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GabriellaG54 Thu 16-Apr-20 18:40:43

Harry and Dr Chris

The recent TV interviews with Dr Chris and Harry were dire.
Dr Chris looked in need of healthcare himself, frail and telling us to eat bananas beans and yogurt + vit D to keep healthy. He even had trouble remembering the good bacteria in probiotic yogurt.
Ruth Langsford, who was interviewing him, had to remind viewers that eating those things wouldn't prevent Coronavirus.
I really wish they wouldn't wheel out those old medics who used to be part of programmes years ago.
On another video I see Hazza telling, telling our government what to do regarding parents of mentally challenged children.
He looked as if he'd been pulled through a hedge backwards.
The caption said that he was Zooming with NHS staff and parents to tell them how brave and good they were and that the government should be doing more to help them.
He was talking in his capacity as head wallah of some charity or another.
Most comments said what a b*** disgrace he looked and he had no business saying anything about the UK, as he left his country, his parents, his military obligations and pals and his home and his wife hasn't even seen her father or asked him how he's doing in this crisis.
Captain Tom has done more than Harry could ever do. Not just money-wise but in his bringing together people for a common cause without any fanfare or fancy rigmarole.
Harry is a disgrace.

Callistemon Fri 17-Apr-20 15:35:26

Gabriella I didn'z/ see the programme but have just googled Dr Chris and realised I have seen him before.

His points are quite valid, I think, about boosting our immune system.
Your other point about him looking frail and about old medics may or may not be valid as I didn't watch the clip. However, with age may come experience. Yoof is not always right.

The other thing is that I have noticed many people who are now broadcasting from home are looking decidedly less spritely, well-groomed or glamorous than they do normally when they have the benefit of makeup artists, hairdressers and good studio lighting!

Jabberwok Fri 17-Apr-20 15:36:59

I think most of us feel deeply saddened by the loss of Prince Harry. He always seemed such an easy going likable, genuine young man, contrasting with the more serious less exuberant Prince William., most of us were fond of him and certainly
wished him well on his marriage. What a fabulous team they could have been, both for the RF, the Commonwealth and this country. What a disappointment it all went so badly wrong. But as it has, perhaps he and is wife could concentrate on their new country and leave us, who they have rejected, alone!

Madgran77 Fri 17-Apr-20 15:37:03

I suppose he's trying to be relevant; I wish he wouldn't.

I agree with that.

FoghornLeghorn Fri 17-Apr-20 15:42:01

suziewoozie. Really spoiling for a fight eh Gaby ?

Oh the irony. ?

suziewoozie Fri 17-Apr-20 16:02:02

Well foghorn anyone like Gaby who posts something that is not true, in this case about the doctor’s advice, is clearly spoiling for a fight. Why is telling lies so acceptable on GN? Although tbf it’s generally only lies by right wingers that are judged acceptable

Chewbacca Fri 17-Apr-20 17:31:18

If only Gaby ever had anything positive or helpful to say...

Here suziewuzie; let me hand you this mirror, it seems you need it ?

Chewbacca Fri 17-Apr-20 17:35:53

Dr Chris is looking pretty ill isn't he. Shame he's not himself in this occasion because he's normally very good at giving basic medical advice and putting people at ease.

As for Harry..... I feel a kind of pity for him. I reckon the penny must be dropping by now at the enormity of what he's given up, compared to what he's gained.

SirChenjin Fri 17-Apr-20 18:01:57

Crikey - you’re fired up tonight Gabriella aren’t you? So much angrr, it can’t be doing your blood pressure any good.

Btw - mentally challenged is a revolting expression. Nowadays we refer to people who have learning difficulties, learning disabilities or additional support needs, depending on their diagnosis or need.

Callistemon Fri 17-Apr-20 19:02:37

Dr Chris is looking pretty ill isn't he.
Perhaps he looks better with studio makeup.

Callistemon Fri 17-Apr-20 19:05:59

I just googled Dr Chris Steele again.

He's 77.
I don't know why wheeling out those old medics (are there others?) is wrong.
He has the benefit of years of experience. He's probably the same age as many on here - does that mean we shouldn't be posting our opinions which may be then reposted on Facebook, on Twitter and in msm and magazines around the world?

Should we all be silent after a certain age?

Sparklefizz Fri 17-Apr-20 19:40:03

I think everyone on TV at the moment, including various presenters, looks tired or less than their usual perfect selves - having to do their own makeup, no professional contouring or concealers. They just look more natural, like the rest of us. grin

Callistemon Fri 17-Apr-20 21:03:16

They don't have auto cues either!

Don't make the mistake of thinking it's all natural and spontaneous on TV spouting erudite thoughts and that they are all gorgeous with lovely hair.