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Post by FeelsLikeKellyCrabtree on Feb 27, 2007 10:57:30 GMT
If there were an unexploded bomb in EastEnders, it would first have been discovered underneath Arthur's bench when someone was thrown to the floor during a mugging. The evacuation to the community centre would have resulted in violence, because two characters who had previously shagged the same sister would be thrown together, creating "conflict". Once the fight was over, Dot would mention the blitz, and she, Peggy, Big Mo and Pat would all reminisce about rationing/powdered egg/GIs. They would then bemoan the loss of the "community spirit" and "the real East End". It would then be discovered that Ben/one of the Beale children/Billy's Downs baby/Betty the dog had been left in the blast zone, probably with a broken leg, and would be rescued by one of the useless characters, like Gus or Garry. Finally the bomb would go off too early, scattering bits of the Royal Fusiliers all across the Square, and blowing out the windows of every house for dramatic effect, even though they would in reality have all been covered up. And probably killing one character, resulting in Peggy declaring that drinks are on the "arse" for the 18th time this week. Shite, in other words. Not to mention it would have happened over Easter, cos things like this always do, innit
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Post by jem on Feb 27, 2007 10:58:33 GMT
Tracey was brilliant last night her, I loved the way she was playing with David. Sean on the other hand was dreadful, the whole storyline is dreadful but I think the thing that appauled me most was why sean felt the need to flick his teeth bafter sonny said it was excellent.
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Post by jerriblank on Feb 27, 2007 13:33:30 GMT
Hayley's conversation with Sally about there being nothing better than "a nice comfy pair of boots" was genius
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Post by Rooneyboy on Feb 28, 2007 20:46:49 GMT
Hayley's conversation with Sally about there being nothing better than "a nice comfy pair of boots" was genius Definite comedy genius that. New (decent) double act for Corrie perhaps?
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Post by Nicholas on Feb 28, 2007 20:53:27 GMT
Steve, this evening, was terribly naughty. I like Naughty Steve (I always have). Even with his slightly alarming stomach, which has been putting in a few appearances recently.
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Post by FeelsLikeKellyCrabtree on Mar 6, 2007 9:06:31 GMT
Why do they seem determined to make Sean as hateful a character as possible?
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Post by jem on Mar 6, 2007 10:01:01 GMT
I'm not sure how much they try his whiney voice does that for him.
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Post by Nicholas on Mar 6, 2007 12:04:54 GMT
Ignoring the voice, I didn't think he was that hateful. Hasn't he just shown that he succumbs to temptations put in his way? If there's blame to be thrown around, isn't it Sonny's? After all, it is Sonny (am I spelling Sonny properly?) who is supposed to be engaged, not Sean. I have some sympathy for Sean here. And Sonny too, but I do think it is Sonny who is trying to have his cake and eat it.
That said, I laughed out loud at the slap (there I go - laughing at violence again).
Edit * I think we should have more scenes with Liam, Jason and (I suppose) Jamie.*
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Post by FeelsLikeKellyCrabtree on Mar 6, 2007 12:50:32 GMT
Ignoring the voice, I didn't think he was that hateful. Hasn't he just shown that he succumbs to temptations put in his way? Yes, but everytime temptation comes his way it's usually at the cost of one of his friends. When it looked like Jamie might fancy him he was literally wet with excitement, even though Violet is his best mate. Other than for a comedic interval I can't see what purpose he serves as a character
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Post by jerriblank on Mar 6, 2007 13:26:05 GMT
What the hell has happened to Jamie's hair?!?!
Am slightly confused to how Sean's own boss could sit him down and bully him into personal confessions as well as call him a "poof" without any consequence.
Saying that who on Earth would be the Knicker Factory's HR equivalent? Hayley or Sally?
Also, shocking to see Norris smiling and pleasant
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Post by FeelsLikeKellyCrabtree on Mar 6, 2007 13:35:10 GMT
What the hell has happened to Jamie's hair?!?! I know. He looked best with the messy Worzel Gummage do. Saying that though he's still quite fit, and I don't usually fancy people with highlights so he must be doing something right...
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Post by fused on Mar 6, 2007 13:39:32 GMT
Other than for a comedic interval I can't see what purpose he serves as a character I agree. Every time they try to give him a storyline it ultimately comes to nothing. On the other hand, I thought Kym-from-Hear'Say did an OK job acting-wise, and frankly she's well shot of slimy Sonny. Come to think of it, so's Sean. But why did she get engaged to Sonny after only a week or so of going out with him? Other than to get this non-starter of a storyline over with as soon as possible.
