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by Mr Bungle
Mon May 13, 2024 12:21 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Acceptable Cover Versions
Replies: 183
Views: 16682

Re: Acceptable Cover Versions

How's this for a surprise? Just dropped after sitting unused for however long... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuKXbEB7bUI I like the arrangement, however, Liz Fraser's vocal, itself a cover of course, is almost sacrosanct I think The Czars nicks it by a nose. A young John Grant. https://youtu.be...
by Mr Bungle
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:02 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Friday Choons
Replies: 359
Views: 41364

Re: Friday Choons

A more pertinent commentary on today’s society than that offered by the twat top of the last page.

by Mr Bungle
Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Most iconic music artist
Replies: 80
Views: 1966

Re: Most iconic music artist

This thread :lol:
by Mr Bungle
Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The 'alternative' music thread
Replies: 340
Views: 17941

Re: The 'alternative' music thread

Kiwis, I saw Xile supporting Alpha Wolf (good band, terrible name) over the weekend. Didn't realise you had any hardcore* bands that good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XUGXcWdY7A *Clearly metalcore, but the vocalist said "Kiwi hardcore style, cunts" a couple of times while idiots (me ...
by Mr Bungle
Sat Apr 08, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The lifeboat
Replies: 196
Views: 6967

Re: The lifeboat

frodder wrote: Sat Apr 08, 2023 8:47 am PR is down again.
Happy Easter, plums.
by Mr Bungle
Thu Feb 16, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Wayne Smith Hates Driving Mauls
Replies: 41
Views: 1306

Re: Wayne Smith Hates Driving Mauls

Cockers absolutely on the money here: Generally the teams that moan about the maul are the teams that aren’t very good at it That makes zero sense in the context of Wayne Smith. How about… “Generally the teams that defend use of the maul are the teams that aren’t very good at other facets of the ga...
by Mr Bungle
Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The lifeboat
Replies: 196
Views: 6967

Re: The lifeboat

:lol:
by Mr Bungle
Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The lifeboat
Replies: 196
Views: 6967

Re: The lifeboat

Guy Smiley wrote: Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:16 am
Mr Bungle wrote: Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:08 am
Slick wrote: Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:02 amIs it over?
You’ll all be back to your wordle/heardle/quordle/octordles uninterrupted before you know it.
And you’ll have PR.
I doubt I’ll ever catch up with your post count on PR. Still, the match threads move at a faster pace over there. That’s about the only advantage I can think of.
by Mr Bungle
Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The lifeboat
Replies: 196
Views: 6967

Re: The lifeboat

Slick wrote: Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:02 amIs it over?
You’ll all be back to your wordle/heardle/quordle/octordles uninterrupted before you know it.
by Mr Bungle
Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:03 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The lifeboat
Replies: 196
Views: 6967

Re: The lifeboat

Mr Bungle wrote: Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:13 am I’ll check in with Jake and see if we’re stuck here for good.
I’ve sorted it. It’s back from the dead.
by Mr Bungle
Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:13 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The lifeboat
Replies: 196
Views: 6967

Re: The lifeboat

I’ll check in with Jake and see if we’re stuck here for good.
by Mr Bungle
Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Ireland v France match thread
Replies: 918
Views: 15786

Re: Ireland v France match thread

Jim Lahey wrote: Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:33 am Its one of those tries that if its for your team you'll try and find numerous reasons for its justification. If its against your team then you'd be furious.
I see it as Cammy above saw it.

But going by Lowe’s reaction after, I think he knew he’d scraped the deck.
by Mr Bungle
Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Ireland v France match thread
Replies: 918
Views: 15786

Re: Ireland v France match thread

It’s also a great angle of the no arms tackle. Penalty try. Yep There was no effort made at all to tackle Lowe It’s a shoulder charge I wondered why that didn't come into discussion at all at the time. This has been brought up many times now i.e. what is a defender to do if an attacker goes airborn...
by Mr Bungle
Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: He'll Never Fall In Love Again - Burt Bacharach goooone
Replies: 7
Views: 416

Re: He'll Never Fall In Love Again - Burt Bacharach goooone

Burt, just such a legend of a songwriter. RIP.

