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31-01-2014, 18:18
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by Dazzle

I felt that Mick's conversation with Linda in which he persuaded her to let Shirley have a stake in the pub could be perceived very manipulative. He said all the right things to convince her to give Shirley a chance.

Now that could have been just because he's a really nice guy (which is certainly the impression we've been given so far) or that he can be quite sly. So far it's been made out that Mick and Linda have a rock solid marriage, but I do wonder if he would have chosen Shirley if he really had to. Only time will tell where his real loyalties lie, I guess.

I also liked his conversation with Nancy (the one where she farted :D) - both Mick and Danny Dyer have a really nice way about them.

I'm glad to see Shirley getting a stake in the pub, whatever the dubious legalities.

That's an interesting take on it. I dont' see that at all and I predict he was genuine.
31-01-2014, 18:18
GloriaW

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazzle

I felt that Mick's conversation with Linda in which he persuaded her to let Shirley have a stake in the pub could be perceived very manipulative. He said all the right things to convince her to give Shirley a chance.

Now that could have been just because he's a really nice guy (which is certainly the impression we've been given so far) or that he can be quite sly. So far it's been made out that Mick and Linda have a rock solid marriage, but I do wonder if he would have chosen Shirley if he really had to. Only time will tell where his real loyalties lie, I guess.

I also liked his conversation with Nancy (the one where she farted :D) - both Mick and Danny Dyer have a really nice way about them.

I'm glad to see Shirley getting a stake in the pub, whatever the dubious legalities.

That's an interesting take on it. I dont' see that at all and I predict he was genuine.
31-01-2014, 18:50
Dazzle

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Originally Posted by GloriaW

That's an interesting take on it. I dont' see that at all and I predict he was genuine.

I think that's probably the case too, but I'm reserving final judgement :)
31-01-2014, 22:22
lizann

auntie babe looks like heather

i wanted david to sing
31-01-2014, 23:40
flappinfanny

aunt babe was a welcome addition to the carter clan and we are getting bits and pieces of shirley's past, which is good. loved the karaoke, aunt babe and johnny what a team. simon high trousers cowell should sign them up. a number one christmas single maybe? followed by an album. they are no worse than no direction. :D
01-02-2014, 06:50
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by flappinfanny

aunt babe was a welcome addition to the carter clan and we are getting bits and pieces of shirley's past, which is good. loved the karaoke, aunt babe and johnny what a team. simon high trousers cowell should sign them up. a number one christmas single maybe? followed by an album. they are no worse than no direction. :D

Cringeworthy those two singing. My ears have sustained permanent damage.
Interesting to find out how abusive Shirley's parents were to her which explains a lot about this character's dysfunction coming from that.
Faboy and Poppy finally called it quits. Never did believe that pairing to begin with so no loss. But Masood really has lost his soul of late and needs a good smack in the conscience. Another one who needs a smack is Aleks that market supervisor that's toturing Tamwar. Poor guy, his father steals his uni money and now this guy. Stereotypically they've got him with a Germanic accent. German efficency at it's worst.
01-02-2014, 06:50
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by flappinfanny

aunt babe was a welcome addition to the carter clan and we are getting bits and pieces of shirley's past, which is good. loved the karaoke, aunt babe and johnny what a team. simon high trousers cowell should sign them up. a number one christmas single maybe? followed by an album. they are no worse than no direction. :D

Cringeworthy those two singing. My ears have sustained permanent damage.
Interesting to find out how abusive Shirley's parents were to her which explains a lot about this character's dysfunction coming from that.
Faboy and Poppy finally called it quits. Never did believe that pairing to begin with so no loss. But Masood really has lost his soul of late and needs a good smack in the conscience. Another one who needs a smack is Aleks that market supervisor that's torturing Tamwar. Poor guy, his father steals his uni money and now this guy. Stereotypically they've got him with a Germanic accent. German efficency at it's worst.
01-02-2014, 08:07
parkerman

The new market inspector is Polish. Still, close enough to have a rant about German stereotyping.....
01-02-2014, 09:50
Kim

Can't stand the guy. Poor Tamwar :( The 50 sugars bit was funny though. Clearly he has a secret but I'm surprised he's not pocketing Bianca and Kat's rent money to pay his dentist bills!
01-02-2014, 16:14
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by parkerman

The new market inspector is Polish. Still, close enough to have a rant about German stereotyping.....

