Bruno on Rove... I want to throw up!
June 28th 2009 11:25
Sunday nights are often an uneventful for me. I cook myself some dinner, sit down with a glass of red wine and watch some TV. It's my chill-out time, and I just like to relax in my pyjamas. Tonight I happened to be watching Rove, a show that I rarely watch as it is just full of smut, sexual innuendo and more often than not jokes that are offensive and mean spirited.
Well tonight Rove interviewed Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen's latest offensive alter ego. I was actually amazed that the Ten Network allowed the interview to be aired (I know it's 'live' TV, but I still think the execs at channel TEN would have known what was going to happen). I shut Rove off half way into his Bruno interview, I was that appalled. Come Monday morning though, I am sure they (Ten's execs) will all plead ignorance and get of scott free. Meanwhile I've been subjected to utter filth!
Bruno is Cohen's follow up to Borat, and is basically a gay Austrian fashion reporter who talks like this “Ich sleep in a seaweed body wrap under a Zac Posen Navy-Cut Nightshirt. In mein dreams, ich sleep naked in a giant reed basket drifting slowly down ze Nile, cradled in ze arms of Daniel Radcliffe.”
His interview on Rove was no different.
And gays wonder why they get a bad rap - well its because of their behaviour. If they just acted like normal dudes then Cohen's Bruno character could not exist.
--- In my research of Bruno I came across this image, which is one of the lesser offensive ones available.
Now if you folks will excuse me, I think my dinner is on it's way back up.
Well tonight Rove interviewed Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen's latest offensive alter ego. I was actually amazed that the Ten Network allowed the interview to be aired (I know it's 'live' TV, but I still think the execs at channel TEN would have known what was going to happen). I shut Rove off half way into his Bruno interview, I was that appalled. Come Monday morning though, I am sure they (Ten's execs) will all plead ignorance and get of scott free. Meanwhile I've been subjected to utter filth!
Bruno is Cohen's follow up to Borat, and is basically a gay Austrian fashion reporter who talks like this “Ich sleep in a seaweed body wrap under a Zac Posen Navy-Cut Nightshirt. In mein dreams, ich sleep naked in a giant reed basket drifting slowly down ze Nile, cradled in ze arms of Daniel Radcliffe.”
His interview on Rove was no different.
And gays wonder why they get a bad rap - well its because of their behaviour. If they just acted like normal dudes then Cohen's Bruno character could not exist.
--- In my research of Bruno I came across this image, which is one of the lesser offensive ones available.
Now if you folks will excuse me, I think my dinner is on it's way back up.
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For your information, I did switch the show off part way through and don't plan on watching again, ever.
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I don't have a great deal of time to watch TV but when I do it has to be worth watching. If it isn't, I just switch it off.
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So, if Easter-Europeans acted normally then there'd be no Borat? And if English suburban white trash acted normally there'd be no Ali G.?
Monty Python did this stuff for years.
I'm no fan of Rove, he annoys the hell out of me. He's a loud, smug opportunist, who also happens to be rather shrewd, but he's no competition for Sacha Baron Cohen who is way cleverer.
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Of course there would be no Ali G if people these days carried themselves with even a teaspoon of decorum... is it compulsory for one to be an alcoholic these days. Did I not get the memo?
As for the Easter(n) Europeans I am certain they would agree that Borat was simply a racist pig of a character that highlights what a troubled person Sacha Baron Cohen is at heart.
I really don't beleieve you can compare Ali G, Borat or Bruno to Monty Python - apples and oranges really.
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If gays acted like normal dudes? Perhaps gays ARE acting like normal dudes and we heterosexuals are the ones who exhibit less than normal behavior. What about just accepting people the way they are regardless of sexual preference,race,colour of skin, religion, size, shape? Do any of us want to be descriminated against because of our differences?
Before blogs like this are written and certain distasteful comments made...maybe some research is in order.We are all entitled to our beliefs and opinions but are you aware that there are congenital differences that may go a long way toward the choices some people make in life?
