BillyAnchor Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Charles Manson was offered the part of Yoffi in what was to be an American adaptation of Fingerbobs (called Fingerbabs). He originally wanted the gig but he had issues with the tortoise called Flash and ultimately declined. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ferrino Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 West Ham adopted their Bubbles song after the luftwaffe destroyed a soap factory in Bethnal Green in 1942 and it contaminated the local water supplies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 When Michaelangelo was asked to paint the Sistine Chapel, his first attempt was simply magnolia. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) Ricicles breakfast cereal was discontinued following the discovery that some ginger kids had a severe intolerance to one of the ingredients. Kellogg's spun this by saying that it was due to "commitments to promote healthier breakfasts", letting people incorrectly assume that it referred to the high sugar content. Edited March 28, 2022 by Hedgecutter incorrect spelling of Kellogg's 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 It is written into the BBC charter that every second celebrity game show must include one of the following: Susan Calman Sara Pascoe Sarah Millican Jo Brand Katherine Ryan If this condition is not met, the BBC could have its licence revoked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N5 Spur Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 That I was the son of a (dead) famous TV presenter/host/personality. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welly boy Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Women make great football pundits. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Steele Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 In 1940 Alfred Wainwright was seconded to Angus County Council Treasurer's Office from Blackburn Council. Whilst here he perfected his distinctive guide book writing and illustrating style. His first publication, A Guide to the Forfar Path Network & Balmashanner, is highly sought after. In 1999 a signed copy was sold at auction for £750.00. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyAnchor Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Merda Therzatolli was an Italian student studying in Edinburgh for a term. As a football fan he wanted to go to a game and asked a local bobby for directions. Ending up on a bus at the Commonwealth stadium he went in to watch Meadowbank play Clydebank. He was surprised by the small crowd but enjoyed watching the small band of home fans with a drum and chants. When he returned to Turin he decided to copy his Edinburgh experience and started the first Ultras. Attempts at importing pies and bovril however failed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Steele Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Dennis Waterman's four sons started the band The Waterboys. RIP Dennis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 On 06/04/2022 at 18:02, The Skelpit Lug said: In 1940 Alfred Wainwright was seconded to Angus County Council Treasurer's Office from Blackburn Council. Whilst here he perfected his distinctive guide book writing and illustrating style. His first publication, A Guide to the Forfar Path Network & Balmashanner, is highly sought after. In 1999 a signed copy was sold at auction for £750.00. Also referred to as the 'Up Bummie' guide. Highly sought after in Brighton for some reason..? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Due to a freak tornado ripping the roof off the Royal Mint in 1987 and sucking millions of coins into the atmosphere in Llantrisant every time it rains it rains pennies from heaven 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 In the aftermath of Dunfermline being elevated to city status, somebody has noticed that Brechin actually isn't one. As a result the football team have been ordered to change their name to Brechin Town. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 16 minutes ago, GordonD said: In the aftermath of Dunfermline being elevated to city status, somebody has noticed that Brechin actually isn't one. As a result the football team have been ordered to change their name to Brechin Town. Alternatively they could just call themselves Brechin Athletic seeing as Dunfermline (City Football Club) no longer needs that name. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Fullerene said: Alternatively they could just call themselves Brechin Athletic seeing as Dunfermline (City Football Club) no longer needs that name. Unfortunately that cant happen as no football club can have the initials B A due to BA Robertson trademarking and copyrighting those combination of letters. This post alone cost me £20 to post. Cheques in the post Brian 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittsburgh phil Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 As the Queen's latest jubilee approaches, a former palace aide has lifted the lid on just what went on at the Royals' legendary Christmas night parties. Highlights of these notorious yet secretive events would normally include- Prince Phillip downing a pint of gin in under ten seconds.- A bawdy version of GSTQ sung by the courtiers, done in the style of The Barron Knights/The Grumbleweeds etc.- Prince Edward's hilarious 'Men Of Jamaica' routine.- The Queen Mother performing her notorious egg in a pint glass trick. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur daley Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, pittsburgh phil said: - Prince Phillip downing a pint of gin in under ten seconds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 The fake Champions League tickets were distributed by Boris Johnson, who knew they would create an uproar that would divert media attention away from himself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 When the Jubilee was first being planned, the Queen was asked how she wanted to celebrate the occasion. She said, "Och, I just fancy a quiet night in, I don't want a lot of fuss." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Covid was over as a public health crisis in August 2020 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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