Wrong. Turns out after investigating, the character is Latvian. And a Pole would not take kindly to being classed as a Latvian. Interestingly, the actor himself, Kristian Kiehling, is German.
01-02-2014, 16:14
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by parkerman

The new market inspector is Polish. Still, close enough to have a rant about German stereotyping.....

Wrong. Turns out after investigating, the character is Latvian. And a Pole would not take kindly to being classed as a Latvian. Interestingly, the actor himself, Kristian Kiehling, is German.
02-02-2014, 14:38
Dazzle

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Originally Posted by GloriaW

Interestingly, the actor himself, Kristian Kiehling, is German.

Looks like you hit the nail on the head about his accent then. I'm hopeless at identifying accents, apart from French and American (even then I can't tell the difference between American and Canadian :o).

I thought David's proposal was really sweet and unexpected. I wonder how Carol will react - she didn't appear too pleased.
02-02-2014, 18:05
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by Dazzle

Looks like you hit the nail on the head about his accent then. I'm hopeless at identifying accents, apart from French and American (even then I can't tell the difference between American and Canadian :o).

I thought David's proposal was really sweet and unexpected. I wonder how Carol will react - she didn't appear too pleased.

That's it, Daz. He may playing a Latvian, but he's got a German accent. Not that I'd be very adept at identifying the difference in the two accents to be honest. And I too, an American, can't always identify Canadians! I need to hear them say the word "about" which often, but not always, is a giveaway.

Carol never seems too pleased about anything. Sourpuss.
02-02-2014, 18:05
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by Dazzle

Looks like you hit the nail on the head about his accent then. I'm hopeless at identifying accents, apart from French and American (even then I can't tell the difference between American and Canadian :o).

I thought David's proposal was really sweet and unexpected. I wonder how Carol will react - she didn't appear too pleased.

That's it, Daz. He may playing a Latvian, but he's got a German accent. Not that I'd be very adept at identifying the difference in the two accents to be honest. And I too, an American, can't always identify Canadians! I need to hear them say the word "about" which often, but not always, is a giveaway.

Carol never seems too pleased about anything. Sourpuss.
02-02-2014, 18:42
Dazzle

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Originally Posted by GloriaW

That's it, Daz. He may playing a Latvian, but he's got a German accent. Not that I'd be very adept at identifying the difference in the two accents to be honest. And I too, an American, can't always identify Canadians! I need to hear them say the word "about" which often, but not always, is a giveaway.

You're American, are you? I'll hear your posts in a different accent from now on lol :D

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Originally Posted by GloriaW

Carol never seems too pleased about anything. Sourpuss.

Whose heart wouldn't be softened by David in sweetheart mode? :wub:
03-02-2014, 06:55
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by Dazzle

You're American, are you? I'll hear your posts in a different accent from now on lol :D

Whose heart wouldn't be softened by David in sweetheart mode? :wub:

I don't know. She needs facial and heart dermabrasion.
03-02-2014, 06:55
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by Dazzle

You're American, are you? I'll hear your posts in a different accent from now on lol :D

Whose heart wouldn't be softened by David in sweetheart mode? :wub:

I don't know. She needs facial and heart dermabrasion.
03-02-2014, 14:51
megan999

There are too many Carters now, in my opinion!!
03-02-2014, 15:01
GloriaW

:rotfl:

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Originally Posted by GloriaW

I don't know. She needs facial and heart dermabrasion.

And the best part is I have an accent similar to The Sopranos or Cake Boss.
03-02-2014, 15:02
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by megan999

There are too many Carters now, in my opinion!!

Which ones do you not like?
03-02-2014, 15:02
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by megan999

There are too many Carters now, in my opinion!!

Which ones do you not like?
03-02-2014, 15:18
Dazzle

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Originally Posted by GloriaW

:rotfl:

And the best part is I have an accent similar to The Sopranos or Cake Boss.

