Dr. Who Is Fooking Shite

Diver · 7th June 2008, 19:47

Am I the only one who sees this?

MehdiMahdavikia · 7th June 2008, 20:06

I didn't really see the point of bringing it back just for it to basically be a self parody. Although I've not watched it in a while so maybe it's changed.

Crustanoid · 7th June 2008, 20:10

Its for kids

Spoonatov · 7th June 2008, 20:36

You'd think they'd find somewhere else in this whole Universe besides London.

Steev · 8th June 2008, 01:43

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Originally Posted by Spoonov

You'd think they'd find somewhere else in this whole Universe besides London.

It's not just London. Sometimes they're in Cardiff.

It is pretty shit, though. Here's an exclusive extract of next week's episode:

Doctor exits TARDIS...Hmm, looks like 21st Century London...run around for a bit...smug dialogue...cultural reference...run around again...SHIT! an alien!!!...quick behind the couch!!!...smug dialogue...celebrity guest actor appears!!!(this week it's Sandy Toksvig!!!)...the doctor explains the plot to his assistant!!!...run about a bit down a corridor!!!...SHIT HITS THE FAN!!!! OH NO!!...run back down the same corridor quickly!!!...timer counting down to zero!!!...the doctor uses sonic screwdriver (again)...the world is saved!!!!...blah blah de fucking blah...

101 · 8th June 2008, 10:37

Never liked it.

Garethw · 8th June 2008, 10:44

Bring back Tom Baker or resurrect Jon Pertwee.

This new guy ain't even in the same league as those two.

Crustanoid · 8th June 2008, 10:52

I like it in terms of that fact its the only TV program my kids will sit down and watch which I can watch with them. Honestly, they love it, and I don't really question the weak plots, unbelievable concepts, poor scientific explanation etc because at the end of the day its a kids show and you have to suspend your disbelief.

If I wanted something which I could value more myself I'd watch a more adult oriented sci-fi show without the kids.

Helps that there are fit birds on quite often

Spoonatov · 8th June 2008, 10:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steev

It's not just London. Sometimes they're in Cardiff.

It is pretty shit, though. Here's an exclusive extract of next week's episode:

Doctor exits TARDIS...Hmm, looks like 21st Century London...run around for a bit...smug dialogue...cultural reference...run around again...SHIT! an alien!!!...quick behind the couch!!!...smug dialogue...celebrity guest actor appears!!!(this week it's Sandy Toksvig!!!)...the doctor explains the plot to his assistant!!!...run about a bit down a corridor!!!...SHIT HITS THE FAN!!!! OH NO!!...run back down the same corridor quickly!!!...timer counting down to zero!!!...the doctor uses sonic screwdriver (again)...the world is saved!!!!...blah blah de fucking blah...

Do you actually get to see Cardiff, or do they just say it's Cardiff? That said, it's a Cardiff production, I think. London, though, you'd think is not only the only city in England, but the centre of the Universe, according to Dr Who. I loved the old ones, especially when Tom Baker was the doctor. It had more edge to it. . .and didn't concentrate on London, in fact, I don't think they based many episodes in the UK, always some far off planet in some crazy distant galaxy. This current one is just mainstream family TV.

SmashedHombre · 8th June 2008, 11:21

His sonic screwdriver thing pisses me off. One minute its unlocking doors, the next it is cutting through steel or magically repairing the engine of his TARDIS. How the fuck does it know what to do? There only seems to be one button on it. It's a convenient outlet for unimaginative writers. Although to be fair i never used to watch the old doctor who's so I have no idea if this was also the case in the original series

Count Duckula · 8th June 2008, 12:46

It's a kid's show, of course you guys don't think much of it.

Saying that, some of the episodes are suddenly and unexpectedly really good. The angels one was great, as was the Satan one. And the most recent one about the "library", whilst still a bit childish, was actually fairly decent.

But, yeh, most of them are a bit shite, but that's because it's a kid's show. Don't watch it expecting excellent action-oriented sci-fi drama.

