Five minutes in and oh dear... not promising. Can hardly understand what them wans are saying and I've been in Derry many times and isn't how they talk...
is a girlie show anyway.
Nah gave it to the first ad break....no thank you
I didn't even get to ad break...
The black haired girl is how they talk lol
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on January 04, 2018, 10:27:19 PM
The black haired girl is how they talk lol
Not bad at all. A few good lines
Just watched it, tbh was expecting something along them lines
Utter shite. Hi.
Surprised the proud people of Derry allow British TV channels lampoon them in shite shows like this
Enjoyed it ,some very funny one liners in it
Quote from: T Fearon on January 04, 2018, 10:51:59 PM
Surprised the proud people of Derry allow British TV channels lampoon them in shite shows like this
what are you talking about?
I enjoyed it.
Work with many Derry wans so I will be yanking their chain about it tomorrow.
Yeh, wasn't too bad. Some hammy acting.
Most NI shows tend to be shit. I'm struggling to name any NI show that was an Island or UK wide success apart from The Fall and claiming that as an NI show is maybe debateable in itself.
Mother f**kers
Michelle and the blondie were Derry City through and through. Some of the other girls were clearly not.
Quote from: bennydorano on January 04, 2018, 11:59:43 PM
Yeh, wasn't too bad. Some hammy acting.
Most NI shows tend to be shit. I'm struggling to name any NI show that was an Island or UK wide success apart from The Fall and claiming that as an NI show is maybe debateable in itself.
NI show?! Is Derry Girls not a Derry show, and The Fall not a Belfast show? :o
I thought it was quite good and alot better than Mrs Brown's Boys but no Moone Boy.
Didn't Father Ted get its first outing on Channel 4?
So a show with adolescent female teenagers with strange accents is funny? How?
Don't watch it Tony.. clearly better than your humour attempts
Slow enough start but thought the second half had a few laughs.
Insert obligatory quote from show and laughing emoji.
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 05, 2018, 07:42:16 AM
Don't watch it Tony.. clearly better than your humour attempts
To be honest bar set pretty low when trying to better the Humour of TF ,
Good auld show.
Will watch the rest
Not surprised by the reaction on here, gaaboard full of middle aged mid life crisis men who distain everything :D
I thought it was decent and plenty of potential, it was only the first episode and didn't have any huge issues with the accents to be honest.
Plenty of dodgy accents around Derry..
If you don't like watch Mrs Browns boys but give the show a chance.
Quote from: Christmas Lights on January 05, 2018, 08:43:46 AM
Good auld show.
Will watch the rest
Not surprised by the reaction on here, gaaboard full of middle aged mid life crisis men who distain everything :D
Nail on head!
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Quote from: Christmas Lights on January 05, 2018, 08:43:46 AM
Good auld show.
Will watch the rest
Not surprised by the reaction on here, gaaboard full of middle aged mid life crisis men who distain everything :D
Nail on head!
That's probably it... more suited to immature wee boys watching the trials and tribulations of four adolescent girls :)
Quote from: Christmas Lights on January 05, 2018, 08:43:46 AM
Good auld show.
Will watch the rest
Not surprised by the reaction on here, gaaboard full of middle aged mid life crisis men who distain everything :D
Well Fawlty Towers it wasn't. It was shite. I've seen funnier, better acted school nativity plays. Tony posts better jokes on the death thread.
Did it properly convey how dorty Derry girls are?
Has potential, but probably not my cup of tea tbh. Definitely lifted in the 2nd half. The finale of the detention scene was very good.
Quote from: Christmas Lights on January 05, 2018, 08:43:46 AM
Good auld show.
Will watch the rest
Not surprised by the reaction on here, gaaboard full of middle aged mid life crisis men who distain everything :D
Ah you were so close.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2018, 09:22:41 AM
Did it properly convey how dorty Derry girls are?
The Michelle doll said her sister and man broke up cos she was riding round her..
Aside from the odd dodgy accent, I thought it was good and definitely has potential.
I thought it was decent - some funny lines in it and would appeal to an age group who grew up in that Era. General consensus in office I work in was positive as well - its not Peep show, Fr Ted, Fawlty Towers funny but I would rate it better in the first 10 mins than anything Ive seen in Mrs Browns Boys which is one of the cringiest shows I've ever watched
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on January 05, 2018, 11:16:05 AM
I thought it was decent - some funny lines in it and would appeal to an age group who grew up in that Era. General consensus in office I work in was positive as well - its not Peep show, Fr Ted, Fawlty Towers funny but I would rate it better in the first 10 mins than anything Ive seen in Mrs Browns Boys which is one of the cringiest shows I've ever watched
Thought it was decent too but why compare it to Fr Ted, Fawlty Towers or Peep Show. Those are classic sitcoms which have probably gained greater popularity with time. Will watch next time to give it a chance.
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on January 05, 2018, 11:16:05 AM
I thought it was decent - some funny lines in it and would appeal to an age group who grew up in that Era. General consensus in office I work in was positive as well - its not Peep show, Fr Ted, Fawlty Towers funny but I would rate it better in the first 10 mins than anything Ive seen in Mrs Browns Boys which is one of the cringiest shows I've ever watched
Maybe I dropped it too soon (10 mins)... will watch again and see. You're deffo right about Mrs Brown's Boy... embarassing
Honestly can't see what people find amusing about Mrs Brown's boys. Christmas was tough with people insisting on watching that shite.....can't even sleep on the couch with it on.
Wasn't bad, wasn't overly great either. Inbetweeners is the standard-bearer when it comes to comedies over the past decade and it was hilarious from the start (if you enjoy that kind of humour/are good craic). Derry Girls doesn't come close to that but maybe it will get better.
Quote from: general_lee on January 05, 2018, 12:27:07 PM
Wasn't bad, wasn't overly great either. Inbetweeners is the standard-bearer when it comes to comedies over the past decade and it was hilarious from the start (if you enjoy that kind of humour/are good craic). Derry Girls doesn't come close to that but maybe it will get better.
I would agree with that. Think the reaction went a bit overboard on twitter etc. The girl playing Erin was over-acting (if that's a word) her role bordering on being very annoying.
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Quote from: general_lee on January 05, 2018, 12:27:07 PM
Wasn't bad, wasn't overly great either. Inbetweeners is the standard-bearer when it comes to comedies over the past decade and it was hilarious from the start (if you enjoy that kind of humour/are good craic). Derry Girls doesn't come close to that but maybe it will get better.
I would agree with that. Think the reaction went a bit overboard on twitter etc. The girl playing Erin was over-acting (if that's a word) her role bordering on being very annoying.
I'm sure she was acting as directed.
I wonder did the boul Gregory watch it?
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Quote from: general_lee on January 05, 2018, 12:27:07 PM
Wasn't bad, wasn't overly great either. Inbetweeners is the standard-bearer when it comes to comedies over the past decade and it was hilarious from the start (if you enjoy that kind of humour/are good craic). Derry Girls doesn't come close to that but maybe it will get better.
I would agree with that. Think the reaction went a bit overboard on twitter etc. The girl playing Erin was over-acting (if that's a word) her role bordering on being very annoying.
I'm sure she was acting as directed.
Absolutely but I found it to be a bit over the top. Maybe it'll be toned down in later episodes.
Quote from: Targetman on January 05, 2018, 12:46:50 PM
I wonder did the boul Gregory watch it?
He'll probably be putting a question in Westminster as to why it isn't called Londonderry girls.
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Quote from: Targetman on January 05, 2018, 12:46:50 PM
I wonder did the boul Gregory watch it?
He'll probably be putting a question in Westminster as to why it isn't called Londonderry girls.
Yes, it would clearly be too one-sided for him. But perhaps he should be asking himself why nobody wants to write a programme about L'Derry Girls? There could be laughs as they get taught British history, learn Scottish dancing, praise royalty and burn Lundy.
Derry girls are rides. Londonderry girls are middens. Probably why they choose Derry over Londonderry. ;)
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 05, 2018, 02:41:15 PM
Derry girls are rides. Londonderry girls are middens. Probably why they choose Derry over Londonderry. ;)
There are also West End Girls (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3j2NYZ8FKs) but I like big end girls.
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Quote from: Targetman on January 05, 2018, 12:46:50 PM
I wonder did the boul Gregory watch it?
He'll probably be putting a question in Westminster as to why it isn't called Londonderry girls.
I expect the Nolan show to have a debate on it any day now.
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Quote from: Targetman on January 05, 2018, 12:46:50 PM
I wonder did the boul Gregory watch it?
He'll probably be putting a question in Westminster as to why it isn't called Londonderry girls.
And hopefully the Speaker will tell him to f**k off
Quote from: Longshanks on January 05, 2018, 08:47:20 AM
Quote from: Christmas Lights on January 05, 2018, 08:43:46 AM
Good auld show.
Will watch the rest
Not surprised by the reaction on here, gaaboard full of middle aged mid life crisis men who distain everything :D
Nail on head!
I'm one of those aul fellas but I enjoyed it. Stupid but funny.
Agree with some sentiments on here - worth a giggle and brings back a few memories. I went to an all girls convent school and a lone fella joined at one stage. Yes, stupid, and yes, exaggerated, but it wasn't supposed to be a serious docudrama about Derry. The grandfather's funny.
I have to say I enjoyed it, first 10 minutes were dodgy enough but the Michelle character (I think that's her name) definitely tied it all together.
However, wtf is up with thon girl's accent? Horrendous effort that sounds like she's 80 and has smoked 40 fags a day!
Quote from: Rois on January 05, 2018, 10:40:14 PM
Agree with some sentiments on here - worth a giggle and brings back a few memories. I went to an all girls convent school and a lone fella joined at one stage. Yes, stupid, and yes, exaggerated, but it wasn't supposed to be a serious docudrama about Derry. The grandfather's funny.
I was pleasantly surprised. Didn't expect much and the first few comments here were pretty scathing but I like the idiot girl and Michelle, good characters. I thought the lone fella joining was the most unbelievable part of it, obviously I haven't a clue! ;D just out of interest what was the scenario that caused one lad to join an all girls school??
Quote from: trileacman on January 06, 2018, 02:11:22 PM
I thought the lone fella joining was the most unbelievable part of it, obviously I haven't a clue! ;D just out of interest what was the scenario that caused one lad to join an all girls school??
As Sister Michael said, "There were serious concerns for his safety because, well, unfortunately James happens to be English."
I enjoyed Derry Girls. A funny wee sitcom, with a side ways look of growing up in the north during the early 90s. I like that while the Troubles is referenced throughout, it's not the focus and with the humour we grew up with.
Love the Derry lingo.
Just watched entire episode... I was a bit hasty writing it off after ten minutes... not bad and has a few laughs.
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Quote from: trileacman on January 06, 2018, 02:11:22 PM
I thought the lone fella joining was the most unbelievable part of it, obviously I haven't a clue! ;D just out of interest what was the scenario that caused one lad to join an all girls school??
As Sister Michael said, "There were serious concerns for his safety because, well, unfortunately James happens to be English."
I enjoyed Derry Girls. A funny wee sitcom, with a side ways look of growing up in the north during the early 90s. I like that while the Troubles is referenced throughout, it's not the focus and with the humour we grew up with.
Love the Derry lingo.
I understand the situation in the sitcom it was the incident Rios referred to in her post where a lad attended an all girls school whilst she was attending. Never heard of it happening in real life before.
Quote from: omagh_gael on January 06, 2018, 10:49:01 AM
I have to say I enjoyed it, first 10 minutes were dodgy enough but the Michelle character (I think that's her name) definitely tied it all together.
However, wtf is up with thon girl's accent? Horrendous effort that sounds like she's 80 and has smoked 40 fags a day!
She's 30 odd according to the ones in work.
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Quote from: trileacman on January 06, 2018, 02:11:22 PM
I thought the lone fella joining was the most unbelievable part of it, obviously I haven't a clue! ;D just out of interest what was the scenario that caused one lad to join an all girls school??
As Sister Michael said, "There were serious concerns for his safety because, well, unfortunately James happens to be English."
