So it's week four everyone which means we are nearly half way through the series which is *crazy*. Thanks for the stories you have been sending in, this is Russ looking at ideas from gemdelarouge, Charlie W and PoPpY_19. Also in the week that the Queen joined Facebook Russ talks about when someone pretended to be him. Enjoy!
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if it gets removed its on the bbc website and is now the 2nd most read story.
also i may not be your #1 fan but you have had the most impact on me as if it werent for you i'd probably be dead. can't thank you enough for that. i see you as the messiah of comedy. and hopefuly i will meet you one day. maybe sooner than you think. keep an eye out for avalon messages.
can't wait for the show. i know it will be awsome.
YYYEEESSSSSSSS! guess what russell Avalon just got back to from a letter i sent months ago and i'm getting a signed autograph of you. if you signed it in person thanks. feel kinda awkward now cause i sent another one. o well :)
Russell you made Heat magazines Weird Crush 2010 again but this year you made it to number 3 and beat the likes of Hugh Laurie who was at number 4 and David Mitchell who was at number 5. You also beat Nick Clegg and David Cameron who were at number 13 and 21 and this year you finally beat Simon Cowell who was at number 17. Benedict Cumberbatch beat you to number 2 and Karl Pilkington (who dose that show on Sky 1 Idiot Abroad) made it to number 1. Carn't wait for Thursdays show! x
I know I have just posted a comment but I stumbled across this which I find pretty cool. www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/5277924/Chocolate-powered-racing-car-revealed.html
Heeeyy Russell!!! I had a dream last night where you ran over me with your tour bus, and I'm having trouble forgiving you for it, even though you haven't actually done anything. Sorry about that. Anyway, what's your favourite word?
Thought you might find this interesting Russell, they have opened a Happy Potter theme park in Orlando Florida. Big enthasis on the park being just like 'a real English village'
Just been watching the Sky News (17:55pm - 10/11/2010) coverage of the student protests. Low and behold... the infamous news invader (large guy with his shopping bag!!!!) He gets about... and I am sure he is not a student!
protesters brake into tory HQ and break everything becuase of the student fees. Nick Clegg is now once again the most hated man in the UK. check it out
Russell: some epic placards at the student prostests!
Also, apparently there was one that said "I wish my boyfriend was as dirty as your policies"... Awesome.
Possible good news story could be done on the Patriot Guard of America: it might be old news (can't remember), but it's a group of bikers who go to funerals of soldiers in the States and block the family from seeing placards and banners put up by the Westboro Baptist Church. Can't remember if it's already been one of your good news bits, but it's pretty cool.
There's also soldier's surprise homecomings! Guaranteed to make you smile:
"The stop zone where kissing can start Cambridgeshire’s guided bus may not be on track yet, but when it is, there’ll be lots of hugging and kissing." ...the photo explains the article.
Russell is 3rd on this years weird crush of the year list by Heat magazine. That's news but I don't know if those lists are meant to be good or bad... :/ Still congrats :)
Lol How about David Cameron stalks little girls. lol check the news today that was on at 1PM. He's walking slowly behind some little girls. Weird! The above comment is old, you did not find that! There is a Facebook page on it..
can you try to pronounce my name and surname, people from work and uni seem to struggle with it, that'll take you a sec and i am sure it'll make my day and make me proper laugh as well.
Thanks for choosing my story Russ! Even if you can't pronounce my name. (My friend says it's not your fault because I didn't use spaces - it's actually Gem de la Rouge :D )
For next week's show I was hoping you could feature a charity known as To Write Love On Her Arms. It's a non-profit organisation that helps young adults and teenagers come to terms with depression and deals with the suicide of these young adults and those affected by it. It has helped a lot of my friends and co-incidentally it's the international day for it today, where people will write LOVE on their arms in aid of awareness for the charity. Quote from the website: "We at TWLOHA believe that rescue is possible, and are committed to communicating hope to others who know the daily struggle of living in a broken world." I hope you can feature this worthy cause on the show.
- Its the Star Wars Alpacas- THE ALPACALYPSE ! haha, It'd be awesome if you put this in your show, (which is amazing by the way,) if not that, then this one is sure to make you laugh,
-Its my favourite youtube song smashed by some teens. Loving the peado mushroom haha.
Hi! Please show some of the student banners at the London Demo. For some reason not all of them appear on the general link to all the pics on the NUS website. I thought the best were here:
Looking for a receptacle in my bathroom for cardboard loo rolls, I noticed an old potty. Ideal I thought. But my neighbour didn't when he saw me emptying the potty into the recycle bin. Then the phone rang. I rushed from the depths of cardboard mountains in the bathroom, slipping on the stairs in my effort to answer it, banging my head on the wall, grazing my shin on the banister, and finally tripping over the phone lead. At least I hadn't kicked over the potty.
