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Jubilee Celebrations 2022

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  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,849
    stop_shouting said:
    Thought it was amazing even if some of the acts were a little rusty. No other country in the world could pull that off. Been a fantastic few days and some light relief from the last few years of purgatory.
    Put on a concert ? 
  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,761
    I think it would have been better for Queen to be the finale. I would have liked to have seen Coldplay as well.

    It was a brilliant show on the whole and the light show and drones were fantastic. A great showcase for the country after all the shenanigans that have taken place. 
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,679
    MrOneLung said:
    stop_shouting said:
    Thought it was amazing even if some of the acts were a little rusty. No other country in the world could pull that off. Been a fantastic few days and some light relief from the last few years of purgatory.
    Put on a concert ? 
    Thought it was more than a concert fella.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,849
    I enjoyed it, but not sure ‘no other country on the world could pull that off’ it correct. 
  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,761
    MrOneLung said:
    I enjoyed it, but not sure ‘no other country on the world could pull that off’ it correct. 
    The setting was pretty special.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,849
    ME14addick said:
    MrOneLung said:
    I enjoyed it, but not sure ‘no other country on the world could pull that off’ it correct. 
    The setting was pretty special.
    Yes it was 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,991
    ValleyGary said:
    Spaceman is the bollocks
    Are you at The Killers concert?
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,991
    So in summary, the majority of Charlton Life appear to hate everyone & everything. 
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,949
    Covered End said:
    So in summary, the majority of Charlton Life appear to hate everyone & everything. 
    Nah, I enjoyed it.

    Doesn't mean I'm not going to take the piss out of the bits that aren't very good though.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,437
    North Lower Neil said:
    Covered End said:
    So in summary, the majority of Charlton Life appear to hate everyone & everything. 
    Nah, I enjoyed it.

    Doesn't mean I'm not going to take the piss out of the bits that aren't very good though.
    We enjoyed it and thought the setting/production was spectacular but the chose of artists poor
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  • jimmymelrose
    jimmymelrose Posts: 9,750
    BBC2 have got Radiohead on. Great idea to beef up the celebrations with some proper music, I reckon.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,437
    jimmymelrose said:
    BBC2 have got Radiohead on. Great idea to beef up the celebrations with some proper music, I reckon.
    Great example of who I think should have been included - that said, not sure who might have been asked but declined, for whatever reasons
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,845
    There seemed to be a bit of the "old" - Queen, Elton, Rod, Diana - and a bit of the "new" - fuck knows who they were, although the bird in boots was pretty fit - but the space in the middle seemed to be filled by Elbow. Fucking Elbow!

    Still loved it though.
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,824

  • jimmymelrose
    jimmymelrose Posts: 9,750
    LargeAddick said:
    ricky_otto said:
    LargeAddick said:
    Love Alicia Keys, one of my all time favourites.
    You can take my place and go with Mrs Otto to see her in Manchester next Saturday if you like?!?!?!?
    What time are we leaving?
    Ooooooh.
    Where are Mr Otto and Mrs Large going?
  • jimmymelrose
    jimmymelrose Posts: 9,750
    PrincessFiona said:
    jimmymelrose said:
    BBC2 have got Radiohead on. Great idea to beef up the celebrations with some proper music, I reckon.
    Great example of who I think should have been included - that said, not sure who might have been asked but declined, for whatever reasons
    I think the Manic Street Preachers were ruled out when they put 'Repeat' on the set list.😉
  • cafctom
    cafctom Posts: 11,365
    edited June 2022
    The Queen’s acting was surprisingly good. That’s the stuff that makes this country brilliant on occasions like these. A great portrayal of the British sense of humour and willingness to have fun - and even the Queen is willing to get involved. How can that not be impressive?

    Lot of people will slag this country off for this and that, but we excel in flying colours when it comes to entertainment - whether it be comedy, music or sports.