I enjoyed Derry Girls. A funny wee sitcom, with a side ways look of growing up in the north during the early 90s. I like that while the Troubles is referenced throughout, it's not the focus and with the humour we grew up with.
Love the Derry lingo.
I understand the situation in the sitcom it was the incident Rios referred to in her post where a lad attended an all girls school whilst she was attending. Never heard of it happening in real life before.
It happened in the Convent, St Mary's Magherafelt, Co Derry.
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Quote from: omagh_gael on January 06, 2018, 10:49:01 AM
I have to say I enjoyed it, first 10 minutes were dodgy enough but the Michelle character (I think that's her name) definitely tied it all together.
However, wtf is up with thon girl's accent? Horrendous effort that sounds like she's 80 and has smoked 40 fags a day!
She's 30 odd according to the ones in work.
She was in something else a few years back on bbc. About students in Belfast. Can't remember what it was called though.
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Quote from: omagh_gael on January 06, 2018, 10:49:01 AM
I have to say I enjoyed it, first 10 minutes were dodgy enough but the Michelle character (I think that's her name) definitely tied it all together.
However, wtf is up with thon girl's accent? Horrendous effort that sounds like she's 80 and has smoked 40 fags a day!
She's 30 odd according to the ones in work.
She was in something else a few years back on bbc. About students in Belfast. Can't remember what it was called though.
Six Degrees
I see this pish is on tonight again😥😥
Hopefully Derry Girls can build on the promise of the first episode ,( I see Channel 4 have commissioned a second series already )
Quote from: T Fearon on January 11, 2018, 08:36:40 PM
I see this pish is on tonight again😥😥
Pish? Any jokes therein are a helluva lot better than your feeble attempts.
Most of them make a reasonable fist of it but the main one horribly overacts. No need to pull seven faces during each sentence.
Like watching a younger mrs Doyle.
Kevin McAleer was hilarious :D
Quote from: longballin on January 11, 2018, 10:31:17 PM
Kevin McAleer was hilarious :D
True. Hasn't changed one bit this 30 years.
Quote from: JoG2 on January 06, 2018, 06:29:31 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on January 06, 2018, 10:49:01 AM
I have to say I enjoyed it, first 10 minutes were dodgy enough but the Michelle character (I think that's her name) definitely tied it all together.
However, wtf is up with thon girl's accent? Horrendous effort that sounds like she's 80 and has smoked 40 fags a day!
She's 30 odd according to the ones in work.
Michelle's 26 the wee blondie girls 31
Tommy Tiernan's father in law thinks the world of him!!
Mcaleer. That takes me back. Wee 20min stint on youtube there for reminiscin 😊
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 11, 2018, 10:58:20 PM
Mcaleer. That takes me back. Wee 20min stint on youtube there for reminiscin 😊
I went searching YouTube for this as soon as the programme was over!
https://youtu.be/9FMjCB5-xw8
Quote from: longballin on January 11, 2018, 10:31:17 PM
Kevin McAleer was hilarious :D
Brilliant. No better man to play that cameo ;D
Thought it was the opposite of the first. Faded badly second half. Some of the jokes are becoming stale already.
Quote from: Armamike on January 11, 2018, 11:40:49 PM
Quote from: longballin on January 11, 2018, 10:31:17 PM
Kevin McAleer was hilarious :D
Brilliant. No better man to play that cameo ;D
Seemed like that part was all him, no script. Hilarious.
Seriously, what are you boys smoking? Kevin McAleer hilarious? Jaysus, I've had bouts of the shits that was funnier than anything that man has ever done.
I see the Derry girls are all Derry ould dolls in real life,one in her 30s.That's wile hi!
Quote from: Armamike on January 11, 2018, 11:40:49 PM
Quote from: longballin on January 11, 2018, 10:31:17 PM
Kevin McAleer was hilarious :D
Brilliant. No better man to play that cameo ;D
lads, he was not funny in the slightest. jesus wept
Haven't seen any of the Derry Girls yet and going by this thread its getting mixed views. Mcaleer is probably the driest comedian around hard to see how he would be hilarious?
Adolescent girls engaging in adolescent talk in a strange accent.About as funny as a fart in a space suit
Or most of your "musings" on here.
For a fella that doesn't like it Tony you know plenty about it. When it's on, the age of the girls in real life etc.
Liking it is ok, we wont(can't) think any less of you.
Did you like Moone Boy by the way?
Quote from: T Fearon on January 18, 2018, 09:22:41 PM
Adolescent girls engaging in adolescent talk in a strange accent.About as funny as a fart in a space suit
Jesus for someone who hates it, you most have the most posts on here about ya clampit!!
Quote from: T Fearon on January 18, 2018, 09:22:41 PM
Adolescent girls engaging in adolescent talk in a strange accent.About as funny as a fart in a space suit
they need to thrown in a few jokes about recently deceased to amuse you Tony
There's no avoiding it.
Have you still only got 4 channels Tone?
A bit sacrilegious tonight....
Definitely blasphemy... very funny though!! :D
Great laugh. Just enjoy. It's there!
This is the latest in the long line of pish (Father Ted,Mrs Brown's Boys etc) considered funny across the water,not for any genuine comic content,but simply because it depicts the Oirish as fecking mad eejits.This in turn seems to engender some native pride at home and misplaced notion that this has to be comic genius as it makes the Brits laugh.
Quote from: T Fearon on January 18, 2018, 10:55:10 PM
This is the latest in the long line of pish (Father Ted,Mrs Brown's Boys etc) considered funny across the water,not for any genuine comic content,but simply because it depicts the Oirish as fecking mad eejits.This in turn seems to engender some native pride at home and misplaced notion that this has to be comic genius as it makes the Brits laugh.
Did you ever watch, Boys from the blackstuff and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, the Liver birds and other regional shows? The above shows you have mention are just that, local shows that other parts of the country and within that regional area like... to me you are they type thats embarrassed about being where you are from, a snob would define you..
Quote from: T Fearon on January 18, 2018, 10:55:10 PM
This is the latest in the long line of pish (Father Ted,Mrs Brown's Boys etc) considered funny across the water,not for any genuine comic content,but simply because it depicts the Oirish as fecking mad eejits.This in turn seems to engender some native pride at home and misplaced notion that this has to be comic genius as it makes the Brits laugh.
And what if it makes us laugh? What if we see bits that we recognise/can relate to and can see the humour in? What if we see the bits that remind us purely of Derry, or people we know from there, in a way that's light hearted and something we can have a laugh at?
Comic content is subjective. Just because you don't find it funny doesn't mean people from here don't. It's an enjoyable, easy watch that has made me laugh out loud in every episode so far. It's doing the job that it's supposed to do. If you don't like it then there's plenty of other things you can watch instead.
Enjoyed it again this week , but then a comedy that offends Tony was always going to make me chuckle .
Boys from the Blackstuff and Auf Wiedersen were both top drawer dramas with great social and political undertones,and the comic bits were highly intelligent and relevant as well.
I agree 100% with that Tony. Lets see how pathetic we can make ourselves look so that the Brits can have a good laugh and think we are a bunch of halfwits. A total embarrassment from start to finish, that's all that load of tripe is.
I'd bet the Derry European city of culture committee are delighted!
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Quote from: T Fearon on January 18, 2018, 10:55:10 PM
This is the latest in the long line of pish (Father Ted,Mrs Brown's Boys etc) considered funny across the water,not for any genuine comic content,but simply because it depicts the Oirish as fecking mad eejits.This in turn seems to engender some native pride at home and misplaced notion that this has to be comic genius as it makes the Brits laugh.
Did you ever watch, Boys from the blackstuff and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, the Liver birds and other regional shows? The above shows you have mention are just that, local shows that other parts of the country and within that regional area like... to me you are they type thats embarrassed about being where you are from, a snob would define you..
Bread and RAB C Nesbitt could be added to the list above
It's getting worse as it goes on. Poor show.
Quote from: GJL on January 18, 2018, 11:53:27 PM
It's getting worse as it goes on. Poor show.
Less funny than Mrs Brown .
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on January 18, 2018, 11:11:34 PM
Enjoyed it again this week , but then a comedy that offends Tony was always going to make me chuckle .
Totally agree. Not perfect but some very funny lines and moments.
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It's getting worse as it goes on. Poor show.
Less funny than Mrs Brown .
Nothing is less funny than Mrs Brown.
It's marmite lads.
But with the majority of the people on the thread enjoying it, it wouldn't take a genius to work out that our Tony would have an opposing view. The wee skitter.
Personally I like it. But if I didn't, I'd probably read a book or watch something else or go to sleep instead.
Quote from: ONeill on January 05, 2018, 07:58:09 AM
Slow enough start but thought the second half had a few laughs.
Insert obligatory quote from show and laughing emoji.
Twitter is exactly this!
It's watchable but think it's more a mrs brown boys than a fr ted in my opinion.
The missus and daughter watch this. So I watched it again last night. Still shite. More of the only decent actor in the piece, Ian McElhinney, might help. A reviewer in The Guardian has called this the funniest thing on TV. I kid you not. The Brits think it's hilarious. This is what it comes to near the end of the world...Kevin McAleer re-hashes an old routine from 25 years ago, and people find it funny again. Nostradamus said this would happen...while he was spinning a few one liners that Derry Girls is reviving.
Quote from: AQMP on January 19, 2018, 09:40:11 AM
The missus and daughter watch this. So I watched it again last night. Still shite. More of the only decent actor in the piece, Ian McElhinney, might help. A reviewer in The Guardian has called this the funniest thing on TV. I kid you not. The Brits think it's hilarious. This is what is comes to near the end of the world...Kevin McAleer re-hashes an old routine from 25 years ago, and people find it funny again. Nostradamus said this would happen...while he was spinning a few one liners that Derry Girls is reviving.
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/jan/19/derry-girls-channel-4-the-funniest-thing-on-tv-lisa-mcgee
Quote from: The Gs Man on January 19, 2018, 08:25:14 AM
It's marmite lads.
But with the majority of the people on the thread enjoying it, it wouldn't take a genius to work out that our Tony would have an opposing view. The wee skitter.
Personally I like it. But if I didn't, I'd probably read a book or watch something else or go to sleep instead.
And probably not feel the need to continually post that you don't like it.
Anyone that thinks this is funny must have something wrong with them. Excruciating to watch, the peurile humour, plot and acting skills were embarassing, a very poor children's TV programme with lots of swearing.
I must have something wrong with me, I find some of it funny. Thought McAleer was brilliant... he's timeless. Also the carry-on with the dog and the tears on the statue had me laughing... maybe I need help! ???
Thought it was ok and would give it a go to start with but think each episode so far has been poorer then the previous one. Last night's one however want just poor, it wasn't even original. Piss in the church straight from Peep Show, crying Virgin Mary from Only Fools, your one on the energy drinks for an exam from the Inbetweeners etc
Quote from: longballin on January 19, 2018, 10:08:40 AM
I must have something wrong with me, I find some of it funny. Thought McAleer was brilliant... he's timeless. Also the carry-on with the dog and the tears on the statue had me laughing... maybe I need help! ???
Yeah, brought me back to being 14 or 15 and walking round graveyards looking at statues to see if their eyes moved.
Quote from: gallsman on January 19, 2018, 10:12:35 AM
Thought it was ok and would give it a go to start with but think each episode so far has been poorer then the previous one. Last night's one however want just poor, it wasn't even original. Piss in the church straight from Peep Show, crying Virgin Mary from Only Fools, your one on the energy drinks for an exam from the Inbetweeners etc
Did she shit herself? I must have missed that bit.
I thought it was quite good, granted it's not Fr Ted or some of the other comedies people are comparing it to, but watchable all the same.
Some lads with large pokers up their holes on here.
Havent watched last nights yet, but thought the first two where quite funny.
That Erin one can be rather annoying at times though
Quote from: Keyser soze on January 19, 2018, 10:05:22 AM
Anyone that thinks this is funny must have something wrong with them. Excruciating to watch, the peurile humour, plot and acting skills were embarassing, a very poor children's TV programme with lots of swearing.
