Ben on Will and Kate

[Ultra Violet]

Ben Duncan has been on ITV2 this evening talking about the engagement of Will and Kate as they were all at St Andrews University

With an interesting life and mix of friends which cover the entire spectrum of British society (but all of whom have, as he says, 'something about them') is it any wonder he was so stressed and bored with the company (excluding a couple of noble exceptions) he was trapped with in the BB house?

:joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :conf: :hugesmile:

[pices]

Ben Duncan has been on ITV2 this evening talking about the engagement of Will and Kate as they were all at St Andrews University

With an interesting life and mix of friends which cover the entire spectrum of British society (but all of whom have, as he says, 'something about them') is it any wonder he was so stressed and bored with the company (excluding a couple of noble exceptions) he was trapped with in the BB house?

:joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :conf: :hugesmile:

No wonder at all UV, a little bit ironic really how he got dissed on DS for answering questions on the JJJ relationshi......and yet here he is giving comment on the future King and Queen of our Nation.:dance::dance::elephant::elephant:

Are you at home if I give you a call now.

[Vodka Drinka]

I saw it as well, and he was so lovely and adorable as always!:lovedup:

I loved how he referred to the Queen as "Her Majesty The Queen" rather than just "The Queen" as most people would!!
:hug:

[Patrick]

Who's Will and Kate?

[Vodka Drinka]

Who's Will and Kate?

Do you live in a cave or something?

[Harry!]

:blush: I misread the thread when I first read it and thought he was talking about Will and Grace for a second. I was like why is he talking about a TV show for :conf:

[Ultra Violet]

Who's Will and Kate?

You know ... the ones who are going to be King and Queen one day ... surely you have heard about them?

:conf:

[Vodka Drinka]

You know ... the ones who are going to be King and Queen one day ... surely you have heard about them?

:conf:

I really worry about some people sometimes U.V, I really do!

How can anyone not know who they are? Lol!!!

[Ultra Violet]

I really worry about some people sometimes U.V, I really do!

How can anyone not know who they are? Lol!!!

The most wonderful illustration of bitter almonds has just gone up - and it sort of proves that there is a God - and also why the almonds are so bitter in the first place - it all makes sense now

Ben's association with William and Catherine is probably going to spark off some more jealousy but I am sure that he will be able to handle it

They certainly have plenty of time for him - which will stand him in good stead over future years - he might turn into the next royal pundit

:joker: :dance: :elephant: :cat:

[Kazanne]

I really worry about some people sometimes U.V, I really do!

How can anyone not know who they are? Lol!!!

I think they DO know who they are,they are just TRYING to be smart and failing dismally:hugesmile:

[gemmiej]

I missed it! Stupid I'm A Celeb!

Right ITV Player......................

[Vodka Drinka]

My only complaint is regarding his hair! Maybe it was the way he'd brushed it? But the quiff appeared to be much smaller! Please grow your quiff back Ben so I can one day run my fingers through it!:devil:

[Ultra Violet]

Ben is scheduled to be on Radio London tonight at 10.00 - probably talking about the Will and Kate story amongst other things - even people far from London can listen in to this by using the BBC i-Player - he is usually very relaxed and fluent and interesting on the radio - in many ways it is a wonderful medium for him (though I always miss seeing his face too) :dance:

What is such fun is that Jo Good always says that Ben is her absolute favourite from the series and that she thinks that all the others have been more or less forgotten already - a woman of not inconsiderable taste, I feel

[Vodka Drinka]

I love listening to Ben on Radio London, he is such a natural on it!

[Ultra Violet]

I suggested that they might invite Corin on with Ben another time - she would enjoy the experience - and it would be good listening for the many people who like both of them - even though their styles are so different they go together so well somehow :hugesmile::hugesmile::hugesmile:

[Truth Teller]

Ben also quoted in this article:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1330380/Prince-William-Kate-Middleton-engaged-Charles-Highgrove.html

:wavey:

[Truth Teller]

Ben Duncan has been on ITV2 this evening talking about the engagement of Will and Kate as they were all at St Andrews University

With an interesting life and mix of friends which cover the entire spectrum of British society (but all of whom have, as he says, 'something about them') is it any wonder he was so stressed and bored with the company (excluding a couple of noble exceptions) he was trapped with in the BB house?

:joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :joker: :conf: :hugesmile:

here is the link for the show:

It's called Kate and Wills - A royal love story:

http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/video/?Filter=190460

:dance::hugesmile:

[Angus]

Ben also quoted in this article:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1330380/Prince-William-Kate-Middleton-engaged-Charles-Highgrove.html

:wavey:


Ben Fogle is quoted, but not our Ben:confused:

[pices]

Ben Fogle is quoted, but not our Ben:confused:

Our Ben.....I like that :love: Is quoted at the very end.

[Ultra Violet]

Ben Fogle is quoted, but not our Ben:confused:

Yes ... that is exactly what I thought at first ... and there is a sort of similarity between them in some ways (though I think 'our' Ben has more charm and charisma and more of a twinkle) ... but right at the end comes the quote from the Ben we like to follow ... better late than not there at all ... :dance:

[Angus]

Yes ... that is exactly what I thought at first ... and there is a sort of similarity between them in some ways (though I think 'our' Ben has more charm and charisma and more of a twinkle) ... but right at the end comes the quote from the Ben we like to follow ... better late than not there at all ... :dance:

Ah yes, I didn't read far enough down. Apologies to Truth Teller.:blush:

[Ultra Violet]

Ah yes, I didn't read far enough down. Apologies to Truth Teller.:blush:

Truth Teller usually does tell the truth ... one smart cookie ... one of the smartest in the jar ... :wavey:

:elephant: :elephant: :elephant: :elephant: :elephant: :elephant: :elephant: :elephant: :elephant:

[Ultra Violet]

Jo Goode on Radio London has been taking phone calls from people wanting her to send their love to Ben 'if he is still in the building' (which he was not)

As she then remarked ... 'Ben DOES get a reaction!' ... so funny ...