Have you ever heard of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome?Did you know that some people are born with the DNA of the opposite sex,producing hormones of the opposite sex? Google it...that's how I found out. There are many factors to consider so that one portion of the population doesn't deem themselves "normal" and assume everyone else is not. We are all normal...we're just different and different is okay.
Thanks for reading my opinion.
Deanna B
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Every gay person in the world is different from every other gay person in the world. They may be similar in some ways, they may be completely different in some ways.
To lump all gay people together the way you have here is just silly.
Hetero people irritate me sometimes, but I focus on the behaviour of the individual, and don't say all straight people are beer drinking creeps, just because of some drunk I saw ogling some woman's tits.
I know far more hateful straight people than I know hateful gay people. And I think Aimee you need to do a course on telling the difference between truth and TV. They are not the same thing.
If you don't like Rove, don't watch Rove. TV is optional.
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You write something and post it, you get responses. People won't write what you want them to write in their responses, they'll write what they want to write.
Get used to it!
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So is my blog.
Thanks for the welcome Carolyn. I'll let you know how I'm settling in at the end of my first week.
Aimee
Comment by Anonymous
Cohen is a comic genius, I have never laughed so hard in my life, you reallly need to either lighten up, a good punch in the face, or to get laid.
Only ugly people or people that have no life cant see the fun in a bit of offensive humour.
Are you like a right wing, vegetarian lesbian or something? Oh wait, maybe that kid at school who got A for everthing then cried when the got an A-.
lighten up hoe
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I just wanted to open your eyes to the reality that there may be reasons why men and women have certain sexual preferences.
I may have read about AIS on line but I didn't stop there. As a Television Reporter I have done extensive research...discussing the subject with Doctors, and a University Professor who specializes in congenital differences.In addition I have talked to several people who have AIS to see what kind of impact this has had on their life choices.
These are credible sources and not a crazy study published by a radical group.I do not have an agenda. Perhaps one of Orbles intrepid bloggers would like to take the subject further. I was just engaging in dialogue with you.I hope you are not offended by this. Enjoy blogging for Orble!
Deanna B
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Before visiting my blog, I suggest you repeat grade school and learn some manners. I could make several other suggestions... would there be any point though? As a fan of Cohen you obviously have the mental capacity of a tree stump
Aimee
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She gets told she should accept people who are different, and yet no-one seems able to accept that she has a different opinion. And that last anonymous comment almost looks as though someone is trying to scare her away.
Anyway Aimee, I just wanted to welcome you to Orble. I'm sorry you had to see the rather uglier side of Orble straightaway. Unfortunately, some people are not that tolerant of people who disagree with them.
Samaritan
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i'm sure Cohen could come up with an equally "offensive" alter ego based entirely upon you.
Normal- what a fancy word for people who sit there in judgement for anyone who isn't EXACTLY like their 'magnificent' selves.
Cheers
Me.
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Like I said, TV is not real.
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I wrote my last comment before I had seen Deanna's last comment and Peter Yang's comment. And so I don't think I would have written that nobody can accept she has a different opinion if I had seen those two comments first.
Sorry about that.
Samaritan
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I'm a big girl, and not scared of some creep who has to hide in the shadows. If you can't stand by your opinions in public there is no point standing for them in private.
Thanks again for your support Samaritan.
Aimee
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I don't have a big problem with what you said specifically. I think it was more seeing all the comments lumped together like that. And I think I was possibly reading a certain tone into all of them that maybe weren't there for some of them.
And I quite liked what you said about all gays being different by the way.
Samaritan
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I think Rove handled the whole situation quite well and it's been the talk of the office all day today.
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you actually comment on everyones comments, what do you do all day?
WOOOOOO GO SCHOOOL
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I should have said welcome to Orble.
I hope that your welcome is friendlier than others have received of late.
Rove is very lame these days.
I have no interest in Bruno.
Everywhere I go all I see is Bruno marketing.
That is rarely a good sign.
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Would you like me to post a copy of my Degree for your perusal, maybe then you will think twice before insulting me.
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Please come back when you've something constructive to add.
