Russell Brand prank calls

[HollyAnne]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7694989.stm

Agitated tbh.

They have both been suspended from the BBC :( two really funny guys.

Discuss

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[Giggz]

Shouldn't have done it for 'teh lulz'

[Tupps]

Jonafan woss has also been suspended

[HollyAnne]

im well annoyed lol more because of jonathan ross loved his show lol.

[hellonpluto]

all of jonathans shows have been pulled including his tv chit chat show.

Good on BBC!

Bet Al Murray is happy as his programme overlaps with ross'. Al Murray's show is much better too!

Where would you be if there were no rules....France
Where would you be if there were lots of rules....Germany!!

LOLZ

[CampDavid]

2 complaints made during the show.

10,000 complaints made when it hits the papers.

10,000 complaints made by people who read the story in the paper, not those who listened to the show.

The public can be fucking retarded at times.

[craigy_87]

2 complaints made during the show.

10,000 complaints made when it hits the papers.

10,000 complaints made by people who read the story in the paper, not those who listened to the show.

The public can be fucking retarded at times.

agree'd


plus am pretty sure i slept with his grand daughter aswell tbh ........

[HollyAnne]

agreeeeed! 10000%

[HollyAnne]

not on the sleeping but obviously! but the complaints bit.

[Barry123]

2 complaints made during the show.

10,000 complaints made when it hits the papers.

10,000 complaints made by people who read the story in the paper, not those who listened to the show.

The public can be fucking retarded at times.

beat me to it.

couldn't give a monkeys otherwise but this is a fine example of how media hype can escalate a situation into total madness

[Peejous]

Cant stand Russell Brand. Think he's a dick.

Bit harsh to suspend him though it was a joke.

Is this political correctness going one step too far?

[AlexR]

Can nobody have a laugh any more?

[Robb]

beat me to it.

couldn't give a monkeys otherwise but this is a fine example of how media hype can escalate a situation into total madness

look at the recession, i blame a lot of it on the media...

[Tupps]

Can nobody have a laugh any more?

Russel Brand has just received an Infraction

[Barry123]

look at the recession, i blame a lot of it on the media...

exactamundo.

people pulling funds just made a bad situation a shitload worse.

[Clouds_mate]

look at the recession, i blame a lot of it on the media...

Exactly.

Petrol running out. oh noes. panic buy.

[CampDavid]

agree'd


plus am pretty sure i slept with his grand daughter aswell tbh ........

Yup, she's not that bright if she wants to avoid upsetting grandaddy

1. Don't become a berlesque dancer

2. Dont tour with a group called "The satanic sluts"

3. Don't sleep with a man you know a: you know has a sex addiction b: talks about his private life

These are simple, easy rules to follow.

She's not really arsed about this, she's trying to grab hold of fame in an Abi Titmus fashion

[CampDavid]

look at the recession, i blame a lot of it on the media...

Not sure it's entirely the media's fault. You can't manipulate the media for economic gain. Unless you're China.

[AlexB]

thats like banning people from a forum for spamming

[Robb]

Not sure it's entirely the media's fault. You can't manipulate the media for economic gain. Unless you're China.

Had this discussion with a colleague.

I dont agree with media censorship, everyone should have a right to know however I think that the reality has been exaggerated by the press, not even realising the potential world depression they are contributing to just to shift papers...

[Hopcraft]

2 complaints made during the show.

10,000 complaints made when it hits the papers.

10,000 complaints made by people who read the story in the paper, not those who listened to the show.

The public can be fucking retarded at times.

bang on.

[HollyAnne]

newspapers only post things that are newsworthy..the Ethiopian famine wasn't newsworthy until two years in...what does that tell you??? we may have the right to know but we don't know anything lol.

[danzman1991]

Why do we care so much?

[AlexB]

tbh i can see this from both sides
but as said the media has blown it out of proportion

there good at that

imo yes they needed telling it was inappropriate
but when i saw they were suspended and might bbe getting fired (according to sky homepage) i thought it was going too far

[Grant]

I think its pathetic how far its gone. they were only having a little fun, no need for the PM to get involved.

[Chris]

She is staring in some slutty show and posing for pics in her lingerie etc, then moans when someone makes a sexual remark about her.... Bit ironic really!

Chris :)

[SAJosh]

I think they deserve a beating because..

1. They're loaded.
2. They're cocky because their loaded.

Even if they was out of bussines for ages they've still got plenty of cash to lead a better life than the general public.

As for the lass in question - she's just a slut.. paid to be a slut, and now being paid by The Sun etc because someone pretty much called her a slut, she's just as bad.

Sack them all.

[CampDavid]

I think they deserve a beating because..

1. They're loaded.
2. They're cocky because their loaded.

Even if they was out of bussines for ages they've still got plenty of cash to lead a better life than the general public.

