Mr Nice Guy

Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

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About Me: Yes it's true I'm a 50's/60's/70s tragic - that longs for the romance of yesterday but regails in the thought of an exciting tomorrow. A firm believer that everyone in this world puts their trousers on 'one leg at a time' - we'd all be better off if there was a little more humour, understanding and respect for one another.

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Who Are the Coolest Pop Culture Heroes?

January 30th 2012 02:04

Startrek, James T Kirk, Spock, Sci Fi, Heroes, Pop Culture, Clint Eastwood

Now before you put your lemming hats on when it comes to the great Pop Culture heroes and cite Superman, Batman, Spiderman et al - think outside the square for just a moment.

Sure, the Caped Cusaders, Man of Steel and Peter Parker are geek favs - but surely there are a few modern day pop culture heroes and heroines out there that don't normally spring to mind that are just as deserving of special mention in the 'cool' stakes.

Indiana Jones, James Bond, Han Solo even (dare I suggest it) Harry Potter.

Thrown in James T. Kirk, Dirty Harry and Emma Peel (who else wears a leather jumpsuit quite so well) and you start to get my drift.

So, pop culture tragics - who cracks your list?

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Beatles Trivia Anyone?

January 27th 2012 20:33

The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Fab Four

Amaze and delight your friends - or just bore them them witless with these obscure yet true pieces of useless trivia about the Fab Four.

The album Abbey Road was originally going to be called Everest, named after the brand of cigarette Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick was smoking at the time.

Come Together was originally a political campaign song given to Timothy Leary, who in 1969 had decided to run as governor of California against Ronald Reagan, the future US president.

Michelle is the most recorded Beatles song after Yesterday.

Paul McCartney wrote the melody to the song When I'm Sixty Four when he was just 15 years old.

On Georges All Things Must Pass album the back-up singers are listed as The George OHara- Smith Singers. Its really George, double and triple tracked.

The Beatles song "Dear Prudence" was written about Mia Farrow's sister, Prudence, when she wouldn't come out and play with Mia and the Beatles at a religious retreat in India

The first Lennon/McCartney song NOT about love was Help

The first Beatle to record a solo Number one hit was George Harrison with My Sweet Lord in January 1971

Enjoy!

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Oswald Wasn't So Lucky

January 27th 2012 02:07

Before he created Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney drew cartoons of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit for Universal Pictures and Charles Mintz.

And while Mickey (and friends) went onto bigger, better and a more lucrative future, poor Oswald wasn't quite so lucky.

This was the first of these films which was released to theatres.

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Aussie Aussie Aussie . . . .

January 25th 2012 20:32

We manage to find one another out no matter where we are around the globe.

We are only a small nation - but we punch well above our weight

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What Song Makes You Feel 16 Again?

January 20th 2012 01:59

16, Sweet 16, Music, Songs, Teenagers, Music Downloads, Free Music, Memories, Nostalgia, Music Memories

Asked this very question to a group of friends the other day and the responses were quite frankly amazing.

Given most were of the same vintage - I guess you'd expect songs from a fairly narrow timeline - but how you would be wrong

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The Vinyl Revival

January 18th 2012 01:48

Vinyl, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Collections, Prices, Compare, Save, Money

If you are to believe the figures, vinyl records are being sold in greater numbers than CDs at the present time - putting the so-called defunct technology at the cutting edge of cool.

Of course the reasons for its re-emergency has more than just nostalgia to thank for the rebirth

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The Best Movie Pairings Ever

January 13th 2012 08:11

Grease, movies, famous, pairings, couples, men, women, best, favorite, hollywood, classic

Sometimes Hollywood gets it right and manages to put two actors together that just seem harness theatrical chemistry.

Whether theyre friends, foes, family or fiends the perfect movie duo stands the test of time like little else can

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Your Top 3 Romantic Comedies of All Time

January 11th 2012 20:36

Romance, Romantic Comedy, Hollywood, Best, Favorite

For most men, romance is a pretty hard thing to get their head around.

We think we're well versed in the nuances, but in reality we really have very little idea

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Classic TV - The Courtship of Eddie's Father

January 8th 2012 20:32

It won 2 Golden Globes and the hearts of millions.

It helped re-launch a television career for the son of a sales clerk and a department store owner

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Is this the Greatest TV Spin Off Ever?

January 8th 2012 07:34

Best, TV, Popular, Star Trek, Comedy, TV Series, Happy Days, Next Generation, DVD, Boxed Set, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s

There's been a huge number of TV 'spin offs' over the years.

From Angel (the spinoff from Buffy the Vampire Slayer) through to Frasier (the spinoff from Cheers) and a multitude in between - the TV spinoff is more often than not a one season wonder - normally residing as part of the summer television line up

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on MOORE DRAMA FOR DEMI

January 30th 2012 10:28

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Hear hear . . .

Some significant cries for help going on there. Reality is biting hard I suspect for one Ms Moore.

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on Are Unicorns Really Mentioned in the Bible?

January 30th 2012 10:24

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Along with green alligators and long necked geese - some humpy back camels and chimpanzees . . . sorry couldn't help myself

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on The Best Movie Pairings Ever

January 18th 2012 06:19

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Cheech and Chong . . . dude, we are a kindred spirit!

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on What's Your Favourite All-Time TV Show?

November 16th 2011 09:18

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WPY

I hate to see what your next to favourite list was

Cheers . . .

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on What's Your Favourite All-Time TV Show?

November 16th 2011 09:16

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Hey there TimmyH6

Red Foxx is a legend!

Cheers . . .

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on What's Your Favourite All-Time TV Show?

November 16th 2011 09:15

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Hey James

Twilight Zone and Outer Limits were particularly cool. Seinfeld rates with just about everyone I think . . .

Cheers . . .

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on I don't blog like I used to but...

November 16th 2011 05:34

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And one of the best names I've come across for a fishing and tackle shop too.

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on TV's top 10 Animal Favourites

November 10th 2011 23:34

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Hey Anon

Rumour had it that Arnold the pig from Green Acres was enjoyed by all and sundry at the completion of the series too - scurilous rumour I would suggest.

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November 10th 2011 23:33

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James

How remiss of me. Goes to show just how many there've been on our screens over the years huh?

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October 16th 2011 19:02

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Thanks

Will check it out!

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