Wales

Glice · 11.14.2006, 05:06 PM

I'll go first with the 'international Sonic Youth forum country survey about countries other than America'. So - Wales, eh?

Glice · 11.14.2006, 05:09 PM

Oh, gay. Fucking typo. Gay gay gay.

!@#$%! · 11.14.2006, 05:11 PM

ZETA!

fuckable

fuckable

fuckable

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after that, who cares about gorky's zygotic minci, eh...

Hip Priest · 11.14.2006, 05:33 PM

There's too much Wales-bashing if you ask me, although I fully realise that you didn't.

Wales has some very nice scenery, especially trees. Not only that, but Dylan Thomas was Welsh. A lot of slate comes from Wales. And coal. Or at least it used to, before we English decided that the Welsh weren't allowed to have jobs, or something. Just because hardly anyone speaks their language, including them, and just because they haven't invented any new words since we invented the crossbow or whatever, is no excuse to go for cheap shots.

Pembrokeshire is a lovely place. I really like that part of the world. And that weird bookshop in Llangollen; you walk up the stairs to what you think will be a tiny shop, but it opens into a great ig fuckoff warehouse. It's cool.

And Portmeirion, the totally mad place where The Prisoner and an old Doctor Who story was filmed. Not to mention an XTC video. And Snowdon's a very cool mountain. You can get a steam train to the top.

You can if you're prepared to splash out the best part of twenty quid, anyway.

Wales has been responsible for lots of firsts: their tourist information board is very proud of the fact that the first Welsh heavy metal band were Welsh, the first Welsh painter was Welsh and the first ever Welsh astronomer was also Welsh.

They specialise in selling boxes of fudge with postcards of Wales on the top. I'm not sure why.

Many Welsh people have very good manners. Some have very fine haircuts too, I'm told.

You can surf in Wales, I'm told, and they have a decent university.

Llbyr Llaethog, who are mentioned in the poll above, were quite interesting.

The Welsh song tournament, the Eisteddfod, was once held not in Wales but in Birkenhead...MY HOME TOWN! There's a thingy commemorating this special occaision in Birkenhead Park, the first public park in the world, which is home to a new visitor centre, several bridges and some very nice squirrels, but that's got nothing to do with Wales. Although Wales does have some of the UK's few remaining red squirrels, thanks to a breeding programme at the Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay.

There's a Welsh company that makes very nice, and quite strong, green banana wine.

Wales: it's OK.

!@#$%! · 11.14.2006, 05:47 PM

i dream of a country full of zetas and i can pick them like an orchard full of ripe, juicy fruits

Glice · 11.14.2006, 06:00 PM

Good letchery, !"£$!%. Excellent stuff from Hip Priest. It's a lovely country, much maligned. I've had some wonderful nights out in Cardiff and Swansea, and the countryside can be amazing. Generally, although the Welsh are ocassionally a bit off with the English, they are lovely generous peeps.

Danny Himself · 11.14.2006, 06:01 PM

Fuel of Britain, isn't it.

!@#$%! · 11.14.2006, 06:03 PM

i forgot to mention, drunken geniuses like dylan thomas or dr. lecter (in his good roles, not the crap stuff) give wales a good name, even though i've never ever considered visiting the place.

Danny Himself · 11.14.2006, 06:05 PM

Where is Schizophrenicroom? She's been to Wales probably more than I have.

I went ice skating for my 13th birthday in Wales.

Hip Priest · 11.14.2006, 06:06 PM

Dylan Thomas is a giant of the twentieth century.

I went to his house a few years ago, and the boathouse which he used to write in. That was a nice experience. Laugharne, I think the town is called. There's a castle there too.

Danny Himself · 11.14.2006, 06:07 PM

Conwy has a nice fish and chips shop.

jon boy · 11.14.2006, 06:07 PM

its got some good bits but its rubbish.

Hip Priest · 11.14.2006, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny Himself

Conwy has a nice fish and chips shop.

And a castle, and...a TEAPOT MUSEUM!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!

Beaumaris has a castle, a jailhouse museum and a decent chippy.

Hip Priest · 11.14.2006, 06:15 PM

The total genius, moral compass and bloody fine fellow Ian Hislop was born in Wales. And for that the world should be thankful, because he's bloody brilliant.

pokkeherrie · 11.14.2006, 06:23 PM

lots of Ians in Wales I hear.

Danny Himself · 11.14.2006, 06:24 PM

Ian Hislop looks like a pig. He rules. HIGNFY is not on TV this week also, sadly.

Glice · 11.14.2006, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pokkeherrie

lots of Ians in Wales I hear.

Iain from this board being one of them. Small world, eh?

jon boy · 11.14.2006, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glice

Iain from this board being one of them. Small world, eh?

not really the world is actually massive.

Glice · 11.14.2006, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon boy

not really the world is actually massive.

Who says this board isn't educational, eh?

jon boy · 11.14.2006, 06:42 PM

christ alone knows anyone would have the gall to.

