter · 02/01/2011 20:05

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jonicomelately · 02/01/2011 20:19

I have a northern accent. Doesn't bother me in the slightest that accents are 'used' in this way. What would you prefer?

claig · 02/01/2011 20:43

Who likes the Ray Winstone uber-cockney adverts? I don't, I think the advertisers are patronising us. Many adverts and comedy shows play on stereotypes and are patronising.

DrNortherner · 02/01/2011 21:03

I have a northern accent (clue is in the name) and doesn't bother me. I think in polls a Northern accent is found to be more friendly and represents someone you can trust.

Southern accents are generally used to put accross a jumped up, snobby twat I feel. Someone who you would never sell your gold for cash to Grin

claig · 02/01/2011 21:05

I agree with LittleMissHissyFit, I too have noticed many adverts that play on stereotypes by using accents.

Here is Paddy McGuinness in a Greggs advert. I think it plays on the old cliched stereotypes and makes use of his accent to do so.

Do Greggs sell cheese?

claig · 02/01/2011 21:17

DrNortherner, Southern accents are also used to sell the image of smart and streetwise, crafty and good with money. They put Winstone in those roles, but I am not sure that McGuinness gets those roles. He plays a different character.

narkypuffin · 02/01/2011 21:21

Northern accents- like my own- are fab. The Northen comedian thing is 'in' at the moment.