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To think this calendar is entirely unnecessary?

26 replies

DoesntTurkeyNSproutSoupDragOn · 19/12/2012 10:51

Cliff Richard 2013 calendar. In full view in a busy shopping centre and he is on the front cover in swim shorts and a life jacket/waistcoat. He was half naked FFS.

Won't someone think of the children??

(Lighthearted)

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CarpeJugulum · 19/12/2012 10:52

Would still prefer to see that than Mr Tango, Peter Andre... but YANBU!

threesocksfullofchocs · 19/12/2012 10:52

omg that is horrid.
we need a mn campaign...
did you see the thread yesterday......omg a poor poster had his music bing played in her street Xmas Shock

peeriebear · 19/12/2012 10:55

He makes my skin crawl. They should sell them in brown paper wrappings, or at least let people slip them between the pages of a Razzle to lessen the embarrassment of buying one.

Fakebook · 19/12/2012 10:57

EURGH. Reading that just gave me goosepimples. And not in a good way either.

Songbird · 19/12/2012 11:02

As soon as I saw the thread title I thought 'haha, this has to be the Cliff calendar'. It is utterly disturbing and genius in equal measure. I'm tempted to get it for a friend.

TheCraicDealer · 19/12/2012 11:08

Here is the calendar in question. Amazingly it was the 3rd result down when I typed in the letters "Cl".

SantaWearsGreen · 19/12/2012 11:17

puts it on my Christmas list love a bit of Cliff.

Fakebook · 19/12/2012 11:26

Some of the reviews on the amazon link are hilarious:

I have either received a Cliff calendar, or bought my own for as long as I can remember. It's better to buy the official Cliff calendar as you are guaranteed up to date photos. Cliff is a perfectionist, so they will show him at his best! As usual, there are lots of fantastic photos of Cliff, with his gorgeous smile and smouldering brown eyes, this calendar certainly doesn't disappoint. A must for all Cliff fans!

THINK IT IS GREAT. BUT AS A CLIFF FAN I WOULD. CANT UNDERSTAND THE ROTTON REVEIW, IF YOU DONT LIKE HIM, AND LETS FACE IT HE HASNT JUST ARRIVED ON THE SCENE ,WHY BUY IT? TO A CLIFF FAN IT JUST GIVES YOU A CHEER UP TO SEE HIS FACE, AND IN THIS WORLD THATS A GOOD THING! IT IS GOOD QUALITY AND DARN GOOD PRICE TOO.

LikeAVirginMary · 19/12/2012 11:29

I see your Cliff calendar and raise you a Daniel O'Donnell calendar. Just check out the shirt!

ThatArtfulPussy · 19/12/2012 11:30

www.amazon.co.uk/Cliff-Richard-Edible-Wafer-Toppers/dp/B004WIMC66/ref=pd_sim_b_5

Wahahahahahahaha

I'm just waiting for the opportunity to buy and use some of these. Next year's work bake-off competition, perhaps?

TheCraicDealer · 19/12/2012 11:34

I love how they're clearly tailored to their fan base- Cliff's getting the baps out, whilst Daniel sitting nicely with his hair well brushed.

TheCraicDealer · 19/12/2012 11:35

For the bingo player in your life....

Angelico · 19/12/2012 11:39

Love it!!! Lol Especially the first review: I'm not going to pretend I understand it but my mum's crazy about Cliff Richard and she's as pleased as pie with this calendar.

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DoesntTurkeyNSproutSoupDragOn · 19/12/2012 11:43

In his defence, his abs are either in far better shape than mine or they're photoshopped :o

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Tigglette · 19/12/2012 12:05

My mum gets one every year... It hangs in pride of place in the kitchen. And keeps everyone in the family out of the kitchen.

threesocksfullofchocs · 19/12/2012 12:13

he does look good for his age I do have to say ......but

EllieArroway · 19/12/2012 12:20

Blimey! I just mentioned this on another Cliff thread!!

It is quite....startling, isn't it?!

EllieArroway · 19/12/2012 12:23

Another Amazon review:

"As I HAVE to purchase this Calendar every year, I assume that it will give joy to someone. It has never failed to satisfy the recipient"

Oh my! Blush

magicrat · 19/12/2012 15:18

I saw that in town on Saturday and involuntarily shrieked in a crowded shop. I was so traumatised I had to abandon shopping in favour of a large whisky. I think may need therapy to help me forget

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DoesntTurkeyNSproutSoupDragOn · 19/12/2012 15:59

I found my eyes inextricably drawn to it when I walked past the calender stand again.

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MrsKeithRichards · 19/12/2012 16:06

Is there a Terry Wogan one out?

BrianButterfield · 19/12/2012 16:08

Well it is disturbing but I think the review's right - if you don't like him then it's not for you, is it? I suppose if a Cliff fan likes it, where's the harm?

TheCraicDealer · 19/12/2012 16:09

No, but that's only because Cliff and Daniels' "people" have had calendar makers blacklist him due to fear of loss of sales.

Terry could have both of those two.

FuckityFuckFuck · 19/12/2012 16:14

Genius!

I have been stuck on a secret santa present and now it is solved Xmas Grin

Absy · 19/12/2012 16:15

Imagine - every year for YEARS I got one of those calendars for my birthday. One year I got three. Which means that I then had half naked Cliff AND the cheesy puns (you don't have the full benefit of all the cheesy puns unless you buy the calendar) for years and years.

I'm scarred I tell you. I've never been able to look at tennis courts in the same way, ever again.