I looove The Sopranos, it's my fave TV show ever, so I'm familiar with your accent :D
03-02-2014, 15:46
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by Dazzle

I looove The Sopranos, it's my fave TV show ever, so I'm familiar with your accent :D

The opening credit scenes is a shot of the NJ Turnpike, right where I used to live. Weird seeing those shots as it's all familar territory. And let me tell you, the depiction of the Mafia is pretty accurate.
03-02-2014, 15:46
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by Dazzle

I looove The Sopranos, it's my fave TV show ever, so I'm familiar with your accent :D

The opening credit scenes is a shot of the NJ Turnpike, right where I used to live. Weird seeing those shots as it's all familar territory. And let me tell you, the depiction of the Mafia is pretty accurate.
03-02-2014, 15:48
Dazzle

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Originally Posted by GloriaW

The opening credit scenes is a shot of the NJ Turnpike, right where I used to live. Weird seeing those shots as it's all familar territory. And let me tell you, the depiction of the Mafia is pretty accurate.

Interesting... :)
03-02-2014, 15:52
GloriaW

Looking forward to Lacey Turners return; a soap actress who can act. Anyone catch her last night on Call the Midwife? Brilliant portrayal and shows how she can move the viewer.
03-02-2014, 16:02
Dazzle

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Originally Posted by GloriaW

Looking forward to Lacey Turners return; a soap actress who can act. Anyone catch her last night on Call the Midwife? Brilliant portrayal and shows how she can move the viewer.

I used to love Stacey, she was my favourite character, but I felt her character had been done to death by the time she left. I hope EE doesn't become the Stacey Slater show again.

I haven't read any spoilers but I'd be surprised if she's back for the long-term because Lacey seems to be getting plenty of other work.
03-02-2014, 16:32
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by Dazzle

I used to love Stacey, she was my favourite character, but I felt her character had been done to death by the time she left. I hope EE doesn't become the Stacey Slater show again.

I haven't read any spoilers but I'd be surprised if she's back for the long-term because Lacey seems to be getting plenty of other work.

She has made a go of it after leaving the show so I would agree that in all probabliity she would not be staying indefinitely.
03-02-2014, 16:32
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by Dazzle

I used to love Stacey, she was my favourite character, but I felt her character had been done to death by the time she left. I hope EE doesn't become the Stacey Slater show again.

I haven't read any spoilers but I'd be surprised if she's back for the long-term because Lacey seems to be getting plenty of other work.

She has made a go of it after leaving the show so I would agree that in all probabliity she would not be staying indefinitely.
03-02-2014, 23:56
flappinfanny

line of the night goes to dexter (innit) hartman:

' can you give me a minute to put the crown jewels back in the safe.' :D
03-02-2014, 23:56
flappinfanny

line of the night goes to dexter (innit) hartman:

' can you give me a minute to put the crown jewels back in the safe.' :D
04-02-2014, 00:11
shygirl16

Feel so bad for Shirley as Deano hung up on her.
04-02-2014, 13:38
tammyy2j

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Originally Posted by flappinfanny

line of the night goes to dexter (innit) hartman:

' can you give me a minute to put the crown jewels back in the safe.' :D

Yes very funny

I think I would like to see Nancy with Tamwar than Dexter though
04-02-2014, 13:38
tammyy2j

Is Nikki living with Terry?
04-02-2014, 14:54
moonstorm

Nancy would eat Tamwar for breakfast!
04-02-2014, 17:16
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by moonstorm

Nancy would eat Tamwar for breakfast!

You got that right and spit out the bones.
04-02-2014, 17:16
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by moonstorm

Nancy would eat Tamwar for breakfast!

You got that right and spit out the bones.
04-02-2014, 17:17
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by shygirl16

Feel so bad for Shirley as Deano hung up on her.

Didn't expect anything else did you? But we know he's set to return to the show so ultimately they will interact.
04-02-2014, 17:17
GloriaW

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Originally Posted by shygirl16

Feel so bad for Shirley as Deano hung up on her.

Didn't expect anything else did you? But we know he's set to return to the show so ultimately they will interact.
04-02-2014, 18:10
sarah c

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Originally Posted by moonstorm

Nancy would eat Tamwar for breakfast!

Too right!!! The poor boy would never recover!!

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