bully ? what a load of rubbish !
Danny the bully
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I am not a Danny fan. He seems too self important and the sort of man who has to be right all the time. Not my cup of tea.
I'd like to have seen him talk like that to somebody like Razor Ruddock who was in there a few years ago.
Danny knew full well that Martin is the outsider, and I think he may have thought he'd earn himself brownie points with the group if he made himself look like the better newbie if he denigrated the other newbie.
I prefer to see people help each other if they're in a bad place.
It's what I loved about Chris Eubank last year where his support for Kieron Dyer was something to behold. It wasn't the overly nice 'look what a lovely person I am' for votes kind of support you usually see, he was tough, but he was sincere and supportive. It was just the perfect approach to lift Kieron's spirits and prevent him from leaving. It was as though he was a real friend even if he barely knew him.
Danny's treatment of Martin is nothing like that. He's just shaming him in front of the group. Rather than lift him up he's ensuring that Martin feels really shit about himself.
Danny knew full well that Martin is the outsider, and I think he may have thought he'd earn himself brownie points with the group if he made himself look like the better newbie if he denigrated the other newbie.
I prefer to see people help each other if they're in a bad place.
It's what I loved about Chris Eubank last year where his support for Kieron Dyer was something to behold. It wasn't the overly nice 'look what a lovely person I am' for votes kind of support you usually see, he was tough, but he was sincere and supportive. It was just the perfect approach to lift Kieron's spirits and prevent him from leaving. It was as though he was a real friend even if he barely knew him.
Danny's treatment of Martin is nothing like that. He's just shaming him in front of the group. Rather than lift him up he's ensuring that Martin feels really shit about himself.
I don't see any bullying going on. He is a motormouth alright, but not a bully.
They all seem decent enough, even Martin who they tried their best to make look bad. They are trying to stir the shit up to make it more interesting. That says a lot more about the producers than it does about any of the contestants imo.
They all seem decent enough, even Martin who they tried their best to make look bad. They are trying to stir the shit up to make it more interesting. That says a lot more about the producers than it does about any of the contestants imo.
Originally Posted by Collins1965:
“I don't see any bullying going on. He is a motormouth alright, but not a bully.
They all seem decent enough, even Martin who they tried their best to make look bad. They are trying to stir the shit up to make it more interesting. That says a lot more about the producers than it does about any of the contestants imo.”
“I don't see any bullying going on. He is a motormouth alright, but not a bully.
They all seem decent enough, even Martin who they tried their best to make look bad. They are trying to stir the shit up to make it more interesting. That says a lot more about the producers than it does about any of the contestants imo.”
This exactly. Well said. The problem is the Twitter generation don't realise they're getting manipulated so start 'hating' contestants for no good reason other than that they've effectively been told to.
Originally Posted by Alrightmate:
“I'd like to have seen him talk like that to somebody like Razor Ruddock who was in there a few years ago.
Danny knew full well that Martin is the outsider, and I think he may have thought he'd earn himself brownie points with the group if he made himself look like the better newbie if he denigrated the other newbie.
I prefer to see people help each other if they're in a bad place.
It's what I loved about Chris Eubank last year where his support for Kieron Dyer was something to behold. It wasn't the overly nice 'look what a lovely person I am' for votes kind of support you usually see, he was tough, but he was sincere and supportive. It was just the perfect approach to lift Kieron's spirits and prevent him from leaving. It was as though he was a real friend even if he barely knew him.
Danny's treatment of Martin is nothing like that. He's just shaming him in front of the group. Rather than lift him up he's ensuring that Martin feels really shit about himself.”
“I'd like to have seen him talk like that to somebody like Razor Ruddock who was in there a few years ago.
Danny knew full well that Martin is the outsider, and I think he may have thought he'd earn himself brownie points with the group if he made himself look like the better newbie if he denigrated the other newbie.
I prefer to see people help each other if they're in a bad place.
It's what I loved about Chris Eubank last year where his support for Kieron Dyer was something to behold. It wasn't the overly nice 'look what a lovely person I am' for votes kind of support you usually see, he was tough, but he was sincere and supportive. It was just the perfect approach to lift Kieron's spirits and prevent him from leaving. It was as though he was a real friend even if he barely knew him.
