Yearly Archives: 2013
A new take on Patton Oswalt’s legendary proposed plot for the new Star Wars movie from an episode of Parks and Rec aired last April.
For comparison purposes, here’s an earlier, less polished but far more unhinged version by Australian animator Isaac Moore.
Only 11 days until Eminem hits Slane Castle! Got your ticket? pic.twitter.com/SNDTDLTgWL
— MCD Productions (@mcd_productions) August 6, 2013
Slim. Shady even.
Everyone remain calm.
Rumours of cancellations in the UK are just that, false rumours.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahxDoin4ReM
Outtakes from our favourite web puppet show ever.
Previously: The Most Dangerous Sport
Are you with Permanent TSB?
Read on.
Peter Prunty writes:
Your readers might be interested to know about issues with the Permanent TSB Switching system. I completed the switching forms over two weeks ago now, but as yet have not spoken to my “Switcher Buddy”.
I have received account details, and even a new card, but no-one has called to inform me of a switch over date and when I can expect to start using my account.
When I rang last week, I was told the system was down, but could expect a call once it was back online. Again, I rang today, 5 days later, and the system is still down. No-one can tell me when it will be back online.
No communication has been sent to those potentially impacted, and the website contains no notice of a problem – see link below.
Their marketing campaign promises to “get back to basics”. Unfortunately it seems to be the same basic errors their competitors have been making…
Last Orders
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The smoking area of Flannery’s, Camden Street, on Sunday night.
Thanks Sean Killeen
Meanwhile….
Above Leopardstown, Co Dublin, yesterday.
Thanks Daithi Roberts.
Friday August 9th: Dylan Fest @ The Academy, Dublin (€25)
Nialler9 writes:
A bewildering list of artists are lined up to play this Bob Dylan tribute night run by The Best Fest who have previously hosted these kinds of nights in U.S. cities and for some indiscernible reason are hosting this one in Dublin this Friday. 100% of all sale proceeds will go to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.
Performers on Friday night include: Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond, Jr. of The Strokes, Fran Healy of Travis, Bell X1’s Paul Noonan, Gemma Hayes, Boz Scaggs, Jape, Conor & Neil Adams from The Cast of Cheers, Butch Walker, James Vincent McMorrow, Heathers, Cathy Davey, Gavin Friday, Ruby Amanfu, Jerry Fish, Danny Masterson and more promised.
If you’re cheap or broke, you can win tickets in the gig guide (link below) this week.
Hola Kitty.
Via Channel 4 News:
Peru’s first white Bengal tiger born in captivity is shown to the world at a zoo in Lima. The white tiger is a subspecies of the Bengal tiger, and is considered in danger of extinction.
Bullygate
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You may recall the row as big as a fight between Irish Independent political editor Fionnan Sheahan and Vincent Browne on TV3’s Tonight with Vincent Browne.
It continued backstage.
In the presence of his producer, Browne said to me: “As a result of your disruption to the programme tonight, I will do everything to ensure you never appear on here again.”
He raised his voice.
I raised mine.
He pointed a finger at me.
I pointed a finger at him.
He shouted at me.
I shouted at him.
He swore at me.
I swore at him.
Neither side can particularly claim any credit from the incident – I’m man enough to admit that.
The expletive-ridden conversation would definitely have generated quite a lot of YouTube hits if it had been recorded.
He walked off in a huff to his desk in the corner, repeatedly saying: “F*** off.”
My parting shot was to retort: “You can give it but you can’t f***ing take it, Vincent.”
After leaving the TV3 studios, I pulled the car in to ring Fiach Kelly [whose honour he was defending], who found the entire episode hilarious.
As I related the events of the night to him, I began writing down notes of the exchange with Browne, while it was still fresh in my mind, as I anticipated he would deny banning me from the show.
Fionnan Sheahan.
Like all bullies, Vincent Browne can give it out but he just can’t take it (Independent.ie)
“[Sheahan] said [on air] I hated the Independent and was pro-Irish Times. This went on for a while. After the programme, I said I’d like to talk to him. I was going to say, ‘You cannot come out here and hijack the programme to raise issues not relevant to what we’re discussing.’
I started to say this to him when we went outside and he started shouting.
I said to him that obviously his participation in the programme had caused great stress and I would attempt to ensure there was going to be no repetition of this. He continued to shout at me and I told him what to do with himself. That was it.
“Then, he made a big thing that he was barred from the programme. He’s not barred. We are happy to have him on any time provided we’re satisfied he’s in a fit condition to take part.
“We’d need written affirmation to this effect from three psychiatrists and four obstetricians.”Vincent Browne
Interview with Liam Fay in The Sunday Times (behind paywall)
Screengrabs: TV3