tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post3873373301637069555..comments2023-10-24T14:51:45.756+02:00Comments on Bloggertropolis: Racist? Or Just Minority Interest?Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-89542092042715604002011-03-28T20:24:13.562+02:002011-03-28T20:24:13.562+02:00Livi: pity I can't hang a straight picture!Livi: pity I can't hang a straight picture!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-76437573542217446832011-03-28T20:18:54.848+02:002011-03-28T20:18:54.848+02:00Hear Hear! Nail on the head as usual, Sir!Hear Hear! Nail on the head as usual, Sir!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05078202146118940939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-34591865383118626912011-03-22T12:26:03.124+01:002011-03-22T12:26:03.124+01:00Being Me: flattery will get you everywhere - at th...Being Me: flattery will get you everywhere - at the very least an invite to my 800th blog post birthday party...!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-4471994324642955922011-03-22T12:16:41.951+01:002011-03-22T12:16:41.951+01:00Happy 700th! You don't look a day over 697, th...Happy 700th! You don't look a day over 697, though, you old charmer.Being Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600427311498297800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-63935772039951543082011-03-19T08:40:57.762+01:002011-03-19T08:40:57.762+01:00Löst Jimmy: totally understand - hope the cosh eas...Löst Jimmy: totally understand - hope the cosh eases off soon, mate. In the meantime, hope you find some nuggets of R&R time to keep you going.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-64891609571949629312011-03-19T00:33:32.021+01:002011-03-19T00:33:32.021+01:00It the body count in the village I'm worried a...It the body count in the village I'm worried about.<br /><br />Congratulations on the 700 posts - here's to the next 700!<br /><br />Have a good weekend Steve<br /><br />Sorry I've not been on here much rather under the cosh at work and home at present - normal service will resume soonestLöst Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907139441842698894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-32708912758291868662011-03-18T22:40:50.292+01:002011-03-18T22:40:50.292+01:00Amanda: yes, Midsomer Murders is kind of like Berg...Amanda: yes, Midsomer Murders is kind of like Bergerac only without the sea, the French and middle to lower class criminals. Other than that they are identical. Personally I blame John Nettles. They should have cast Lenny Henry instead.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-52778549969688644192011-03-18T22:35:29.754+01:002011-03-18T22:35:29.754+01:00Sorry I'm late, feel like ym brain is operatin...Sorry I'm late, feel like ym brain is operating on a different timetable to the rest of me these days.<br />Wow, 700 posts and worht every word and every visit! Well done.<br />I lost interest in Midsummer Murders once I realised that I was confusing it with Bergerac...and I didn't like that either. Ho hum.The Sagittarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513045101496737031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-56113017380607549652011-03-18T17:48:45.561+01:002011-03-18T17:48:45.561+01:00LCM: I think the mugs already are...LCM: I think the mugs already are...Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-5856291762322612302011-03-18T16:58:03.021+01:002011-03-18T16:58:03.021+01:00Gotta love a storm in a teacup.
Oops. Is that a r...Gotta love a storm in a teacup.<br /><br />Oops. Is that a racist comment? Will the mugs be offended?<br /><br />LCM xLondon City (mum)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13700717302832203631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-51637504996951663632011-03-18T08:58:24.303+01:002011-03-18T08:58:24.303+01:00Phil: Jordan: As in Katie Price? Agree with you ab...Phil: Jordan: As in Katie Price? Agree with you about the Fresh Prince - a good example of the other side of the coin and proves the point that if an all black cast is acceptable then the same should be said of an all white cast. Depends on the show and the context however. Thank God we've moved forwards from the days of the Blak & White Minstrel Show... but it seems we have still a way to go.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-35972417287774701872011-03-18T04:11:25.575+01:002011-03-18T04:11:25.575+01:00Bluddy Norah Steve! It’s a bit busy in here tonigh...Bluddy Norah Steve! It’s a bit busy in here tonight bloke. I’ve been so long in the queue outside your busy blog here, I’ve clean gone an missed most of the party. Well congrats then on becoming a DCC Blogga at last. What took you so long! <br /><br />Excellent post though my friend. Totally agree with your sentiments and observations here, on top of which I really think you should forward this to Brian True-May and the head muppet at ITV, along with a copy of the following link:<br /><br />http://www.bbcshop.com/comedy/fresh-prince-of-bel-air-the-season-1-dvd/invt/d068382/<br /><br />If the BBC is still inherently regarded as the ethics and etiquette television media compass to pay regard and respect to on all things concerning ‘race and representational balance’ within the UK today – then why are they happy to promote and profit out of the sales of DVD’s for the all black cast franchise series ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ ?<br /><br />The appearances of a ‘non black’ actor in the series were rare and very brief – and none of them bore character names. You’ll probably find that ITV has shown this series too, or may well be still doing so. Time you gave them a bit of slap. You might even end up getting yourself “On the Telly!”, dressed as a black jester.<br /><br />No such thing as ‘bad publicity’ either. Jordan will end up a Baroness one day soon. You see. And she started off life as a black girl from Ethiopia by the way.Bish Bosh Bashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01311092711040714994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-37242210739139114502011-03-17T23:03:14.812+01:002011-03-17T23:03:14.812+01:00FF: welcome back - you've been missed. It soun...FF: welcome back - you've been missed. It sounds like Midsomer Murders may not be as nonrepresentational as I first thought... though I hope the murder rate is a lot lower where you are.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-33051531052714155282011-03-17T22:34:54.738+01:002011-03-17T22:34:54.738+01:00I had to return for your 700th post. I've neve...I had to return for your 700th post. I've never seen this programme but I guess I've not missed anything from the sound of it. As for an ethnic mix - when I was in Brittany I saw mainly white people and now I am in mid-Kent I see mainly white people. It's quite strange not to see a mix of people round here - they are noticeable by their absenceFrench Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-78642614227425511052011-03-17T19:20:10.519+01:002011-03-17T19:20:10.519+01:00Janete: thank you - 700 posts... I feel like the o...Janete: thank you - 700 posts... I feel like the old man of blogging...!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-84922428013299373682011-03-17T19:18:21.783+01:002011-03-17T19:18:21.783+01:00Congratulations on your 700th post Steve! Wow...
