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petra Sun 11-Nov-12 20:24:42

I hate Bruce Forsythe:there, I've said it. I had to go out Saturday night so I had to record "strictly" replaying it today I did my usual and skipped the stupid/boring bits and then realised I could skip through all his stupid jokes and embarrassing bits, ie. getting people's names wrong and not being able to read the auto que.

numberplease Sun 11-Nov-12 20:33:26

Sorry to disagree Petra, but I love Brucie, and he was sadly missed by us all last night.

Nanadog Sun 11-Nov-12 20:35:34

Can't stand him either.

Marelli Sun 11-Nov-12 20:41:23

Me neither!

Greatnan Sun 11-Nov-12 20:41:45

Nor me. I can't stand Alan Sugar, Richard Branson, Piers Morgan, Cliff Richards , Noel Edmunds - I am good at not being able to stand people.

Nelliemoser Sun 11-Nov-12 21:18:55

I have never liked Bruce Forsyth he's so full of himself, pulling silly faces at the camera etc and I really can't stand catch phrases, they make me cringe.

Mishap Sun 11-Nov-12 21:31:34

Don't like him - and can't stand strictly - we caught a glimpse tonight whilst awaiting Antiques Road Show and we both doived for the remote! Sorry - each to his own.

BAnanas Sun 11-Nov-12 21:35:58

Rod Stewart, can't believe I liked him once. Saw some horrible footage of him on Graham Norton recently dabbing his eyes with a handkerchief at a recent football match where surprisingly Scotland beat Barcelona! Oh for God's sake if you have to boo hoo into your mate's hanky try and do it about something that matters, preferably about something that doesn't include balls! and anyway just because you're called Stewart that doesn't make you Scottish you also need to consume vast quantities of deep fried Mars bars! Still quite like the gravelly voice, just don't want to listen to him being interviewed. Oh and on the subject of interviewers, add on Jonathan Ross, doesn't let his guests get a word in, too busy talking about himself. Also Bono, Sting and Chris Martin for their right on lecturing about how to save the planet. But poor old doddery Bruce, he's not that bad, can't help fluffing his lines occasionally!

jeni Sun 11-Nov-12 21:48:41

Hated him on the RBLs remembrance service. He didn't even get the words right. It's for auld langs syne. Not for the sake of. That's tautology. I might have the scots spelling wrong but!

annodomini Sun 11-Nov-12 21:54:04

BAnanas, I doubt if Scotland could beat Barcelona; but Celtic did! grin

BAnanas Sun 11-Nov-12 22:09:24

Ooops major gaff, apologies, but was put off by the elderly warbler's copious sobbing to understand who was playing who!

Ella46 Sun 11-Nov-12 22:12:04

And I thought I was the only grumpy old git who can't stand anybody! grin

tanglerose Sun 11-Nov-12 22:29:10

is it just getting a touch older that makes so many people very annoying or was it ever thus and only more noticable now. Think could enjoy getting into the swing of not having to bother with things/people I really don't care about!hmm

Nelliemoser Sun 11-Nov-12 22:52:48

*tanglerose"
Do you mean that people who are getting older get more irritating,or that as we get older we find others more irritating? confused or both! grin

Which ever way round it is I suspect that we are just more prepared to say what we think and dont care!

PRINTMISS Mon 12-Nov-12 08:44:27

I could not believe Rod Stewart on RBL on Saturday evening. What a farce that was, and seemed to me to have nothing to do with what I always think of as a quiet reflection on the way the world is today.
I do quite like Bruce, although at times I could gladly throw something at the t.v. when he makes those really silly 'jokes' but then if he did not do that then he would not be 'Brucie'. (ouch!)

Barrow Mon 12-Nov-12 08:52:24

Have never liked Bruce Forsyth but also dislike, Jonathan Ross and Graham Norton. Graham Norton used to be quite good but then got too full of himself. Why do we always see the same faces on TV I am sure there are lots of talented people who would welcome the opportunity. Its time Bruce retired and gave someone else a chance

dorsetpennt Mon 12-Nov-12 09:05:51

I've never liked Bruce Forsyth, weird looking cove as my GF used to say. Also can't stand: Stephen Fry[too much exposure],Jonathan Ross, Alan Sugar,Simon Cowell,Graham Norton,Noel Edmunds, Jeremy Vile, Paul McCartney [ yes I know, but his wig!!!],the list goes on. None us us have mentioned women we can't stand so 'ere goes: Anne Robinson, Mary Portas, Tessa whatsaname with Bruce on that stupid Strictly programme, Denise Van Outen, Vanessa Phelps [is that right?] or is it Feltz.

annodomini Mon 12-Nov-12 09:08:42

dorset - could you tell us who you do like? Just curious. hmm

absentgrana Mon 12-Nov-12 09:12:21

I didn't realise that Bruce Forsythe is still alive. I thought he must have died years ago. Perhaps he is dead and has been stuffed.

Grannyeggs Mon 12-Nov-12 09:19:51

I admire Brucie for carrying on (and on and on and on..) for so long. But I agree with most of the others Dorset. I like loads of other people in the public eye, but just can't come up with their names right now.hmm

Greatnan Mon 12-Nov-12 09:32:33

I like Matthew Wright, Bradley Walsh, Sean Lock, David Attenborough, Richard Dawkins, Rachel Gilbert (nee Riley), the Queen, Princesse Anne, Susie Dent, Stacey Solomon............and Carole Thatcher.

I don't like Carole Vorderman, Jane McDonald (Tory), most of the women on Loose Women, Anne Widdecombe, people who claim to have a 'zany' sense of humour (why do they need to tell people?) and, obviously, Margaret Thatcher.

annodomini Mon 12-Nov-12 10:05:56

Where was Brucie on Saturday night when Tess and Claudia did the business? His absence was not explained, or did I miss something?

jO5 Mon 12-Nov-12 10:09:38

They did say he would have a little rest halfway through.

annodomini Mon 12-Nov-12 10:11:37

Oh, I thought they might have quietly shelved him! grin

petallus Mon 12-Nov-12 10:23:41

Don't like any of those women in shampoo adds swinging their hair about or those women giggling like little girls with a dob of cream on their noses and their hands over their mouths and their toes turned in (how does that link to paedophilia I wonder)?

Nigella

Plus most of those mentioned above

Plus my new next door neighbours, based on nothing, and I expect that to go before long.

It might be because he wears a beanie and keeps on grinning and chat.

So yes, Grumpy Old Cow!