Exaggerate much? There is TV on 7 days a week, people enjoy watching different stuff. This is perfectly watchable, if not perhaps one of the all time greats.
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Quote from: gallsman on January 19, 2018, 10:12:35 AM
Thought it was ok and would give it a go to start with but think each episode so far has been poorer then the previous one. Last night's one however want just poor, it wasn't even original. Piss in the church straight from Peep Show, crying Virgin Mary from Only Fools, your one on the energy drinks for an exam from the Inbetweeners etc
Did she shit herself? I must have missed that bit.
I thought it was quite good, granted it's not Fr Ted or some of the other comedies people are comparing it to, but watchable all the same.
Some lads with large pokers up their holes on here.
She didn't, but that's not the point. I just don't think it's that original or funny. No poker up my hole either.
The principal nun is the best character, both written and acted, in the show by far for me.
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Quote from: gallsman on January 19, 2018, 10:12:35 AM
Thought it was ok and would give it a go to start with but think each episode so far has been poorer then the previous one. Last night's one however want just poor, it wasn't even original. Piss in the church straight from Peep Show, crying Virgin Mary from Only Fools, your one on the energy drinks for an exam from the Inbetweeners etc
Did she shit herself? I must have missed that bit.
I thought it was quite good, granted it's not Fr Ted or some of the other comedies people are comparing it to, but watchable all the same.
Some lads with large pokers up their holes on here.
She didn't, but that's not the point. I just don't think it's that original or funny. No poker up my hole either.
The principal nun is the best character, both written and acted, in the show by far for me.
It's okay, just but fills a half hour later at night as a wind down. Agree about the nun.
However, originality on TV ended in 1980 something. Everything is a rehash or rip off of something else now.
Don't worry folks that all time classic "Give my head peace " makes a welcome or unwelcome return tonight!!
Have to admit I found Kevin Mc Aleer funny back in the day on Nighthawks etc.We all knew someone who talked like that.Problem is they're all long dead
Quote from: Targetman on January 19, 2018, 05:41:07 PM
Don't worry folks that all time classic "Give my head peace " makes a welcome or unwelcome return tonight!!
It's like the citizen Kane of comedy when compared to mrs browns boys.
That Mrs Brown's Boys is the biggest feed of shite on tv, followed closely by winning streak!!
Just watched this week's episode. It's not bad, passes half an hour painlessly & funny in parts.
Quote from: T Fearon on January 19, 2018, 05:49:30 PM
Have to admit I found Kevin Mc Aleer funny back in the day on Nighthawks etc.We all knew someone who talked like that.Problem is they're all long dead
Saw Kevin McAleer a couple of years apart and he didn't change his act in the slightest. Yes I understand he has the same droll way if going on but it was literally the same set.
In fairness to him it worked perfectly for Derry girls but he needs to change it up to stay relevant. In today's game you need a new set every year at least to stay relevant!!
Kevin's latest show, 'Saying Yes to Yes' is hilarious and totally up to do date on new age philosophies and all that. A genius had the audience in Strule House in Omagh in tears of laughter. So he hasn't been left behind at all... https://www.clifdenartsfestival.ie/event/comedy/
Quote from: Targetman on January 19, 2018, 08:20:52 PM
That Mrs Brown's Boys is the biggest feed of shite on tv, followed closely by winning streak!!
Maybe so, but I wouldn't care about that if I was spinning thon wheel
I made a point of watching this dross from start to finish tonight.Pure utter shite never laughed once
Another good laugh tonight. Good show.
Seen in an ad for derry events this year that St Patricks day in derry is being named as a spring festival. Who the fcuk came up with this.
Quote from: T Fearon on January 25, 2018, 10:32:01 PM
I made a point of watching this dross from start to finish tonight.Pure utter shite never laughed once
For a man that hates it - you seem to post on this thread every night that it's on. Is the Mrs forcing you to watch or something?
I'm loving all the throwbacks - the Saturday Night Whigfield dance was class.
Quote from: rrhf on January 25, 2018, 10:35:13 PM
Another good laugh tonight. Good show.
Thought it was the strongest episode yet,
Quote from: T Fearon on January 25, 2018, 10:32:01 PM
I made a point of watching this dross from start to finish tonight.Pure utter shite never laughed once
Don't panic someone will die soon be a chance for you to have a snide joke to cheer yourself up
As the nun said at the start about the sectarianism and violence... 'all you need to know is that we're the goodies'. Funny and educational for our neighbours watching across the water. Gregory campbell and willie frazer will have steam coming out their ears at that one liner.
Seriously? Not one laugh.Surprised good actors like Ian Mc Elhinney agree to appear in this dross,and what is the point of Tommy Tiernan?
Did the Priest at the start bear a slight resemblance to Martin Mc Guinness by the way?
Highlight of the episode being the Mary Black song at the end credits.
Quote from: T Fearon on January 25, 2018, 10:32:01 PM
I made a point of watching this dross from start to finish tonight.Pure utter shite never laughed once
You watch it every week ya balloon ! First on making a comment about it every week
Quote from: T Fearon on January 25, 2018, 11:07:48 PM
Seriously? Not one laugh.Surprised good actors like Ian Mc Elhinney agree to appear in this dross,and what is the point of Tommy Tiernan?
Did the Priest at the start bear a slight resemblance to Martin Mc Guinness by the way?
Agree 100% with you apart from the fact I missed the start. As you say what is the point of Tommy Tiernan in the show?
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Quote from: T Fearon on January 25, 2018, 11:07:48 PM
Seriously? Not one laugh.Surprised good actors like Ian Mc Elhinney agree to appear in this dross,and what is the point of Tommy Tiernan?
Did the Priest at the start bear a slight resemblance to Martin Mc Guinness by the way?
Agree 100% with you apart from the fact I missed the start. As you say what is the point of Tommy Tiernan in the show?
totally agree about Tommy Tiernan. you could get anybody off the street to mutter the few words he has to say.
well if tommy tiernan wants to do it why not let him?
Quote from: haranguerer on January 26, 2018, 09:31:46 AM
well if tommy tiernan wants to do it why not let him?
Actor takes part in acting role. . . the mind boggles!!
Why wouldn't Tommy Tiernan be in it!? It's prime exposure for him.
It's starting to grow on me more and more. Growing up in that era there is a lot of nostalgia. Hate the English fella in it, his character doesn't really fit in with a bunch of working class majellas
Quote from: general_lee on January 26, 2018, 02:32:10 PM
Why wouldn't Tommy Tiernan be in it!? It's prime exposure for him.
It's starting to grow on me more and more. Growing up in that era there is a lot of nostalgia. Hate the English fella in it, his character doesn't really fit in with a bunch of working class majellas
I think that's kind of the point of him though?!
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Quote from: general_lee on January 26, 2018, 02:32:10 PM
Why wouldn't Tommy Tiernan be in it!? It's prime exposure for him.
It's starting to grow on me more and more. Growing up in that era there is a lot of nostalgia. Hate the English fella in it, his character doesn't really fit in with a bunch of working class majellas
I think that's kind of the point of him though?!
They could give him more funny lines though... he doesnt say much and what he says is usually serious
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Quote from: general_lee on January 26, 2018, 02:32:10 PM
Why wouldn't Tommy Tiernan be in it!? It's prime exposure for him.
It's starting to grow on me more and more. Growing up in that era there is a lot of nostalgia. Hate the English fella in it, his character doesn't really fit in with a bunch of working class majellas
I think that's kind of the point of him though?!
I don't think it works well, the actor playing him isn't great either! Would have preferred a rougher character or at least one that gives back some of the abuse thrown at him
Quote from: T Fearon on January 25, 2018, 10:32:01 PM
I made a point of watching this dross from start to finish tonight.Pure utter shite never laughed once
You're just not "with it", T ;D
If that's "it" I can do without "it"😁
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An opportunity for Tony perhaps?
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If that's "it" I can do without "it"😁
"I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what's 'it' sounds weird and scary to me"
Quote from: square_ball on January 25, 2018, 11:13:01 PM
Highlight of the episode being the Mary Black song at the end credits.
Just watched it....Eleanor McEvoy song at the end??
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Quote from: T Fearon on January 26, 2018, 06:47:41 PM
If that's "it" I can do without "it"😁
"I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what's 'it' sounds weird and scary to me"
Good to know, Abe.
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Highlight of the episode being the Mary Black song at the end credits.
Just watched it....Eleanor McEvoy song at the end??
I wrongly assumed that was Mary Black! Possibly was Eleanor McEvoy. Did she write that song?
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If that's "it" I can do without "it"😁
:D :D :D
"I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what's 'it' sounds weird and scary to me"
I think the english fella is a very good running joke in it.
Disappointed clive didn't make an appearance at the end this week - thought they coyld have made a joke out of him escaping.
Stop hoggin' the Russian.
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Highlight of the episode being the Mary Black song at the end credits.
Just watched it....Eleanor McEvoy song at the end??
I wrongly assumed that was Mary Black! Possibly was Eleanor McEvoy. Did she write that song?
As far as I remember, she did & then they built a tour of female artistes around it? Talking a fair number of years ago now.
Woman's Heart Tour,which I remember being dragged along to in Armagh way back in the early 90s.
I see in the paper today one of the Derry Girls is claiming she was propositioned by a sleazy Director a few years ago.Suppose she'll be shouting Aye,Me Too!
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Woman's Heart Tour,which I remember being dragged along to in Armagh way back in the early 90s.
I see in the paper today one of the Derry Girls is claiming she was propositioned by a sleazy Director a few years ago.Suppose she'll be shouting Aye,Me Too!
God forbid she speaks out about it. She should know her place.
I see Nadine Coyle wants a role in the next series.She'll no doubt provide the intellectual twist the show needs so badly! 😂😂😂.
By the way how come that Derry wan,Bronagh Gallagher?,that was in the Commitments and loads of other shows,isn't featuring in this?
She could be there yet.
I'm sure Fergal Sharkey will be on it too. And James McClean, Shane Duffy, Pat McCourt, Darron Gibson... I think that's everyone.
Probably too busy with nonce hunting to have time to spare for the day job.
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She could be there yet.
I'm sure Fergal Sharkey will be on it too. And James McClean, Shane Duffy, Pat McCourt, Darron Gibson... I think that's everyone.
Waiting for the call up myself
Quote from: T Fearon on February 01, 2018, 06:08:50 PM
I see Nadine Coyle wants a role in the next series.She'll no doubt provide the intellectual twist the show needs so badly! 😂😂😂.
By the way how come that Derry wan,Bronagh Gallagher?,that was in the Commitments and loads of other shows,isn't featuring in this?
She charges too much now.
Quote from: T Fearon on January 25, 2018, 10:32:01 PM
I made a point of watching this dross from start to finish tonight.Pure utter shite never laughed once
It goes out at 10 tonight, but we can reveal tonight's latest review right now.
Mind you "Let's name & shame a nonce - LIVE" might be a better offering.
Tony's right fellas. Nothing funny at all in that 15 mins.
Starring role for Tommy Tiernan tonight!!
I enjoyed it - not being allowed to move when something smashed, the punt purse, ginger hair turning Michelle's stomach, St Anthony being called upon - all gave me a laugh.
Was probably the weakest of all the episodes on tonight. I've sat through a lot worse though!!
"What are you looking at, ya tangerine tool?!". Must remember that for this year's Twelfth ;D
Noticed a red and white headband in the rear view mirror. Was that left up there from Derry's Sam win in 1993, or did Derry City win anything in the 90's?
Unrealistic episode as there's no need for a food stop between the bogside and the border! Sure it's 15mins away.
Quote from: RedHand88 on February 01, 2018, 11:04:52 PM
Unrealistic episode as there's no need for a food stop between the bogside and the border! Sure it's 15mins away.
Maybe they were going the long way to Portnoo through Lifford...
The Granda was looking for lottery numbers, when did it start?
Quote from: Targetman on February 01, 2018, 11:09:59 PM
The Granda was looking for lottery numbers, when did it start?
Uk one started before 1995, I know that much. And Irish one before that. I had the same thought about anachronisms.