As for the lass in question - she's just a slut.. paid to be a slut, and now being paid by The Sun etc because someone pretty much called her a slut, she's just as bad.

Sack them all.

So you think that if someone is successful they deserve a beating? Righto

[Grant]

I think they deserve a beating because..

1. They're loaded.
2. They're cocky because their loaded.

Even if they was out of bussines for ages they've still got plenty of cash to lead a better life than the general public.

As for the lass in question - she's just a slut.. paid to be a slut, and now being paid by The Sun etc because someone pretty much called her a slut, she's just as bad.

Sack them all.

So just jealousy then. Not a reason to sack someone that does a good job.

[CampDavid]

Had this discussion with a colleague.

I dont agree with media censorship, everyone should have a right to know however I think that the reality has been exaggerated by the press, not even realising the potential world depression they are contributing to just to shift papers...

True, I think they helped bring down Northern Rock swiftly, the thing is, everyone has lost faith in the markets, which is a result of a downturn in the US with lots of bad debt, sadly it's more than a media storm

[mattchewone]

Ridiculous it was a joke that was a little out of hand maybe.

Why suspend them? There is people out there that get away with all sorts and they get suspended and all this grief from a joke!

Does this mean Jonathons show on friday is cancelled? If so thats crap, i look forward to that every friday!

[HollyAnne]

Ridiculous it was a joke that was a little out of hand maybe.

Why suspend them? There is people out there that get away with all sorts and they get suspended and all this grief from a joke!

Does this mean Jonathons show on friday is cancelled? If so thats crap, i look forward to that every friday!

yep all cancelled :( gutted tbh

[Robb]

True, I think they helped bring down Northern Rock swiftly, the thing is, everyone has lost faith in the markets, which is a result of a downturn in the US with lots of bad debt, sadly it's more than a media storm

I agree, obviously its not all media. But our economy has been growing on the strength of confidence, so media speculation to knock that confidence is never good.

[Roj]

its a shame becuase they are both funny. and i doubt anything will come from it tbh. those figures about complaints aree just riduculous

[Chris]

True, I think they helped bring down Northern Rock swiftly, the thing is, everyone has lost faith in the markets, which is a result of a downturn in the US with lots of bad debt, sadly it's more than a media storm

To be honest it's only 'everyday people' that have lost faith in the market and yes, this is due to media making a mountain out of mole hills...... many large international companies have taken no notice of the media and therefore still performing pretty well on the markets.

If everyone stopped freaking out and put their assets back in the banks, the whole turmoil would wither out !!

I don't read the news.... reason being, I think it's all about trying to influence people's decisions/behavior.

This makes sense to me, sorry if it's all crap to everyone else!!

Chris :)

[Robb]

Depends Chris, alot of larger companies are feeling it more so than the smaller ones. Not saying the smaller ones arent but the larger companies have larger infrastructures to deal with larger volumes of sale (more people, running costs, larger warehouses). Therefore when the everyday people stop spending, which hasnt really started just yet, but it will eventually, then you will see these larger companies in more trouble.

[CampDavid]

To be honest it's only 'everyday people' that have lost faith in the market and yes, this is due to media making a mountain out of mole hills...... many large international companies have taken no notice of the media and therefore still performing pretty well on the markets.

If everyone stopped freaking out and put their assets back in the banks, the whole turmoil would wither out !!

I don't read the news.... reason being, I think it's all about trying to influence people's decisions/behavior.

This makes sense to me, sorry if it's all crap to everyone else!!

Chris :)

I know what you mean

The fact for a lot of companies though is that credit isn't so easy to get hold of at the moment, which is slowing things down a bit.

The big problem is that by talking ourselves into a crisis here we are in danger of putting China into a resession, which will make things a lot worse.

[Chris]

Depends Chris, alot of larger companies are feeling it more so than the smaller ones. Not saying the smaller ones arent but the larger companies have larger infrastructures to deal with larger volumes of sale (more people, running costs, larger warehouses). Therefore when the everyday people stop spending, which hasnt really started just yet, but it will eventually, then you will see these larger companies in more trouble.

True... Sorry, I was thinking of it in a banking way rather than thinking about all types of industries!

Chris :)

[CampDavid]

True... Sorry, I was thinking of it in a banking way rather than thinking about all types of industries!

Chris :)

In trading industries you can only trade up to the amount of cash you have availible. That will go down for most companies and that's where the issue is.

[Robb]

Haha I was actually gonna add on the end, but I forgot (phone rang), that this is the case in my industry, and I know you guys work in the banking idustry so it may be different...

Campdavid, why is china a big deal? Because of all the factorys?

[CampDavid]

Robb - Chinese industy is massive, 1 billion people and half the stuff in the world is made there. As a result they bring in lots of raw matterials and spit out the products that we consume. If that slows down too much then it's going ot affect all of us.