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Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go and be 'miserable' for a while as I make myself a coffee.
Aimee
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Also, It seems fairly ridiculous to suggest that just because Aimee does not like Bruno that she is some kind of perfectionist who lives a pathetic life. Maybe she just doesn't like him? Is that so bad?
Why do some people feel the need to attack anyone who disagrees with them?
Samaritan
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I've already met some really lovely folks here though, and that's more than enough for me!
I have noticed though that the people who like to disagree love this 'anonymous' feature. It really goes to show how 'strongly' they believe in what they're fighting for, doesn't it.
Thanks for your support Samaritan, I really do appreciate it a great deal.
Aimee
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Aimee - I didn't see the show so I'm really curious to know what you found offensive about the interview/character.
I've seen Ali G and Borat (t.v - not the movie) and I think Sacha Baron (hope I'm getting the name right) Cohen is perceptive, a great mimic and really funny.
I agree with peter that he can make you uncomfortable - maybe very uncomfortable if children are present - or you see the way people are so completely fooled. You just kind of cringe; you almost feel sorry for them. But it is so funny.
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This is just my personal opinion, and obviously I respect your right to admire Cohen's brand of comedy - it's just not at all for me.
Aimee
Comment by thisbusinessofart
Stop being so fucking offended and wake up to this brilliant, confrontational and entirely fresh breed of comedy that Cohen has been pioneering this decade.
You think Borat was a racist pig? Let's brief- a character making caricature-like antisemitic statements, played by an actor WHO IS JEWISH. Don't you think the character of Borat was intended to expose racist pigs instead of seriously portray them?
Learn a bit about satire, dearie.
This unintentionally homophobic and moronic part killed me the most:
To quote Borat himself - "You don't hear ze astronaut community complaining about Buzz Lightyear". And, as has already been stated, you can't lump all "gays" into one group as if they are all the same. Homosexuals get a "bad rap" because of God-fearing hate-monglers like yourself.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I'll take my REAL humour and leave you to your tunnel-visioned, black-and-white life.
Bruno thanks you for your time.
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From reading your comment it seems as though you could have benefited from some positive influences in your life - rather than moulding your persona on a crude celebrity. The likes of which is making a fortune of those like yourself ignorant enough to believe there is any merit to their smutty behaviour.
I'll stick to my tunnel vision and morals thanks.
Aimee
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Now, I model my persona on Bruno? Brilliant. I'd love to know where you get that idea from, and who the hell you think you are to judge me on such a think.
There is plenty of merit to what Cohen does; he's one of the most vital comedians in the world right now. As long as nannas like yourself get cardiac arrest over anything slightly out of line and unconventional, then real comedians like Cohen are serving purpose.
And straights wonder why they get a bad rap - well, it's because of their behaviour. If they just acted without prejudice and ignorance then Aimee Dent could not exist.
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Darling, before someone like you comes to my blog, preaching to me about typo's, I strongly suggest you proof your own comments.
To answer your question, I am not judging you - I am simply making what I believe to be an accurate observation. You certainly haven't held back with your opinion of me now, have you?
Please don't come back if you're going to continue your boring tirade on my blog.
Aimee
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An accurate observation? Of course! I'm an Austrian fashion reporter as well, didn't you notice?
And fucking LOL at you, little miss right wing heterosexual moral ninja, trying to claim anyone or anything else to be boring.
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Comment by Anonymous
The answer to your question is Katie Holmes.Apparently, during this interview, Bruno called PM Kevin Rudd "hot" and looked down McManus' pants but was censored when he mentioned Katie Holmes. In reference to his alter ego Sacha Baron Cohen- Bruno said " I hear his wife gets less sex that Katie Holmes" It is possible her name was censored because they want her on the show when she is in Melbourne in the near future.
Aimee!
Wow girl! You really opened a can of worms here and you're #1 on Orble's most popular posts for Monday! I'd say this is a huge accomplishment for your first week. Congrats !
Deanna B
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thanks for that. How'd you find out or did you lip read? It's a pretty funny joke, now that I know it's Katie Holmes. She was a virgin until she married Tom Cruise, and he has about as much interest in her as a cheesestick has with a lump of chalk.