Uk lotto started late 94. Irish one a few years before.
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Quote from: RedHand88 on February 01, 2018, 11:04:52 PM
Unrealistic episode as there's no need for a food stop between the bogside and the border! Sure it's 15mins away.
Maybe they were going the long way to Portnoo through Lifford...
Via Newbuildings? I wouldn't have thought so!
The diner at Toomebridge
Quote from: theticklemister on February 01, 2018, 11:33:13 PM
The diner at Toomebridge
Well, it looked like they were filming in New Barnsley so maybe they were on the right road...
I loved it when Michelle called her friend "Dick", lol
This episode is s rip-off of Napoleon Dynamite!
What was the newsflash of at the end of tonight's episode? Thought it a poignant enough ending to show what life here was like back then.
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This episode is s rip-off of Napoleon Dynamite!
Possibly but still very funny and the best episode by a mile!!
Probably Omagh!
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This episode is s rip-off of Napoleon Dynamite!
Possibly but still very funny and the best episode by a mile!!
Probably Omagh!
Agreed
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Quote from: Orior on February 08, 2018, 10:30:07 PM
This episode is s rip-off of Napoleon Dynamite!
Possibly but still very funny and the best episode by a mile!!
Probably Omagh!
1. A great episode
2. Wasn't a real incident, but based on Omagh due to scale
omagh was 98, series set in early 90s, but i suppose its not aiming to be historically accurate
Its had its cheesy moments, but its been good craic.
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Quote from: Orior on February 08, 2018, 10:30:07 PM
This episode is s rip-off of Napoleon Dynamite!
Possibly but still very funny and the best episode by a mile!!
Probably Omagh!
I enjoyed that last night, the ending was great.
1. A great episode
2. Wasn't a real incident, but based on Omagh due to scale
Quote from: on the sideline on February 08, 2018, 10:36:31 PM
What was the newsflash of at the end of tonight's episode? Thought it a poignant enough ending to show what life here was like back then.
Thought it was the Shankill bombing myself. 1993. 10 died (including the bomber), but the TV show referred to 12, so obviously just artistic licence.
Thought it was a great episode and look forward to a new series.
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Quote from: on the sideline on February 08, 2018, 10:36:31 PM
What was the newsflash of at the end of tonight's episode? Thought it a poignant enough ending to show what life here was like back then.
Thought it was the Shankill bombing myself. 1993. 10 died (including the bomber), but the TV show referred to 12, so obviously just artistic licence.
Thought it was a great episode and look forward to a new series.
I suppose they wanted to make it a 'generic' incident (for want of a better word) rather than a real historic event.
The sad thing is, it could have been any of a number of days in the 80s/90s
I will miss it. Really enjoyable 6 episodes for me. The final episode was superb
Enjoyed the series and thought the ending was really well done
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I will miss it. Really enjoyable 6 episodes for me. The final episode was superb
Really enjoyed it also but thought the last episode was definitely the weakest in the series.
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I will miss it. Really enjoyable 6 episodes for me. The final episode was superb
Really enjoyed it also but thought the last episode was definitely the weakest in the series.
Agreed
Yeah I thought the last two episodes weren't quite as good as the others although I thought the ending was excellent. Our ones reckoned the footage may have been La Mon. No idea if that's right
The end of that show really struck a chord with me, I mind sitting on a bus on the way to a game in Belfast when word of the Omagh bombing came through, we were full of the joys of spring meanwhile 50/60miles down the road one of the worst bombings in my lifetime had just happened.
Quote from: paddyjohn on February 09, 2018, 01:45:11 PM
The end of that show really struck a chord with me, I mind sitting on a bus on the way to a game in Belfast when word of the Omagh bombing came through, we were full of the joys of spring meanwhile 50/60miles down the road one of the worst bombings in my lifetime had just happened.
Yeah me too, the wife and I both recalled the very moment it happened! clear as day, I'd my son in the park, he was about 4 and there was some choppers heading out from the Royal direction, army ones, left, got to the house and it was on the news! another rotten day in Northern Ireland
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Quote from: paddyjohn on February 09, 2018, 01:45:11 PM
The end of that show really struck a chord with me, I mind sitting on a bus on the way to a game in Belfast when word of the Omagh bombing came through, we were full of the joys of spring meanwhile 50/60miles down the road one of the worst bombings in my lifetime had just happened.
Yeah me too, the wife and I both recalled the very moment it happened! clear as day, I'd my son in the park, he was about 4 and there was some choppers heading out from the Royal direction, army ones, left, got to the house and it was on the news! another rotten day in Northern Ireland
I remember such a eerie feeling in Casement that evening, I can't remember such a somber crowd at any game.
"I don't really believe in lesbians". Great line ;D
To be fair, the storylines have been ok, but some of the one liners have been top notch.
Quote from: BennyCake on February 09, 2018, 03:45:19 PM
"I don't really believe in lesbians". Great line ;D
To be fair, the storylines have been ok, but some of the one liners have been top notch.
Well summed up. So so storylines but plenty of brilliant lines and laughs. I will look forward to the new series.
"You're a walkin' cack attack" and "Caioimhe reeks of piss" and the random all-girl talent show - echoes of Convent Grammar Strabane 1991-1998. We even had one male in the school too.
I think the writer was at Thornhill the same time I was at its equivalent in Strabane.
Loved it.
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Yeah I thought the last two episodes weren't quite as good as the others although I thought the ending was excellent. Our ones reckoned the footage may have been La Mon. No idea if that's right
I don't think it was any specific incident at all. Just one they made up to show the contrast of crazy shit happening daily but fairly normal teenage life continuing alongside it.
Yeah I don't think it was supposed to be a specific incident, but the archive footage played on the screen is what I'm referring too.
I can't make a call on it atall. Liked bits. Others not so good. But still tuned in. Couldn't care if there was another series. But would watch again.
It's based on Thornhill Convent of Mercy. Their student booklet was even called the habit
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on February 09, 2018, 09:04:44 PM
It's based on Thornhill Convent of Mercy. Their student booklet was even called the habit
Yes it was and the writer went through school at the same time as me, we have mutual friends, so it's no wonder some of the stuff is so familiar. Hope they do a Colaiste Samhraidh version.
A bittersweet ending too hearing Dreams with Dolores' great voice.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/derry-girls-the-funniest-lines-from-series-one-36582185.html
Talk of a Derry Girls Young Offenders crossover. But they are set in different times so hard to see how possible.
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Quote from: on the sideline on February 08, 2018, 10:36:31 PM
What was the newsflash of at the end of tonight's episode? Thought it a poignant enough ending to show what life here was like back then.
Thought it was the Shankill bombing myself. 1993. 10 died (including the bomber), but the TV show referred to 12, so obviously just artistic licence.
Thought it was a great episode and look forward to a new series.
Finally got around to watching this. Watched all 6 episodes over two nights. Found it very enjoyable. I presumed the report at the end was about Enniskillen.
/Jim
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What was the newsflash of at the end of tonight's episode? Thought it a poignant enough ending to show what life here was like back then.
Thought it was the Shankill bombing myself. 1993. 10 died (including the bomber), but the TV show referred to 12, so obviously just artistic licence.
Thought it was a great episode and look forward to a new series.
Finally got around to watching this. Watched all 6 episodes over two nights. Found it very enjoyable. I presumed the report at the end was about Enniskillen.
/Jim
The creator said it had Omagh in mind but was just a demonstration of what happened and not one specifically. Omagh was a Saturday and in the show it's a school day.
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Talk of a Derry Girls Young Offenders crossover. But they are set in different times so hard to see how possible.
Hopefully not. Young Offenders is so much better it would be a shame to tarnish it.
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Quote from: on the sideline on February 08, 2018, 10:36:31 PM
What was the newsflash of at the end of tonight's episode? Thought it a poignant enough ending to show what life here was like back then.
Thought it was the Shankill bombing myself. 1993. 10 died (including the bomber), but the TV show referred to 12, so obviously just artistic licence.
Thought it was a great episode and look forward to a new series.
Finally got around to watching this. Watched all 6 episodes over two nights. Found it very enjoyable. I presumed the report at the end was about Enniskillen.
/Jim
The creator said it had Omagh in mind but was just a demonstration of what happened and not one specifically. Omagh was a Saturday and in the show it's a school day.
Enniskillen was a Sunday, Shankill Bomb was a Saturday too.
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Talk of a Derry Girls Young Offenders crossover. But they are set in different times so hard to see how possible.
Hopefully not. Young Offenders is so much better it would be a shame to tarnish it.
Late to the party but watched a few episodes of the young offenders last night, really enjoyed them
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Talk of a Derry Girls Young Offenders crossover. But they are set in different times so hard to see how possible.
Hopefully not. Young Offenders is so much better it would be a shame to tarnish it.
Late to the party but watched a few episodes of the young offenders last night, really enjoyed them
It's class. There is a film on Netflix too.
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Quote from: on the sideline on February 08, 2018, 10:36:31 PM
What was the newsflash of at the end of tonight's episode? Thought it a poignant enough ending to show what life here was like back then.
Thought it was the Shankill bombing myself. 1993. 10 died (including the bomber), but the TV show referred to 12, so obviously just artistic licence.
Thought it was a great episode and look forward to a new series.
Finally got around to watching this. Watched all 6 episodes over two nights. Found it very enjoyable. I presumed the report at the end was about Enniskillen.
/Jim
The creator said it had Omagh in mind but was just a demonstration of what happened and not one specifically. Omagh was a Saturday and in the show it's a school day.
Enniskillen was a Sunday, Shankill Bomb was a Saturday too.
Enniskillen was also 1987 and the show is set in the mid 90s.
Second season finished up last night. Thought the episodes were mostly stronger than the first season. First episode away on the trip with the Protestant boys, the da seeing them on TV away at the Take that concert (smiling and saying nothing), James showing up to take Erin to the formal and last nights episode were highlights from memory.
The music is great. Enjoy the granda and the aunt (very Derry). Clare annoys me a we bit - everything just a bit too over the top.
A third season is in the works.
Enjoyed the second season as well. Don't understand all the begrudgery i've seen on social media.
Only thing I would have issue with the show is that there can be timeline errors. The IRA ceasefire (August 1994) seemed to be in between The Usual Suspects (August 1995) and Bill Clinton coming here (November 1995).
Some good bits, but some things a bit drab. Aunt Mary and the nun have some cracking lines. Thought series one was better though.
Quote from: BennyCake on April 10, 2019, 01:09:12 PM
Some good bits, but some things a bit drab. Aunt Mary and the nun have some cracking lines. Thought series one was better though.
It's still good there's plenty of classic comedies have shite bits in them.
Was particularly disappointed with last night's episode the lads heading to Burt to find Clinton was very weak!!
I enjoy it, whilst struggling to believe the scale of the hype and critical fascination with it.
Find the dodgy accents very off-putting. Can't take 75% of them. Erin's overacting and Orla's dreaminess/ropiness didn't annoy me as much as first time around but found Clare even more annoying than before. Her accent is genuinely awful. Love how foul-mouthed Michelle is and how phrases like "f**king p***k" can essentially be used as a term of endearment. Probably the most accurate of how Irish teenagers get on around each other.
Love the soundtrack - full playlist of it here on spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/1181646670/playlist/6xPhOPIiMX5BP6GggzFpna?si=q26IxTmkSAyhj7YqLZymWA
Jenny Joyce is a right wee root. There's one of her in every school.
Derrygirls. Good in parts and overly daft in others. It could and should be alot better with the premise used.
I watched the first episode of season 1 the other week, the torture was endured stoically to the end, in case.
But ever since, I have stood idly by.
Has any survey been taken to measure the overall negative impact that Derry Girls might have with southern voters in an AI referendum?
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I watched the first episode of season 1 the other week, the torture was endured stoically to the end, in case.
But ever since, I have stood idly by.
Has any survey been taken to measure the overall negative impact that Derry Girls might have with southern voters in an AI referendum?
