[SideshowStu]

Originally Posted by Cadiva

Yes he did, on the battlefield of Camlann when he left the Crystal Cave in his full on Emrys mode. That was the point of that scene. It was Merlin taking on his "legendary" role.

So I was right? They did age Merlin in order to make him look more like the Merlin I'd expect to see at Camlann

Shame they didn't think to age the rest of the cast as well because all of them looked too young to be anywhere near the place from where I was sitting

Tbh I'd have been much happier if Arthur had looked more like Theoden and Morgana looked more like Lilly Munster... I'd have certainly found it more believable

[Avi8]

Originally Posted by Smint

It's a war song, isn't it?

Hitler . . . has only got one ball
The other . . . was in the Albert Hall

Yes - here

Oh right. That's interesting. The version I know of that song is different. Am I allowed to quote it? Ah well, the worst they can do is ban me:

Hitler .. has only got one ball
Goering .. has two but very small
Himmler .. has something similar
And poor Goebels has no balls at all.

[Avi8]

Note to our American friends: do the British really go on and on about the second world war? Too damn right we do, even to the extent that we sing anti Nazi songs in the playground.

[Smint]

Originally Posted by star89

Hey I came out as two royals TWO!! so the crown is rightfully mine



Ok I think we've discovered which one I'm more alike

Yes, and it wasn't pretty

Puts crown next to halo for one of the Merlins to polish

[star89]

Originally Posted by Smint

Yes, and it wasn't pretty

Puts crown next to halo for one of the Merlins to polish

*snatches crown and puts in on before running, ladylike, off with it*

[Natarhi]

Originally Posted by Avi8

Oh right. That's interesting. The version I know of that song is different. Am I allowed to quote it? Ah well, the worst they can do is ban me:

Hitler .. has only got one ball
Goering .. has two but very small
Himmler .. has something similar
And poor Goebels has no balls at all.

I have heard that version before but only as an adult, we always sang the other one.

[Smint]

Originally Posted by star89

*snatches crown and puts in on before running, ladylike, off with it*

It won't fit though, star89 . . . your head's too big

[star89]

Originally Posted by Smint

It won't fit though, star89 . . . your head's too big

*tries it on for size* It fits perfectly thank you Now top up my wine glass!

[Cadiva]

Originally Posted by Natarhi

Can't believe there's so many of you that don't know the Greek one! It's a Pulp song 'Common People' The first line is "She came from Greece, she had a thirst for knowledge"

Doh! I was thinking current affairs rather than pop, now you've mentioned that, of course I know it!

[Natarhi]

Originally Posted by Cadiva

Doh! I was thinking current affairs rather than pop, now you've mentioned that, of course I know it!

I was starting to think that I was weird for knowing it.

[Smint]

Originally Posted by star89

*tries it on for size* It fits perfectly thank you Now top up my wine glass!

Sorry, get one of the staff

I don't DO serving

And that crown's too small for you . . . you look like you're wearing a pastry cutter on your head

[Lowri]

Originally Posted by Natarhi

Me too! I loved SMTV:Live. Do you remember 'Chums' and 'Cat the Dog'?

Yes! 9.25 on a saturday morning used to be the highlight of my week! It was great to see clips on the 30 years of city programme that was on at xmas, I'm surprised they got away with some of the stuff

[Keren-Happuch]

Originally Posted by Natarhi

I have heard that version before but only as an adult, we always sang the other one.

How come everyone knows the Hitler balls song, I've never heard it. Am now starting to wonder if I had a deprived childhood.

[star89]

Originally Posted by Smint

Sorry, get one of the staff

I don't DO serving

And that crown's too small for you . . . you look like you're wearing a pastry cutter on your head

I was! That was directed at Natarhi

It does not it suits me just fine. What have I told you about jealousy

Originally Posted by Keren-Happuch

How come everyone knows the Hitler balls song, I've never heard it.

I havn't

[Keren-Happuch]

Originally Posted by Natarhi

Me too! I loved SMTV:Live. Do you remember 'Chums' and 'Cat the Dog'?

Ah yes, I loved them both. My favourite was 'Wonkey Donkey' though.

[star89]

Originally Posted by Keren-Happuch

Ah yes, I loved them both. My favourite was 'Wonkey Donkey' though.

ITS GOT TO RHYME!!!!!!

[Avi8]

Originally Posted by Keren-Happuch

How come everyone knows the Hitler balls song, I've never heard it. Am now starting to wonder if I had a deprived childhood.

Or maybe just a more recent childhood? us oldies, we grew up within the shadow of the war you know Now, where's my walking stick?

[star89]

Originally Posted by Avi8

Or maybe just a more recent childhood? us oldies, we grew up within the shadow of the war you know Now, where's my walking stick?

*limps around pretending she needs a walking stick*

Urm here it is Avi *passes it back to her*

[Natarhi]

Originally Posted by Keren-Happuch

Ah yes, I loved them both. My favourite was 'Wonkey Donkey' though.

*hums Wonkey Donkey theme tune to herself*

I still think of SMTV whenever I hear 'Please Mr Postman'

[Keren-Happuch]

Originally Posted by Avi8

Or maybe just a more recent childhood? us oldies, we grew up within the shadow of the war you know Now, where's my walking stick?

But Natarhi knows it...unless she's really a lot older than she claims.

[Natarhi]

Originally Posted by Avi8

Or maybe just a more recent childhood? us oldies, we grew up within the shadow of the war you know Now, where's my walking stick?

Hey! I now know that I'm only 3 years older than Keren, so that can't be it. (Unless perhaps I'm just very well versed in slightly rude children's songs. Which is possible. )

Originally Posted by Keren-Happuch

But Natarhi knows it...unless she's really a lot older than she claims.

Nope, I'm not. I clearly just went to a very traditional school.

[Lowri]

Originally Posted by Natarhi

I still think of SMTV whenever I hear 'Please Mr Postman'

Me too

Enjoy

[Natarhi]

Originally Posted by Lowri

Me too

Enjoy

Thanks!

I think The Beautiful Corrs was one of my favourites. "Shut up Jim! We let you out of the house!"

[Avi8]

Well, I just got my husband to do the citizenship test (he is Australian but has lived here for 24 years). He got 7/10 and, not surprisingly, did not know the canteen question, but Natarhi, you will be pleased to know he did not hesitate on the Greek question.

[Cadiva]

Originally Posted by SideshowStu

So I was right? They did age Merlin in order to make him look more like the Merlin I'd expect to see at Camlann

Not as such no, he came out in his Dragoon old man disguise and then proceeded to kick ass with a lightning storm across the battlefield and then reverted back to his normal young self.

Originally Posted by Keren-Happuch

How come everyone knows the Hitler balls song, I've never heard it. Am now starting to wonder if I had a deprived childhood.

Possibly because Dad's Army was at the height of its popularity when I was a kid and so all things "war" and army were sung in the playground?
Our version involved either the Albert Hall or, when we were being truly parochial, Leeds Town Hall