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I've just read through the most amazing series of comments I've seen recently! I'd love to sell tickets to your blog.
I'm not entering into the pros and cons of Bruno - I never heard of him until today, but I did enjoy the lifting of a few coffin lids!
Thumbs up to you Aimee for keeping your head while others were losing theirs!
Damo! Quick! Book Aimee for the next Debate!
Lis.
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If you can't put your name to it - you can't stand for it!
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Comment by Damo
You have certainly picked up some verbose enemies here.
Intelligence is inversely proportional to the size of the font that a person has used.
The bigger the font, the less intelligent the remark.
I had an issue with a particular cyber stalker a short while ago. Your anonymous fan maybe of the same ilk.
Mine was nailed.
Fancy people getting upset over a b-grade comedy act.
Some people have no life at all.
Aimee stick in there.
Liz
My last stint as a debate referee is still not officially concluded. Jim has yet to provide his closing statement. I decided to give him extra time in the interests of fair play because he informed me that he was not in a position to blog yet. After that I will be free.
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depending on who the contenders are, I'll take charge of the 'smelling salts'.
Aimee, did you click the 'report' button?
Up here, where I live, we say "The bigger the hat, the smaller the farm!"
I guess it goes for font usage too - the bigger the font...
Yesterday when I went to comment, I forgot to login and I was requested to enter an email address. Let's hope Jon has this guy's email address stashed safely.
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I'm sorry to hear you had a stalker too - look on the up side, you know you've made it when people start rummaging through your garbage.
Aimee
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Lis, I like your remark about the bigger the hat, the smaller the farm.
Samaritan
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To put my view in perspective.
Jealousy is the most sincere form of flattery.
I am now trying to see if I can make the font smaller for when I comment in the future.
It is good that you nailed this stalker.
reasonable discourse is beyond their universe.
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I'm sorry if my very being here has put you out in some way.
Aimee
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"And gays wonder why they get a bad rap - well its because of their behaviour. If they just acted like normal dudes then Cohen's Bruno character could not exist."
Actually, the character of Bruno could not exist if there were not people out there like the lovely Aimee. If everyone understood that Sacha Baron Cohen's style of humour is all about social commentary - that we're laughing at the people who find his persona offensive, rather than at Bruno himself - then his humour would not pack such a punch. If there was no ignorance, then there would be nothing to laugh at. Better we laugh at ignorance than cry, right?
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I also believe we all have the right to just be whatever we want to be, as long as no-one gets hurt.
Aimee, I am so jealous at you for getting this much attention, so quickly! If I wasn't giggling, I'd have to hate you!
Except I am really bad at hating people. I tend to feel sorry for people rather than hate them. I am trying to be a saint. It's hard work, let me tell you. Except I may have mentioned something about my new kitchen.
The kitchen puts things into perspective for me. Clean smooth lines, bright light, gleaming stainless steel. Mixer tap, dual sink!
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"I don't think anyone is laughing Journeywoman."
Actually, hundreds of thousands of people are. Sacha Baron Cohen is the greatest new comedian the world has seen in years.
"If you want to laugh at Cohen mocking the gay community, then be my guest - but please accept that we do not all share your warped take on this deplorable character."
I'll repeat what I said for those who appear to be a little dim. Cohen is not mocking the gay community. He's mocking homophobes like YOU.
Maybe one day she'll understand. Probably not though. I won't be wasting any more time with this woman, she simply refuses to open her eyes, and that's just too depressing for words.
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"leave Aimee alone! Why can't you be nice to someone who says gays should stop been gay and just be normal! Hey, who are you calling homophobic?"
hahaha. Jig's up.
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I am guessing you are referring to me. For a start, just because I don't like seeing people ganged up on doesn't mean I'm part of a fan club. I think that people should be free to express their opinion without being insulted and attacked.
And as for being homophobic, I know I'm not homophobic. My friends know I'm not homophobic. And because I spend most of my time with Pentecostal Christians, I get criticised a lot more for being too tolerant of gays than I do for being homophobic.