To be fair, I probably didn't warm to it until half way through the first season and enjoyed the second season even more. It's far from perfect and I wouldn't go in to watching it with a serious head on. It's a bit of harmless fun with just the right amount of nostalgia and 'Derry-ism's' for me to enjoy.
I wonder do Protestant school kids and workers head into school/work the day after and ask, "Did you watch that Londonderry Girls last night?"
Genuinely find it painful to watch and find myself wanting to turn it over if someone else wasnt watching it in the room.
Find it more stupid than in any way funny.
Maybe its just because Im getting to be a grumpy ballix in old age ::)
It's the age old problem of comedy being subjective. . . All the best sitcoms had overly stupid storylines and shit bits in them but that doesn't stop them being named as the best ever.
Here's a list published today from a Radio Times poll and I could easily argue against a lot of them!
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20 greatest sitcoms ever
1. Fawlty Towers
2. Father Ted
3. I'm Alan Partridge
4. Blackadder
5. Dad's Army
6. Only Fools and Horses
7. Porridge
8. The Royle Family
9. Absolutely Fabulous
10. Dinnerladies
11. The Thick of it
12. The Office
13. Peep Show
14. The Vicar of Dibley
15. The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
16. The Young Ones
17. Gavin & Stacey
18. The Good Life
19. Detectorists
20. Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
As a Derry City man, far too many dodgy Belfast accents in there. Michelle and Auntie are Derry in the sod.
Considering it's aimed at a UK audience I doubt they gave too much consideration to the accents. The wee girl from Galway actually isn't too bad. As for that list by screenexile, it doesn't even have the inbetweeners and is therefore null and void
Quote from: general_lee on April 10, 2019, 03:37:27 PM
Considering it's aimed at a UK audience I doubt they gave too much consideration to the accents. The wee girl from Galway actually isn't too bad. As for that list by screenexile, it doesn't even have the inbetweeners and is therefore null and void
Nor Fleabag!!!
The acting is irritating as Gallsman says and I think in general the writing is stronger than the acting. Michelle the most believable and is pure Derry. Clare and Orla could easily disappear and the show wouldn't suffer.
Any best of list without Phoenix Nights can f**k off
Quote from: clarshack on April 10, 2019, 01:00:17 PM
Don't understand all the begrudgery i've seen on social media.
That's the sort of line that gets under my skin. There feels like a real 'groupthink' attitude to Derry Girls whereby it's almost embarrassing to admit in public that you think it's s**t; and that post underscores that feeling for me - it's an implied suggestion that if you don't like it then you are just a begrudging so and so.
It's possible to think it's rubbish because you just don't think it's funny, rather than because of any sort of begrudgery.
Writing good, acting questionable. 6.5 / 10
No Dad's Army, Steptoe and Son or Til Death Us Do Part on the list? Very poor.
Quote from: screenexile on April 10, 2019, 03:05:08 PM
It's the age old problem of comedy being subjective. . . All the best sitcoms had overly stupid storylines and shit bits in them but that doesn't stop them being named as the best ever.
Here's a list published today from a Radio Times poll and I could easily argue against a lot of them!
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20 greatest sitcoms ever
1. Fawlty Towers
2. Father Ted
3. I'm Alan Partridge
4. Blackadder
5. Dad's Army
6. Only Fools and Horses
7. Porridge
8. The Royle Family
9. Absolutely Fabulous
10. Dinnerladies
11. The Thick of it
12. The Office
13. Peep Show
14. The Vicar of Dibley
15. The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
16. The Young Ones
17. Gavin & Stacey
18. The Good Life
19. Detectorists
20. Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
UK comedy is great and all, but there's something about the underlying themes of class that has always struck me as a bit... odd. The basis of a lot of British comedy seems to be that someone tries to improve their station in life, but fails miserably with hilarious results.
Del Trotter is a working class man who had to raise his brother like a son, has aspirations for millionairedom, but can't get there because he's a poorly educated working class person, so let's all have a good laugh at him. Look at him trying to move in the same circles as the "yuppie sorts" and upper class people in mansions but sticking out like a sore thumb because he doesn't know his place.
Blackadder was the same. He always tried to get one over on the toffs who were in control of his life, tried some scheme to escape the drudgery of his life, and it always backfired on him.
Hyacinth Bucket is a middle class woman who tried to look upper class and makes a pig's ear of it.
David Brent wants to be a famous comedian or rockstar but is stuck in a middle-management office job – and then gets kicked down another rung of the ladder in the end.
Don't get me wrong, they're all funny shows and all. I'm just saying. There's something about the Brits and an obsession with class.
Well Monty Python did make the 'Class' sketch so that's a 'thing' in the uk and elsewhere tbf (except USA)
19. Detectorists is a great wee show.
Quote from: BennyCake on April 10, 2019, 06:23:37 PM
19. Detectorists is a great wee show.
It's class. I was late to the party on it but I'd put it right up there with my favourite programmes of the last 10 years.
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 10, 2019, 05:39:28 PM
No Dad's Army, Steptoe and Son or Til Death Us Do Part on the list? Very poor.
Renounce the Ziggy name would you, until you know how to respect how to use it.
Derry Girls is one of the funniest comedies currently on television. It's witty, it's crude, it's thought provoking and it evokes so many great memories from being a teen in the 90s and studying in that there city.
Then you go and say Dad's Army is what is held up at the pinicle of great comedies? It's rubbish, utter rubbish.
Never seen more than 2 minutes of Dads Army in me life.
Can't really comment. It might well be good. But just looks too English for my liking.
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19. Detectorists is a great wee show.
It's class. I was late to the party on it but I'd put it right up there with my favourite programmes of the last 10 years.
Really?? Must get into it
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19. Detectorists is a great wee show.
It's class. I was late to the party on it but I'd put it right up there with my favourite programmes of the last 10 years.
Really?? Must get into it
Yup. Well worth a watch. Great show.
Quote from: ziggysego on April 10, 2019, 08:04:53 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 10, 2019, 05:39:28 PM
No Dad's Army, Steptoe and Son or Til Death Us Do Part on the list? Very poor.
Renounce the Ziggy name would you, until you know how to respect how to use it.
Derry Girls is one of the funniest comedies currently on television. It's witty, it's crude, it's thought provoking and it evokes so many great memories from being a teen in the 90s and studying in that there city.
Then you go and say Dad's Army is what is held up at the pinicle of great comedies? It's rubbish, utter rubbish.
I might, if you promise to try and improve your spelling next term.
This quote from Dad's Army could have been written for Brexiteers
Wilson: "It's a beautiful sunset, sir,"
Mainwaring: "It's a beautiful land. They're not going to get their hands on it. We shall fight to the last. We shall keep firing until we have only one round each. We shall save that for ourselves. By the way, Wilson, how much ammunition do we have?"
Wilson: "One round each, sir"
Quote from: Orior on April 11, 2019, 11:07:06 AM
This quote from Dad's Army could have been written for Brexiteers
Wilson: "It's a beautiful sunset, sir,"
Mainwaring: "It's a beautiful land. They're not going to get their hands on it. We shall fight to the last. We shall keep firing until we have only one round each. We shall save that for ourselves. By the way, Wilson, how much ammunition do we have?"
Wilson: "One round each, sir"
:D
It's funny in places, but it's really not all that witty, Ziggy.
As someone mentioned previously, a load of lads driving to Burt looking for Clinton because they heard a radio transmission of "bring bill back to base"??? Load of shite.
Give my Derry head peace Mrs Brown
No Steptoe and Rising Damp on that list. Wow.
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 11, 2019, 11:00:41 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 10, 2019, 08:04:53 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 10, 2019, 05:39:28 PM
No Dad's Army, Steptoe and Son or Til Death Us Do Part on the list? Very poor.
Renounce the Ziggy name would you, until you know how to respect how to use it.
Derry Girls is one of the funniest comedies currently on television. It's witty, it's crude, it's thought provoking and it evokes so many great memories from being a teen in the 90s and studying in that there city.
Then you go and say Dad's Army is what is held up at the pinicle of great comedies? It's rubbish, utter rubbish.
I might, if you promise to try and improve your spelling next term.
I'll thnik about it
Quote from: Armamike on April 11, 2019, 01:06:51 PM
No Steptoe and Rising Damp on that list. Wow.
Yes Minister/Prime minister would be right at the top of that list for me. Brilliantly written
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Quote from: ziggy90 on April 11, 2019, 11:00:41 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 10, 2019, 08:04:53 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on April 10, 2019, 05:39:28 PM
No Dad's Army, Steptoe and Son or Til Death Us Do Part on the list? Very poor.
Renounce the Ziggy name would you, until you know how to respect how to use it.
Derry Girls is one of the funniest comedies currently on television. It's witty, it's crude, it's thought provoking and it evokes so many great memories from being a teen in the 90s and studying in that there city.
Then you go and say Dad's Army is what is held up at the pinicle of great comedies? It's rubbish, utter rubbish.
I might, if you promise to try and improve your spelling next term.
I'll thnik about it
Perhaps if you concentrated on the spelling rather than posing for photos with a barrage of beauties it would be better ;)
I want to confirm that whilst my Internet post is littered with spelling and grammar errors, I did not follow for Brexit.
The Likely Lads should be in that top 20.
Does anyone think there is a lot of repetitive stuff from father Ted?
Its amusing reading back on this thread and the amount of hatred for this show back when it first came out.
Have to save I've enjoyed it thoroughly. My American missus loves it too (although she needs subtitles).
Kevin McAleer's cameos are hilarious.
Only seen the second episode of the new season so far on our dodgy tv box. It didn't quite hit the heights of the earlier stuff.
Quote from: Truth hurts on April 28, 2022, 12:53:53 PM
Does anyone think there is a lot of repetitive stuff from father Ted?
Yes 2or3 times this week said to myself ive seen similar before (i suppose all stuff is repeated eventually) likewise yer wan Jamie Lee is like rent aquote at this stage of Norn-Iron-isms. Having said that still enjoyable with great music in the background
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 28, 2022, 01:49:21 PM
Quote from: Truth hurts on April 28, 2022, 12:53:53 PM
Does anyone think there is a lot of repetitive stuff from father Ted?
Yes 2or3 times this week said to myself ive seen similar before (i suppose all stuff is repeated eventually) likewise yer wan Jamie Lee is like rent aquote at this stage of Norn-Iron-isms. Having said that still enjoyable with great music in the background
Thought the latest episode was better than what most other people seemed to think about it.
Episode 1 shit
Episode 2 very good
Episode 3 okay
Episode 1 - ok
Episode 2 - good
Episode 3 - brutal bad
Overall, it's watchable but personally don't think it's anywhere near as funny as the likes of the Inbetweeners
Thought the last episode was quite weak but these things happen... not every episode of the inbetweeners/Father Ted was quality they all have their bad ones!
Also Amy Huberman's accent was atrocious!!
I laughed once at something in the latest episode one, I have to admit I don't get the love for DGs. But I might give ep 2 a gander seeing as the reviews here consider it to be drama gold.
Quote from: Main Street on April 28, 2022, 04:34:31 PM
I laughed once at something in the latest episode one, I have to admit I don't get the love for DGs. But I might give ep 2 a gander seeing as the reviews here consider it to be drama gold.
I wouldn't sat that I just enjoy Kevin McAleer's schtick.
It's watchable, some people (women) hype it up to be a lot better than what it actually is
Wifey was gigglin away at ep2 deffo the best so far. Will it go down as one if the top twenty comedies ever? No
Is it enjoyable all the same with plenty of laughs with a nice throwback to an era plenty of us remember, good tunes, few good local celebs like mcaleer and tiernan etc, while being levels above Give my Head Peace and Mrs Browns Boys? yes 😊
Another vote for Episode 2,. I'm not a huge fan but that Episode was very funny. Episode 3 wasn't as strong but it was OK.
Quote from: WT4E on April 28, 2022, 02:18:13 PM
Episode 1 shit
Episode 2 very good
Episode 3 okay
+1. Last weeks was definitely a high point.
Quote from: Truth hurts on April 28, 2022, 12:53:53 PM
Does anyone think there is a lot of repetitive stuff from father Ted?
