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Title: A Reginald Perrin moment?
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on February 19, 2009, 08:46:08 AM

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article5762670.ece

If and when Mr Stanford is found the tale he may tell should prove very interesting.  The opening of this particular  'can of worms' will no doubt have many 'fat cats' from around the globe somewhat worried today.

Cricket may never be the same again though. noooo:

Title: Re: A Reginald Perrin moment?
Post by: Snoopy on February 19, 2009, 10:57:09 AM

Cricket has not been the same since "Beefy" Botham retired from the scene ~ one of the last true cricketers.

Now the game is full of shysters, crooks and others out to make money.

I am glad my Grandfather didn't live to see it.  noooo:

Title: Re: A Reginald Perrin moment?
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 19, 2009, 11:01:35 AM

Quote from: Snoopy on February 19, 2009, 10:57:09 AM

Now the game is full of shysters, crooks and others out to make money.

Name me a professional sport that isnt like that Snoop.

Title: Re: A Reginald Perrin moment?
Post by: Snoopy on February 19, 2009, 11:03:26 AM

Sadly that may take more time to think about than we have  rubschin:

Title: Re: A Reginald Perrin moment?
Post by: Nick on February 19, 2009, 11:05:23 AM

I see Tessa Jowell wants an Equality Olympics with lady wrestlers and male synchronised swimming.  noooo:

Lady wrestlers I could cope with, come to think of it (did I really write that?)  lol:

The other?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1710152755464909860&hl=en (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1710152755464909860&hl=en)

 noooo:

Title: Re: A Reginald Perrin moment?
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 19, 2009, 11:10:51 AM

Quote from: Nick on February 19, 2009, 11:05:23 AM

Lady wrestlers I could cope with, come to think of it (did I really write that?)  lol:

I've watched American wrestling on occaision and I have to admit the fights between female wrestlers are certainly more 'interesting'...  whistle:

Title: Re: A Reginald Perrin moment?
Post by: Nick on February 19, 2009, 11:11:21 AM

Why is this absurd thread in The Commons anyhoo?

Actually Tessa Jowell may have a point!  rubschin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQF8yhDMZ3w&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQF8yhDMZ3w&feature=related)

Title: Re: A Reginald Perrin moment?
Post by: Snoopy on February 19, 2009, 11:17:30 AM

I suspect because it concerns yet more financial shenanigans that many commentators believe will lead to the heart of both the British and American establishments. Already various elected representatives in the US have quickly declared donations received from this crook businessman will be repaid in full whilst the trail being followed seems to lead uncomfortably close to British Bankers and Politicos ~ so far it is speculation and gossip but who knows what will eventually come out of the woodwork.