Love him or loathe him (and I know which one I do ... ) everyone does seem to notice him ...

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

[Vodka Drinka]

Jo Goode on Radio London has been taking phone calls from people wanting her to send their love to Ben 'if he is still in the building' (which he was not)

As she then remarked ... 'Ben DOES get a reaction!' ... so funny ...

Love him or loathe him (and I know which one I do ... ) everyone does seem to notice him ...

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

I'd like to send my love to Ben as well U.V ;)

He got yet another marriage proposal last night. Lol

[lauraC]

The most wonderful illustration of bitter almonds has just gone up - and it sort of proves that there is a God - and also why the almonds are so bitter in the first place - it all makes sense now

Ben's association with William and Catherine is probably going to spark off some more jealousy but I am sure that he will be able to handle it

They certainly have plenty of time for him - which will stand him in good stead over future years - he might turn into the next royal pundit

:joker: :dance: :elephant: :cat:

Who's Catherine? Do you mean Kate?
Ben talked about his association with William in the house, he said he used to nod at him sometimes while passing!
Not sure why people would be jealous of that

[lauraC]

Ben is scheduled to be on Radio London tonight at 10.00 - probably talking about the Will and Kate story amongst other things - even people far from London can listen in to this by using the BBC i-Player - he is usually very relaxed and fluent and interesting on the radio - in many ways it is a wonderful medium for him (though I always miss seeing his face too) :dance:

What is such fun is that Jo Good always says that Ben is her absolute favourite from the series and that she thinks that all the others have been more or less forgotten already - a woman of not inconsiderable taste, I feel

deluded too it seems :-)

[gemmiej]

:xyxwave:deluded too it seems :-)

Looked in the mirror lately?

Why is it you have to come on here whenever there is a nice thread about Ben and spoil it. Really is getting old now. Go on off you trot!

[lauraC]

:xyxwave:

Looked in the mirror lately?

Why is it you have to come on here whenever there is a nice thread about Ben and spoil it. Really is getting old now. Go on off you trot!

it's the first time i have commented on Ben on here :conf:

[gemmiej]

it's the first time i have commented on Ben on here :conf:

Why say that Jo is deluded for wanting Ben on her show? Was there any need for that comment is the point I am trying to make.

[lauraC]

]Why say that Jo is deluded for wanting Ben on her show?[/B] Was there any need for that comment is the point I am trying to make.

I didn't.
I think she is deluded by this statement:
she thinks that all the others have been more or less forgotten already i don't think the others have been forgotten already and if so no more than ben

[gemmiej]

I didn't.
I think she is deluded by this statement:
she thinks that all the others have been more or less forgotten already i don't think the others have been forgotten already and if so no more than ben

Ben is the one that is getting the most from Big Brother at the moment. That is what Jo was trying to say. And lets face it, could you see some one like JJ commenting on the Royal Wedding? Don't think so. Jo is not deluded she's just stating a fact.

[lauraC]

Ben is the one that is getting the most from Big Brother at the moment. That is what Jo was trying to say. And lets face it, could you see some one like JJ commenting on the Royal Wedding? Don't think so. Jo is not deluded she's just stating a fact.

I don't think so, I think John and Josie have gained the most so far from BB

[gemmiej]

I don't think so, I think John and Josie have gained the most so far from BB

I give it six months before they are consigned to the reality tv wilderness.

[lauraC]

I give it six months before they are consigned to the reality tv wilderness.

I think that could be said about any one of them, time will tell

[Truth Teller]

Shall we get back on topic.

Looks like ITV2 is repeating the show :dance:

(I respect Jo Goode as someone who has been in the media for many years. She's clever, thoughtful, mature and respected. If her opinion is that about Ben - and she works outside the fans; forums and little BB world view - then so be it. She is not a PR agent or a mag selling stories so I take her opinion as fair and responsible).

[Vodka Drinka]

Lets just ignore the bitter Mario fans and just discuss the success of our lovely Ben shall we? It's only natural that his success post BB will put some noses out of joint ;)

[lauraC]

Lets just ignore the bitter Mario fans and just discuss the success of our lovely Ben shall we? It's only natural that his success post BB will put some noses out of joint ;)

I wish ben well, when and if ben becomes successful, I'll congratulate him, it's not happened yet though, will keep looking back here to see what happens

[Angus]

Who's Catherine? Do you mean Kate?
Ben talked about his association with William in the house, he said he used to nod at him sometimes while passing!
Not sure why people would be jealous of that

Are you being deliberately thick or just plain facetious? William and CATHERINE are getting married -that is the name on her birth certificate and will be on her marriage certificate.

Clearly you ARE jealous of the fact that Ben attended St Andrews the same time as William, since you made a point of coming on to this thread to have some sly digs at Ben. The thread is clearly about BEN not the thick, boring pikey and her even thicker aussie sidekick, no doubt still trying to drum up some interest in their PAs in seedy little pubs and clubs.

[babycakes]

:

(I respect Jo Goode as someone who has been in the media for many years. She's clever, thoughtful, mature and respected. If her opinion is that about Ben and she works outside the fans; forums and little BB world view - then so be it. She is not a PR agent or a mag selling stories so I take her opinion as fair and responsible).

