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Old 31-07-2016, 21:58
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LOL Touka is really disrespected.
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Old 31-07-2016, 21:59
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We have a winner
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Old 31-07-2016, 21:59
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Is there even a picture on the screen? It looks like it was added on in the edit...
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Old 31-07-2016, 21:59
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The reaction room is making this near-unwatchable for me. It's so cringeworthy.
Totally agree, this is horrible to watch. Used to be such a fan, but this show is ruined forever now. Why why why ! ! !
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Old 31-07-2016, 22:00
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Is there even a picture on the screen? It looks like it was added on in the edit...
Yeah it's fake. I've not decided yet if they're sat watching the filming and they're actually responding to events in the other room.. or if they just watch the edit we're seeing and already know the end result.
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Old 31-07-2016, 22:00
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Drumroll for the pork scratching.
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Old 31-07-2016, 22:06
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Totally agree, this is horrible to watch. Used to be such a fan, but this show is ruined forever now. Why why why ! ! !
It is awful. Does not ruin the show for me but I do not like it.
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Old 31-07-2016, 22:06
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Yeah it's fake. I've not decided yet if they're sat watching the filming and they're actually responding to events in the other room.. or if they just watch the edit we're seeing and already know the end result.
In either case, it's an utterly pointless and annoying addition!
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Old 31-07-2016, 22:08
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In either case, it's an utterly pointless and annoying addition!
Agreed. Can't stand it. I want that axed. And Theo back.
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Old 01-08-2016, 00:09
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Was flicking through and thought I'd give it a watch for the first time in years, first shot of reactions I switched off.

Jumped the shark
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Old 01-08-2016, 02:30
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I can't watch this any more!

Half the pitches are so boring, and is it just me or are they really really weirdly edited this series? One example tonight Sarah I think it was asked a question about numbers and the like as if she was interested, seconds later they cut to her saying 'I'm Out' - Hard to describe until you watch it but it seems a bit all over the place this series!

There are so many cliches now you can see them coming a mile off, Deborah wanting to see the documentation, Peter moaning about the valuation, Touker making a wildcard offer, just far too predictable now!

Evan Bl%$^y Davis and his 'hilarious' puns during the commentary at an all time high...Health food company pitches...'Looking for a HEALTHY investment' 'Deborah isn't quite sure what's on the MENU' 'Another Dragon gives the investment the CHOP' hahahahahahahahaha go away Evan!

As for the 'reaction room' I could post angry face lots of times and still not express how awful it is!

They can't even get the bit where the Dragon closes their book and puts it on the table after declaring 'I'm ooooot!' (Come back Duncan!) right either now, on several of the pitches the editing made it out as if there were still reading / writing notes even though they were declared out!

Talking of which...

I'M OUT BBC!
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Old 01-08-2016, 07:40
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Never mind the plinky-plonk door bell type "music" throughout the entire shambles. I thought it was cross-channel intererence at first,
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Old 01-08-2016, 07:40
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Regarding the last pitch. I can't help think if that had been anyone else that gave the Dragons false numbers,they would have been shown the door.But because the guy had a sob story he got away with it. I'm another 1 here that's not a fan of the reaction room.
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Old 01-08-2016, 08:48
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I quite like Nick. He comes across as a smart chap. I think like he said at the end.. everyone assumes Peter is the only person who can make a success with food brands.
Friend of a friend got investment from Nick.
The business has gone stratospheric.
They are making a fortune.
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Old 01-08-2016, 10:59
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Here we go, rediculous offer incoming

Wtf, they took it.
Because they are broke and really need the 70 grand

they got away lightly, I would have asked for 49%

Because they are financial idiots. They are mature adults working in the music biz for 20 years. A business awash with money, so presumably not on miminum wage for that time and yet they can't put their hands on enough money to pay for a couple of extra prototypes, which can't cost them more than 5 grand.

They are obviously the sort of people who trurn up on "Eat well for less" who blow 300 quid a week on their food shopping.