View Poll Results: Wales, eh?
Of course! Don't you remember Datblygu, Tystion, Llbyr Llaethog?	4	36.36%
No! I, sir, remember the Stereophonics, the Manics and Catatonia (although they're Welsh stuf is ok)	2	18.18%
Oh, Wales, Wales. I have no idea where it is, sorry.	2	18.18%
Indie.	3	27.27%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

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11.14.2006, 05:33 PM	#4
Hip Priest invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birkenhead Posts: 9,397	There's too much Wales-bashing if you ask me, although I fully realise that you didn't. Wales has some very nice scenery, especially trees. Not only that, but Dylan Thomas was Welsh. A lot of slate comes from Wales. And coal. Or at least it used to, before we English decided that the Welsh weren't allowed to have jobs, or something. Just because hardly anyone speaks their language, including them, and just because they haven't invented any new words since we invented the crossbow or whatever, is no excuse to go for cheap shots. Pembrokeshire is a lovely place. I really like that part of the world. And that weird bookshop in Llangollen; you walk up the stairs to what you think will be a tiny shop, but it opens into a great ig fuckoff warehouse. It's cool. And Portmeirion, the totally mad place where The Prisoner and an old Doctor Who story was filmed. Not to mention an XTC video. And Snowdon's a very cool mountain. You can get a steam train to the top. You can if you're prepared to splash out the best part of twenty quid, anyway. Wales has been responsible for lots of firsts: their tourist information board is very proud of the fact that the first Welsh heavy metal band were Welsh, the first Welsh painter was Welsh and the first ever Welsh astronomer was also Welsh. They specialise in selling boxes of fudge with postcards of Wales on the top. I'm not sure why. Many Welsh people have very good manners. Some have very fine haircuts too, I'm told. You can surf in Wales, I'm told, and they have a decent university. Llbyr Llaethog, who are mentioned in the poll above, were quite interesting. The Welsh song tournament, the Eisteddfod, was once held not in Wales but in Birkenhead...MY HOME TOWN! There's a thingy commemorating this special occaision in Birkenhead Park, the first public park in the world, which is home to a new visitor centre, several bridges and some very nice squirrels, but that's got nothing to do with Wales. Although Wales does have some of the UK's few remaining red squirrels, thanks to a breeding programme at the Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay. There's a Welsh company that makes very nice, and quite strong, green banana wine. Wales: it's OK. __________________ Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. http://www.flickr.com/photos/outsidethecamp/
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11.14.2006, 05:47 PM	#5
!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,564	i dream of a country full of zetas and i can pick them like an orchard full of ripe, juicy fruits
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11.14.2006, 06:01 PM	#7
Danny Himself invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,623	Fuel of Britain, isn't it.
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11.14.2006, 06:03 PM	#8
!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,564	i forgot to mention, drunken geniuses like dylan thomas or dr. lecter (in his good roles, not the crap stuff) give wales a good name, even though i've never ever considered visiting the place.
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11.14.2006, 06:05 PM	#9
Danny Himself invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,623	Where is Schizophrenicroom? She's been to Wales probably more than I have. I went ice skating for my 13th birthday in Wales.
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11.14.2006, 06:06 PM	#10
Hip Priest invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birkenhead Posts: 9,397	Dylan Thomas is a giant of the twentieth century. I went to his house a few years ago, and the boathouse which he used to write in. That was a nice experience. Laugharne, I think the town is called. There's a castle there too. __________________ Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. http://www.flickr.com/photos/outsidethecamp/
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11.14.2006, 06:07 PM	#11
Danny Himself invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,623	Conwy has a nice fish and chips shop.
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11.14.2006, 06:07 PM	#12
jon boy invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: psycho battery Posts: 12,161	its got some good bits but its rubbish. __________________ Sarcasm[A] is stating the opposite of an intended meaning especially in order to sneeringly, slyly, jest or mock a person, situation or thing \|@ <------- Euphoric brain cell just moments before expiration V _ \ / _ PING <-------- moments later / \ http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljhxq...isruo1_500.gif
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11.14.2006, 06:15 PM	#14
Hip Priest invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birkenhead Posts: 9,397	The total genius, moral compass and bloody fine fellow Ian Hislop was born in Wales. And for that the world should be thankful, because he's bloody brilliant. __________________ Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. http://www.flickr.com/photos/outsidethecamp/
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11.14.2006, 06:23 PM	#15
pokkeherrie invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,289	lots of Ians in Wales I hear.
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11.14.2006, 06:24 PM	#16
Danny Himself invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,623	Ian Hislop looks like a pig. He rules. HIGNFY is not on TV this week also, sadly.
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11.14.2006, 06:42 PM	#20
jon boy invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: psycho battery Posts: 12,161	christ alone knows anyone would have the gall to. __________________ Sarcasm[A] is stating the opposite of an intended meaning especially in order to sneeringly, slyly, jest or mock a person, situation or thing \|@ <------- Euphoric brain cell just moments before expiration V _ \ / _ PING <-------- moments later / \ http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljhxq...isruo1_500.gif
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