She is a good chat show style broadcaster - very relaxed and on the ball - I love the way the conversations meander onto all kinds of diverse subjects. She and Ben are an excellent double act - they bounce off each other so well, in a Phil & Fern kind of way (but a tad less of the low brow). A good media "husband and wife" are a rare thing - look at the lack of chemistry with some of the TV show double acts that are rammed down our throats these days. Adrian & Christine's chemistry didn't transfer from the One Show to the utterley appalling Daybreak. And Jason Manford...errr, less said about him the better at the moment !:shocked:

I'm glad that Ben's connection and regular appearances on the show have introduced me to Jo Goode - I probably wouldn't have found her programme otherwise, I've been away from London so long I lost the habit of following the radio shows.

That's the beauty of the internet though isn't it ? We can listen to pretty much anything from anywhere. Such choice !:elephant:

[babycakes]

I give it six months before they are consigned to the reality tv wilderness.

Six months - Crikey :hugesmile: You are being overly generous in your speculation today :joker:

[gemmiej]

Six months - Crikey :hugesmile: You are being overly generous in your speculation today :joker:

I was being kind :joker:

[Suze]

Whilst the Royal engagement is a source of something good for the Country in my opinion, I might get fed up with hearing too much about it in time. However that aside. Ben commenting on Prince William and Kate's engagement is not something off the back of BB, he was asked to do so by a respected news company, to give his views, so they must have been interested to know what Mr Ben Duncan had to say on the engagement :)

Ben has been sought after for radio and TV, not because of BB, but because he is a natural for it, he gets noticed, he has that something that TV and radio producers want to hear, he has a relaxed and good speaking voice, is intelligent and knows the subject of what he is asked to comment on. That is where Ben's success lies, and why he 'will' do well.

Josie, JJ1, Mario, et el live off the back of their BB success of the win and the final, and in the case of JJ1 hanging onto Josie's coattails for all he's worth. The perfumes, songs, doing fan touring, turning on of Christmas lights, and fitness dvds and the mag deals, are all the success they have at the moment, apart from a few charity stints which to my cynical eyes as good as what they do there is, it is good PR to keep the interest going. They didn't do much before BB after all, so I suppose they need to hang onto what they can whilst they can now, but it will fade.

Yes, Ben has done some asides, he has his own skin products due to be on the market soon hopefully, but there again I believe he was appraoched with a view to them, he has also and he will get approached for other stuff also of which some he may choose to do. But he doesn't use them to stay in the public profile or feed off BB. Ben was already in media before BB and is climbing the media ladder slowly but surely more successfully now :)

[Vodka Drinka]

Suze, I love your Ben banner! He looks so cute on all of the pictures!:lovedup:

[Suze]

Suze, I love your Ben banner! He looks so cute on all of the pictures!:lovedup:


I can make you a Ben Banner if you like. Not sure when though, probably next week :)

[Vodka Drinka]

I can make you a Ben Banner if you like. Not sure when though, probably next week :)

Ooooh yes please! I'd love that!!:elephant::elephant::dance::dance:

[lauraC]

Are you being deliberately thick or just plain facetious? William and CATHERINE are getting married -that is the name on her birth certificate and will be on her marriage certificate.

Clearly you ARE jealous of the fact that Ben attended St Andrews the same time as William, since you made a point of coming on to this thread to have some sly digs at Ben. The thread is clearly about BEN not the thick, boring pikey and her even thicker aussie sidekick, no doubt still trying to drum up some interest in their PAs in seedy little pubs and clubs.

I'm not that interested in the royals to know what name was on her birth certificate, but I know the whole world calls her kate, she calls herself kate, her friends and family call her kate so to call her Catherine is just being pretentious.
I'm not jealous of Ben, why should I be? I could think of many things that might make me slightly envious of someone but nodding to prince william and then being asked 10 years later for a quote about his marriage isn't enough motive for me

[Pyramid*]

I'm not that interested in the royals to know what name was on her birth certificate, but I know the whole world calls her kate, she calls herself kate, her friends and family call her kate so to call her Catherine is just being pretentious.
I'm not jealous of Ben, why should I be? I could think of many things that might make me slightly envious of someone but nodding to prince william and then being asked 10 years later for a quote about his marriage isn't enough motive for me

Catherine is not a royal. :p YET!!It says much that you think that calling a person by their birth name is 'pretentious'. :rolleyes: Given that the wording used was in fact, "William and Catherine', that was a huge step for a hint, together with the title of the thread, and the other posts that were put up before you enterd the thread, so no need to be facetious as has already been pointed out.

If this was about Lady Di as she was fondly known pre-marriage, I'd sure if someone referred to Lady Diana - you'd instantly know Diana was in fact 'Di'. You knew exactly who 'Catherine' was, so let's quit with the bullsh£t - all you were doing was being awkward for the sheer hell of it.

It's great that Ben was asked for comments on the Royal engagment. Why? Because whether you like it or not Lauarc, Ben did have connection to William at St. Andrews. It's regrettable that you cannot accept that with good grace, seeing as is indeed fact, and not ideological whimsical thoughts being banded around.

That is why Ben was asked for comment. Not because Ben was on Big Brother, but because Ben was in fact there at the time William and Catherine began romancing. Try to belittle that nugget of factual information all you like, but you can't mess with history and you can't mess with the truth.

[pices]

Catherine is not a royal. :p YET!!It says much that you think that calling a person by their birth name is 'pretentious'. :rolleyes: Given that the wording used was in fact, "William and Catherine', that was a huge step for a hint, together with the title of the thread, and the other posts that were put up before you enterd the thread, so no need to be facetious as has already been pointed out.

