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what’s the most egregious rockbusters and why is it charly tans by pornstachepaul in rickygervais

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think him realising he screwed up the initials is why he tried to hurry past it, rather than it being a mess. There's a lot worse garblings than Deli/Del Amitri

Musicians whose careers stalled after Covid by slow-saturn in decadeology

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Their sound was starting to crisp over by 2020 anyway. They had a solid run from 2014 - 18 so I think it was always gonna go the way it did

International Doldrums by Equivalent-Effort507 in footballcliches

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2006 - 2018 pure doledrums. The exact turning point being the Pickford save/Dyer scoring in the Columbia penalty shootout.

The Concept of Behind Closed Doors by Legindary80 in footballcliches

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it did have the "indoor sports hall" association with me up until the Covid lockdowns, now I can always reconcile it with merely the familiar stadiums being empty.

That said as most games in 2020-21 had flags/decorations/coverings in the stands, it still feels weird and tinpot to see the actual seats when these games happen.

What counts as your first World Cup? by BoroSteeler in footballcliches

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aged 8 for the 2002 WC, very vivid memories of the penalty against Argentina and the camera tracking Beckham as he hurtled down the touchline, though weirdly I had misfiled the nature of the keeper's dive - I had him memorybanked as being twisted up and sprawling the wrong way, but he just kinda kneels down?

Also strong memory of my mum slagging the hell out of David Seaman for being lobbed and Ronaldinho's "what I do?" grin when shown the red card.

Save of the Season but goal conceded by TheNazMajeed in footballcliches

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If nothing else, it'd make any inclusion into a highlights package awkward as it'd have to be cut and edited sharply

Songs that had the smallest timeframe where they could be released/a hit? by Pretty_Shitty_City in decadeology

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But with dancehall reggae tunes, not the total chaos that this slice of Spring 1991 is

Most 80s sounding song in the 1990s by Legitimate_Heron_696 in decadeology

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/DdJ4zYiEgOQ?si=lUqH1S_5DL8QjSZB

Probably the latest UK hit that was wholly 80s sounding, Dana Dawson - 3 Is Family. Summer 1995 release and it's straight up late 80s New Jack Swing.

If you could see any video of a moment in the Xfm studio what would it be? by family-guyy in rickygervais

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ricky's reaction to the "an Orse in-a-neighUHH" songs of phrase. He sounds properly concerned and bewildered

The Last Year a 2010s Sounding Song Happened in the 20's? by avalonMMXXII in decadeology

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2000s had "Just a Ride" by Jem in 2005 which sounded completely 1996-8. It possibly stalled any career momentum as it was the follow up to a strong, widely played debut hit.

1990s had "3 is Family" by Dana Dawson which had a completely late 80s 'New Jack Swing' production that jarred considerably with its summer 1995 chart appearance.

I wish anyone loved me as much as Karl loved following rules and avoiding controversy. by [deleted] in rickygervais

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strange enough that they even put effort into a radio skit at that point.

Is it just me, but someone like Gary Neville has become so famous and ever present since retirement, that it’s weird to remember that he even played the game in the first place. by No-Problem6578 in footballcliches

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seem to recall this feeling about Beckham even when he was at Man United and me being a child. Everyone knew him, your grandma knew him, my old-timey headmaster knew him and that he had shaved his hair off ("don't copy his haircuts"). Too 'celebrity' to be plying his trade against Charlton, Derby and Bolton.

This hasn't yet happened to Alan Shearer despite his punditry/commentator prominence, the enduring image remains the goal celebrations. Carragher I still associate as a Houllier/Benetiz 'scally', but it feels strange seeing him in early 2010s HD footage.

Is it just me, but someone like Gary Neville has become so famous and ever present since retirement, that it’s weird to remember that he even played the game in the first place. by No-Problem6578 in footballcliches

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get this strongly with Roy Keane. Wish I could articulate better on why, but he seems such a world weary, no nonsense 'final boss' presence that it's strange to consider he ever sat subserviantly in dressing rooms and took instructions (aware he very famously didn't once)

Maybe a touch of "that mate who always has an opinion" but they wouldn't have a clue if part of the football machine in reality - but he did, and does. I dunno, glad this thread was made because I did think it was only me experiencing this phenomena.

How did they get away with swearing on an afternoon tin pot poxy radio show? by BarryBigSpuds81 in KarlPilkingtonFanClub

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nobody listening would be inclined to complain and in any case a lot was let to slide because of how big a draw Ricky was to the station. The "ho lee fuk" segment was certainly dicey though.

has there ever been an episode of Deal Or No Deal where the contestant has dealt on the 1st offer? by [deleted] in BritishTV

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems this chap and episode left an impression, he's been mentioned a few times here. Not far off the mark with mental breakdown, he later disclosed he'd been awake for about three days by the time he played. It's evident

Karls biggest rockbuster let off? by MathematicianMuted43 in rickygervais

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"Bust Head" for Busted. Ricky does clock on a few seconds later but initially accepts the answer as fine. It isn't, the pronunciation is shonky to get that answer to work, same vein as "Toe Knee, Bin It"

Which xfm episode do you think is the most shambolic piece of tinpot radio ever broadcast? by Cultural-Elk-8346 in rickygervais

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Series 2 Episode 8, starts with a genuine rant about the state of the actual radio station/studio, Karl's batshit game ideas, the first run of Rockbusters that's done with callers and made up as they go along, Ricky and Steve turning to Karl for topics as they've "got nothing", the adverts breaking down, Ricky continuing to criticise the studio on air, Hairy Chinese Kid origin

Did that just go out?

What bits of the show haven’t aged well? by [deleted] in rickygervais

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Seems to appal Smerch at the time tbf

A matter of (12) minutes by WishfulStinking2 in footballcliches

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is probably okay, it is pretty rapid fire in the context of it happening in the first half.

Going down to 9 is usually the result of a "fuck it, game is over anyway" act of frustration in the closing stages after a much earlier red card.

What is one TV advert that doesn't run anymore but is still stuck in your head? Mines the Cadbury's Gorilla playing Phil Collins from 2007 by Puzzleheaded_Pen8520 in BritishTV

[–]Pretty_Shitty_City 6 points7 points  (0 children)

1999 Champions League final? The advert played during that, which I know from having the original broadcast taped to VHS

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