Sam#1 · 8th June 2008, 13:13

I like it.

Andy81 · 9th June 2008, 11:00

Prefer it to Torchwood, that's far worse and seeing as it supposedly set in the same universe makes no sense at all. With all the alien invasions that have been in DR Who whats the point of having a SECRET organisation.

SmashedHombre · 9th June 2008, 11:13

The guy from Torchwood really annoys me. Also I can't work out if I'm allowed to be attracted to that woman in it, or not.

James Parkin · 9th June 2008, 13:02

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

The guy from Torchwood really annoys me. Also I can't work out if I'm allowed to be attracted to that woman in it, or not.

the dead one or the copper?

SmashedHombre · 9th June 2008, 13:03

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Originally Posted by James Parkin

the dead one or the copper?

The main character, Gwen is it? I didn't realize one had died, is that the Asian lass?

a_devil_inside · 9th June 2008, 19:30

Don't think i've ever watched Doctor Who

esmufc07 · 9th June 2008, 19:37

I'd rather re-watch the 2007 CL Sem-Final between Chelsea & Liverpool for the rest of my life than watch on episode of this drivel.

7th June 2008, 19:47	#1 (permalink)
Diver ....and nobody likes a diver. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SAF's GAF Posts: 2,178	Dr. Who Is Fooking Shite Am I the only one who sees this?

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MehdiMahdavikia Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: "He's a rebel and he stands up to Bullies" Posts: 1,060	I didn't really see the point of bringing it back just for it to basically be a self parody. Although I've not watched it in a while so maybe it's changed.

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Crustanoid Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancs Posts: 1,950	Its for kids

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Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 26,903	You'd think they'd find somewhere else in this whole Universe besides London.

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101 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Somewhere between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 3,092	Never liked it.

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Garethw Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England; The home of James Bond, Fish and chips and Chavs! Posts: 2,184	Bring back Tom Baker or resurrect Jon Pertwee. This new guy ain't even in the same league as those two.

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Crustanoid Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancs Posts: 1,950	I like it in terms of that fact its the only TV program my kids will sit down and watch which I can watch with them. Honestly, they love it, and I don't really question the weak plots, unbelievable concepts, poor scientific explanation etc because at the end of the day its a kids show and you have to suspend your disbelief. If I wanted something which I could value more myself I'd watch a more adult oriented sci-fi show without the kids. Helps that there are fit birds on quite often

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SmashedHombre Has a date with the Grim Reaper - lol Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 18,401	His sonic screwdriver thing pisses me off. One minute its unlocking doors, the next it is cutting through steel or magically repairing the engine of his TARDIS. How the fuck does it know what to do? There only seems to be one button on it. It's a convenient outlet for unimaginative writers. Although to be fair i never used to watch the old doctor who's so I have no idea if this was also the case in the original series

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Count Duckula First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the corner, losing my religion. Posts: 5,822	It's a kid's show, of course you guys don't think much of it. Saying that, some of the episodes are suddenly and unexpectedly really good. The angels one was great, as was the Satan one. And the most recent one about the "library", whilst still a bit childish, was actually fairly decent. But, yeh, most of them are a bit shite, but that's because it's a kid's show. Don't watch it expecting excellent action-oriented sci-fi drama.

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Sam#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leroy Lita Posts: 13,263	I like it.

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Andy81 Youth Team Player Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 274	Prefer it to Torchwood, that's far worse and seeing as it supposedly set in the same universe makes no sense at all. With all the alien invasions that have been in DR Who whats the point of having a SECRET organisation.

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SmashedHombre Has a date with the Grim Reaper - lol Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 18,401	The guy from Torchwood really annoys me. Also I can't work out if I'm allowed to be attracted to that woman in it, or not.

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a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 24,924	Don't think i've ever watched Doctor Who

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esmufc07 Smashed's bitch Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Assistant Manager of Garth Crooks Limited Posts: 12,364	I'd rather re-watch the 2007 CL Sem-Final between Chelsea & Liverpool for the rest of my life than watch on episode of this drivel.