If this was about Lady Di as she was fondly known pre-marriage, I'd sure if someone referred to Lady Diana - you'd instantly know Diana was in fact 'Di'. You knew exactly who 'Catherine' was, so let's quit with the bullsh£t - all you were doing was being awkward for the sheer hell of it.

It's great that Ben was asked for comments on the Royal engagment. Why? Because whether you like it or not Lauarc, Ben did have connection to William at St. Andrews. It's regrettable that you cannot accept that with good grace, seeing as is indeed fact, and not ideological whimsical thoughts being banded around.

That is why Ben was asked for comment. Not because Ben was on Big Brother, but because Ben was in fact there at the time William and Catherine began romancing. Try to belittle that nugget of factual information all you like, but you can't mess with history and you can't mess with the truth.
Well said Mids, its just sheer jealousy.....otherwise no comment would be needed. The facts speak for themselves.....as you said history cannot be changed, Ben did have a connection with William and Catherine ( or Kate as she was then known) and that is fact, also fact that a well known news broadcaster thought well enough to ask Ben to comment.....not once either but lots of airtime for Ben.:dance::dance::dance::elephant::elephant::elep hant:

Thats the rub really for Mario and his supporters, high profile TV as opposed to twitcam.:wink::wink:

[lauraC]

Catherine is not a royal. :p YET!!It says much that you think that calling a person by their birth name is 'pretentious'. :rolleyes: Given that the wording used was in fact, "William and Catherine', that was a huge step for a hint, together with the title of the thread, and the other posts that were put up before you enterd the thread, so no need to be facetious as has already been pointed out.

If this was about Lady Di as she was fondly known pre-marriage, I'd sure if someone referred to Lady Diana - you'd instantly know Diana was in fact 'Di'. You knew exactly who 'Catherine' was, so let's quit with the bullsh£t - all you were doing was being awkward for the sheer hell of it.

It's great that Ben was asked for comments on the Royal engagment. Why? Because whether you like it or not Lauarc, Ben did have connection to William at St. Andrews. It's regrettable that you cannot accept that with good grace, seeing as is indeed fact, and not ideological whimsical thoughts being banded around.

That is why Ben was asked for comment. Not because Ben was on Big Brother, but because Ben was in fact there at the time William and Catherine began romancing. Try to belittle that nugget of factual information all you like, but you can't mess with history and you can't mess with the truth.

he nodded at him once or twice, it would be like asking my aunty for a quote on how she feels about the death of diana because she shook her hand once.
Kate is Kate not Catherine so it is pretentious to call her Catherine when noone else does. And when william was at univercity ben said he was dating someone else, ben commented on that, try them nuggets!

[Pyramid*]

he nodded at him once or twice, it would be like asking my aunty for a quote on how she feels about the death of diana because she shook her hand once.
Kate is Kate not Catherine so it is pretentious to call her Catherine when noone else does. And when Ben was at univercity he was dating someone else, ben commented on that, try them nuggets!




It makes no difference what you say Laurac. Ben WAS there when it happened - that is why he was asked to comment. Hard to swallow I know, but life can be a bitch that way eh!

Why does it mean so much to you that you have to try to proclaim otherwise. You spend so much time and effort on trying (note: trying) to pour cold water on anything that Ben is involved in. Ben was asked to comment because he was there. End of.:spin:

As for your continued prentious comments, the only person being so, is you. So anyone calling William,'William' is also pretentious. Aye, right then.!! :hugesmile::joker:

[pices]

he nodded at him once or twice, it would be like asking my aunty for a quote on how she feels about the death of diana because she shook her hand once.
Kate is Kate not Catherine so it is pretentious to call her Catherine when noone else does. And when Ben was at univercity he was dating someone else, ben commented on that, try them nuggets!

Whatever interaction Ben had with the happy couple at university, .....does not change the fact that ITV invited him on and gave him the opportunity to make lots of comments.
Catherine is Catherine, not Kate. Its her given name and the one on her birth certificate, its also the name she will have for any royal honours bestowed upon her after marriage.
Its not pretentious in the slightest to use your birth name in any context......especially for official announcements....and many people will always prefer to call her my her given name and not the shortened version.
My MIL for instance would never ever shorten her childrens name and would get quite cross when other people did.Did that make her pretentious.??

[lauraC]

It makes no difference what you say Laurac. Ben WAS there when it happened - that is why he was asked to comment. Hard to swallow I know, but life can be a bitch that way eh!

Why does it mean so much to you that you have to try to proclaim otherwise. You spend so much time and effort on trying (note: trying) to pour cold water on anything that Ben is involved in. Ben was asked to comment because he was there. End of.:spin:

As for your continued prentious comments, the only person being so, is you. So anyone calling William,'William' is also pretentious. Aye, right then.!! :hugesmile::joker:

There is nothing to swallow it's a none story, that's the point and I haven't commented on ben, my comments before were that that radio presenter was delusional and some of ben's fans are too, ben isn't saying he's better or has done better than the other housemates so I'm not having a go at ben

[lauraC]

Whatever interaction Ben had with the happy couple at university, .....does not change the fact that ITV invited him on and gave him the opportunity to make lots of comments.
Catherine is Catherine, not Kate. Its her given name and the one on her birth certificate, its also the name she will have for any royal honours bestowed upon her after marriage.
Its not pretentious in the slightest to use your birth name in any context......especially for official announcements....and many people will always prefer to call her my her given name and not the shortened version.
My MIL for instance would never ever shorten her childrens name and would get quite cross when other people did.Did that make her pretentious.??

it would be pretentious if she and all her friends and family reffered to her by her chosen name but others thought that was too common and so gave her another name altogether.