Danny's treatment of Martin is nothing like that. He's just shaming him in front of the group. Rather than lift him up he's ensuring that Martin feels really shit about himself.”
Danny and Razor would have had a whale of a time...they have the Millwall connection in common.
Originally Posted by Alrightmate:
“I'd like to have seen him talk like that to somebody like Razor Ruddock who was in there a few years ago.
Danny knew full well that Martin is the outsider, and I think he may have thought he'd earn himself brownie points with the group if he made himself look like the better newbie if he denigrated the other newbie.
I prefer to see people help each other if they're in a bad place.
It's what I loved about Chris Eubank last year where his support for Kieron Dyer was something to behold. It wasn't the overly nice 'look what a lovely person I am' for votes kind of support you usually see, he was tough, but he was sincere and supportive. It was just the perfect approach to lift Kieron's spirits and prevent him from leaving. It was as though he was a real friend even if he barely knew him.
Danny's treatment of Martin is nothing like that. He's just shaming him in front of the group. Rather than lift him up he's ensuring that Martin feels really shit about himself.”
“I'd like to have seen him talk like that to somebody like Razor Ruddock who was in there a few years ago.
Danny knew full well that Martin is the outsider, and I think he may have thought he'd earn himself brownie points with the group if he made himself look like the better newbie if he denigrated the other newbie.
I prefer to see people help each other if they're in a bad place.
It's what I loved about Chris Eubank last year where his support for Kieron Dyer was something to behold. It wasn't the overly nice 'look what a lovely person I am' for votes kind of support you usually see, he was tough, but he was sincere and supportive. It was just the perfect approach to lift Kieron's spirits and prevent him from leaving. It was as though he was a real friend even if he barely knew him.
Danny's treatment of Martin is nothing like that. He's just shaming him in front of the group. Rather than lift him up he's ensuring that Martin feels really shit about himself.”
Well I'd like to have seen Martin ignore and snub a camp leader like Razzor Ruddick. I have a feeling he'd have much more quickly done his job which I think is something Danny recognised and put right by completely justifiably telling him off. I think Danny acted perfectly reasonably in the circumstances.
Danny's a legend!
Weird how people being forthright and saying what they think is classed as bullying?
Oh what delicate little flowers some people are.
Weird how people being forthright and saying what they think is classed as bullying?
Oh what delicate little flowers some people are.
Originally Posted by BlueStreak:
“I loved his radio shows. His laughter was so infectious. The 'turmoil' thing I found brilliant. It's not as if we could actually see what he was laughing at, but I could visualise it. All the same it was great lol.
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“I loved his radio shows. His laughter was so infectious. The 'turmoil' thing I found brilliant. It's not as if we could actually see what he was laughing at, but I could visualise it. All the same it was great lol.
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I remember him saying he had a whole team of gay footballers but for some reason the BBC wouldn't let him broadcast it.
Originally Posted by 5hane:
“We always knew Danny Baker was a bully so no surprises really when we learn he is attacking the gentle soul Martin. Typical pack mentality meant the group actually defended Danny, which is sadly a sign of the times.
Martin has nothing to apologise for and certainly shouldn't be taking orders from the little girl.”
“We always knew Danny Baker was a bully so no surprises really when we learn he is attacking the gentle soul Martin. Typical pack mentality meant the group actually defended Danny, which is sadly a sign of the times.
Martin has nothing to apologise for and certainly shouldn't be taking orders from the little girl.”
Sorry, stopped reading at the incredulous " gentle soul Martin" point.........
I'm sure gentle souls lurk within Piranha fish too.
I've never cared that much for Danny, but thank goodness he knows exactly how to handle the resident negative diva who now might just get something out of being there as a result.
He's doing very well in the show.
I'd much rather have Danny say something to my face than Martin sliming away in the Jungle Telegraph.
Originally Posted by Deb Arkle:
“I'd much rather have Danny say something to my face than Martin sliming away in the Jungle Telegraph.”
“I'd much rather have Danny say something to my face than Martin sliming away in the Jungle Telegraph.”
*shudder* Perfect description! I'm sure his agents paid way over the top for his airtime.