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Post by Mr Kenneth on Mar 6, 2007 14:28:59 GMT
Well I hate to say it, but he is the token gay. They are probably retaining him to avoid the criticism that comes from gay characters being written in for a 'gay' storyline and then being written out again soon after, when their lives become less sensational. (Or when their actors - usually ungay - want to move on to avoid being type cast. Yes, you Bruno Langley!)
To give the writers their due, they've been fairly good on the 'not writing solely gay storylines for their gay character'. Sean had that who's my Dad, I don't know who I am storyline a while back - What happened with that by the way? And he nearly had a relationship with a vet even further back didn't he? I don't know what happened with that either.
Sonny was a crap character who was only written in to string the Steve and Michelle love story out a bit longer - 'will they won't they' stories always nosedive in appeal when 'they do'. Moonlighting anyone? Getting Sean involved in the story was a vaguely original slant on the usual hero wins girl back from cheating boyfriend scenario, but it has exposed us all to a bit more of Seans reedy voice than we all needed I grant you.
I hate to say it again for fear of boring everyone (well, those who haven't skipped onto the next post already anyway) but it's the who's sleeping where that is concerning me more. Eileen said she though that Sean had someone holed up in his bedroom the other week, when Sean was in a good mood after getting off with Sonny. So that proves that he and Vi don't share a room, as Violet was present and never said anything. Weatherfield has one big TARDIS-like thing going on and it's driving me crazy!!
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Post by David on Mar 6, 2007 15:40:33 GMT
I'm not sure that's entirely true. For years Corrie didn't introduce a gay character, even when the producers were criticised for not doing so. And when they did, they brought in a proper screaming queen, not some "straight-acting" (ugh) worthy, which was maybe a riskier casting decision.
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Post by Nurse Dunkley on Mar 6, 2007 15:46:18 GMT
You know how happy someone who's really really happy about something is? Well that's how happy I am to have Leanne back. As a hooker, no less.
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Post by Nicholas on Mar 6, 2007 17:35:20 GMT
You know how happy someone who's really really happy about something is? Well that's how happy I am to have Leanne back. As a hooker, no less. Yes - this is quite fantastic. Lot's of hints about it last night, as well.
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Post by Nick on Mar 6, 2007 19:32:25 GMT
Well, it looks like it's done her the world of good.
Perhaps she should cash-in with a Vicky Entwistle WOW!-style DVD about how this particular thing radically improved HER life, and could improve YOUR life, and here's how, WOW!
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Post by Mr Kenneth on Mar 10, 2007 14:36:33 GMT
What has happened to Claire and Ashley's house? They had it 'redecorated' and now the stairs seem to go in a different direction and nothing seems to look the same.
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Post by FeelsLikeKellyCrabtree on Mar 10, 2007 22:13:33 GMT
What has happened to Claire and Ashley's house? They had it 'redecorated' and now the stairs seem to go in a different direction and nothing seems to look the same. I don't know about Claire and Ashley's house but the Rovers toilets/Barlow's house conundrum thickens... I found this article, it's the paragraphs under the picture of Hilda Ogden you need to read. Still doesn't give enough space for toilets though... 80sactual.blogspot.com/search/label/Coronation%20Street
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Post by Steven on Mar 12, 2007 20:41:24 GMT
The Underworld protest chant for Sean was funny.
"Give us an S!" "S!" "Give us an H!" ".....E!"
Heh.
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Post by FeelsLikeKellyCrabtree on Mar 12, 2007 21:16:48 GMT
My name's Sean and I can't tell you how happy that made me. I'm so sick of people who have known me for years and still spell it like I'm a black American... Shawn...Shaun...Sian...Shuan...
Grr!!!!
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Post by pops on Mar 12, 2007 22:25:56 GMT
Jason was funny tonight too - "Hello Mr Barlow, is Blanche playing out?" - although he did seem a bit too easily satisfied with Deirdre's explanation about the CCTV. He's not going to stand up very well to cross examining in court is he?
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Post by jetsetwilly on Mar 13, 2007 12:41:26 GMT
Best part: Amber checking out Joanne's ID and refusing to serve her brandy. "Flash catch you by surprise, did it?" I now officially love Amber more than Rosie Webster.
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Post by Steven on Mar 13, 2007 14:18:56 GMT
"Flash catch you by surprise, did it?" Someone might have to explain that one to me because I totally didn't get it. *does best CariDee from ANTM impression, chewing on finger while reading book upside-down*
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Post by FeelsLikeKellyCrabtree on Mar 13, 2007 14:36:28 GMT
She probably didn't look too good in the picture, I assume
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