And if they spendthrifts in their normal day to day life, would you want to go into business with them unless you held the purse strings. I woudn't
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Old 01-08-2016, 11:08
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Because they are broke and really need the 70 grand

they got away lightly, I would have asked for 49%

Because they are financial idiots. They are mature adults working in the music biz for 20 years. A business awash with money, so presumably not on miminum wage for that time and yet they can't put their hands on enough money to pay for a couple of extra prototypes, which can't cost them more than 5 grand.

They are obviously the sort of people who trurn up on "Eat well for less" who blow 300 quid a week on their food shopping.

And if they spendthrifts in their normal day to day life, would you want to go into business with them unless you held the purse strings. I woudn't
Ouch!!
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Old 01-08-2016, 11:59
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I had to laugh at the Splash Maps, so impractical

People only use proper maps in the hills these days, there are a bunch of maps on their website of citys, have they not heard of google maps, with GPS, where you can download areas to save data on your smartphone

Far more practical that a paper map, or a dishtowel......... I mean splash map!
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Old 01-08-2016, 12:18
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when deborah offered them the money for 35%, I was surprised they waited to hear the others. I would have said thanks you very much instantly.

peter is a joke. i'll give you the same, but I want more?

they really are a greedy lot, the dragons.
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Old 01-08-2016, 14:17
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The reaction room is making this near-unwatchable for me. It's so cringeworthy.
I fast forward all the intros/outros, and just skip straight to the pitches.
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Old 01-08-2016, 14:22
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I had to laugh at the Splash Maps, so impractical

People only use proper maps in the hills these days, there are a bunch of maps on their website of citys, have they not heard of google maps, with GPS, where you can download areas to save data on your smartphone

Far more practical that a paper map, or a dishtowel......... I mean splash map!
When we go out on the horses orienteering or on sponsored rides we always have the paper map cunningly folded in in the waterproof pack, it is perfect. I can just imagine trying to ride while flapping a large scarf over my horse's neck. attempting to flatten it out to find out where I am - worse still what if it starts raining!
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Old 01-08-2016, 15:02
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When we go out on the horses orienteering or on sponsored rides we always have the paper map cunningly folded in in the waterproof pack, it is perfect. I can just imagine trying to ride while flapping a large scarf over my horse's neck. attempting to flatten it out to find out where I am - worse still what if it starts raining!
I either scan in the part of the OS Map I need and print it off, or go to Streetmap and print if off from there. They use OS as well, and you can enlarge the portion you need. It saves your original map and doesn't take up much room or weigh anything and it doesn't matter if it gets rained on!
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/
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Old 01-08-2016, 15:37
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I either scan in the part of the OS Map I need and print it off, or go to Streetmap and print if off from there. They use OS as well, and you can enlarge the portion you need. It saves your original map and doesn't take up much room or weigh anything and it doesn't matter if it gets rained on!
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/
It was a novel idea for a posh headscarf I think!
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Old 01-08-2016, 19:03
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It was a novel idea for a posh headscarf I think!
Yes, but I'm afraid I wouldnt fork out £29 for one! I always feel sorry for people who are turned down in this show though, well most of them - not the arrogant ones.
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Old 01-08-2016, 19:04
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Regarding the last pitch. I can't help think if that had been anyone else that gave the Dragons false numbers,they would have been shown the door.But because the guy had a sob story he got away with it. I'm another 1 here that's not a fan of the reaction room.
I want a Reaction Room! I already have a Wool Room and Gift Wrapping Room but a Reaction Room would make life complete. I can go in there and just........react.
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Old 01-08-2016, 20:24
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Didn't realise I'd switched over to the X factor.

They'll be playing Take That "Rule the world" when he runs into the arms of his wife and child in a minute.
Lol.

Just catching up on the two episodes. I like how the laid back beanbag guy bought Jack and Kelly Osbourne into the reaction room.

The mother of the boot cleaner boys was a total MILF.

The reaction room needs to be blown up. Hideous feature
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