Up Above the Streets and Houses
After flying high coming in over from the Isle of Man (where I observed Russell eloquently conversing with the fairies on "Fairy Bridge") and traversing across the Irish Sea, "Team Brand" finally arrived in the good city of Dublin. Once we touched down, we had to: quickly book into the hotel, immediately speed off to the studio to pre-record the radio show, then whizz back to the hotel to change, before preparing for a live show that evening (ah yeah....rock n' roll baby!).
Unfortunately there wasn't much scope to check out many of Dublin's sights, most of our time spent was a mad rush crossing town. We briefly saw the river Liffey, the buzzing Temple Bar region and the huge Millenium Spire on O'Connell St which was affectionately called the "Stilhetto in the Ghetto" or the "Stiffy by the Liffey" (I just love the rhymes!). The hotel that we stayed in was apparently owned by Bono and gave a marvellous panoramic view of the city (well actually only from Russell's huge penthouse suite!). But big fun was had by all in Dublin, it's definitely a place that I'd like to go back to. I got into an amusing conversation with this one cab driver who had a huge repertoire of X-rated limericks. Sadly none of them were broadcastable, so I figured that I'd try and write one myself for the show.
The radio show had a surreal twist to it with Russell and Matt earnestly debating over which children's television character they would most like to sleep with. Fraggles, Moomins and Wombles all made the highly coveted short-list (alas, Zippy, George and Bungle didn't really get a look in!). So if there are any serious Tellytubby (ahem) "enthusiasts" or if it's Moschops that floated your boat, let us know. Remember your secrets are safe with us......and the fairies!
Quick Limericks
There once was a young comic called Russell,
Whose Octopig thoughts were quite lustful,
'Til one night out wooing,
He lay down with a Moomin,
His excuse was: He wanted a cuddle!
There was once a young writer named Matt,
Who drew the sun with it's face all intact,
His little eyes glistened,
At Uncle Bulgaria's "wisdom"
then ran with "Mad-Kev" from Hannibal Cat!
There once was a young poet called Gee
Who arrived in Ireland to see,
And convey this to you,
Only on Radio 2,
This Limerick'd style of Poetry!
I always thought that Miss Piggy from The Muppets was a fine piece of ass!
Something always bothered me about Rainbow. Why, oh why oh why oh why thrice why did Bungle walk around in the bear-buff nood, then when he went on the (Rainbow) beach, he'd go behind a 'rock' to change INTO his swimming trunks??? Sorry - even now as a grown up (?!?) I just don't geddit! And he used to put pyjamas on to go to bed ..... ?
Not listened to the podcast yet but I'm assuming the debate on which children's tv character would you 'do' will be akin to the 'animal' debate a couple of weeks back? Wishing to throw my two-penneth into the hat, my animal of choice would have to be Noel Gallagher.
Children's TV character? I sleep with Bagpuss every night if that counts?
Onwards and upwards team - and keep up the good work!
Cheryl The Diva x x
Moomins! Russell- if your exploits of sexually vampirism make reference to any of the following: Bagpuss, Mr Benn or Jamie and the Magic Torch I will hunt you down and poke you with a baguette!
Best wishes Mr Gee, Ione x
Does anyone remember Button Moon and Mr Spoon? Then Spitting Image went on to have Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell puppets made from wooden spoons!
Too brilliant for words.
Luv oooooooooooooooo Russ!
CtD x x x
OK. So it's Friday. The sun is shining and I'm STUCK in an office. Boo!
Found a great new game today though.
Go to Google (other search engines are available!). Type in someone's name and hit 'search images'. See what transpires. Did the obvious (Russell Brand, Josh Holloway, Robert Smith, Johnny Depp etc) - very nice way to pass a dull moment.
Then, unable to resist, I did "Matt Morgan" - hilarity ensued with WWF wrestlers, criminals, some bloke off Radio 2 and many, many oddbod weirdos .... go on .. .try it. You know you wanna!
Happy searching!
CtD x x x
You can't beat the trash heap on Fraggle Rock! She was dirty, but I loved her!
Mmm, I'll take one of the delightful characters from Fraggle Rock anyday! That one with the orange hair and hat so you couldn't see his eyes.
Glad you're all having a delightful time in Dublin!
I love you all to pieces...especially Matt.
Hope youre enjoying the sun. Lookin forward to show Sat. What you bin doin?
Are you plannin some stuff?
Are yoyu crazi kind of guys?
Big hug.
Keep up the gud work.
Love you
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Whats got into you!
Stop!
Why are you letting all that stuff master you!
Its inconsequential, flighty and untrue!
Never, never follow the easy path.
It will lead you to
More and more heartrendering, Questioning.
A furrowed brow,
confusion,
I stake my life on it;
The road you take has to be clear and true,
Subtle defences can kick in
You can sort it out
dont react
see whats motivating the stitching.
They will expect you to always act the same,
break the mould, Its their own expectations
they must tame!
You,re a sweet and loving being,
No need to be ashamed.
Step out and the carpet will roll before you
You always give your best
What can they do, but adore you!
Fighting fancies from haunting visions
Running ,holding to inhibitions.
Keep the faith, complete the missions.
Sleep quiet my love.
Dont hear the voices
that dont love.
Rest your head and give it up
Youre a treat
Youll give us choices
Precious darling from above.