I saw Mr Bungle in Sydney in 2000 and they opened with What The World Needs Now. FNM often played Burt live as well.

by Mr Bungle
Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Ireland v France match thread
Replies: 918
Views: 15786

Re: Ireland v France match thread

Some stats that speak for themselves: Tackles France 271 Ireland 186 Doris: 115m gained Penaud: 134m gained France missed 25 odd tackles, so nearly 10%. I only caught the last 25 mins and the intensity must have dropped off the way the first half was written up. Good to see defence was optional at ...
by Mr Bungle
Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:21 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Tarras International Airport
Replies: 12
Views: 692

Re: Tarras International Airport

Gumboot wrote: Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:44 am Anyway, most of the needed rural land has already been procured, so it's just a matter of time.
Friends made an absolute killing selling land to the Airport consortium.
by Mr Bungle
Fri Sep 23, 2022 9:37 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Official F1 Thread
Replies: 2613
Views: 99766

Re: The Official F1 Thread

Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Sep 23, 2022 8:56 pm Yeah, no real surprises there. Just one more dud Canadian left, then.
Stroll is the only one on the grid who really grates me. That voice! And he sounds like an arse to his team. Tsunoda not much better but is immature.
by Mr Bungle
Fri Sep 23, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Official F1 Thread
Replies: 2613
Views: 99766

Re: The Official F1 Thread

I’m shocked!

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by Mr Bungle
Tue Sep 13, 2022 12:04 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Official F1 Thread
Replies: 2613
Views: 99766

Re: The Official F1 Thread

I guess this is how fans of anyone but Mercedes have felt for last 4 or 5 seasons. The Red Bull is so much better than any car out there. Ferrari is incompetent, Merc is a snail and evey other car is a second slower in race trim. Just give the arrogant sh*te the championship and hopefully the new s...
by Mr Bungle
Mon Sep 12, 2022 12:30 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The worst piece of officiating you'll ever see?
Replies: 44
Views: 1885

Re: The worst piece of officiating you'll ever see?

You're all talking shite. How about a crazy law change on the spot that directly affected the result of a 3 test series played every 12 years.

by Mr Bungle
Thu Sep 01, 2022 9:56 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Vintage Action
Replies: 17
Views: 822

Re: Vintage Action

Monk wrote: Tue Aug 30, 2022 10:34 am
Monk wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 8:21 am
Mr Bungle wrote: Sun Aug 28, 2022 6:19 pm

I hate that phrase about Joubert.
Why would you hate it?
Come on Bungle …. Let’s hear you
Because I don’t think he was that good a player. Someone like Matt Burke is the very definition of a Rolls Royce of fullbacks in my mind. Everything to the highest of standards.
by Mr Bungle
Sun Aug 28, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Vintage Action
Replies: 17
Views: 822

Re: Vintage Action

Mahoney wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:45 pm
assfly wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:10 pm Good grief :lol:

Was that Andre Joubert at fullback? What team was that?
World XV I think they said
92 was a centenary year for NZ rugby. Celebrated with a 3 test series against a World XV.

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by Mr Bungle
Sun Aug 28, 2022 6:19 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Vintage Action
Replies: 17
Views: 822

Re: Vintage Action

boere wors wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 5:36 pm Andre Joubert, the rolls royce of fullbacks :thumbup:

Who is that Kiwi commentator btw? He has been around for AB test matches since the invention of television.
I hate that phrase about Joubert.

Grant Nisbitt.
by Mr Bungle
Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:28 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Official F1 Thread
Replies: 2613
Views: 99766

Re: The Official F1 Thread

I don't know why he would use that term. It might have been a dogwhistle type of thing but maybe its commonplace and not frowned upon in Brazil? Its hard to gauge intent. Except Nelson has history when it comes to controversial comments. Personal attacks etc. Yeah, I've just been reading his wiki p...
by Mr Bungle
Sun Jun 19, 2022 2:49 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Bands you're off to see live
Replies: 34
Views: 1136

Re: Bands you're off to see live

Just the greatest band of all time to discover.

