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 Rewatch Downunder - D4 Stardrive, Saturday 22nd October
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| Travisina |
Posted on 22-10-2022 07:34
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Rewatch Australia: D4 Stardrive Saturday 22nd October 2022, 10.30am (UK) / 8.30pm (Australia) In which Avon is stupid, Vila is clever, and everybody gets to ride around on those cool buggy things... There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Travisina |
Posted on 22-10-2022 07:35
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Sorry for the late arrival of this thread. But I hope to be able to join you today!
There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:24
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Hi. Great to have you with us, Travisina. I may have to disappear at some point, because I have a house guest who might want breakfast, but I'm here for now. This episode is not one I'd count as a favourite, but it's always fun to watch - I imagine it was fun to make, as well. It certainly shows how ruthless Avon can be if he needs to! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Pilot53 |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:28
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Hi all & hope all are well.Space rats...like how Vila pretending to be drunk & came with the idea of creating a vacuum to repair the hull.
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The Penal Colony Where Servalan is supreme commander. |
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| Travisina |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:28
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Hi MVirn! Good to be here, though I will have to dash away pronto at 11.30, 'cos I've got a pedicure appointment 
There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Travisina |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:29
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Hi all & hope all are well.Space rats...like how Vila pretending to be drunk & came with the idea of creating a vacuum to repair the hull. Hi Pilot, That's one of my favourite of all Vila scenes, proving how he's not as stupid as he pretends to be 
There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Pilot53 |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:31
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Am I too early? Or is everyone running late?
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The Penal Colony Where Servalan is supreme commander. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:31
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I hope you can join us Travisina. This is definitely NOT one of my favourites. Nicholas Rocker was very anachronistic in referencing the punk movement which was essentially dead by this time. I find the costumes and language wince-worthy.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:32
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Am I too early? Or is everyone running late? Hi Pilot53. You're bang on. We're all dithering. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Pilot53 |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:32
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Didn't think much of the space rats outfits. Too way out for my liking.
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| Travisina |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:32
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Hi Obsidian - yes I'm here! I'm going to get ahead and start, 'cos I have to dash away sharpish as soon as it's over.
There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:32
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Hi MVirn! Good to be here, though I will have to dash away pronto at 11.30, 'cos I've got a pedicure appointment That is NOT a good reason Travisina.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Pilot53 |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:33
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Thanks Obs was worried I'd be all ao9ne here
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:34
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Hi Pilot. Hope all is well with you. Don't believe a word Travisina says, they're all stupid, because they're trying to win against Servalan. And Vila often proves he's not as stupid as he's made out to be, but the others never realise it. They're the stipid ones. Except possibly Avon, who does know how useful Vila is.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:34
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Didn't think much of the space rats outfits. Too way out for my liking. I don't like them either. Too much glitter – as in Gary. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Pilot53 |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:35
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Well I'm ok here, no pedicure or manicure for me.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:35
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Thanks Obs was worried I'd be all ao9ne here Hope all is well down there. It's raining here. You'd never have guessed, would you?
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Travisina |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:36
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I hope you can join us Travisina. This is definitely NOT one of my favourites. Nicholas Rocker was very anachronistic in referencing the punk movement which was essentially dead by this time. I find the costumes and language wince-worthy. The punk movement was still hanging on in 1982 when I came back to England, but was becoming a bit passe, a bit of a joke (think Vyvyan in The Young Ones). But oddly, now that several decades have passed, I don't mind the Space Rats as much as I did in the '80s. They have a kind of vintage charm - and more credible as a society on a distant planet than a contemporary statement. If you see what I mean. There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:36
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Hi, Obsidian!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:37
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Thanks Obs was worried I'd be all ao9ne here Hope all is well down there. It's raining here. You'd never have guessed, would you? It's raining here, too. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Travisina |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:37
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Hi MVirn! Good to be here, though I will have to dash away pronto at 11.30, 'cos I've got a pedicure appointment That is NOT a good reason Travisina. It's been postponed for 2 weeks, because my Foot Lady had covid. I'm long overdue my regular telling-off for not moisturising my feet properly! 
There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Pilot53 |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:37
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Wonder how I'd look if I made up later looking like a space rat?
