The Sick Moon

Yeah, it's amazing really that that WT clip preceded British punk by several years.

Some might consider that an attractive trait.

I suppose not. But they were a bit silly.

Check the very end of this out! Rofl....

He's the man who famously didn't fawn all over the New York Dolls. Who were American.

Ironically, the torque delivery properties of electric motors lend themselves to sprint format competitions.

Snowflakes don't kill people, err, avalanches do.

Oh well, as Meatloaf almost sang when they played on the island, nought out of two ain't bad.

Hmm. Isn't it a) Hinds and b) China Crisis?

I bet it's a bit limp though.

There's some thing very satisfying about a load of previously über smug, perma tanned, sausage munching squareheads snivelling and grovelling on televisions all over the world. As our old gran used to say, when delivering her summary on the wisdom of European integration, "You can never trust a German!" Does anyone know, what is German for schadenfreude?

Well! Don't dwell on the blinkered ignorance of a couple of desperate dicks on Manx Forums! The Villa is hosting a celebration of our common cultural heritage, with local Manx singer Mandy Griffin leading the way at the Manx Last Night of the Proms. All the favourites to be cherished! Land of Hope and Glory! Jerusalem! Rule Brittania! Get your flags out! And wave them! I suggest a nice local triskelion flag. Or a Union Jack. Or indeed, why not make a statement of our cultural crossover and take both! Sweet.....! It's our heritage..... "Manx Last Night of the Proms returns Two island bands are promising a party atmosphere at this year’s Manx Last Night of the Proms. The evening, which follows the same format as the traditional Last Night of the Proms held at the Royal Albert Hall, takes place at the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday next week (September 26). The Manx Youth Band and Manx Concert Brass will be joined by four-times Cleveland Medal winner Mandy Griffin. The bands’ musical director, Ian Clague, said: ‘This is one of our major concerts of the year and we look forward to welcoming regular “promenaders” and new audience members alike. ‘The players also enjoy the party atmosphere, and whilst the first half of the evening tends to have a slightly more serious feel, we all look forward to everyone singing and clapping along with the music in the second half.’ The bands will open the first half of the concert, with pieces including Franz Von Suppe’s ‘Light Cavalry’ Overture and a selection of music associated with Fred Astaire, while Mandy will perform Benjamin Britten’s ‘Cabaret Songs’. Following the interval, the tempo and excitement continues to build towards the traditional finale. The second half kicks off with the spirited ‘Radetzky March’ by Johann Strauss, giving the audience a chance to see if they can keep up with the band! Rodgers and Hammerstein fans will be delighted to hear that the second half will also see Mandy rejoining the bands to perform a selection of songs from ‘The Sound Of Music’. The audience will be encouraged to wave their flags and fly their streamers, both of which will be available on the night from the Gaiety foyer, as the party atmosphere takes over with Mandy rejoining the bands to lead the singing of traditional Proms favourites, including Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory. The Manx Youth Band and Manx Concert Brass have been running the Manx Last Night of the Proms for over 25 years and this is the sixth year that it has been back in the Gaiety, after a short stint at the Villa Marina. The concert begins at 7.30pm."

Oh yes.

Nah, it's British and belongs to us all. It just happens to be held mainly in England. It's a bit like calling the TT Manx! I mean, yes, it's held on the Isle of Man, but it also belongs to all of us, and mainly the English! It's also like saying the English Armed Forces. You served in them didn't you? Ha, ha! It's confusing, eh!

Never, it's our heritage. It's English. Speak for yourself - immigrant. Never, it's our heritage. It may be your heritage, it's also a load of pompous shite. Yes! It's my heritage, and it's your heritage too! Yes it's pompous, cultural heritage often is, but it's an affected, exaggerated pomposity that laughs at itself! Just like us! You guys are just not feeling it. Try this one, should get the hairs on the back of your neck standing up! Or at least the palms of your hands.......... Sweet.......... Turn it up loud now....

Never, it's our heritage.

Here's a particularly silly one from yore. Everything I claimed and more! But musical perfection............ sweet...........turn it up to 11.

A bit silly yes! Nationalism lite, sure! A tad corny even, of course! Brilliant! There's the justification for your licence fee right there........

I fucking hate this stupid thread.

I have one! Who is Stan Gribben?

Indeed, because I don't actually work for the newspaper group or have anything to do with them at all.

Err, eh? Oh alright, just for you then! I apologise that Isle of Man Newspapers (or whoever it is) employs retards who are unable to publish accurate information with appropriate accompanying photographs. And I am also sorry for, err, society as a whole for letting you down in your upbringing and giving you such an inability to see beyond your initial impression. Happy now?

I think it's obvious; they are not professional in any way. Didn't Mr Dowty die? Ah, should it read 'Fraudster Bob Dowty is Declared Dead?'