Yes..... see next post on Kevin McAleer. It's just a rip off of Father Austin Purcell IMO.
In fairness it's watchable, has some genuinely funny moments but it's not ground breaking. It is heavily influenced by stuff like father ted but that in itself is not a bad thing as it lures us in with the nostalgia. Nobody complains that stranger things just rips off/borrows form every 80s movie, in fact we expect it at this stage 😀
Quote from: thebigfella on April 28, 2022, 09:14:13 PM
Quote from: Truth hurts on April 28, 2022, 12:53:53 PM
Does anyone think there is a lot of repetitive stuff from father Ted?
Yes..... see next post on Kevin McAleer. It's just a rip off of Father Austin Purcell IMO.
In fairness it's watchable, has some genuinely funny moments but it's not ground breaking. It is heavily influenced by stuff like father ted but that in itself is not a bad thing as it lures us in with the nostalgia. Nobody complains that stranger things just rips off/borrows form every 80s movie, in fact we expect it at this stage 😀
Mcaleer was it it ling befroe fr ted. and it wasnt funny then either
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 28, 2022, 04:46:40 PM
Wifey was gigglin away at ep2 deffo the best so far. Will it go down as one if the top twenty comedies ever? No
Is it enjoyable all the same with plenty of laughs with a nice throwback to an era plenty of us remember, good tunes, few good local celebs like mcaleer and tiernan etc, while being levels above Give my Head Peace and Mrs Browns Boys? yes 😊
Jesus we are wile harsh on ourselves, the Irish that is.. It's a bitta craic and light entertainment. Very rare will you get belly laughs now on tv and if you do its from the 70's and you aint suppose to be laughing
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 28, 2022, 04:46:40 PM
Wifey was gigglin away at ep2 deffo the best so far. Will it go down as one if the top twenty comedies ever? No
Is it enjoyable all the same with plenty of laughs with a nice throwback to an era plenty of us remember, good tunes, few good local celebs like mcaleer and tiernan etc, while being levels above Give my Head Peace and Mrs Browns Boys? yes 😊
You are starting from a low bar there. Two shows I cannot abide. Give my Head Peace is at least 20 if not 30 years past its sell-by date. Utter utter shite. And Mrs Browns Boys is about as funny as a kick to the stones.
Derry Girls like most other shows has its moments and while it is not comedy gold or won't be remembered as a classic is still a decent effort.
So we agree! 😃
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Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 28, 2022, 04:46:40 PM
Wifey was gigglin away at ep2 deffo the best so far. Will it go down as one if the top twenty comedies ever? No
Is it enjoyable all the same with plenty of laughs with a nice throwback to an era plenty of us remember, good tunes, few good local celebs like mcaleer and tiernan etc, while being levels above Give my Head Peace and Mrs Browns Boys? yes 😊
You are starting from a low bar there. Two shows I cannot abide. Give my Head Peace is at least 20 if not 30 years past its sell-by date. Utter utter shite. And Mrs Browns Boys is about as funny as a kick to the stones.
Derry Girls like most other shows has its moments and while it is not comedy gold or won't be remembered as a classic is still a decent effort.
you must be some craic to go with for a night
Tyrone Boys is going to be the next big thing...
Mrs Browns boys is embarrassing - it's utter shite. Give my head peace does have the odd funny thing in it.
Quote from: rrhf on April 29, 2022, 12:36:15 PM
Tyrone Boys is going to be the next big thing...
We've already had that and I'm pretty sure we can all agree it was horrific.
"There's no place like Tyrone"
Well thank f**k there isn't one's more than enough!!
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Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 28, 2022, 04:46:40 PM
Wifey was gigglin away at ep2 deffo the best so far. Will it go down as one if the top twenty comedies ever? No
Is it enjoyable all the same with plenty of laughs with a nice throwback to an era plenty of us remember, good tunes, few good local celebs like mcaleer and tiernan etc, while being levels above Give my Head Peace and Mrs Browns Boys? yes 😊
You are starting from a low bar there. Two shows I cannot abide. Give my Head Peace is at least 20 if not 30 years past its sell-by date. Utter utter shite. And Mrs Browns Boys is about as funny as a kick to the stones.
Derry Girls like most other shows has its moments and while it is not comedy gold or won't be remembered as a classic is still a decent effort.
you must be some craic to go with for a night
f**k and here was me thinking I was allowed an opinion. What should I have said?
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Quote from: rrhf on April 29, 2022, 12:36:15 PM
Tyrone Boys is going to be the next big thing...
We've already had that and I'm pretty sure we can all agree it was horrific.
"There's no place like Tyrone"
Well thank f**k there isn't one's more than enough!!
Remarkably that got a second season.
I am risking a 2 year ban with Ziggysbigego as mod, but in my opinion Mrs Brown's boys is sitcom class. I don't watch it as a habit but whenever I happen upon an episode I'm impressed by the the staging, the acting, the corny dialogue, corny jokes, the blatant character stereotyping and ridiculing of same.
Speaking of unfunny acts, I see there "Mammybanter" is releasing her first book :-\
Quote from: 93-DY-SAM on April 29, 2022, 12:26:13 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 28, 2022, 04:46:40 PM
Wifey was gigglin away at ep2 deffo the best so far. Will it go down as one if the top twenty comedies ever? No
Is it enjoyable all the same with plenty of laughs with a nice throwback to an era plenty of us remember, good tunes, few good local celebs like mcaleer and tiernan etc, while being levels above Give my Head Peace and Mrs Browns Boys? yes 😊
You are starting from a low bar there. Two shows I cannot abide. Give my Head Peace is at least 20 if not 30 years past its sell-by date. Utter utter shite. And Mrs Browns Boys is about as funny as a kick to the stones.
Derry Girls like most other shows has its moments and while it is not comedy gold or won't be remembered as a classic is still a decent effort.
A Give my head peace Classic Sketch
https://youtu.be/j9qV8buoY1E
Quote from: Saffrongael on April 29, 2022, 07:26:54 PM
Speaking of unfunny acts, I see there "Mammybanter" is releasing her first book :-\
We tried booking her for an International Women's Day slot for an online conference - the price she was charging for a fifteen min slot was eye-watering! We didn't bother.
Derry ones are mad about money
I think Derry Girls and Give My Head Peace are excellent.
Mrs Brown's Boys is terrible though
Aw lads, some show this evening. Strabane even featured!
Whatever anyone thinks about the humour (and jeez but I couldn't stand the Claire character), the show has a real ability to tap into the emotions of the time.
Quote from: Rois on May 18, 2022, 10:40:48 PM
Aw lads, some show this evening. Strabane even featured!
Whatever anyone thinks about the humour (and jeez but I couldn't stand the Claire character), the show has a real ability to tap into the emotions of the time.
That post got worse with every sentence.
;D
Quote from: In hiding on April 29, 2022, 10:46:28 PM
I think Derry Girls and Give My Head Peace are excellent.
Mrs Brown's Boys is terrible though
Just saw this post, give my head peace and excellent in the same sentence and no-one said anything ;D
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Quote from: Rois on May 18, 2022, 10:40:48 PM
Aw lads, some show this evening. Strabane even featured!
Whatever anyone thinks about the humour (and jeez but I couldn't stand the Claire character), the show has a real ability to tap into the emotions of the time.
That post got worse with every sentence.
;D
🤣
Come on - it was good and had me in tears! Voted in the referendum on my 18th birthday - can't blame me for reminiscing.
Same. It got a bit less funny but more poignant and emotional.
Also it was a bit sickening watching about the good Friday agreement given how little of a shit some current politicians give about it and the fact it is just a pawn in a big game now :(
Thought the last 2 episodes this week were brilliant - Haven't enjoyed all of this season but the episode last night tapped into your emotion of what things were like and people
Don't want that anymore never mind when they voted for the GFA, but arseholes working to destabilise that agreement would anger you.. Loved Granda Joes speech about it being a ghost story you'll tell weans.
Only watched the first, as a Derry man, the accents are away off. Michelle only one that has Derry accent and maybe the auntie/ma a bit, but must catch up on it over next few weeks. I was in Derry the night Clinton came and Belfast the previous night( is that in last episode?)
Funny was I outside Whitlaw hall when Adams came out with Clinton. Big placard protest there of free presbies, think I was only taig there. I shouted "Tiocfaidh Ár Lá Gerry". Oh the looks. Jesus how ive changed
Quote from: Mourne Red on May 19, 2022, 07:54:38 AM
Thought the last 2 episodes this week were brilliant - Haven't enjoyed all of this season but the episode last night tapped into your emotion of what things were like and people
Don't want that anymore never mind when they voted for the GFA, but arseholes working to destabilise that agreement would anger you.. Loved Granda Joes speech about it being a ghost story you'll tell weans.
I'm fairly sure Erin is from Derry as well and has a Derry accent! The others are shite enough especially Clare's!
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Quote from: Mourne Red on May 19, 2022, 07:54:38 AM
Thought the last 2 episodes this week were brilliant - Haven't enjoyed all of this season but the episode last night tapped into your emotion of what things were like and people
Don't want that anymore never mind when they voted for the GFA, but arseholes working to destabilise that agreement would anger you.. Loved Granda Joes speech about it being a ghost story you'll tell weans.
I'm fairly sure Erin is from Derry as well and has a Derry accent! The others are shite enough especially Clare's!
Aye tbf she does, does my napper in with the facial expressions(have I got the right one?)
Watched the penultimate episode thinking it was the last and was thinking 'is this it?'
Have to say it barely raised a chuckle...series has been pretty dire but all about opinions I guess
Even shite comedies can have their moments. I thought the episode with the granda's new girlfriend was funny. Gave up on the show midway through season 2 though.
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Quote from: Mourne Red on May 19, 2022, 07:54:38 AM
Thought the last 2 episodes this week were brilliant - Haven't enjoyed all of this season but the episode last night tapped into your emotion of what things were like and people
Don't want that anymore never mind when they voted for the GFA, but arseholes working to destabilise that agreement would anger you.. Loved Granda Joes speech about it being a ghost story you'll tell weans.
I'm fairly sure Erin is from Derry as well and has a Derry accent! The others are shite enough especially Clare's!
Surely that Michelle one is pure Derry hi!
Show had its moments, with the funniest really being the nun and the granda - the aunt became pretty funny too as the show progressed.
Your doll Clare was really annoying as was Erin.
How many of the main cast would actually have a Derry accent though in reality? Two of the girls and Dennis?
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Quote from: screenexile on May 19, 2022, 12:13:46 PM
Quote from: Mourne Red on May 19, 2022, 07:54:38 AM
Thought the last 2 episodes this week were brilliant - Haven't enjoyed all of this season but the episode last night tapped into your emotion of what things were like and people
Don't want that anymore never mind when they voted for the GFA, but arseholes working to destabilise that agreement would anger you.. Loved Granda Joes speech about it being a ghost story you'll tell weans.
I'm fairly sure Erin is from Derry as well and has a Derry accent! The others are shite enough especially Clare's!
Surely that Michelle one is pure Derry hi!
She is
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 19, 2022, 12:48:36 PM
Show had its moments, with the funniest really being the nun and the granda - the aunt became pretty funny too as the show progressed.
Your doll Clare was really annoying as was Erin.
How many of the main cast would actually have a Derry accent though in reality? Two of the girls and Dennis?
Not everyone in Derry sounds the same. Their accents were grand, even if one or two of the characters were a bit annoying at times.
Quote from: oakleaflad on May 19, 2022, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 19, 2022, 12:48:36 PM
Show had its moments, with the funniest really being the nun and the granda - the aunt became pretty funny too as the show progressed.
Your doll Clare was really annoying as was Erin.
How many of the main cast would actually have a Derry accent though in reality? Two of the girls and Dennis?
Not everyone in Derry sounds the same. Their accents were grand, even if one or two of the characters were a bit annoying at times.
Like life..
Quote from: oakleaflad on May 19, 2022, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 19, 2022, 12:48:36 PM
Show had its moments, with the funniest really being the nun and the granda - the aunt became pretty funny too as the show progressed.