Hi, I love your style, my daughters think I'm too old to be chuckling at your stuff but what the hell. I wondered if you'd seen or heard 'Gay Pirates' on Youtube, I love the quirky stuff you feature on your show and think this might fit in. It's by a guy called Cosmo Jarvis, he's only twenty, funny, smart and talented. It's not a story exactly but I'd love to see him mentioned on your show.
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At 9th Nov 2010, VeryHappyPhil wrote:I'm training to be a yoga teacher!
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At 9th Nov 2010, Poppy Mace wrote:WOW..!! thank you Russell, i would of never of thought that you would of chosen my story..!! my friends are totally jealous..!! xxx
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At 9th Nov 2010, Ashley Brown wrote:Hi Russ :).
Love you and your show !! :D
Got Another story for you :)
a pillow fight breaks out and on an aeroplane and they try and hack off the first class section by throwing the pillows through :L
Theres your link ! :)
Ta,
Ashley Brown
[Personal details removed by Moderator] Notts
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At 9th Nov 2010, Mel Zaidi wrote:Russ i think you should get Twitter :D
#1 FAN OVER HERE!!!
i LOVE Good News! see you in February at your gig:}
xxx
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At 10th Nov 2010, mockenitup wrote:Hi russell. seen you alot on TV lately, loving it. here's a story about a dj granny in the U.S. pumping it up and repin da G's lol. here is the link.
/news/world-us-canada-11716263
if it gets removed its on the bbc website and is now the 2nd most read story.
also i may not be your #1 fan but you have had the most impact on me as if it werent for you i'd probably be dead. can't thank you enough for that. i see you as the messiah of comedy. and hopefuly i will meet you one day. maybe sooner than you think. keep an eye out for avalon messages.
can't wait for the show. i know it will be awsome.
"In Russ we trust".
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At 10th Nov 2010, mockenitup wrote:YYYEEESSSSSSSS! guess what russell Avalon just got back to from a letter i sent months ago and i'm getting a signed autograph of you. if you signed it in person thanks. feel kinda awkward now cause i sent another one. o well :)
I'm happy now :)
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At 10th Nov 2010, Kiz93 wrote:hey russell, love your show, I found this story on metro
here is a couple of odd stories i found:
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At 10th Nov 2010, Kiz93 wrote:Made an error on the last post, the original story i found was on metro but it wasn't that good so i looked a little further
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At 10th Nov 2010, Adriana Simmons wrote:Deer breaks down door and goes rampant through bar
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At 10th Nov 2010, heebee91 wrote:hi Russell and the good news team :)
there is a bild a baer on facebook and it is called Russell Howard TheBear :)
loveing Series Three :D
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At 10th Nov 2010, Andy wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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At 10th Nov 2010, will wrote:you know when things just don't make sense...
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At 10th Nov 2010, Chanel wrote:Russell you made Heat magazines Weird Crush 2010 again but this year you made it to number 3 and beat the likes of Hugh Laurie who was at number 4 and David Mitchell who was at number 5. You also beat Nick Clegg and David Cameron who were at number 13 and 21 and this year you finally beat Simon Cowell who was at number 17. Benedict Cumberbatch beat you to number 2 and Karl Pilkington (who dose that show on Sky 1 Idiot Abroad) made it to number 1. Carn't wait for Thursdays show! x
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At 10th Nov 2010, domwhit23 wrote:I don't know how but it would be brilliant if you could put this in the show somehow.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzzjgBAaWZw
Love the show :)
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At 10th Nov 2010, domwhit23 wrote:I know I have just posted a comment but I stumbled across this which I find pretty cool.
www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/5277924/Chocolate-powered-racing-car-revealed.html
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At 10th Nov 2010, kkthecyberpanda wrote:Heeeyy Russell!!!
I had a dream last night where you ran over me with your tour bus, and I'm having trouble forgiving you for it, even though you haven't actually done anything. Sorry about that. Anyway, what's your favourite word?
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At 10th Nov 2010, Jaz1107 wrote:hey lovin the show heres some links hope they help :)
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At 10th Nov 2010, Jaz1107 wrote:now this is funny
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At 10th Nov 2010, SaraDaSilvaaa wrote:You must mention the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
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At 10th Nov 2010, SaraDaSilvaaa wrote:E-tomb...
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At 10th Nov 2010, Javier Hernandez spicey Burrito Breakfast wrote:/news/10347648
Thought you might find this interesting Russell, they have opened a Happy Potter theme park in Orlando Florida. Big enthasis on the park being just like 'a real English village'
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At 10th Nov 2010, Normski21 wrote:Just been watching the Sky News (17:55pm - 10/11/2010) coverage of the student protests. Low and behold... the infamous news invader (large guy with his shopping bag!!!!) He gets about... and I am sure he is not a student!
