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Original poster

to think Thomas is a big blue bellend?

81 replies

LaWeaselMys · 31/01/2011 19:19

"Why don't you do something useful like me?"
"Blue is the only colour for a useful engine!"
"Number One always goes first!"

Sod. Off.

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LemonDifficult · 31/01/2011 19:50

(SocialIST not socialite. Not like Thomas is ever off to a party with Kate Middleton.)

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LaWeaselMys · 31/01/2011 20:02

Thomas would never party with Kate. Kate isn't useful you know.

I bet Hiro would though.

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Threelittleducks · 31/01/2011 20:31

OHMYfeckinggod thank goodness someone mentioned MightMites.
Bloody sarahjane. Grrr. Go jo. [boak]

CrapBag · 31/01/2011 20:36

YANBU.

I actually had tears in my eyes at the thread title.

Very irritating programme. The older ones with the model railways were not so bad but the new CGI programme is dire. Even DS isn't keen and he was Thomas mad.

That episode with Henry blocked in the tunnel made me Shock. I thought that was awful.

Chuggington is a pile of shite too.

Elemental · 31/01/2011 22:59

Chuggington hurts my eyes, too much colour, too many details, no depth. Thomas is much better. But Harold the Helicopter is the biggest bellend, though.

Just introduced choo-choo mad ds to Ivor the Engine, which I am enjoying much more!

Fantoosh · 31/01/2011 23:00

YANBU. He's a chirpy little bastard isn't he? Him and his toffee nosed train mates.

Chuggington can all GTF also.

Fantoosh · 31/01/2011 23:01

Love 3rd and Bird though - is that bad?

MosEisley · 31/01/2011 23:01

YANBU. On my 3rd son and am still avoiding Thomas. . .

LadyBiscuit · 31/01/2011 23:03

I discovered today that my DS thinks that James and Edward are girl engines. I did not disabuse him of the notion.

It's a load of sanctimonious sexist shit but he's asleep with Thomas clutched in his hand I expect

monkeyjamtart · 31/01/2011 23:05

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piprabbit · 31/01/2011 23:06

There's a a book where two mums of toddler meet for afternoon wine coffee and find themselves discussing which of the engines would be the best shag... Thomas with his googly eyes, or Gordon (swiftly from behind).

I still snigger recalling that scene and struggle to watch on of DS's Thomas DVDs with a straight face.

Fantoosh · 31/01/2011 23:06

I think the island of Sodor must be a very dreary place to live. It always leaves me feeling strangely bereft thinking of this land inhabited by smiling trains and not a lot else.

LadyBiscuit · 31/01/2011 23:07

piprabbit - I need that book!

Mists · 31/01/2011 23:08

Grin at monkeyjamtart's crush on the big red bellend.

I also have no life count my blessings that DS doesn't insist that I read him the books. They are unbelievably turgid. Like a technical manual or Twilight for toddlers.

piprabbit · 31/01/2011 23:11

ladybiscuit - Might be something by India Knight, perhaps 'Don't you want me?'. I think it's the same book that has the horrendous mother and toddler group with dungarees and free-range pooing.

LadyBiscuit · 31/01/2011 23:15

I have to read the stories, watch the feature length films, watch the episodes, create miles and miles of track. The little cheery sod dominates my life :(

Thanks pip - I shall go and have a look in the library - I need something to take away the boredom

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 31/01/2011 23:21

YABU - we love Thomas in this house. Although I must confess that the chuffing, singing, remote control version that we misguidedly bought for DS does take up residence on top of the highest bookcase regularly from time to time. There is only so many times I can hear that theme tune!

I love the stories, they are great. Except Cranky the Crane which I am heartily bored of and DS loves.

piprabbit · 31/01/2011 23:25

I am forced to act out Thomas scenes in public.

DS will shout 'You be Mavis, Mummy. I'm Thomas'.
I have to make the chuffing noises, do the arm movements and follow the lines on the pavements.
If I decline, DS stops stock still and howls. If I try and get away with just the chuffing and line following, he tells me off about the arms too.

My humiliation is complete.

WildSheepChase · 31/01/2011 23:26

Ivor the Engine makes me want to kill myself.

CountessVonKnackerstein · 31/01/2011 23:29

Lol at piprabbit ! I feel your pain!

LadyBiscuit · 31/01/2011 23:30

I did properly LOL at your post pip. We have to discuss him a lot and I get asked almost daily who my favourite engine is (Percy, since you're asking) but I've never had to act it out. In public.

:o

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LaWeaselMys · 31/01/2011 23:31

LadyBiscuit - DD has gone to sleep with Thomas today too.

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tethersend · 31/01/2011 23:32

Fat controller?

Fat cunt, more like.

YANBU

LadyBiscuit · 31/01/2011 23:34

It's every night here LaWeasel. We never go anywhere without clockwork Thomas (who he thinks is made of clocks). Luckily I have persuaded him not to take him to pre-school or he might have to (gasp) share him.

I bought him in a charity shop and he was made in the 1970s so if he gets lost I'm totally fucked

piprabbit · 31/01/2011 23:35

At least you might smile kindly next time you pass a stressed woman pretending to be a steam engine.