Tree hugger? Yeah, of course he is. Such amazing originality deserves a reward
Originally Posted by anne_666:
“*shudder* Perfect description! I'm sure his agents paid way over the top for his airtime.
Tree hugger? Yeah, of course he is. Such amazing originality deserves a reward”
“*shudder* Perfect description! I'm sure his agents paid way over the top for his airtime.
Tree hugger? Yeah, of course he is. Such amazing originality deserves a reward
”
even the tree didnt hug him back.
Originally Posted by calamity:
“even the tree didnt hug him back.”
“even the tree didnt hug him back.”
LOL - perhaps it was wishing it could push him away!
Originally Posted by JVS:
“Danny did a nice bit of backtracking with his apology - just like Larry Lamb did with his. It occurred to them both after the event that what they did might not look good on TV.”
“Danny did a nice bit of backtracking with his apology - just like Larry Lamb did with his. It occurred to them both after the event that what they did might not look good on TV.”
Yes things like this allows the person to vent their anger then backtracking saves them from being the baddy, BUT they still got that venom out
Originally Posted by Deb Arkle:
“LOL - perhaps it was wishing it could push him away!”
“LOL - perhaps it was wishing it could push him away!
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Or fall on him.
Originally Posted by Squirty_Magoo:
“Danny's a legend!
Weird how people being forthright and saying what they think is classed as bullying?
Oh what delicate little flowers some people are.”
“Danny's a legend!
Weird how people being forthright and saying what they think is classed as bullying?
Oh what delicate little flowers some people are.
”
Danny a legend?
yes a leg end of mutton
Far too full of his own self importance to notice his brand of humor is past it now, his writing for Top Gear even failed
Originally Posted by slappers r us:
“Danny a legend?
yes a leg end of mutton
Far too full of his own self importance to notice his brand of humor is past it now, his writing for Top Gear even failed”
“Danny a legend?
yes a leg end of mutton
Far too full of his own self importance to notice his brand of humor is past it now, his writing for Top Gear even failed”
Yes Top Gear didn't fail because of the complete change of presenters, it was definitely to do with Danny Baker's writing. Strange point of view.
Originally Posted by walterwhite:
“Yes Top Gear didn't fail because of the complete change of presenters, it was definitely to do with Danny Baker's writing. Strange point of view.”
“Yes Top Gear didn't fail because of the complete change of presenters, it was definitely to do with Danny Baker's writing. Strange point of view.”
The script was sh*te and so were the presenters
Originally Posted by slappers r us:
“The script was sh*te and so were the presenters”
“The script was sh*te and so were the presenters”
Well obviously in your opinion they were. His writing didn't fail in my opinion. Plus he was only one of the writers.
Originally Posted by walterwhite:
“Well obviously in your opinion they were. His writing didn't fail in my opinion. Plus he was only one of the writers.”
“Well obviously in your opinion they were. His writing didn't fail in my opinion. Plus he was only one of the writers.”
I'd imagine Danny Baker's writing would always fail with a Top Gear audience as he doesn't have a go at the foreigners enough
Well the National Bullying Helpline think that Danny and Scarlett did bully Martin.
I have to admit I thought it was unpleasant to watch but I did not think it was bullying. However, they obviously know the signs.
I'm even more convinced that TPTB had a word with the campmates as their attitude did seem to change overnight.
I have to admit I thought it was unpleasant to watch but I did not think it was bullying. However, they obviously know the signs.
I'm even more convinced that TPTB had a word with the campmates as their attitude did seem to change overnight.
Originally Posted by hansue:
“Well the National Bullying Helpline think that Danny and Scarlett did bully Martin.
I have to admit I thought it was unpleasant to watch but I did not think it was bullying. However, they obviously know the signs.
I'm even more convinced that TPTB had a word with the campmates as their attitude did seem to change overnight.”
“Well the National Bullying Helpline think that Danny and Scarlett did bully Martin.
I have to admit I thought it was unpleasant to watch but I did not think it was bullying. However, they obviously know the signs.
I'm even more convinced that TPTB had a word with the campmates as their attitude did seem to change overnight.”
Did they? Have you got a link?
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