The Chemical Brothers 30 years before the Chemical Brothers.

https://youtu.be/pHNbHn3i9S4
by Mr Bungle
Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Bands you're off to see live
Replies: 34
Views: 1136

Re: Bands you're off to see live

Going to see Beck in a few weeks. Haven't been at a concert outside like a young fella in years. Loads of concert hall trad or classical stuff but not this. Presume I will get a blow job on the way home? Yes! For all his weirdo Scientology, which he keeps well on the down low, he has truly been one...
by Mr Bungle
Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Bands you're off to see live
Replies: 34
Views: 1136

Re: Bands you're off to see live

Wyndham Upalot wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:27 pm Chemical Brothers and Kraftwerk
Yes and yes!
by Mr Bungle
Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:06 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Official F1 Thread
Replies: 2613
Views: 99766

Re: The Official F1 Thread

There's absolute massive support for and rabid interest in F1 amongst South Africans of every type. I don't think people realize just how significant it is in Africa that there is a black F1 champion driver. That and we're completely desperate for any type of foreign investment to kickstart economi...
by Mr Bungle
Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:58 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Your All Blacks squad vs Ireland
Replies: 128
Views: 3208

Re: Your All Blacks squad vs Ireland

Prefer the sermon to this remix.
by Mr Bungle
Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:55 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Your All Blacks squad vs Ireland
Replies: 128
Views: 3208

Re: Your All Blacks squad vs Ireland

#keepnzrsecular
by Mr Bungle
Thu Jun 02, 2022 12:25 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: First record you bought.
Replies: 51
Views: 1180

Re: First record you bought.

Jb1981 wrote: Tue May 31, 2022 5:44 am Image
Even worse than my Wet Wet Wet purchase as an 11 year old.
by Mr Bungle
Mon May 30, 2022 10:04 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: First record you bought.
Replies: 51
Views: 1180

Re: First record you bought.

First cassette Wet Wet Wet - Popped In, Souled Out :wave: First CDs were imports that arrived same time. Primus - Frizzle Fry Swervedriver - Raise Frizzle Fry remains one of my favourites. Crazy music. Went off Primus when they got even more crazy around Pork Soda time, but their later stuff is act...
by Mr Bungle
Mon May 30, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: First record you bought.
Replies: 51
Views: 1180

Re: First record you bought.

First cassette Wet Wet Wet - Popped In, Souled Out :wave:

First CDs were imports that arrived same time.

Primus - Frizzle Fry
Swervedriver - Raise
by Mr Bungle
Mon May 30, 2022 12:16 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: NPR - Issues on iPad
Replies: 11
Views: 286

Re: NPR - Issues on iPad

No issues on my Pad pro.
by Mr Bungle
Sun May 22, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: cargo e-bikes - anyone got one?
Replies: 22
Views: 815

Re: cargo e-bikes - anyone got one?

They feel a little awkward at first, but you become accustomed to them quickly. Those that have them love them.
by Mr Bungle
Sun May 22, 2022 3:51 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Vangelis goooonnnnnnnneeeee
Replies: 20
Views: 670

Re: Vangelis goooonnnnnnnneeeee

I was thinking more cotton dockers and boat shoes.
by Mr Bungle
Sun May 22, 2022 3:47 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: cargo e-bikes - anyone got one?
Replies: 22
Views: 815

Re: cargo e-bikes - anyone got one?

I've never seen those style of bikes. Even in far away NZ, the predominant kids electric cargo bike is the Dutch style. 3 family friends have these.

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by Mr Bungle
Sun May 22, 2022 3:42 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Vangelis goooonnnnnnnneeeee
Replies: 20
Views: 670

Re: Vangelis goooonnnnnnnneeeee

Calculon wrote: Sun May 22, 2022 3:36 am Nah, my dad was born in 1943, he's definitely a boomer.
Not technically, baby boomer generation is post WWII, not during. The clue is in the name. He no doubt exibits some 'boomer' characteristics.
by Mr Bungle
Sat May 21, 2022 10:34 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 30 years ago, Jeff Wilson was 'unveiled' to the nation
Replies: 6
Views: 465

Re: 30 years ago, Jeff Wilson was 'unveiled' to the nation

Jeff’s brother Richard sadly died of motor neurone last year.

He was a teacher, a good sportsmen himself and a genuinely humble, lovely bloke.
by Mr Bungle
Sat May 21, 2022 10:32 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Vangelis goooonnnnnnnneeeee
Replies: 20
Views: 670

Re: Vangelis goooonnnnnnnneeeee

I know its peak boomer and over the top but I love this version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ_NImYJke0 More the Silent Generation rather than Baby Boomer. My grandmother who died at 92 loved Rieu. With my octogenerian boomer parents its Rieu, Nigel Kennedy, Susan Boyle, the three Tenors, Clif...