You're welcome to your opinion, Ruby. If you think I'm homophobic, then I'm not going to waste a lot of time trying to persuade you that I'm not. However, I am definitely not going to be 'straight up' and admit to something that I don't think is true.
Samaritan
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For someone who decries people not being upfront maybe you should name and shame those who you were referring to. Your sarcastic inferences are extremely vague and a sign of evasiveness.
So please do everyone a favor, including yourself and just spell out what is on your mind. If you are capable, that is.
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David hasn't been on Orble for yonks.
He does not even read it anymore.
Orble is no longer about writing but about only about other orblers trying to do each other over.
Who is Bruno anyway?
I have very little idea other than it is another rehash of Borat.
I really did not take to Borat that much. Ali G had some funny shows and some very lame shows. Then again so did Monty Python when it first started.
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Samaritan, I don't know why you think I am talking about you. What makes you think I am talking about you?
Damo, meme. Do you really think I am going to give you a chance to use that [report] button?
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Sacha nailed it with Ali G. Borat was an excellent foil to Ali, a stark contrast. In fact when I first started watching The Ali G Show I thought Borat was an entirely different actor, that's how convincing he was! As for Bruno, he's occasionally funny, but nothing compared to Borat or Ali G.
Ruby, yeah, just shit-stirring myself, which I don't do very often at all on Orble.
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Because I was the person who came on saying 'well this is a nice welcome for Aimee'.
Samaritan
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David is doing well from what he tells me. I just don't think people realize that Orble is a very small microcosm in the virtual universe. If people are fighting turf wars and falling over each other with paranoid accusations then it is not his problem. But he could write well. I know that. It was like reading a literal version of Pink Floyd songs. There are things in it that just work so well on so many levels and at the same time completely freak you out.
Anyway. I may have to wait and see if Bruno invade my fortress of solitude before I completely condemn him.
I do get the impression that Aimee has left a huge impression on her first day and the other girls in the office don't like it. Just stirring, mind you.
[report]
hehehe
[meme]
hehehe
[flush]
hehehe
It is all the same to me.
I never wanted a [report] button.
I thought it was dumbest idea ever.
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It very apparant that you will have no problems handling the dissenters. Good job.
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what kind of welcome do you think Aimee was after?
Damo,
Meme. If you don't like it, don't use it. Oops...too late!
Checkmate.
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Samaritan,
i (as Jimmy) have been blocked yet again. I am going to try to leave a final comment on your 'Fear' post because of the chance it might be deleted from this post. And posting without the benefit of a tag leaves you open to impersonators.
Teresa
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I just tried to comment to you but was blocked from doing it. The Orble wheels are turning. I will get back to you soon. Teresa
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I'm sorry to hear that you have been blocked again. I changed my settings so that it wouldn't allow anonymous comments. But I'll change the settings back again now. So if you tried to post, and couldn't, try again in a little while and it should be okay hopefully.
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I've just changed the settings again so that it allows anonymous comments. So you should be able to post there now.
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I'd like to personally apologise to anyone reading this who may have been offended or targeted by one of RubySoho's disdainful remarks.
Aimee
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Speaking just for myself, I'm not offended by Ruby's remarks in the slightest.
And Ruby,
It's a fair comment. Aimee posted a controversial post. She probably didn't expect everyone to come on here and agree with her. I guess I've just been in so many situations where people have turned on me for expressing a different opinion (usually in church groups, funnily enough) that it's hard to watch it without saying something.
And to get back to the point, which is I think you were talking about me, I'm sorry that you have such a low opinion of me. Because I actually still have quite a high opinion of you.
Samaritan
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I had to take a packed lunch just to get down to the bottom of all your comments.Well done for a first timer!
I saw the Rove interview with Bruno and I actually enjoyed it because I think SBC is qutie funny and very clever. HOWEVER, I am clever enough to appreciate you have a different opinion and respect that.
Welcome to Orble matey. I look forward to visiting more often.
