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Lord Mayor's Show - utterly pointless

hardylanehardylane Posts: 3,092
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Would someone please enlighten me as to the point of nationally televising the Lord Mayor's Show in London?

A parade of floats covered in advertising logos and slogans, to celebrate the inauguration of a man who serves one square mile of space in London.

What a piece of worthless fluff!
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  • VerenceVerence Posts: 104,584
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    hardylane wrote: »
    Would someone please enlighten me as to the point of nationally televising the Lord Mayor's Show in London?

    A parade of floats covered in advertising logos and slogans, to celebrate the inauguration of a man who serves one square mile of space in London.

    What a piece of worthless fluff!

    It's probably all for charidee!!!
  • jenailsajenailsa Posts: 500
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    Aw. Bah humbug. I am enjoying seeing it. Just a splash of colour on a damp day and giving folk some pleasure.
  • hardylanehardylane Posts: 3,092
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    Then show a movie or something...

    They do this kind of thing all over the country... it's nothing special, and only serves a very small part of the country. Pointless.

    What a waste of two presenters and a big live OB rig
  • jenailsajenailsa Posts: 500
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    Yes. I do see your point but London is our capital city. We have a parade in Belfast too but nothing like this scale. I find it interesting. Nice to see parts of London too. . . must grab a city break again soon.
  • ronantronant Posts: 4,785
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    We have quite a good little carnival in our village every October, its way better than this.

    I guess its just tradition, first time ive ever watched it today.
  • hardylanehardylane Posts: 3,092
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    The Pride march in Manchester isn't covered like this... is bigger and also raises money for charity.

    In Aberdeen, they have a HUGE annual parade of floats for the students charities campaign too.

    I'm not objecting to the parade, nor to the undoubtedly high motives of the event, but just the fact that it's a live broadcast by the BBC
  • jenailsajenailsa Posts: 500
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    And Clare Balding is just terrific. She must be quite fit too. Running, interviewing, doing her research. Great girl.
  • VoodooChicVoodooChic Posts: 9,868
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    hardylane wrote: »
    The Pride march in Manchester isn't covered like this... is bigger and also raises money for charity.

    In Aberdeen, they have a HUGE annual parade of floats for the students charities campaign too.

    I'm not objecting to the parade, nor to the undoubtedly high motives of the event, but just the fact that it's a live broadcast by the BBC

    A few scene queens vs the Mayor of London.....hmm I can tell the difference
  • jenailsajenailsa Posts: 500
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    hardylane wrote: »
    The Pride march in Manchester isn't covered like this... is bigger and also raises money for charity.

    In Aberdeen, they have a HUGE annual parade of floats for the students charities campaign too.

    I'm not objecting to the parade, nor to the undoubtedly high motives of the event, but just the fact that it's a live broadcast by the BBC

    Fair point I suppose. Maybe rather too long coverage on BBC on a Saturday morning. I'm enjoying it but point taken.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,143
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    lmao that poor kid and the clown
  • ronantronant Posts: 4,785
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    Haha anyone just see that awful Marco the clown? Made a poor boy cry, oh dear
  • hardylanehardylane Posts: 3,092
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    VoodooChic wrote: »
    A few scene queens vs the Mayor of London.....hmm I can tell the difference

    Yes, one is full of life, fun and great costumes... the other is about pomp, privilege and the class system.

    Jeez

    Oh... hehehehe ... the random clown scared the kid! Best bit so far!
  • jenailsajenailsa Posts: 500
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    hardylane wrote: »
    Yes, one is full of life, fun and great costumes... the other is about pomp, privilege and the class system.

    Jeez

    Oh... hehehehe ... the random clown scared the kid! Best bit so far!

    You are very naughty!
  • horsepillshorsepills Posts: 512
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    ronant wrote: »
    Haha anyone just see that awful Marco the clown? Made a poor boy cry, oh dear

    "VARIETY CLUB!! VARIETY CLUB!! HELLO! - I'M SCARY MARCO THE CLOWN......"

    hilarious!
  • hardylanehardylane Posts: 3,092
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    Jeez is this "The Armed Forces Show" ???
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 13,034
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    hardylane wrote: »
    Jeez is this "The Armed Forces Show" ???

    Funny that. You say it is all a waste of time but you carried on watching it. Did you have nothing better to do??:confused:
  • hardylanehardylane Posts: 3,092
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    Correct... it's called "car crash syndrome!"... and now, at midday, I'm off out...
  • jenailsajenailsa Posts: 500
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    Well I'm off to the shops now but I enjoyed that parade.
  • Duncan JDuncan J Posts: 2,775
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    jenailsa wrote: »
    Aw. Bah humbug. I am enjoying seeing it. Just a splash of colour on a damp day and giving folk some pleasure.

    Exactly, it's a nice day out and brings people together. You'd think by the OP we were the only country that had parades :rolleyes:
  • RebelScumRebelScum Posts: 16,008
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    hardylane wrote: »
    The Pride march in Manchester isn't covered like this... is bigger and also raises money for charity.

    In Aberdeen, they have a HUGE annual parade of floats for the students charities campaign too.

    I'm not objecting to the parade, nor to the undoubtedly high motives of the event, but just the fact that it's a live broadcast by the BBC

    Hardly
  • Terry WigonTerry Wigon Posts: 6,831
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    hardylane wrote: »
    Would someone please enlighten me as to the point of nationally televising the Lord Mayor's Show in London?

    A parade of floats covered in advertising logos and slogans, to celebrate the inauguration of a man who serves one square mile of space in London.

    What a piece of worthless fluff!

    Agreed. What's the national interest? It's of no interest to me living in the Midlands.

    Ditto what other posters said about the appearance of the clown. It's the first time I've ever laughed at one's antics!
  • therightdealtherightdeal Posts: 2,973
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    What a depressing dreary show.
  • LostFoolLostFool Posts: 90,646
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    Terry Wigon wrote: »
    Agreed. What's the national interest? It's of no interest to me living in the Midlands.

    Don't watch it then.

    Watch something else.

    "Turn Off The TV And Do Something Less Boring Instead"
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,633
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    Why show the London MArathon its just a race, the World Cup is just a football match, the Olympics are just a sports day. A TV channel has to provide entertainment for all viewers. If you wish to have a channel full of programmes that just you like then I suggest you apply for the position as head of BBC1
  • grahamzxygrahamzxy Posts: 11,920
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    Be interesting to see the cost of the OB compared to viewing figures, I know has been going on for a very long time. Personally I think I only ever watched it once.

    http://www.lordmayorsshow.org/
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