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REALITY CHECK
So, as we weep a teary farewell to the emotional rollercoaster that is Celebrity Big Brother I'd like to make a novel suggestion. Why don‘t we have a couple of weeks break from reality saturation and go for something quaint and novel, maybe a decent British—made drama? Or some genuinely funny comedy? Or why not go the whole hog and have some current affairs? As much as l'm enjoying the latest fly-on-the-wall innovation Farm of Fussy Eaters — yes they've finally made a reality show for kids who won't eat their veg — l‘m craving something. well . . . not real.
Dan Greer
Renfrew
LOVE
RE: Valentine's Day Gift Guide (568)
I know that buying presents for your significant other can be a bit of a minefield. especially if they‘ve not dropped any weekend away—sized hints. However. trawling through your Valentine's gift guide. I stumbled upon your
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RE: Rave: How Myspace took over my space (568)
Quoting your recent article in issue 568 ‘Seeing as 2007 is the year when Myspace makes it really big' I‘d like to point out that
2000 was the year Myspace made it big with 2007 as the
subscxiuent hangover. As people follow trends of trying to find
the next big thing (for example the constant change in music styles that are considered ‘mainstream‘ — punk. rock, R88, indie, emo') they are pushed forward by the wave of other people catching up. Now that Myspace has become ever— saturated with bands, emo kids and wannabe record labels.
the search is on in 200/ to find the next big thing. An interactive 4D clownload/streaming site with Donnie Tourette spitting all over you or the next Rod Stewart sprouting wrinkles before your very eyes can't be that far away now can it?
Paul Baxter via email
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suggestion of a watering can. Now. I don't think of myself as
particularly imaginative or indeed romantic. but a
watering can?! Hardly the stuff
of romance: unless you're party to some rather odd gardening related fetishes.
Which for the record, l'm not.
Surely its only satisfying function would be to clatter your misguided other half around the head with it until they saw sense.
Rebecca
via email
WASTE OF SPACE RE: Rave: How Myspace took over my space (568) Reading the article on the life sucking addictiveness of Myspace. I totally related to Sandra Marron’s experience. As a student. sites such as Myspace. Bebo and Facebook are all of huge interest to me. I've lost many an hour with an assignment open, but relegated to the back of the browser, with Bebe open in its place. There is just no better way of avoiding work than being nosy and snooping on people's pages. The only disappointment is to discover that your intended target has set their page to ‘private‘. How inconsiderate of them! But it’s true, the love affair with these sites soon passes. and when you've been suckered into joining several of them by friends who only use one and not the other. it gets tedious. I’ll admit I was similarly addicted for a while but I’ve woken up to the fact that there's no substitute for the off-line world.
Andy Kennedy
via email
What did you think?
Out to Lunch - Live! The Stand, Edinburgh, Fri 2 Feb
Alex
Software quality engineer
It was really excellent. It’s the first time I've been and l‘m really impressed. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Simon
Technician
I thought it was fantastic. It was great to see the performers bouncing off each other.
2 THE LIST 1/ '24 Aug 9000
Angela
Office planner
It was really good and busy. Garry and Stuart are brilliant; they make me laugh every time I come.
John
Crane operator
I laughed so much I had tears rolling down my cheeks. The comedians were fantastic. And the meal was excellent.
Dan Sartain Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Mon 5 Feb
Andy McKeown Student I thought it was really good;
he had a lot of good chat. He
was weird. but I enjoyed it.
Jennifer Baker Unemployed
I had no idea who he was before. but I really enjoyed it. He reminded me of the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.
Colin Watson
BT salesman
Absolutely awesome. Best gig I've seen for at least two years.
Claire Macpherson Analyst
I thought it was amazing. He was absolutely brilliant. I'd come and watch him again. He blew the place away.
GLASGOW AIID EDINBURGH EVENTS GIIIDE
CONTRIBUTORS Publisher & General Editor Robin Hodqe
EDITORIAL
Editor Claire Prentice
Deputy Editor Mark Robertson Subeditor Allan Radcliffe Research Manager
Julie Graham
Research Henry Northmore (Clubs, Folk, Rock 8. Jazz). Kirstin Innes (Around Town. Glasqow Dance 8 Theatre & Visual Art). Sian Bevan (Comedy). Julie Graham (Classical. Edinburgh Dance 8 Theatre 8. Kids). Suzanne Black (Books. Film 8 Rest of Scotland) Editorial Intern
Rebecca Moore
SALES 81 MARKETING Advertising Sales Manager Rachel Shields
Senior Media Sales Executive Briqid Kennedy
Media Sales Executives Richie Meldrum, Colette Forrest Media Sales Support
Maxine Carlzow
Promotions Manager
Sheri Friers
Marketing Executive
Tracey Fisher
Circulation Executive
David McNish
PRODUCTION Art Director Krista Robertson (Maternity leave) Senior Designer
Eric Campbell Production Manager Simon Armin Designer Lucy Munro Production Assistant Matt McLeod Software Developer lain McCusker
ADMINISTRATION Accounts Manager Georgette Renwick Accounts Assistant Manager Donna Taylor
Reception
Sian Bevan
Edinburgh Office Manager Katie Scott
Glasgow Office Manager Sharon Stephen
SECTION EDITORS Around Town Kirstin Innes Books Brian Donaldson Clubs Henry Northmore (with Sandra Marron) Comedy Brian Donaldson Comics Paul Dale
Dance Kelly Apter
Eat 8 Drink Barry Shelby Film Paul Dale
Gay Robin Lee
Kids Kelly Apter
Music Mark Robertson News Allan Radcliffe
Play Henry Northmore (with lain Davidson)
Shop Kirstin Innes Television Brian Donaldson Theatre Steve Cramer Travel Kirstin Innes
Visual Art Alexander Kennedy