John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
With the Police Squad theme.
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With the Police Squad theme.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
Wasn't 'stable government' what happened when Caligula made his horse a senator?
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
I know. It's making me question humanistic worldview.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
That was comedy on a par with Talc + Turnips from Vic Reeves Big Night Out.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
I can't watch Picard, he's just so dull. I can watch PS in anything else, but just not this. The rest of the crew leave me utterly cold too, especially the (no idea what his name is ) Cornish pasty headed Klingon.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
I saw it as a treat on a vhs ITV recording when I was ill/off school aged about 12.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
I also have no interest whatsoever in watching any of TOS, any of the films before ST2, or after ST6, or any tv series related to it. I saw a few episodes of TNG on their first showing on BBC2. They bored me to tears, apart from (IIRC) when Tasha fell into a black puddle and died. THAT was funny.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
I understand that this will seem quite an extreme opinion, but Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home is a both a superior comedy and a generally funnier film than almost 95% of 'comedies' from its own decade AND the 1990s.
Saul Staniforth (@saulstaniforth.bsky.social) reposted
@zackpolanski.bsky.social pointing out that a household budget is nothing like a national economy.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
His miracle: Some woman's cancer went into complete remission after 'two very aggressive surgeries, intraperitoneal chemotherapy, many difficulties'. That's not a miracle, that's an insult to medical professionals.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
298kmh??? That's what I call a 'station-hurry' train.
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AUTOSPORT Bot (Unofficial) (@autsport-com.bsky.social) reposted
Niki Lauda’s first F1 title 50 years ago, in his own words #F1
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Read this as 'Kim Basinger'.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
This early? This is virgin' on the ridiculous.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
And follow it up with episodes of Virtual Murder and The Chamomile Lawn.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
What's wrong with his spine?
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
The 50% that do land are mostly kids tv jokes. "I suppose if you tied me to that tree, you could have em for less." And then there's... Ep 6 "THE SNAILS!!!" Not funny. Not scary. Not thought-out. It's like 'Holy Grail' written by someone who'd only ever HEARD about Monty Python.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
Blackadder series 1 is so frustrating. 50% of the jokes don't ever land as they're so vague, narrow and just attempts to emulate/parody Shakespeare. E.g. Prince Harry: "I don't know how I'm going to tell his catamite." Also, S1 Edmund is so ill-defined. Why is he even called 'the Black Adder'?
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
I'd have to say the former as, apart from the name, I've no real knowledge of Quincy.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Wasn't he a supervillain in Despicable Me?
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Completely agree. Even the Jeffrey Archer novels are better fantasy novels for children.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
I work with lots of other teachers who seem to think that it's their mission in life to plug the Tory-boy wizard books at every turn. It's bloody annoying. I make no secret of my views of them or their...typist.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reposted
"One out of pocket customer, a drag General Zod impersonator act tracked down the company directors, bit them, punched them, and jumped up and down on them wearing big boots." "Police described his motives as 'no glamping, lots of camping, champing, lamping and some 'Terence Stamping'."
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RC: "And finally, a Sevenoaks gynaecologist is on the run tonight after being found guilty of offensive spoonerisms." RB: "Police say they are scouring the Kent countryside."
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
What's that film?
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
It's my profound privilege and pleasure to be able to spread happiness.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Is it available anywhere else? If not... youtu.be/da7AZFp7f8A?...
Zack Polanski (@zackpolanski.bsky.social) reposted
The Daily Mail resorts to personal attacks because they’re rattled. Nazi backing rags protecting their super rich owners. And Keir Starmer’s randomly ranting about me in Parliament. Best way to respond to this desperation? 👉🏼 join.greenparty.org.uk
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
youtu.be/Int3QLIXCc4?...
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
There's no place like Rome. There's also no decorum in the forum.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Twats. They've given NF a career with his near-constant unwarranted Question Time appearances and free publicity.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Did you watch right to the end? I watched it three times before I saw the wedding scene.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Isn't it glorious? Rex Kwan Do gets mentioned at least twice weekly in our house.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh ffs.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
He'd be above all that.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
Check on Pamela Nash's whereabouts and movements. STAT!
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
I knew today would be a good day.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Me: Ok...got any lobster? They: Wel...err..we don't...err no.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
I often deploy this noble commodity in moments like that.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
👍 👍
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
I mean that's a clue for the intelligent viewer only.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
Just think of how many hit-people one could employ.
Chaucer Doth Tweet (@levostregc.bsky.social) reposted
GRUMPYE TEENAGE SHAKESPEARE: "Thys ys just a stage, son." "ALL THE WORLDE YS A STAGE, DAD!!!! UGH!'
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Bizarre that I was watching this earlier.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Is that the Hammer Horror one? 👌
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
I'm having a large Cuban rum, a bar of dark chocolate...and watching an in-depth video about Old to Middle English period and the great vowel shift.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
North by Northwest is genuinely brilliant and any excuse/reason to rewatch it is excusable/welcome.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
I've actually already used several of mine twice this evening. I'm not sure if they'll survive a third outing in one day. #Totp
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John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
The most interesting thing about the band is the fact they all have individual names.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
I actually prefer this version of the Under the Bridge song to the boring bollocks + kids choir original. #TOTP
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Imagine 5 more sheds.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
Shed 7 #TOTP
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
THIS...on cd. #TOTP
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
This was the worst edition of #TOTP I've ever had the misfortune to witness...and then the king fu song happened. #TOTP
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👏
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
Steps... #TOTP
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
"I'm homeschooled, actually." This much was obvious, sadly.
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John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
I don't remember ANY of this bollocks. #TOTP
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
That's why Pat Mustard had it so good. #TOTP
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
Mrs FrogAlaPeche: "LADY MARMALADE? Is that like man-batter?" #TOTP
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
"Sir, a second 'Oh mate' has hit this take."
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
RESURRECTION OF THE CHRISTS
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John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
At least Comic Sans or Wingdings would have added some much needed humour.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes. A. Variety. Simpson provided the director with two different opening music cues. B. Something more complex.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
Nadine Dorries puts ice in hot food.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
Nadine Dorries falls asleep during eclipses.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
Nadine Dorries thinks that 30 line Baird televisions are 'all you need'.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
Nadine Dorries' favourite ice cream flavour is 'rice'.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Ha ha, yes...'student food'.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Ditto. I got through four series of Hadleigh because of him.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
Thank goodness for Red Dwarf. It's ALWAYS there when you need it.
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Ja!
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social) reply parent
Amos?
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
Huzzah for the gif!
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
GIFS work!!
John Ix (@frogalapeche.bsky.social)
A. 3+4 are the wrong way round. B. 4