[Pyramid*]

Whatever interaction Ben had with the happy couple at university, .....does not change the fact that ITV invited him on and gave him the opportunity to make lots of comments.
Catherine is Catherine, not Kate. Its her given name and the one on her birth certificate, its also the name she will have for any royal honours bestowed upon her after marriage.
Its not pretentious in the slightest to use your birth name in any context......especially for official announcements....and many people will always prefer to call her my her given name and not the shortened version.
My MIL for instance would never ever shorten her childrens name and would get quite cross when other people did.Did that make her pretentious.??

It is an example of good etiquette and good manners. I'd have thought that was pretty basic knowledge. :shocked:

I suppose that when the Wedding Invites go out, they will say, "Wills and Kate". Charlie boy as Dad and Auld Lizzy the Queen getting a mention too!:joker: Heaven forbid their full name should be used:o:rolleyes:

[pices]

There is nothing to swallow it's a none story, that's the point and I haven't commented on ben, my comments before were that that radio presenter was delusional and some of ben's fans are too, ben isn't saying he's better or has done better than the other housemates so I'm not having a go at ben

How is it a non story exactly? Are William and Catherine getting married......yes
Did they meet and St Andrews......yes Was Ben there at the time.......Yes, did ITV ask him to comment.......yes.
As a supporter of Ben I am not dilusional, Jo Goode loves Ben and she is not dilusional, I really think that its you in this instance that is dilusional, never mind though.....Mario will very soon be a distant memory.

[lauraC]

How is it a non story exactly? Are William and Catherine getting married......yes
Did they meet and St Andrews......yes Was Ben there at the time.......Yes, did ITV ask him to comment.......yes.
As a supporter of Ben I am not dilusional, Jo Goode loves Ben and she is not dilusional, I really think that its you in this instance that is dilusional, never mind though.....Mario will very soon be a distant memory.

no

[Pyramid*]

There is nothing to swallow it's a none story, that's the point and I haven't commented on ben, my comments before were that that radio presenter was delusional and some of ben's fans are too, ben isn't saying he's better or has done better than the other housemates so I'm not having a go at ben

So you have come onto a thread about Ben, and by your self admission above, have not commented on Ben.

So......what exactly was your point - apart from insulting Ben supporters.?

[pices]

it would be pretentious if she and all her friends and family reffered to her by her chosen name but others thought that was too common and so gave her another name altogether.

You have lost me, her given real name is Catherine, some people call her Kate for short, she has not been given another name....just the one she was born with.

[lauraC]

So you have come onto a thread about Ben, and by your self admission above, have not commented on Ben.

So......what exactly was your point - apart from insulting Ben supporters.?

It's a discussion forum about big brother, If I wanted to post negative comments about ben I could but I didn't I posted that that radio presenter who claimed that ben was the only one after bb that anyone remembered was wrong, I guess if you stopped random people in the street and asked who they remembered from big brother they would say john james and josie because they have had the most news mag coverage after bb.
I also commented that Ben said in the house he had never spoken to william just nodded to him in passing, there is nothing wrong with ben making comments about the wedding or any random person but he doesn't really have an insight into their relashionship because he nodded to him once or twice

[babycakes]

it would be pretentious if she and all her friends and family reffered to her by her chosen name but others thought that was too common and so gave her another name altogether.

Utter nonsense. Most of the population have a given name at birth that is shortened as an affectionate or more casual address.

Susan/Sue, Michael/Mike, David/Dave, Charles/Charlie....I could go on offering perfectly acceptable non pretentious examples for hours if I didn't have better things to do than argue a non issue.

I have a full given name which I use at work, but my friends shorten it. Same as my son, his birthname is neither pretentious or particularly formal and he goes by birth name and an abbreviated version in social circumstances. I specifically chose that name so it would work in all elements of life.

Pretentious ? Poppycock. Normal as bread and butter.

[Pyramid*]

It's a discussion forum about big brother, If I wanted to post negative comments about ben I could but I didn't I posted that that radio presenter who claimed that ben was the only one after bb that anyone remembered was wrong, I guess if you stopped random people in the street and asked who they remembered from big brother they would say john james and josie because they have had the most news mag coverage after bb.
I also commented that Ben said in the house he had never spoken to william just nodded to him in passing, there is nothing wrong with ben making comments about the wedding or any random person but he doesn't really have an insight into their relashionship because he nodded to him once or twice

...and you comment on Ben fan being delusional? :nono:

You have actively come on this thread to be confrontational.... as shown by your very early post,"who is Kate".

[Pyramid*]

It's a discussion forum about big brother, If I wanted to post negative comments about ben I could but I didn't I posted that that radio presenter who claimed that ben was the only one after bb that anyone remembered was wrong, I guess if you stopped random people in the street and asked who they remembered from big brother they would say john james and josie because they have had the most news mag coverage after bb.
I also commented that Ben said in the house he had never spoken to william just nodded to him in passing, there is nothing wrong with ben making comments about the wedding or any random person but he doesn't really have an insight into their relashionship because he nodded to him once or twice

...and your comment on Ben fans being delusional? :nono:

You have actively come on this thread to be confrontational.... as shown by your very early post,"who is Kate".