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At 10th Nov 2010, jk_lxndr wrote:Man who likes to get in the back of news reports spotted at Student riots in central london again...............legend.
Sky News around 17:50 onwards 10/11/2011 and again at 18:14
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At 10th Nov 2010, Helen Loxley-Blount wrote:69 year old DJ Mamy Rock plays her first gig.
x
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At 10th Nov 2010, domwhit23 wrote:didn't submit these links correctly last time
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At 10th Nov 2010, domwhit23 wrote:I keep finding brilliant stories!! :)
/news/science-environment-11718029
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At 10th Nov 2010, mockenitup wrote:what else can i say but RIOT!!!!!
protesters brake into tory HQ and break everything becuase of the student fees. Nick Clegg is now once again the most hated man in the UK. check it out
/news/education-11726822
the protesters were chanting
"NIck Clegg we hate you. Your a Tory too".
where was the PM? safely in china.
imagine the phone call he got. errr David we got a little problem here. lol
its all over the ´óÏó´«Ã½ website check it out
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At 10th Nov 2010, Adriana Simmons wrote:not only does one out of every ten men watch porn but 40% of them watch it while their partner is in the room!
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At 11th Nov 2010, shearn89 wrote:Russell: some epic placards at the student prostests!
Also, apparently there was one that said "I wish my boyfriend was as dirty as your policies"... Awesome.
Possible good news story could be done on the Patriot Guard of America: it might be old news (can't remember), but it's a group of bikers who go to funerals of soldiers in the States and block the family from seeing placards and banners put up by the Westboro Baptist Church. Can't remember if it's already been one of your good news bits, but it's pretty cool.
There's also soldier's surprise homecomings! Guaranteed to make you smile:
Keep up the show! Love it.
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At 11th Nov 2010, GreatWhiteBrow wrote:Thought you might like to talk about this. Very funny.
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At 11th Nov 2010, Adriana Simmons wrote:Check it out!!!!! Worst mistake Irish Footballer can make! Goalie Kicks teammate with ball in back of head and ball bounces off directly into goal!
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At 11th Nov 2010, Keith wrote:One from the local paper...
"The stop zone where kissing can start
Cambridgeshire’s guided bus may not be on track yet, but when it is, there’ll be lots of hugging and kissing."
...the photo explains the article.
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At 11th Nov 2010, BeckyT123 wrote:Russell is 3rd on this years weird crush of the year list by Heat magazine. That's news but I don't know if those lists are meant to be good or bad... :/ Still congrats :)
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At 11th Nov 2010, AshleyFoxhound wrote:This could be good for your "It's not all doom and gloom" story
A Pub Landlord in Portsmouth is offering a free drink to serviceman and women on Armistice Day
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At 11th Nov 2010, ania wroblewska wrote:Hey Russ,
it's a show day today, can't wait !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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At 11th Nov 2010, Nikki Maltby wrote:Harry Potter course at uni?!
/news/uk-england-wear-11501098
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At 11th Nov 2010, Aimee_Dunn wrote:Hey, go to google maps and get directions from Japan to China. Then check out instruction number 43!
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At 11th Nov 2010, Sean55 wrote:Lol How about David Cameron stalks little girls. lol check the news today that was on at 1PM. He's walking slowly behind some little girls. Weird! The above comment is old, you did not find that! There is a Facebook page on it..
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At 11th Nov 2010, Sean55 wrote:With my comment above, i mean while he is in China.
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At 11th Nov 2010, ania wroblewska wrote:hey Russ,
huge request,
can you try to pronounce my name and surname, people from work and uni seem to struggle with it, that'll take you a sec and i am sure it'll make my day and make me proper laugh as well.
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At 11th Nov 2010, woodian wrote:Heya,
Nick Clegg sold students out Russ, tell it to him
a little something by myself that sums up general opinion XD
some of the banners made for the student march are quite hilarious... my favourites being
"nick clegg sold out quicker than Muse"
and
"what an Eton Mess"
check out the photos here on the NUS website
there are a few good ones nearer the end, including ones of the banners i mentioned above :)
thanks
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At 11th Nov 2010, Rosie Andrews wrote:A lovely little story to go with all the funny videos of people playing with the new xbox Kinect.
Love the show.
R x
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At 11th Nov 2010, dark_shines11 wrote:How about students get turned away from a club night due to 'racist' zombie make up!?
It was also in the Telegraph as well but I can't find the online link.
Charlotte
xxx
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At 11th Nov 2010, gemdelarouge wrote:Thanks for choosing my story Russ! Even if you can't pronounce my name. (My friend says it's not your fault because I didn't use spaces - it's actually Gem de la Rouge :D )
Can't wait to see the show tonight!
