Bumper Review

No, not that kind of bumper, you silly sausage! (Cunt...)

However, that does remind me of a brilliant idea I had for a bumper-sticker. We don't really have bumper-stickers in Britain. Maybe those stupid window ones advertising a corrupt mechanics, but not the same as the US. But that doesn't mean I can't market my masterpiece:

"I'm not drunk, I'm just retarded"

No need to applaud. Oh, go on then.

My goal of exceeding September's post count is looking doubtful, so I'll have to be a bit more consistent.

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Review 1: The Peter Serafinowicz Show (Thurs 9:30 BBC2)

I haven't seen the second episode yet, so this may be premature.

However, judging from the first, it was a bit hit and miss. His impressions are great, and unusual (I'd take Alan Alda over Blair any day of the week). But some of his targets seem a bit easy. Cillit Bang? Millionaire? Come on...

However he wins points by doing a great bit with Michael Caine wandering into the back of scenes. He is also avoids being too conventional by being slightly more unhinged than most. One to keep an eye on, I think.

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Review 2: Other People (I think that's what it was called) (Fri 10:00 Channel 4)

That Martin Freeman 'Comedy Showcase' thing. It was fine. Funny. Freeman was his usual self (no bad thing). It has Nick Burns doing his usual wacky stuff, which is always a pleasure. The writer of the series wrote a fairly interesting article about it. I'm not sure if it would merit a series though.

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Review 3: Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe (Tues 10:00 BBC4)

I know I talked about this last week, but it really is good. This week's was about TV news and was funny, interesting, and had elements of real (often moving) documentary. It even featured a short bit by Adam 'stock footage is my only friend' Curtis. Also, perhaps as response to my comments about him last week (I'm sure), Brooker wrote about his strangely large head in his column. I know my shit.

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Review 4: Radiohead - In Rainbows

Of course, I took part in the social revolution/marketing ploy. I paid £3.00 (+45p admin fee), which was just enough for all the people who paid nothing to make me feel like an idiot, and all those who paid £20 to make me feel like a cheapskate.

Anyway, the album is great. A real relief after the bland (and terribly named) 'Hail to the Thief'.

Standouts include:
Bodysnatchers
Faust Arp
Reckoner
House of Cards

I recommend listening to it, it don't cost much. Unless you're one of those pedants complaining about the sound quality of a free download. Those losers probably need better sound to drown out the noise of teasing and tears that dominate their greasy lives.

Generalisations, my good chum.

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Review 5: Drifter

Man, that's a good chocolate bar. I miss the slightly racist adverts, though. I can't find them on youtube, but I'll see what I can do.

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That is all for now. I'll try and be a bit more regular. Perhaps I'll review England's performance tomorrow (in both football and egg-chasing) or my next nocturnal emission (on the five star scale).

Keep on breathing.