[Pyramid*]

It's a discussion forum about big brother, If I wanted to post negative comments about ben I could but I didn't I posted that that radio presenter who claimed that ben was the only one after bb that anyone remembered was wrong, I guess if you stopped random people in the street and asked who they remembered from big brother they would say john james and josie because they have had the most news mag coverage after bb.
I also commented that Ben said in the house he had never spoken to william just nodded to him in passing, there is nothing wrong with ben making comments about the wedding or any random person but he doesn't really have an insight into their relashionship because he nodded to him once or twice

...and your comment on Ben fan being delusional? :nono:

You have actively come on this thread to be confrontational.... as shown by your very early post,"who is Kate".

[pices]

It is an example of good etiquette and good manners. I'd have thought that was pretty basic knowledge. :shocked:

I suppose that when the Wedding Invites go out, they will say, "Wills and Kate". Charlie boy as Dad and Auld Lizzy the Queen getting a mention too!:joker: Heaven forbid their full name should be used:o:rolleyes:

Thought I would just do a sample for fun............



Her Royal highnesses Queen Lizzie and Prince Phil
Cordially invite Dazzer and plus one

To the Marriage Of the eldest Son( Wills).. of the Prince of Wales ( Chas & Di)
to the eldest daughter (Kate) of Mr and Mrs Middleton ( nicknames unknown)
Dont forget to bring a bottle for the piss up afterwards and a lovely big prezzie LOL

Hugs and kisses

Liz xx

[babycakes]

...and your comment on Ben fan being delusional? :nono:

You have actively come on this thread to be confrontational.... as shown by your very early post,"who is Kate".

I agreed with you the first time :joker::joker::joker:

[pices]

I agreed with you the first time :joker::joker::joker:

Yes but it was so good Mids needed to say it thrice:dance::dance:And some people anyhow just dont get it easily.:joker:

[lauraC]

...and your comment on Ben fan being delusional? :nono:

You have actively come on this thread to be confrontational.... as shown by your very early post,"who is Kate".

she is delusional, she must embarrass ben by saying stuff like that if he suspects other bb friends might be listening .

[Tom4784]

Play nicely people or I'll close the thread. Also only report members if they are breaking the rules, No more reporting people just because you don't agree with their opinion.

[Pyramid*]

Thought I would just do a sample for fun............



Her Royal highnesses Queen Lizzie and Prince Phil
Cordially invite Dazzer and plus one

To the Marriage Of the eldest Son( Wills).. of the Prince of Wales ( Chas & Di)
to the eldest daughter (Kate) of Mr and Mrs Middleton ( nicknames unknown)
Dont forget to bring a bottle for the piss up afterwards and a lovely big prezzie LOL

Hugs and kisses

Liz xx

Door to manual..... that was a reference to 'kate's' Mother... as she was jokingly referred to by Wills' mates - given her past career as an air stewardess I believe!

Anyhooo

Wouldn't it be hysterical if Ben awoke one morning to find a Royal Wedding Invite on his mat! :hugesmile: Now that would be funny as hell.

I still think it is lovely that Ben was educated in the very same discerning Scottish University as our future King and Queen to be.

Even better that the media sought Benout to ask for his comments, rather than some random passerby - who wasn't even there at the time.

[pices]

Play nicely people or I'll close the thread. Also only report members if they are breaking the rules, No more reporting people just because you don't agree with their opinion.

Thanks Dezzy, we are trying, honestly....Its cerainly not me pressing report....of course you would know sorry.
Please dont close the thread, cant you just take out any offending posts,thanks.

[Pyramid*]

she is delusional, she must embarrass ben by saying stuff like that if he suspects other bb friends might be listening .


Dezzy. I'd have thought that a Moderator would consider the above post to be a clear and direct insult to another forum member. Seems a bit very one sided. LauraC is allowed to do this.

Will wait for thread to be closed as it happens often after this LauraC posts on any thread.

[lauraC]

Dezzy. I'd have thought that a Moderator would consider the above post to be a clear and direct insult to another forum member. Seems a bit very one sided. LauraC is allowed to do this.

Will wait for thread to be closed as it happens often after this LauraC posts on any thread.

wrong unless the radio presenter is a member here and how would I know? If she is a public commentator on a national radio station i imagine she is also open to comments like any other bb housemate would be

[Pyramid*]

wrong unless the radio presenter is a member here and how would I know? If she is a public commentator on a national radio station i imagine she is also open to comments like any other bb housemate would be

Excellent example of deflection. I'm pretty sure it wasn't a radio presenter you were nipping at. ;) But we both know that.

One thing is for sure: I know who won't get an invite to the Royal Wedding for her warbling on twitter - Mario's chubby blonde haired girly pal. (You'd have to have seen the twitcam last wkend to understand) ;)

Wonders who will get an invite to the Royal Wedding!


Still thinks it was quite something that Benjamin Duncan was sought out for his opinion, for his comments, having been educated at the same place that William and Catherine found that they had a lifelong bond.

Royal Weddings, you have to love them!

[lauraC]

Excellent example of deflection. I'm pretty sure it wasn't a radio presenter you were nipping at. ;) But we both know that.

One thing is for sure: I know who won't get an invite to the Royal Wedding for her warbling on twitter - Mario's chubby blonde haired girly pal. (You'd have to have seen the twitcam last wkend to understand) ;)

Wonders who will get an invite to the Royal Wedding!


Still thinks it was quite something that Benjamin Duncan was sought out for his opinion, for his comments, having been educated at the same place that William and Catherine found that they had a lifelong bond.

Royal Weddings, you have to love them!
I'm confused at how you could think the comment was aimed at anyone other than the radio presenter as i was talking about the comments she made on the radio ?
I didn't see Mario's friend, I don't really get what you mean, she seems a nice girl to me but I didn't think she had any royal connections like ben and the rest of the bb housemates unless you know different?