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At 11th Nov 2010, Tizzwizz wrote:[Unsuitable/Broken URL removed by Moderator] Heya Russ :)
errrrrrrm I dont know when it was put on the news but it reli made me laugh :)
so
there is the link Mr Howard ;] and i love your show
God Bless :)
Izzy :D :D xx
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At 11th Nov 2010, luke wrote:ok this isnt news but its very funny . this is directions from china to japan if you go on it go down to direction number 42 it will make you laugh
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At 12th Nov 2010, JeremyC wrote:it's a nice story from the war, about the power of music.
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At 12th Nov 2010, Joss wrote:For next week's show I was hoping you could feature a charity known as To Write Love On Her Arms.
It's a non-profit organisation that helps young adults and teenagers come to terms with depression and deals with the suicide of these young adults and those affected by it.
It has helped a lot of my friends and co-incidentally it's the international day for it today, where people will write LOVE on their arms in aid of awareness for the charity.
Quote from the website:
"We at TWLOHA believe that rescue is possible, and are committed to communicating hope to others who know the daily struggle of living in a broken world."
I hope you can feature this worthy cause on the show.
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At 12th Nov 2010, delise rose wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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At 12th Nov 2010, becca wrote:hi, this is a romford recorder website of my school when our teacher sadly passed away
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At 13th Nov 2010, ShelbyLeigh 8D wrote:- Its the Star Wars Alpacas- THE ALPACALYPSE ! haha, It'd be
awesome if you put this in your show, (which is amazing by the way,)
if not that, then this one is sure to make you laugh,
-Its my favourite youtube song smashed by some teens. Loving the peado mushroom haha.
Shelby x
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At 13th Nov 2010, Carlota wrote:lady gaga wore a dress made out of raw meat??? random??
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At 14th Nov 2010, Li Sou wrote:Hi! Please show some of the student banners at the London Demo. For some reason not all of them appear on the general link to all the pics on the NUS website. I thought the best were here:
"Lidl won't save us!"
Brilliant!
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At 14th Nov 2010, lolalovesloops wrote:HEYY russ :)
LOVE THE SHOW AND THIS VIDEO WATCHED IT ABOUT TWENTY TIMES ALREADY!!!!!!
ENJOY :):)
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At 14th Nov 2010, lolalovesloops wrote:sorry i thought i entered the url !!!!
Ooops
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At 15th Nov 2010, Happy thoughts wrote:Hi, love the show, thought you might find this funny:
/news/world-europe-jersey-11710712
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At 16th Nov 2010, PHIL wrote:Looking for a receptacle in my bathroom for cardboard loo rolls, I noticed an old potty. Ideal I thought. But my neighbour didn't when he saw me emptying the potty into the recycle bin.
Then the phone rang. I rushed from the depths of cardboard mountains in the bathroom, slipping on the stairs in my effort to answer it, banging my head on the wall, grazing my shin on the banister, and finally tripping over the phone lead.
At least I hadn't kicked over the potty.
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At 16th Nov 2010, Poppy wrote:Here's a god story that I found...
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At 19th Nov 2010, elboydo wrote:Here's something that may as well be a story showing the high pressure world of Mcdonalds and why you should always make sure it's a cheeseburger
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At 19th Nov 2010, elboydo wrote:also on the Chilean miners story, along with the current films being made there is a porno about the ordeal which is some pretty funny news.
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At 19th Nov 2010, tkdwales wrote:My 8 month old was shocked by the Paedo brother Jokes..... See for yourself!
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At 19th Nov 2010, xXRussianGuyXx wrote:this link will led you to youtube a guy breaking an escalator
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At 22nd Nov 2010, Breeny95 wrote:This is honestly hilarous:
1)Go on to Google Maps and click 'Get Directions'
2)In the box type Taiwan to Japan
3)Scroll down the directions column to directions 24 and 61 - :P
I was laughing for ages :D
Thanks,
Breeny95
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At 23rd Nov 2010, sam wrote:i found the shocked mouses cousin!!!!!
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At 4th Dec 2010, simon newland wrote:Russell love the show watch every week thou this is the first time i have posted
two news stories you could use
Woman rings 999 over snowman -
and
Live mice found in noodles at Chinese takeaway in Essex
/newsbeat/11900661
keep up the fab shows
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At 5th Dec 2010, Aaron wrote:This is definitely a great news story!
/news/world-europe-11917279
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At 9th Dec 2010, Terri-Leigh wrote:Theres a cat in my street that gets the bus and goes around town,and gets off back where he got on!! He has his own bus pass and everything!!
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At 8th Jan 2011, vogonsrock wrote:Hi, I love your style, my daughters think I'm too old to be chuckling at your stuff but what the hell. I wondered if you'd seen or heard 'Gay Pirates' on Youtube, I love the quirky stuff you feature on your show and think this might fit in. It's by a guy called Cosmo Jarvis, he's only twenty, funny, smart and talented. It's not a story exactly but I'd love to see him mentioned on your show.
Thanks for reading.... hopefully
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