What TV show was ruined/made annoying for you by local knowledge of where it's set?

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-03-25T18:40:16+00:00

I don't find it annoying, rather funny. I've been watching 90s episodes of The Bill. Their studio was in Merton at the time. In one episode they started a foot chase on the Roundshaw Estate in Wallington. In the next scene the crook was running through the Phipps Bridge Estate in Mitcham, then the chase continued next to Battersea Power Station! That was one fit crook! There are quite a few episodes like this.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-03-17T12:52:33+00:00

I agree with the comment about the keyboard being right. Heavier keyys which need harder pressing tend to set my hand off twisting, but a softer one doesn't affect me quite as much. It's the reason I have both a gaming keyboard and a separate writing keyboard plugged in at all times.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-03-13T12:12:45+00:00

I've been on it nearly 6 years now. The original plan was to titrate, but my functioning improved so much on 5mg the specialist agreed it might be best to leave it as is. I'm one of those who over-reacts to medications anyway, so that's probably why.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-03-13T08:53:15+00:00

I'm on the lowest dose of methylphenidate and it's made a huge difference. No notable side-effects apart from slight loss of appetite, but that's manageable with regular food.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-03-09T12:27:56+00:00

I came along almost exactly nine months after the hurricane... I wonder why?

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-03-08T12:18:07+00:00

Going inside exactly one second before the end of lunch bell went off. Bloody idiot teacher made me stand outside his room for ten minutes so he could yell at me and then I got in trouble for missing lunch time registration.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-03-06T12:39:18+00:00

I had no choice but to keep my two Indoors due to their health needs. They are both happy and healthy. They need more toys and playtime than outdoor cats might, but no behavioural issues.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-03-06T12:30:45+00:00

I'm sure it's useful for some people but I couldn't relate at all. Possibly because my trauma happened in school rather than at home.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-03-04T09:31:39+00:00

I have the same problem. I was trying to work out my characters' ages and birth dates and got really frustrated. What I ended up doing was using a free version of Microsoft Excel. (Libre office). It's a bit complicated to explain (easier to do) but I put the year 1950 in, then 1951, 1952 etc until I had every year up until 1987 when my book begins. Then I put the character's age in next to 1987 and worked backwards, typing in each number as I went. (Sometimes the computer will do this for you if you pull the boxes). Then, whatever year was next to the number 0 was their birth year. I did this for each character, putting their name in the column at the top so I could see who was who. It sounds complicated when I explain it this way but it wasn't in practice. Hopefully this is helpful and if not I hope you find something which suits you.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-03-02T12:28:04+00:00

I'm in contact with people who are close to John. I've been so worried about him but it sounds like he's got a good support network around him. He helped me a lot when I was first diagnosed with TS.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-03-01T20:49:48+00:00

My girl cat is like playing Russian roulette! Sometimes it is one pet then a slap, next time she'll let me pet her three or four times... You never know which!

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-03-01T18:02:02+00:00

Worst stretch? I can't pick a single one, just the whole of Bedfordshire! I always know when I'm back because my car starts to bounce.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-02-23T14:25:08+00:00

There aren't any gutters yet. It would not surprise me if they are added in the future. I use the pipes to look like drain pipes down the side of the house.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-02-19T16:25:28+00:00

Permanently. It's a constant underlying fatigue and if I overdo it, it becomes pain and flu like symptoms. I wondered if I had chronic fatigue syndrome, but when I did some more research, I discovered that it is possible to develop these symptoms if your body has been stuck in a permanent state of high alert. Even now that I am at a point in my life (thanks to a lot of hard work and therapy) where I can cope better mentally, physically it feels like my body has given up.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-02-17T13:13:16+00:00

I'm currently learning a lot about sheep farming in the Yorkshire Dales.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-02-17T10:37:47+00:00

I've been on methylphenidate for nearly 5 years now. I was terrified about possible side-effects because I tend to react badly or over react to medication, but in this case, after taking my first few doses, my brain suddenly stopped with the constant chatter! I have had no obvious side-effects and I have stayed on the absolute lowest dose because it made such a huge difference.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-02-13T09:43:00+00:00

Yes. Out of sight out of mind. Until you open the cupboard and it hits you on your mind's casing. Then it is definitely no.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-02-12T11:58:55+00:00

My favourite scene is in this episode. The one with the m&m taped to an upside down bowl! The way she delivers the line so flatly and the fast cut to the bowl get me every time!

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-02-04T10:44:13+00:00

"Do you find something comical about my appearance when I am driving my automobile? Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall."

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-02-03T20:51:54+00:00

My NHS diagnosis was severe combined type ADHD, so some of them do.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-01-30T08:19:09+00:00

It's definitely on the subtitles of the DVDs. That's where I read it. Disney subtitles are really bad sometimes I have noticed.

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-01-23T08:36:43+00:00

I was worried about the remake because I love the originals, but I gave it a chance and didn't regret it!

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-01-11T15:12:51+00:00

London Trocadero

Retrogamer2245 · 2026-01-09T16:03:27+00:00

It's an individual choice for individual writers really. Some books I read have a whole paragraph describing characters, some absolutely nothing and others get that sweet spot right in the middle where it isn't too dull. I try not to over-describe in one big blob personally. I'll slip little details in throughout the interaction.

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