Ah ok I get it, you think because I'm laura C you think I'm Mario's friend laura and you think you are insulting me by calling her chubby? No sorry you have the wrong person

[Suze]

Door to manual..... that was a reference to 'kate's' Mother... as she was jokingly referred to by Wills' mates - given her past career as an air stewardess I believe!

Anyhooo

Wouldn't it be hysterical if Ben awoke one morning to find a Royal Wedding Invite on his mat! :hugesmile: Now that would be funny as hell.

I still think it is lovely that Ben was educated in the very same discerning Scottish University as our future King and Queen to be.

Even better that the media sought Benout to ask for his comments, rather than some random passerby - who wasn't even there at the time.

Wouldn't that be just great :)

[Pyramid*]

I'm confused at how you could think the comment was aimed at anyone other than the radio presenter as i was talking about the comments she made on the radio ?
I didn't see Mario's friend, I don't really get what you mean, she seems a nice girl to me but I didn't think she had any royal connections like ben and the rest of the bb housemates unless you know different?

Ah ok I get it, you think because I'm laura C you think I'm Mario's friend laura and you think you are insulting me by calling her chubby? No sorry you have the wrong person

:sleep:

[Pyramid*]

Wouldn't that be just great :)
It would be wonderful.

I don't think it would happen, but it's sometimes just nice to have that lovely little thought !!

It will be interesting to see William and Catherine's invite list all the same - I bet there will be a few eye openers - as far as what we've been used to seeing on such Royal Wedding guest lists in the past!:blush:

[lauraC]

It would be wonderful.

I don't think it would happen, but it's sometimes just nice to have that lovely little thought !!

It will be interesting to see William and Catherine's invite list all the same - I bet there will be a few eye openers - as far as what we've been used to seeing on such Royal Wedding guest lists in the past!:blush:

I think they will get a lot of negative comments if they did invite everyone they have ever nodded at or who wrote gossip about them in a news article, after all the tax payers are paying for the wedding

[Pyramid*]

I think they will get a lot of negative comments if they did invite everyone they have ever nodded at or who wrote gossip about them in a news article, after all the tax payers are paying for the wedding


Great stuff, I love it - see this is the difference, I don't care who they invite to their wedding - it is their wedding and they can invite who they want. I'd far rather some of my tax went to that than some scroungers who don't actually work for a living ...... ;)

And....it will give plenty something to moan about then, and it will keep some people very happy. :hugesmile: The ones who don't like it can moan all they like and be content that they have something to bleat about, and the ones who want to simply enjoy a Royal Wedding, all guests included,will be content to enjoy an historical event in the Royal calender. What a way to go: everyone wins.

[Angus]

I think they will get a lot of negative comments if they did invite everyone they have ever nodded at or who wrote gossip about them in a news article, after all the tax payers are paying for the wedding

Why don't you get your facts straight before posting such drivel. The Royal Family are footing the bill for the wedding and reception - it was announced today. The taxpayer will foot the bill for security etc of the heads of state etc who will be attending, and any outlay will be recouped ten times over in terms of increased tourism, sales of souvenires worldwide and Royal Mail special edition stamps etc etc.

They don't have to run anything by you or any other member of the public - they contribute more than their fair share to the economy of this country - they can invite who the hell they like to their wedding.

[Pyramid*]

Why don't you get your facts straight before posting such drivel. The Royal Family are footing the bill for the wedding and reception - it was announced today. The taxpayer will foot the bill for security etc of the heads of state etc who will be attending, and any outlay will be recouped ten times over in terms of increased tourism, sales of souvenires worldwide and Royal Mail special edition stamps etc etc.

They don't have to run anything by you or any other member of the public - they contribute more than their fair share to the economy of this country - they can invite who the hell they like to their wedding.

Again, there's nothing like a bit of truth to balance the scales, thanks for the clarification. The money that will be brought into the British Economy on the back of such a Royal Wedding will drown anything paid out for the event itself.

I might be wrong here... but aren't William and Catherine also tax payers and not only by what they spend, by way of PAYE... you know, paying tax on what they earn due to them working for a living!! :spin:

Apart from that, as I mentioned earlier though. It means everyone will be kept happy. Those who want to moan about it, will have something to moan about, those who want to enjoy and celebrate it, will do so. Every one is happy!

Still think there will be a few names on the guest list that will be interesting when the time comes! Yeeehaa !

[Suze]

We were all happily dicsussing Ben and his ITN interview to give his views on Wills and Kate's engagement etc; :) And suddenly it gone off track onto the wedding which is a way off from the engagement and taxes somewhere earlier in the thread :conf: What has that to do with Ben's interview anyway? :conf: How did the thread get taken off track to that :conf:

[Iceman]

We were all happily dicsussing Ben and his ITN interview to give his views on Wills and Kate's engagement etc; :) And suddenly it gone off track onto the wedding which is a way off from the engagement and taxes somewhere earlier in the thread :conf: What has that to do with Ben's interview anyway? :conf: How did the thread get taken off track to that :conf:

I suggest all of you get back on track or i'll close this :) Also stop with the tit-for-tat digs at each other.

[Angus]

Again, there's nothing like a bit of truth to balance the scales, thanks for the clarification. The money that will be brought into the British Economy on the back of such a Royal Wedding will drown anything paid out for the event itself.

