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to think that George Clarke is ridiculous

138 replies

spacepyramid · 21/11/2019 14:32

on George Clarke's Old House, New House.

In their lounge they have an electronic keyboard - "The piano", a pair cheap metal bookcase "The library" a photographic umbrella leaning against the wall which is the 'photographic studio'

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PickAChew · 21/11/2019 16:59

I think the relevance of skin colour is the privilege that white people enjoy. It's no mystery.

PickAChew · 21/11/2019 17:01

When i see those massive picture windows that don't open, with no window dressings, even discreet blinds, I always hope they're not south facing, or else it would be like sitting in a greenhouse.

TeaAndStrumpets · 21/11/2019 17:03

Hmm, Idris Elba + property show? Yep, no problem watching that either!

FOJeremy · 21/11/2019 17:03

Phil hunts then eats it. Unless you’re vegan, you’re a hypocrite if you don’t like him for that

senua · 21/11/2019 17:04

I detest George Clarke- he always says everything is lovely
I think you mean "amazing!!" or "incredible!!!". He really needs to learn some new adjectives.

I agree with you, though. I am deeply distrustful of slebs who love everyone and think everything is lovely. You wonder if they have any discernment or critical facility. Or have such things but not the bravery to speak, for fear that their fans may no longer love them.

daisypond · 21/11/2019 17:04

@Blackforesthotchoc - but why would they sue the producers if there’s an overspend? What have they got to do with it? They’re just making the show.

Bloomburger · 21/11/2019 17:04

Utter Twunt.

My budget is 500,000 so he gives me a design that costs 650,000 🙄, then when he walks around said mediocre house which was shit loads over budget literally grinning like a loon at how utterly brilliant he thinks he is.

Bloomburger · 21/11/2019 17:06

Kevin McCloud has proper legged some investors in one of his schemes over.

I love Phil though. Remember a Harry Hill episode where he showed Phil taking off a motorbike helmet and shaking his head like he had long lustrous locks. Ducking hilarious!!

MyGhastIsFlabbered · 21/11/2019 17:09

@FOJeremy I am vegan...am I allowed to be disgusted by his hunting?

SnugglySnerd · 21/11/2019 17:12

I quite like George but we joke about Pretentious Piers and all his polished concrete!

ToeNailSoup · 21/11/2019 17:16

Hmmm, Kevin McCloud naked... thin, horribly wispy grey chest hairs.

Looks like he'd be mechanical in bed then immediately light up a cigarette and start talking some deep philosophical bollocks that he only has a minor grasp of.
I don't like him in case you can't tell Grin

Somanysocks · 21/11/2019 17:22

I used to think George Clarke was good looking but not now, i think his head must have got more balloony as he's got older.

RedHelenB · 21/11/2019 17:24

Phil Spencer loves babies so that's a good point as far as I'm concerned.

MythicalBiologicalFennel · 21/11/2019 17:24

Totally missing the point of the thread but I am laughing out loud at some of these Grin

Streamside · 21/11/2019 17:33

Always enjoyed watching Phil Spencer but I'm horrified that he's a hunter and yes I'm vegan.

betaboo · 21/11/2019 17:36

George Clarke and Kevin McCloud must have gone to the same dentist for teeth whitening, I am totally fascinated about how unnaturally white both their teeth are.

TeaAndStrumpets · 21/11/2019 17:42

Yes betaboo those teeth are a bit much, thought it was my tv at firstGrin

Drabarni · 21/11/2019 17:43

I just find them all so bland, samey, and soulless.

WombleishOfTheThighs · 21/11/2019 17:43

I can't stand GC, but in his defence, he is from the NE, as am I, and most of us use flat vowel-sounds in bath, fast, last etc, but also pronounce master and plaster with a long vowel-sound, ie 'mah-ster', 'plah-ster'so he isn't trying to 'put on a posh accent'.

Myimaginarycathasfleas · 21/11/2019 17:50

We call George Clarke "The Weeping Architect" 😂

Myimaginarycathasfleas · 21/11/2019 17:51

Can't cope with Kevin McCloud either, because of the way he looks women up and down while he talks to them. Watch him, you'll see what I mean.

Armi · 21/11/2019 17:58

I love Phil.

My DH thinks I have a thing for George. I don’t. If I buy DH an item of clothing he always asks, with a curled lip, ‘Is this a George-style jacket/top/whatever?’ He think I’m trying to dress him like GC. I’m not. I’m just trying to get him to wear clothes without holes in.

PuppyMonkey · 21/11/2019 18:48

Piers is the one who walks down the road with his hands in his pockets in a very odd way isn’t he? DP and I love him.Grin

Blackforesthotchoc · 21/11/2019 18:49

@daisypond I think a lot of these had they done it themselves would have just got a big standard design that wouldn't be likely to go over by a few hundred thousand. Also it seems to me that they must get some pressure to actually go ahead with it (or there wouldn't be a show!) even if the architect has designed something patently never going to be even partially in budget!

Greenglassteacup · 21/11/2019 18:53

When he speaks it sounds like he has a half swallowed sandwich in his throat. He wears Gary Newman-esque jackets as well. For these reasons, I can’t watch anything he’s on.

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