    Put the politics to one side and it’s hard to not be proud of the fact that we punch well above our weight as a nation when it comes to projecting ourselves on the world stage.
  • stackitsteve
    stackitsteve Posts: 12,102
    cafctom said:
    The Queen’s acting was surprisingly good.
    You mean she doesn’t actually keep marmalade sandwiches in her handbag?
  • Swindon_Addick
    Swindon_Addick Posts: 1,633
    The cynic in me suspects that the producers of Paddington 3 paid for much of the cost of that concert. The less cynical part of me thinks the film was charming, and a nice reminder of the James Bond one 10 years ago. Was it really that long ago? The concert was good, those who wanted street parties seemed to be getting decent turnouts and reasonable weather, my mum enjoyed the church service on TV yesterday, a lot of people had a good giggle at the bible text the Queen gave Boris Johnson to read and a good time was had by all. Something for everyone, monarchist, republican or don't-really-care.
  • ValleyOfTears
    ValleyOfTears Posts: 1,067
    palarsehater said:
    Some people really have to hijack everything. 

    Justice for Grenfell 
    Animal rights. 
    Food banks 

    all worthy issues but let people enjoy a jubilee weekend and leave politics out of it. 
    Spot on PH.
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  • ValleyOfTears
    ValleyOfTears Posts: 1,067
    Huskaris said:
    I'm by no stretch of the mind a monarchist, but the queen is the closest link I have to that generation. All my grandparents are dead (and would all be younger than her actually!)

    I have a huge admiration and respect for the woman that has been a constant in our lives. 

    Given that we have been blessed with a bank holiday for this, I'm spending today going into London to see the festivities and I'll try to watch one of the documentaries about her reign tonight. 

    Have to say some of the footage of her making it into the balcony yesterday left a tear in my eye. 

    This is a good chance for us all to say goodbye to the public side of the queen, as I feel from now on her appearances will be few and far between.

    God Save The Queen!
    Two fine acknowledgements here ~ to God and to The Queen. Excellent post H! 

  • ValleyOfTears
    ValleyOfTears Posts: 1,067
    soapy_jones said:
    The celebration is for the women. 

    Who despite an at times, dreadful family and at all times dreadful governments, has stuck at it resolutely and with an umatched dedication to our values and traditions. If you agree with them or not, keep it to yourself for four days, you are boring anyway!

    She is in frail health and no doubt grieving the death of her partner and consort of many years.  That is what I am celebrating and if the usual mouthpieces want to spout, there is no stopping them, it is a social cancer with no cure.

    I will ignore the trash and acknowledge an absolutely class lady.

    GSTQ
    Yes ~ God Save The Queen.. j

    ust one small correction ~ Prince Philip was the HUSBAND of the Queen not "partner". I leave that word for firms of solicitors only!  But "...unmatched dedication to our culture and values" a brilliant description..Bravo! 
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,484
    AFKABartram said:

    Their YouTube channel posted the whole thing just after it aired -

    https://youtu.be/8H3WJ2qRwiQ
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,484
    Tapping the bone China with the spoon done it for me
  • Hal1x
    Hal1x Posts: 4,265
    Covered End said:
    So in summary, the majority of Charlton Life appear to hate everyone & everything. 
    Im starting to hate you😝
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,650
    Gribbo said:
    Tapping the bone China with the spoon done it for me
    Whatever Floats your boat Gribbo. :wink:
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,484
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    Gribbo said:
    Tapping the bone China with the spoon done it for me
    Whatever Floats your boat Gribbo. :wink:
    😆
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,783
    I hope everyone has had a good bank holiday. And in the words of Ronnie Barker: ‘let’s glaze our arses to the queer old dean’.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Culturally the Queen and Paddington Bear film was a masterstroke.
    The short film was able to resonate with children, families, those who like and admire the royalty, rock lovers, music lovers, military band lovers, slapstick lovers, older people, everybody. And it was very funny in a way that will endure for as long as people can watch it.
    Genius.

  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,484
    Proud of our Harry the Growler after putting in a sterling performance last night -


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