Sam
Comment by Aimee Dent
Aimee’s first blog – Adventures from the land down under.
Thank you for taking the time though to stop by and say hi.
Aimee
Comment by RubySoho
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Samaritan, well to be honest I have been disapointed by some of your posts and comments in recent times. Don't get me wrong, I don't think that it is your job to impress me or seek my apporoval. But I always came to your blog for a refreshing view on religious matters but lately you seem to be shifting towards a more mainstream position. Which is your right, I fully accept that. But I guess I just found it surprising that you would take umbrage with some of the comments here giiven the way you have defended others who have left comments at least as vile as those that have been directed at Aimee. But that's only my opinion. Which I am putting forward in a calm and respectful way.
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Fair enough.
Samaritan
Comment by Aimee Dent
Aimee’s first blog – Adventures from the land down under.
Aimee
Comment by Damo
Say hello to David, Teresa and Jimmy for me.
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Comment by Elisabeth Fraser
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I echo Damo's 'hello' - Hi there, gang
Lis.
I'm back, normal service is now resumed.
Aimee, you certainly attracted a lot of 'fly' by comments over the last day or so.
You understand that it takes all kinds to make a world, it's a pity some can't realise that.
I've almost forgotten what started it...oh, yes...
Could you put an escalator in please, I'm a bit puffed!
Lis, a little old lady.
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Comment by Elisabeth Fraser
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I wouldn't worry about me dear, I'm a little old lady. I say hello to everyone
Comment by Aimee Dent
Aimee’s first blog – Adventures from the land down under.
Aimee
Comment by Morgan Bell
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He does not even read it anymore.
factual error
trytry,
say hello to Lord Anthony and BobB for me, oh and Jon says hi too
Aimee,
you might be interested in Really Long Link
i dont agree, and i still think hes beautiful, but there is outrage over stereotyping from many special interest groups including the USA gay rights lobby and Europeans
Comment by Damo
Lord Anthony was not David and I can prove it.
Now before you start running around making false accusations get your facts straight.
I watch that whole episode with Lord Anthony and so did everyone else. You act as if you own Orble and threaten people who do not share your very narrow world view.
You threatened him with expulsion and told him that you had influence with Jon.
Forget about trying to respond to me Morgan.
To me you have no influence.
"oh and Jon says hi too"
By all means bring Jon down here and let him explain why you are using his name to intimidate people.
My apologies Aimee. This is not the correct forum for this kind of snapping. But I thought that I should correct bold faced lies before they blacken the innocent.
I shan't comment here further unless you ask me to.
Hate is such a terrible thing to see in a person and I have seen enough results of hate to last a life longer than my own.
Comment by Morgan Bell
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factual error
factual error
factually error
Jon is here, Damo, he is watching over us all the time, like a shepherd cares for his sheep, he is looking down at you right now
if you think im threatening you or anyone else then please use the [Report] button or lodge your complaint at complaints@orble.com, i can assure you it will be given due consideration
Comment by Aimee Dent
Aimee’s first blog – Adventures from the land down under.
As for this post, it seems to have a life of it's own, so if you wish to address Morgan and what I presume to be her baseless claims then you have my consent.
I'm going to move onto my next post folks.
Aimee
Comment by Elisabeth Fraser
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I watched Lord Anthony's post also. Nice chap
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Comment by Elisabeth Fraser
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That's odd, all the time I've been in your thought zone, I don't think I saw a spelling error.
I may have only signed on here in May, but I did skulkalot before I committed myself(pun intended)
AHA! I know who you are Morgan !
You're Jon!
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Aimee’s first blog – Adventures from the land down under.
Aimee
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How do You Express Your Creativity?
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Lumping people together like that may be a way of handling them, but everybody has the right to their own opinion. Just like we all have the right to give our opinion, taking care not to be too rude or naughty.
Comment by Aimee Dent
Aimee’s first blog – Adventures from the land down under.
I'm certainly not trying to lump everyone together - that would be like saying all the rude anonymous comments were made by imbeciles... and that certainly isn't true, is it?
Aimee
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