I have been feeling so bored with life lately, just everything is so bore-ity bore bore boring.
I was reading Derren Brown's blog (testament to my theory that I am bored - he's a right weirdo)! He quotes a survey that says that British people spend two whole years of their life being bored, the most boring things on people's list were things such as: standing in queues, buying and deciding what food to eat each day, people's social and personal relationships, jobs etc. etc. -basically everything is boring! The main reason everyone gave for being bored was that there were many things that they wanted to do (theme parks, holidays, trips, events) but they couldn't afford it (and they say money can't buy you happiness).
I thought 'sod it' this morning and booked tickets to see Russell Brand next week at Hackney Empire (say hi if you will be there too, we are in Dress Circle Row E). Since a night out is an extremely rare occurrence for Matt and I, I figured we deserved it. Woo I am super di duper excited! I hadn't planned on it due to the price but I can't take any more boredom!
Russell Brand is my favourite comedian. My favourite time of my life was when Black Books was on the TV and Russell, Matt Morgan, G and Noely Noely were doing their weekend radio show on BBC2, at least I had some laughs guaranteed in my life. Years ago (before I was born) there were many hysterical British comedies on TV and Radio to choose from or at least some decent drama but these days you either have the choice of irritating chavs on talent competitions, irritating chavs on reality series or sport that we never seem to be any good at....riveting.
I am sure there are plenty of people who detest old Russ but my sense of humour isn't exactly controlled by me, it is what it is, I can listen to his radio show podcasts from 2006-2008 having listened to them hundreds of times before and still cry with laughter (I do get a few odd looks at the gym but it's worth it).
Personal favourite radio show quotes/items:
Setting - Russell asking Noel Gallagher if he could use Oasis' tune when he walks on at the beginning of the VMA's Russell: Can I walk on to Rock 'n' Roll Star by your band Oasis? Noel: Yes, of course. Which means there'll be a bloke on stage they don't recognise coming out to a tune they've never heard.
September 27th 2008 - Russell rang both Katy Perry and Sarah Silverman and tried to chat them both up, Silverman wasn't that interested but even at that time while Katy was with previous BF Travis from Gym Class Heroes she says she finds him sexy and has him on speed dial. (cough cough I met her when she threw a bottle at me a year later honest)!
Pin Pin!
In case you are also a fan of Rusty I thought I would share some of the links to useful things about him as if you are a recent fan you might not know Twitter @rustyrockets
Russell Brand Website Old podcasts to download:
Forum to chat to other brand lovers is on the website
Matt Morgan fan twitter @TheMattyCakes
Podcast lovers quiz - have a go if you want, see how much you know!
1) - Give 3 nicknames Russell gives himself
3) - Who was pin-pinned originally?
4) - What brand of chocolate did Russell give out at his Christmas themed orgy?
5) - What theatre show did G despise being in?
6) - Which Dragon's Den 'Dragon' was exposed for throwing his captain overboard?
7) - What does Matt call Russell's LA mansion?
I hope you don't mind this is a bit different to usual!


9 comments:
One of my favourite Russell Brand bits was on a live show where he was talking about what happens when talking dirty goes wrong... I cried with laughter. You know when it finished so long ago but you still can't stop laughing and it's starting to get embarrasing? That was me. xx
Was that the one where he accidentally used the american accent? That made me cryyy with laughter on the train!
yes!!! hahahahahaha I'm laughing again! I'm going to have to look it up online xx
I've just pre ordered booky wook 2 from Amazon! Please do a post after you've been to see him on how it was and how gorgeous he looked lol xx
I have to admit I love Derren, his live shows are brilliant and funny. I get the bored thing. My work is getting me down and I need to get a new one but job hunting aint exactly fun.
A treat is needed me thinks.
E x
Very excited for BookyWook 2! x
I too miss Black Books and Russell's radio show. Matt Morgan is so funny, I really hope they do something together again. I still listen to the podcasts a few times a week!
I can laugh for ages at the pin pin podcast..! I haven't listened to them for a while but will definitely be doing now! Second book on the wishlist ;) x
Fab, Well done you for being spontaneous! I love Russell, he is sexy and funny! Katy is fab too. I hope you have a brill time xx
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