Your doll Clare was really annoying as was Erin.
How many of the main cast would actually have a Derry accent though in reality? Two of the girls and Dennis?
Not everyone in Derry sounds the same. Their accents were grand, even if one or two of the characters were a bit annoying at times.
Lol. I know but every working class Derry person does. We have 2 accents in the city. Urban Derry accent(more close to Inishowen than County Derry) and the put on snobby mid atlantic accent. The accents were brutally off bar Michelle and few others, no big deal.
Watched the first half hour of the last episode at lunch there and it seems better than the series that's gone before looking forward to finishing it tonight!
Quote from: screenexile on May 19, 2022, 03:18:16 PM
Watched the first half hour of the last episode at lunch there and it seems better than the series that's gone before looking forward to finishing it tonight!
Some boys here in the public sector could have watched the series on their lunch break. ;)
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 19, 2022, 12:48:36 PM
Show had its moments, with the funniest really being the nun and the granda - the aunt became pretty funny too as the show progressed.
Your doll Clare was really annoying as was Erin.
How many of the main cast would actually have a Derry accent though in reality? Two of the girls and Dennis?
Dennis is a Strabane man.
Really enjoyed all 3 series.
Some slow bits obviously but one of the few series in recent years which i made a point of watching.
Beauty is in the eye and all that
A nonsense show that only got famous because it is set in the 90's, the writer knew this would work. The young hipster youth love the 90s, they have a romanticised view of it. That is why the show FRIENDS is so big now, because of 90s nostalgia, it is probably bigger now that when it actually aired.
I also notice how the whole of county Derry are buying into the whole 'Derry Girl' thing, for example you would see the Derry ladies teams refer to themselves as Derry Girls on social media. The Eurovision girl from Bellaghy was also called a Derry girl. I don't know about anyone else but as a South Derry native I have little contact with any goings on in Derry City, I haven't even been there in 8 years. The only connection to Derry I have is that the county was named after the town. I am sure people in North Cork for example can relate to this agenda.
Jesus. Tough audience.
So, writer writes about something as she knows it will be popular?! Thats one clever lady
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Quote from: nrico2006 on May 19, 2022, 12:48:36 PM
Show had its moments, with the funniest really being the nun and the granda - the aunt became pretty funny too as the show progressed.
Your doll Clare was really annoying as was Erin.
How many of the main cast would actually have a Derry accent though in reality? Two of the girls and Dennis?
Dennis is a Strabane man.
Aye, ran about with him in school.
Enjoyed that finale helps you remember the last 20 years haven't been as bad as everyone is making out at the minute.
Very enjoyable and although of course there have been weak moments the show is a hit and has a bit of a cult following and is putting Derry in the map so I'm all for it. Fair play to Lisa McGee and all involved!!
My memory must be hazy but I don't recall that great sense of euphoria that people are saying they're experienced at the time, especially from those who were in their teens then.
It was sceptical optimism. We'd already been through a few false dawns.
Quote from: Loughshore2022 on May 19, 2022, 07:18:36 PM
A nonsense show that only got famous because it is set in the 90's, the writer knew this would work. The young hipster youth love the 90s, they have a romanticised view of it. That is why the show FRIENDS is so big now, because of 90s nostalgia, it is probably bigger now that when it actually aired.
I also notice how the whole of county Derry are buying into the whole 'Derry Girl' thing, for example you would see the Derry ladies teams refer to themselves as Derry Girls on social media. The Eurovision girl from Bellaghy was also called a Derry girl. I don't know about anyone else but as a South Derry native I have little contact with any goings on in Derry City, I haven't even been there in 8 years. The only connection to Derry I have is that the county was named after the town. I am sure people in North Cork for example can relate to this agenda.
;D ;D ;D
Quote from: ONeill on May 19, 2022, 10:27:30 PM
My memory must be hazy but I don't recall that great sense of euphoria that people are saying they're experienced at the time, especially from those who were in their teens then.
It was sceptical optimism. We'd already been through a few false dawns.
Same. I recall more hullabaloo around the ceasefire in 1994.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 19, 2022, 10:37:41 PM
Quote from: ONeill on May 19, 2022, 10:27:30 PM
My memory must be hazy but I don't recall that great sense of euphoria that people are saying they're experienced at the time, especially from those who were in their teens then.
It was sceptical optimism. We'd already been through a few false dawns.
Same. I recall more hullabaloo around the ceasefire in 1994.
As a naive teenager I thought it was a United Ireland!
Was a poignant last show. Made me think there probably would never have been a GFA were those Tories bastards in power. vermin!
Quote from: ONeill on May 19, 2022, 10:27:30 PM
My memory must be hazy but I don't recall that great sense of euphoria that people are saying they're experienced at the time, especially from those who were in their teens then.
It was sceptical optimism. We'd already been through a few false dawns.
I've seen people comment more on how important it was in hindsight, not specifically that it was as emotional at the time. I got to vote on the very day I turned 18, so it was a big deal for me, but never dreamt that it wouldn't pass, so no big sense of victory at the time. If John Hume thought it was the right thing to do, then that was me sold.
Quote from: Loughshore2022 on May 19, 2022, 07:18:36 PM
A nonsense show that only got famous because it is set in the 90's, the writer knew this would work. The young hipster youth love the 90s, they have a romanticised view of it. That is why the show FRIENDS is so big now, because of 90s nostalgia, it is probably bigger now that when it actually aired.
I also notice how the whole of county Derry are buying into the whole 'Derry Girl' thing, for example you would see the Derry ladies teams refer to themselves as Derry Girls on social media. The Eurovision girl from Bellaghy was also called a Derry girl. I don't know about anyone else but as a South Derry native I have little contact with any goings on in Derry City, I haven't even been there in 8 years. The only connection to Derry I have is that the county was named after the town. I am sure people in North Cork for example can relate to this agenda.
I suppose it's a good feel show that people want to be connected with. Tbh as a city man I'd not have seen county Derry only for playing GAA, never felt like my county, we very rarely ventured over the bridge during troubles and i think i was only in Belfast handful of times before went to uni . Donegal always felt more natural in every way,family names, relations , work,history , holidays etc
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 19, 2022, 08:37:10 PM
Jesus. Tough audience.
So, writer writes about something as she knows it will be popular?! Thats one clever lady
My point is that it is popular for the wrong reasons, not because it is particularly funny but people like the nostalgic aspect of it and foreigners like the unusual accents. I've been watching sitcoms since I was 8 years old and the best I've been are Frasier and Two and a half men. They are great because of the comedy, not some nostalgic notion attached to it
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on May 19, 2022, 11:21:34 PM
Quote from: Loughshore2022 on May 19, 2022, 07:18:36 PM
A nonsense show that only got famous because it is set in the 90's, the writer knew this would work. The young hipster youth love the 90s, they have a romanticised view of it. That is why the show FRIENDS is so big now, because of 90s nostalgia, it is probably bigger now that when it actually aired.
I also notice how the whole of county Derry are buying into the whole 'Derry Girl' thing, for example you would see the Derry ladies teams refer to themselves as Derry Girls on social media. The Eurovision girl from Bellaghy was also called a Derry girl. I don't know about anyone else but as a South Derry native I have little contact with any goings on in Derry City, I haven't even been there in 8 years. The only connection to Derry I have is that the county was named after the town. I am sure people in North Cork for example can relate to this agenda.
I suppose it's a good feel show that people want to be connected with. Tbh as a city man I'd not have seen county Derry only for playing GAA, never felt like my county, we very rarely ventured over the bridge during troubles and i think i was only in Belfast handful of times before went to uni . Donegal always felt more natural in every way,family names, relations , work,history , holidays etc
West of Derry city actually used to be in Donegal during the early years of counties before Londonderry was formed. South Derry was North East Tyrone believe it or not. I would say that modern South Derry has more in common with South Antrim though.
Another interesting thing about history is that Inishowen and North co.Derry was part of Tir Eoghain before modern East Tyrone was. It was in the 'Cenel Eoghain' which was the earliest version of Tyrone. So basically Dungiven was in Tyrone before Dungannon was. Irish history is a complex thing.
If Derry City had stayed in Donegal then County Donegal could have been called Londonderry.
Quote from: Loughshore2022 on May 21, 2022, 01:22:35 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 19, 2022, 08:37:10 PM
Jesus. Tough audience.
So, writer writes about something as she knows it will be popular?! Thats one clever lady
My point is that it is popular for the wrong reasons, not because it is particularly funny but people like the nostalgic aspect of it and foreigners like the unusual accents. I've been watching sitcoms since I was 8 years old and the best I've been are Frasier and Two and a half men. They are great because of the comedy, not some nostalgic notion attached to it
Ffs if someone likes it, they like it. Let's not try to delve too deep into it. Sitcom snobbery now!! 😂
Two and a half Men mentioned in the same breath as Frasier. Jesus wept.
I don't think there's anything wrong with people enjoying the show because of the nostalgia element or familiarity, think it's all part of it. It's not written as a laugh a minute comedy.
It's not on a par with even some recent Ch 4 stuff like the Inbetweeners from a pure comedy perspective, never mind the classics, but that doesn't mean it's not thoroughly enjoyable in its own right
Quote from: gallsman on May 21, 2022, 01:37:51 PM
Two and a half Men mentioned in the same breath as Frasier. Jesus wept.
I don't think there's anything wrong with people enjoying the show because of the nostalgia element or familiarity, think it's all part of it. It's not written as a laugh a minute comedy.
It's not on a par with even some recent Ch 4 stuff like the Inbetweeners from a pure comedy perspective, never mind the classics, but that doesn't mean it's not thoroughly enjoyable in its own right
Yet you say you like Inbetweeners, ithas similar humour to Two and a half men. Both are filthy shows with mainly sexual jokes but that is why both are good. Two and a half men is actually better than Inbetweeners, Alan and the house keeper Berta are iconic sitcom characters. Another thing is that people usually hated when Ashton Kitchen replaced Charlie Sheen but I actually preferred him.
They're completely different shows. The Inbetweeners is a comedy about the, mostly sexual, mishaps of teenage boys and all that that entails. Most men can relate to that awkwardness they felt growing up at that sort of age, horned out of it but nervous around girls, struggling to fit in and find their place. That's where the comedy in it is largely derived from.
Two and Half Men is a comedy with some of the same sort of jokes about grown, nearly middle aged, men. Completely different premise altogether.
"Horned out of it"
😂😂
Quote from: Loughshore2022 on May 21, 2022, 01:34:00 PM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on May 19, 2022, 11:21:34 PM
Quote from: Loughshore2022 on May 19, 2022, 07:18:36 PM
A nonsense show that only got famous because it is set in the 90's, the writer knew this would work. The young hipster youth love the 90s, they have a romanticised view of it. That is why the show FRIENDS is so big now, because of 90s nostalgia, it is probably bigger now that when it actually aired.
I also notice how the whole of county Derry are buying into the whole 'Derry Girl' thing, for example you would see the Derry ladies teams refer to themselves as Derry Girls on social media. The Eurovision girl from Bellaghy was also called a Derry girl. I don't know about anyone else but as a South Derry native I have little contact with any goings on in Derry City, I haven't even been there in 8 years. The only connection to Derry I have is that the county was named after the town. I am sure people in North Cork for example can relate to this agenda.
I suppose it's a good feel show that people want to be connected with. Tbh as a city man I'd not have seen county Derry only for playing GAA, never felt like my county, we very rarely ventured over the bridge during troubles and i think i was only in Belfast handful of times before went to uni . Donegal always felt more natural in every way,family names, relations , work,history , holidays etc
West of Derry city actually used to be in Donegal during the early years of counties before Londonderry was formed. South Derry was North East Tyrone believe it or not. I would say that modern South Derry has more in common with South Antrim though.
Another interesting thing about history is that Inishowen and North co.Derry was part of Tir Eoghain before modern East Tyrone was. It was in the 'Cenel Eoghain' which was the earliest version of Tyrone. So basically Dungiven was in Tyrone before Dungannon was. Irish history is a complex thing.
