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Original poster

To think Robbie Williams...

130 replies

IsChippyMintonExDirectory · 05/04/2014 22:19

Is the extremely untalented, mediocre and not the least bit entertaining? Just catching up on Ant and Dec, I really love the show but do not get RW at all

also I hate his stupid smug grin

OP posts:
Holdthepage · 05/04/2014 22:20

He always reminds me of Norman Wisdom.

furlinedsheepskinjacket · 05/04/2014 22:21

just going to be you and me on this one op

sooperdooper · 05/04/2014 22:21

I'm 100% with you, I can't see the obsession people have with him, he's irritating & far too smug for my liking, ugh

WooWooOwl · 05/04/2014 22:21

I like him, but I agree he doesn't have any particular outstanding talent. The combination of things he does pretty well has led to him having huge success though, so he is clearly doing something right.

StampyIsMyBoyfriend · 05/04/2014 22:23

Mo, DH actually commented on the shite shows he's willing to do!

He'd turn up to the opening of an envelope, for a bag of cheese n onion Grin

MintChocAddict · 05/04/2014 22:24

Agree OP
Just think it's hilarious that the Gary Barlow is far hotter than him now. although he annoys me too Sweet revenge!

dinkydoodah · 05/04/2014 22:24

I agree, beyond dreadful!

LadyRabbit · 05/04/2014 22:24

YANBU OP. He is total chicken-in-a-basket but unfortunately people seem to love him. People with no taste.

AnotherSpinningFuckingRainbow · 05/04/2014 22:24

Yanbu.

RayPurchase · 05/04/2014 22:25

I agree, although he does look a bit like my husband... Confused

superstarheartbreaker · 05/04/2014 22:29

I think that mediocrity has great appeal in this day and age. See towie etc.

Needadvice5 · 05/04/2014 22:29

I could smack his smarmy face, urgh he makes my skin crawl

ghostinthecanvas · 05/04/2014 22:29

YABU
He is a very good entertainer. He has done some fantastic original music and isn't afraid to try new music.

Tbf don't watch ant and dec as they are twats so didn't see what inspired this thread. Robbie also sees himself as norman wisdomish.

Original poster
IsChippyMintonExDirectory · 05/04/2014 22:32

Im kinda disappointed in Take That all round - Robbie is shit, Gary is a member of the Tory party, Mark is a man slag and Jason has committed himself to looking like an utter tramp. Only Howard has not let me down yet

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Bearbehind · 05/04/2014 22:38

I love Robbie, ok Rudebox was totally shite and Gary is by far the most talented but it's hard to argue that Robbie isn't a fabulous showman and entertainer.

ILoveTamsinGreig · 05/04/2014 22:38

I don't get it either. His songs have some of the shittest lyrics of all time, he isn't physically or aurally attractive and when he speaks he comes across as an arse.

WorraLiberty · 05/04/2014 22:40

YANBU

I love him singing that Jungle Book song

But I hate the smug little bastard

Allofaflumble · 05/04/2014 22:41

I find RW very irritating and GB so dull. He may have been a great songwriter once but really...the dross he puts out these days!!

TheHamster · 05/04/2014 22:41

YANBU, even slimy Gary is better.

joydivisionovengloves · 05/04/2014 22:43

YANBU. The attraction is baffling.

SoleSource · 05/04/2014 23:58

Robbie was fantastic but now after the drugs he is a bit odd.

Noseypoke · 06/04/2014 00:01

YANBU, I can't bear RW.

thebody · 06/04/2014 00:01

I agree all I see is Norman Wisdom.

BackforGood · 06/04/2014 00:09

YABU
I don't watch Ant'n'Dec, so can't comment on that programme, but Robbie has been a great entertainer over many, many years.
Great songs, lots of different musical styles, fantastic stage presence, consistency.

DomesticSlobbess · 06/04/2014 00:17

YANBU.

Can't stand him either! Really don't see the appeal.