...Congratulations on your 700th post Steve! Wow...<br /><br />You speak of the truth only , it is the reality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-84134456893167140452011-03-17T17:09:14.388+01:002011-03-17T17:09:14.388+01:00Rol: my point exactly. Midsomer Murders at the end...Rol: my point exactly. Midsomer Murders at the end of the day is just a piece of lightweight tosh. It has no higher agenda than to entertain the chattering classes for an hour or two. It is not meant to be thought provoking or culturally conscious. It's a bit of fluff.<br /><br />Lunarossa: I wouldn't have a problem with an Italian flag being put out next door to me at all. And as for your blog... you mean you're <i>not</i> writing it just for me?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-55940026919596313192011-03-17T16:26:09.848+01:002011-03-17T16:26:09.848+01:00PS. Congratulations on your 700th post! And thanks...PS. Congratulations on your 700th post! And thanks for keeping on reading my blog. It looks like I'm blogging only for you! Ciao. A.lunarossahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231055955991137579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-84677628989920816882011-03-17T16:24:41.257+01:002011-03-17T16:24:41.257+01:00My Italian flag is out of my window to celebrate I...My Italian flag is out of my window to celebrate Italiy's 150th birthday today. My neighbours are not that keen. It's not racism but the narrowmindedness of a small village ...Ciao. A.lunarossahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231055955991137579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-47633142881167903472011-03-17T15:40:51.104+01:002011-03-17T15:40:51.104+01:00I'm all for positive discrimination on TV, but...I'm all for positive discrimination on TV, but I do get tired of the formulaic shows that strive to achieve a perfect balance of male / female, white / black, straight / gay, able-bodied / disabled characters just to fill some pc quota rather than letting the story and characters dictate. I don't see anything wrong with having a show that has an all white cast, just as I never had a problem with the Cosby Show's all black cast. It's not necessary for every show on TV to tackle themes of race and equality - particularly quaint and harmless murder mystery shlock like this.Rolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02103804480646939038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-58593393194595852282011-03-17T09:11:41.663+01:002011-03-17T09:11:41.663+01:00For those of you that are interested here is the o...For those of you that are interested here is the opinion of a Midsomer Murders viewer from India: <a href="http://rummuser.com/?p=5063" title="Ramana's Musings" rel="nofollow">Ramana's Musings</a>...Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-7448302825024277572011-03-17T09:00:37.878+01:002011-03-17T09:00:37.878+01:00Wylye Girl: "It's fiction, not fact and i...Wylye Girl: "It's fiction, not fact and is sold in countries as diverse as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Malaysia..." that just says it for me. It's the <i>idea</i> of quaint Englishness that sells it - abroad as well as at home. If people want the reality of England they can tune into "Police, Cameras, Action"!<br /><br />Vicky: Midsomer is not exactly somewhere that would be recommended on "Location, Location, Location" is it? ;-)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-30809237216362875462011-03-17T02:03:07.422+01:002011-03-17T02:03:07.422+01:00The amount of murders that occur is this village m...The amount of murders that occur is this village means that there would be a high population turnover and you would think that eventually an ethic family would move in. The high crime rate would mean real estate prices are low LOL<br /><br />Congrats on the 700th post, look forward to the next 700!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13464039696645100208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-88449881997958610702011-03-16T23:01:24.956+01:002011-03-16T23:01:24.956+01:00Steve, The Husband worked with B T-M a few years a...Steve, The Husband worked with B T-M a few years ago. It's not an experience that he remembers fondly if you get my meaning. However, I live in what would probably be described as a quintessential English village with a village green, cricket club, pub and church. It also has no 'people of colour', or for that matter anyone who wouldn't tick the white/Christian box. The next village is the same and the one after that. My children's school of 1500 children has only a small handful of Asian/Africa heritage pupils, mainly associated with the army or local restaurants. It's not because we run them out of town, it's just because it is a very rural area and that's just how it is in many areas of rural England, whatever ITV may think. Unfortunately in the London-centric world of TV production, they think Hampstead or Wimbledon is 'the country' and don't seem to understand that there really are parts of the country where they inhabitants are all white.<br /><br />Midsomer Murders has made B T-M a very wealthy man so I doubt that he would particularly care if he does get sacked as the exec producer and, with an average of 15 murders a year, you could forgive anyone for not wanting to live there ;) It's fiction, not fact and is sold in countries as diverse as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Malaysia. No-one has complained in 14 years so why not just leave it at thatWylye Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03513714783299643621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-52063399231522926162011-03-16T20:55:12.059+01:002011-03-16T20:55:12.059+01:00Vix: elegantly put. I bow to your superior lyricis...Vix: elegantly put. I bow to your superior lyricism.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.com