If Derry City had stayed in Donegal then County Donegal could have been called Londonderry.
The old trick pub quiz question was "what is biggest town in Inishowen" , Derry City.
The whole cityside was Inishowen and then part of cityside was separated as ecclesiastical lands. But even then most of cityside remained in Inishowen.
When the Brits were dividing O Dohertys land between them Inishowen and its boundaries were given down to the very streams that demarked the land. Basically the stream that runs down from ballymagroarty and a line that runs west of that to penny burn. Galliagh, Carnhill, Shantallow, Culmore, coshquin, penny burn and anywhere in between those areas are in Inishowen. We are far further north in the peninsula than likes of Burt who are in Inishowen
The Waterside county Derry to me. Cityside just in name, island people hemmed in lol
Quote from: laoislad on May 21, 2022, 02:22:50 PM
"Horned out of it"
😂😂
I imagine some of us were worse than others.
Where's decent for a bite of lunch in the city? Will have 2 teenage sons with me so nothing too fancy but plenty of it! Might scoop a pint too!
The Exchange
Pykes and Pommes
Walled City Brewery
Fitzroy
All decent
Good man.
Love the exchange
Quote from: Loughshore2022 on May 21, 2022, 01:34:00 PM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on May 19, 2022, 11:21:34 PM
Quote from: Loughshore2022 on May 19, 2022, 07:18:36 PM
A nonsense show that only got famous because it is set in the 90's, the writer knew this would work. The young hipster youth love the 90s, they have a romanticised view of it. That is why the show FRIENDS is so big now, because of 90s nostalgia, it is probably bigger now that when it actually aired.
I also notice how the whole of county Derry are buying into the whole 'Derry Girl' thing, for example you would see the Derry ladies teams refer to themselves as Derry Girls on social media. The Eurovision girl from Bellaghy was also called a Derry girl. I don't know about anyone else but as a South Derry native I have little contact with any goings on in Derry City, I haven't even been there in 8 years. The only connection to Derry I have is that the county was named after the town. I am sure people in North Cork for example can relate to this agenda.
I suppose it's a good feel show that people want to be connected with. Tbh as a city man I'd not have seen county Derry only for playing GAA, never felt like my county, we very rarely ventured over the bridge during troubles and i think i was only in Belfast handful of times before went to uni . Donegal always felt more natural in every way,family names, relations , work,history , holidays etc
West of Derry city actually used to be in Donegal during the early years of counties before Londonderry was formed. South Derry was North East Tyrone believe it or not. I would say that modern South Derry has more in common with South Antrim though.
Another interesting thing about history is that Inishowen and North co.Derry was part of Tir Eoghain before modern East Tyrone was. It was in the 'Cenel Eoghain' which was the earliest version of Tyrone. So basically Dungiven was in Tyrone before Dungannon was. Irish history is a complex thing.
If Derry City had stayed in Donegal then County Donegal could have been called Londonderry.
Was there not a county Coleraine at some Point?
Quote from: Loughshore2022 on May 21, 2022, 01:34:00 PM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on May 19, 2022, 11:21:34 PM
Quote from: Loughshore2022 on May 19, 2022, 07:18:36 PM
A nonsense show that only got famous because it is set in the 90's, the writer knew this would work. The young hipster youth love the 90s, they have a romanticised view of it. That is why the show FRIENDS is so big now, because of 90s nostalgia, it is probably bigger now that when it actually aired.
I also notice how the whole of county Derry are buying into the whole 'Derry Girl' thing, for example you would see the Derry ladies teams refer to themselves as Derry Girls on social media. The Eurovision girl from Bellaghy was also called a Derry girl. I don't know about anyone else but as a South Derry native I have little contact with any goings on in Derry City, I haven't even been there in 8 years. The only connection to Derry I have is that the county was named after the town. I am sure people in North Cork for example can relate to this agenda.
I suppose it's a good feel show that people want to be connected with. Tbh as a city man I'd not have seen county Derry only for playing GAA, never felt like my county, we very rarely ventured over the bridge during troubles and i think i was only in Belfast handful of times before went to uni . Donegal always felt more natural in every way,family names, relations , work,history , holidays etc
West of Derry city actually used to be in Donegal during the early years of counties before Londonderry was formed. South Derry was North East Tyrone believe it or not. I would say that modern South Derry has more in common with South Antrim though.
Another interesting thing about history is that Inishowen and North co.Derry was part of Tir Eoghain before modern East Tyrone was. It was in the 'Cenel Eoghain' which was the earliest version of Tyrone. So basically Dungiven was in Tyrone before Dungannon was. Irish history is a complex thing.
If Derry City had stayed in Donegal then County Donegal could have been called Londonderry.
Us South Tyrone ones drove them Dungiven wans out.
We still feel Donegal on the west bank.
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on June 15, 2022, 11:23:21 AM
We still feel Donegal on the west bank.
'We' is a very broad statement. Not everyone would feel that way.
Don't be hijacking my thread about Derry city eating houses.
Quote from: oakleaflad on June 15, 2022, 11:41:40 AM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on June 15, 2022, 11:23:21 AM
We still feel Donegal on the west bank.
'We' is a very broad statement. Not everyone would feel that way.
It is. But id say 80% of us are from Inishowen easily going back 2-3 geneartions, as a city man that would be my experience . The surnames are the give away. Id feel more at home in Buncrana than Dungiven
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2022, 11:47:10 AM
Don't be hijacking my thread about Derry city eating houses.
Where do you come from "Donegal", hows your purdies "big and small" how do you eat them "skin n all"
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2022, 11:47:10 AM
Don't be hijacking my thread about Derry city eating houses.
Pyke 'N' Pommes I reckon is a good shout for you and the sons. Enjoy!
Martin Scorcese is Derry girls fan.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/watch-hollywood-director-martin-scorsese-reveals-he-is-a-derry-girls-fan-42178762.html
Well that's me all caught up on all the episodes. I don't know what some of yiz are smoking. It was a great show! I find an accent so similar to my own a bit hard to listen to on TV at times, and there is a bit of over-acting, but the humour and clever writing more than made up for it. The historical details (the old cars, the music) were spot on. One thing I liked was how every character was so unique with a fully fleshed out personality, which you don't always see in TV these days. Even minor characters that appear in one or two episodes are hillarious. Like your one in the railway station talking on the phone at full volume about her sex life, or yer man in the shop that roars at the customers, or the edgy English literature teacher. Great stuff altogether. It'll be a classic in years to come, and the curmudgeons giving out about it are going to look even funnier.
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on November 28, 2022, 05:59:12 PM
Well that's me all caught up on all the episodes. I don't know what some of yiz are smoking. It was a great show! I find an accent so similar to my own a bit hard to listen to on TV at times, and there is a bit of over-acting, but the humour and clever writing more than made up for it. The historical details (the old cars, the music) were spot on. One thing I liked was how every character was so unique with a fully fleshed out personality, which you don't always see in TV these days. Even minor characters that appear in one or two episodes are hillarious. Like your one in the railway station talking on the phone at full volume about her sex life, or yer man in the shop that roars at the customers, or the edgy English literature teacher. Great stuff altogether. It'll be a classic in years to come, and the curmudgeons giving out about it are going to look even funnier.
Have you encountered any Americans who have seen it? I expect even the publicity today will cause a few more to watch it.
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on November 28, 2022, 05:59:12 PM
Well that's me all caught up on all the episodes. I don't know what some of yiz are smoking. It was a great show! I find an accent so similar to my own a bit hard to listen to on TV at times, and there is a bit of over-acting, but the humour and clever writing more than made up for it. The historical details (the old cars, the music) were spot on. One thing I liked was how every character was so unique with a fully fleshed out personality, which you don't always see in TV these days. Even minor characters that appear in one or two episodes are hillarious. Like your one in the railway station talking on the phone at full volume about her sex life, or yer man in the shop that roars at the customers, or the edgy English literature teacher. Great stuff altogether. It'll be a classic in years to come, and the curmudgeons giving out about it are going to look even funnier.
I agree. Judging by the comments on youtube the series is already very popular.
I was sceptical at the start, but it's one of those rare comedy shows that gets better on repeat viewings, and the last 5-6 episodes were all gems. Characters who just make me smile.
I think like father ted, Derry girls will take on a life of its own , where sayings and phrases become part of everyday life. Like an 'in joke' that we're all in on.
"Protestants keep their toaster in the cupboard/hate ABBA", "Catholics have more freckles " etc... will become the new "Careful now" or "down with this sort of thing".
I don't know about the rest of ye but I would use father ted-isms very regularly. Even though I wouldn't really watch it much now , the funny lines have seeped into the public consciousness. That's probably an indicator of how well liked a show is
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 28, 2022, 08:06:19 PM
I think like father ted, Derry girls will take on a life of its own , where sayings and phrases become part of everyday life. Like an 'in joke' that we're all in on.
"Protestants keep their toaster in the cupboard/hate ABBA", "Catholics have more freckles " etc... will become the new "Careful now" or "down with this sort of thing".
I don't know about the rest of ye but I would use father ted-isms very regularly. Even though I wouldn't really watch it much now , the funny lines have seeped into the public consciousness. That's probably an indicator of how well liked a show is
Down with that sort of thing.
Quote from: armaghniac on November 28, 2022, 08:11:29 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 28, 2022, 08:06:19 PM
I think like father ted, Derry girls will take on a life of its own , where sayings and phrases become part of everyday life. Like an 'in joke' that we're all in on.
"Protestants keep their toaster in the cupboard/hate ABBA", "Catholics have more freckles " etc... will become the new "Careful now" or "down with this sort of thing".
I don't know about the rest of ye but I would use father ted-isms very regularly. Even though I wouldn't really watch it much now , the funny lines have seeped into the public consciousness. That's probably an indicator of how well liked a show is
Down with that sort of thing.
Careful now
Quote from: armaghniac on November 28, 2022, 06:17:38 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on November 28, 2022, 05:59:12 PM
Well that's me all caught up on all the episodes. I don't know what some of yiz are smoking. It was a great show! I find an accent so similar to my own a bit hard to listen to on TV at times, and there is a bit of over-acting, but the humour and clever writing more than made up for it. The historical details (the old cars, the music) were spot on. One thing I liked was how every character was so unique with a fully fleshed out personality, which you don't always see in TV these days. Even minor characters that appear in one or two episodes are hillarious. Like your one in the railway station talking on the phone at full volume about her sex life, or yer man in the shop that roars at the customers, or the edgy English literature teacher. Great stuff altogether. It'll be a classic in years to come, and the curmudgeons giving out about it are going to look even funnier.
Have you encountered any Americans who have seen it? I expect even the publicity today will cause a few more to watch it.
Yes, plenty. My American wife loves it, although I was constantly hitting pause to explain some background stuff so she could get more of the deeper-layered jokes.
Quote from: AustinPowers on November 28, 2022, 08:06:19 PM
I think like father ted, Derry girls will take on a life of its own , where sayings and phrases become part of everyday life. Like an 'in joke' that we're all in on.
"Protestants keep their toaster in the cupboard/hate ABBA", "Catholics have more freckles " etc... will become the new "Careful now" or "down with this sort of thing".
I don't know about the rest of ye but I would use father ted-isms very regularly. Even though I wouldn't really watch it much now , the funny lines have seeped into the public consciousness. That's probably an indicator of how well liked a show is
The other night my daughter was looking for some sellotape and I said in a Liam Neeson voice, "there is no tape."
There's other lines I quote fairly regularly.
And I said to myself, says I...
You're a massive ride...
Now I don't mind a bit of a breeze, if anything I prefer it, but thon was aggressive...
Quote from: thewobbler on November 28, 2022, 07:38:09 PM
I was sceptical at the start, but it's one of those rare comedy shows that gets better on repeat viewings, and the last 5-6 episodes were all gems. Characters who just make me smile.
I sometimes go back just to watch Orla doing random stuff in the background, or her lollipop getting bigger and more elaborate in each episode. Or the random stuff on Sr Michael's desk. Or the interactions between James and Erin before they started getting close. I'm sure there's plenty of other details I've missed.