[Chris]

China make everything.... how many labels have you seen on products that say 'MADE IN CHINA'.

[Chris]

Anyway.... back to the topic of Wussel and Woss!!

Some other company will employ them if BBC don't let them back!! Channel 4 take on BBC rejects!

[keithm_007]

I think they're finished at the BBC, it looks fairly ominous to me. Right or wrong, I think they're gone.

And yes I reckon Brand will go to C4 and Ross to Sky.

[Robb]

Will save us £18million if Ross is sacked by the BBC...

Heard that on Radio1 yesterday, made me smile.

[CampDavid]

Will save us £18million if Ross is sacked by the BBC...

Heard that on Radio1 yesterday, made me smile.

It'll probably cost £20m with payoff and investigation to sack him though

[keithm_007]

It'll probably cost £20m with payoff and investigation to sack him though

Might not need to pay them off as its likely dismissal will be under gross misconduct which would mean little or no pay-off.

[Danr]

£20m for a one off or £18m a year? I'd rather have the one off sacking. I don't really like Ross anyway. Russell on the other hand is a legend. Used to dispise him but after reading his book i find him quite funny.

I haven't a clue what they said :(

[Robb]

Russell is a hero. His stand up is shit, well I bought his first DVD after reading his book, DVD was turd.

[Chris]

Russell is a hero. His stand up is shit, well I bought his first DVD after reading his book, DVD was turd.

Haven't read his book, but I watched one of his stand-ups the other day and I agree it was complete dog poo. His Radio show is fcuking funny though!!

Never use to like Woss, but in about the last 5 years I have grown to like his humour and find him hilarious!!

Chris :)

[Robb]

Yeh I took a few of his podcasts on holiday...its his general persona and vocabulary thats funny. I think when he actually trys to be funny, he isnt.

[Peejous]

There's a facebook group to save them.

Ive just joined it.

Everyone knows facebook solves everything.

[Danr]

Agree'd that the stand up of Brand is pony!!! That's what made me dislike him to start with.

[Chris]

Agree'd that the stand up of Brand is pony!!! That's what made me dislike him to start with.

He works better with the addiunce (sp), not for the Addiunce (sp).

Chris :)

[SAJosh]

So you think that if someone is successful they deserve a beating? Righto

No - I'm fine with successful people.

Succesful people who abuse their position - punish them.

So just jealousy then. Not a reason to sack someone that does a good job.

Again, it's not jealousy (well obv. anyone would like their salary) the fact is they have fortunes and celeb status, if a guy came upto you in the pub announcing he'd had sex with your granddaughter you'd have an entirely different say on this matter..

but hey ho he's a celeb, so it's a big LOL !

[keithm_007]

It is funny though, the very thought of announcing to an old man you have had sex with his grandaughter is just funny.

[liamk15]

Tbh if i was something on the tv i didnt like (and dont even think ive saw something i havnt liked yet),i couldnt be arsed to go out my way to complian about it.Just flick it over and get on with my life.
some people are fucktards in this country.

[Roj]

cant belive Brand has resigned from radio 2! shame that it has spiralled seriously out of control

[Add91289]

as much as i cant stand russ brand, its a massive over reaction!

[RJ303]

They are both paid millions as "professionals" I dont think they behaved as such on that occasion.

Take away the fact it was done to a famous person and their grandaughter has behaved the way she has, it would cease to be funny.
Does her behaviour make her fair game then? Also why should this Sachs guy be singled out?

I dont think anyone on this forum could honestly say they would not be offended by someone announcing they had slept with your grandaughter, as an amusing anicdote for everyone else listening.

Its like the idiots Im sure everyone has had experience of. Those people that say "cant you take a joke" when it all goes tits up.......

[delux]

tbh who cares , it should just be between themselves like when ross apolozied in person and that be the end of it in the public eye ( for him anyway , since russel lied and said he had apolozied when he hadnt i think he should be sacked ), only reason i expect anyone to care is the fact no more friday night with j.r , who gives a shit about russel brand ( really hes a twat and if you like him you should be pointed at and the word twat shouted repeatedly ).

[Shellz]

I hate Russell Brand.

Don't find him the slightest bit funny! :)

[Robb]

Ha legend. Has Russell Brand defiently resigned?

If so I bet it was in a hilarious manner...would love to have been there.

[Danhunt]

I love the fact that the guy doesnt give a shit about what anyone thinks, and does what he likes.
Eg the prank phonecall about the rapist.

Technically wrong. But to be honest it was pretty fucking funny! haha

[Ashleyp]

a little bit wrong

but major uk bandwagon effect has kicked in as usual..

[-Jason-]

Russle brand resigns from the bbc

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7698527.stm

[delux]

EDITED ; was a bit harsh