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:39
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"Don't be sorry, be quiet." Definitly a line one could use elsewhere.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Travisina |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:39
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Wonder how I'd look if I made up later looking like a space rat? If you do, please post pictures! There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:39
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I honestly see no reason why Avon goes doolally here. He makes a dumb decision which is outdated (being 50 yards from something, rather than metric) and then has an anxiety attack. I know he's worried he's losing it, but still, it seems very out of character.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:40
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Wonder how I'd look if I made up later looking like a space rat? If you do, please post pictures! That would make a great competition for the next Horizon Zoom. Or the much-delayed Tycecon2. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:40
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Hi MVirn! Good to be here, though I will have to dash away pronto at 11.30, 'cos I've got a pedicure appointment That is NOT a good reason Travisina. It's been postponed for 2 weeks, because my Foot Lady had covid. I'm long overdue my regular telling-off for not moisturising my feet properly! Moisturise your feet properly, Travisina. Your feet will end up looking like those on a Link otherwise.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:41
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Wonder how I'd look if I made up later looking like a space rat? If you do, please post pictures! That would make a great competition for the next Horizon Zoom. Or the much-delayed Tycecon2. That's a great idea! Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Pilot53 |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:41
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Well all yet another rewatch over for me. Been great as always & we'll catch up soon. Hope all are well & to fellow Australians here hope you're all safe from the floods. Here in Melbourne where I live we've only had minor rain. I live 45ks from Melbourne western suburbs. Cheers all.... Australia
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:42
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Hi everyone. Sorry I'm late - my laptop decided to update just when I wanted it to switch on quickly. Referencing punk in 1982 is about par for the course, surely - by the time a popular movement becomes mainstream, it is usually pretty much over, isn't it? |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:42
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I honestly see no reason why Avon goes doolally here. He makes a dumb decision which is outdated (being 50 yards from something, rather than metric) and then has an anxiety attack. I know he's worried he's losing it, but still, it seems very out of character. I expect it was hard to break spacials down to such short distances. Metric isn't all it's cracked up to be: yards are OK for the time. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Pilot53 |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:44
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Travisina I was joking...then again now I think about it doesn't seem such a bad idea...( I wish) knowing my luck I'd get arrested lol....
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:44
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I honestly see no reason why Avon goes doolally here. He makes a dumb decision which is outdated (being 50 yards from something, rather than metric) and then has an anxiety attack. I know he's worried he's losing it, but still, it seems very out of character. On the metric issue, I always find it amusing - so many centuries into the future, and we still haven't made up our minds which system we are using! |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:45
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Well all yet another rewatch over for me. Been great as always & we'll catch up soon. Hope all are well & to fellow Australians here hope you're all safe from the floods. Here in Melbourne where I live we've only had minor rain. I live 45ks from Melbourne western suburbs. Cheers all.... Good to hear that you're safe and dry Pilot53. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend. xx Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:47
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I love it - Pilot's off to bed (great to hear from you btw) and Anne's just joining us!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:47
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On the Avon issue, I think he really is losing it - Rumours of Death weakened his confidence in his own judgment, Terminal (and especially being played so easily by Servalan) shattered it. Any small thing will now overthrow him. |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:49
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I love it - Pilot's off to bed (great to hear from you btw) and Anne's just joining us! Did we actually start an hour ago? I find it hard to sort these things out. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:51
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Hi everyone. Sorry I'm late - my laptop decided to update just when I wanted it to switch on quickly. Referencing punk in 1982 is about par for the course, surely - by the time a popular movement becomes mainstream, it is usually pretty much over, isn't it? Just concerned that Nicky Rocker couldn't tell that it would look dated in no time and not at all 'futuristic'. Punk was over by 1979. The fact that people who weren't born until this century dress like that and think they are being avant garde doesn't mean that it's true. Then there's the Vietnam War language. Blech. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:52
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I love it - Pilot's off to bed (great to hear from you btw) and Anne's just joining us! Did we actually start an hour ago? I find it hard to sort these things out. Sorry - didn't mean to confuse you, Anne. As I understand it, Pilot starts his day early - really early! - so by the time we start, it's his bedtime. But look forward to the week after next, when our clocks will have changed.... "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Travisina |
Posted on 22-10-2022 09:54
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I honestly see no reason why Avon goes doolally here. He makes a dumb decision which is outdated (being 50 yards from something, rather than metric) and then has an anxiety attack. I know he's worried he's losing it, but still, it seems very out of character. On the metric issue, I always find it amusing - so many centuries into the future, and we still haven't made up our minds which system we are using! Hi Anne! Well, we're now the next century along from when B7 was made and we haven't made up our minds, so why would the 3rd Calendar be any different? We drive in miles, fill our cars in litres, beer comes in pints, milk in litres. I miss the old days of pounds shillings and ounces! There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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