I might be wrong here... but aren't William and Catherine also tax payers and not only by what they spend, by way of PAYE... you know, paying tax on what they earn due to them working for a living!! :spin:

Exactly right. I'm sick of hearing people whingeing about the Royal Family when you consider what great ambassadors they are for this country, and the tourism trade they bring. When Heads of State visit a Royal reception is the most coveted invitation - I think they are excellent value for money. The Royal Wedding will give the economy a massive boost apart from lifting all our spirits amidst all the doom and gloom.

[Pyramid*]

We were all happily dicsussing Ben and his ITN interview to give his views on Wills and Kate's engagement etc; :) And suddenly it gone off track onto the wedding which is a way off from the engagement and taxes somewhere earlier in the thread :conf: What has that to do with Ben's interview anyway? :conf: How did the thread get taken off track to that :conf:

Eeehhhh? See posts 75, (yours), post 77 (mine) and then post 78 (LauraC's) which brought in the taxes and lead to it going off topic. In fairness: given that threads evolve, an interview with Ben, concerning a Royal engagement would inevitably lead to discussing who may be invited to the wedding - in which Ben,the person being interviewed was also mentioned may have been considered as a guest - which is what posts 75 and 77 were about.

but back strictly on topic. The interview that Ben was asked his opinion of. Makes me wonder why they did choose Ben, and not some other random person who would also have been at St Andrew's university with the Royal Couple. After all, there would have literally have been hundreds of students who would have come into contact with the couple. Does Ben have more than a 'loose' connection to the Royals than we may know about.

[Suze]

Eeehhhh? See posts 75, (yours), post 77 (mine) and then post 78 (LauraC's) which brought in the taxes and lead to it going off topic. In fairness: given that threads evolve, an interview with Ben, concerning a Royal engagement would inevitably lead to discussing who may be invited to the wedding - in which Ben,the person being interviewed was also mentioned may have been considered as a guest - which is what posts 75 and 77 were about.

but back strictly on topic. The interview that Ben was asked his opinion of. Makes me wonder why they did choose Ben, and not some other random person who would also have been at St Andrew's university with the Royal Couple. After all, there would have literally have been hundreds of students who would have come into contact with the couple. Does Ben have more than a 'loose' connection to the Royals than we may know about.

Sorry then, if it was mine as well. I should know better. Will stay firmly on topic now :)

I don't know why out of many Ben was asked :) But I'm glad he was :)

[Truth Teller]

Exactly right. I'm sick of hearing people whingeing about the Royal Family when you consider what great ambassadors they are for this country, and the tourism trade they bring. When Heads of State visit a Royal reception is the most coveted invitation - I think they are excellent value for money. The Royal Wedding will give the economy a massive boost apart from lifting all our spirits amidst all the doom and gloom.

Well said. The Royal Family bring so much money to this country through tourism and the wedding will bring a lot of money for London.

I think Ben will always be discreet about the Royals as it is frowned upon to talk without the nod;)

[Pyramid*]

Well said. The Royal Family bring so much money to this country through tourism and the wedding will bring a lot of money for London.

I think Ben will always be discreet about the Royals as it is frowned upon to talk without the nod;)

Which possibly is why Ben didn't make much of a mention about his association with the couple on Big Brother, but given that he was sought out, from the hundreds of other students who would have been there at the same time- does give rise to WHY Ben was chosen to be interviewed! ;)

I suspect there is more to Ben being asked to give an official comment on the engagement, and more to why he was SELECTED to do so, than we may be aware of. :)

[Truth Teller]

Which possibly is why Ben didn't make much of a mention about his association with the couple on Big Brother, but given that he was sought out, from the hundreds of other students who would have been there at the same time- does give rise to WHY Ben was chosen to be interviewed! ;)

I suspect there is more to Ben being asked to give an official comment on the engagement, and more to why he was SELECTED to do so, than we may be aware of. :)

Agree.:hugesmile:

[lauraC]

Which possibly is why Ben didn't make much of a mention about his association with the couple on Big Brother, but given that he was sought out, from the hundreds of other students who would have been there at the same time- does give rise to WHY Ben was chosen to be interviewed! ;)

I suspect there is more to Ben being asked to give an official comment on the engagement, and more to why he was SELECTED to do so, than we may be aware of. :)

hmm I think you are on to something there, he does have a look of prince charles (ears) and Camilla (hair) could he be their secret love child?

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2005/gallery/engagedcelebs/pcharles.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,1030180_828819,00.html&h=400&w=400&sz=48&tbnid=bPT5z35u_ZwXyM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcamilla%2Bparker%2Bbowles&zoom=1&q=camilla+parker+bowles&hl=en&usg=__HSPNg95rxGldth4nf7UjC9Vx25o=&sa=X&ei=wAHoTK-vNcOx4Qa2tYX5Ag&ved=0CDUQ9QEwBw

[pices]

hmm I think you are on to something there, he does have a look of prince charles (ears) and Camilla (hair) could he be their secret love child?

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2005/gallery/engagedcelebs/pcharles.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.people.com/people/gallery/0,,1030180_828819,00.html&h=400&w=400&sz=48&tbnid=bPT5z35u_ZwXyM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcamilla%2Bparker%2Bbowles&zoom=1&q=camilla+parker+bowles&hl=en&usg=__HSPNg95rxGldth4nf7UjC9Vx25o=&sa=X&ei=wAHoTK-vNcOx4Qa2tYX5Ag&ved=0CDUQ9QEwBw

Nice theory, but he's far too good looking to be a spawn of those two.

[Pyramid*]

hmm I think you are on to something there, he does have a look of prince charles (ears) and Camilla (hair) could he be their secret love child?




I know what Prince Charles and Camilla look like. ;) As for ears,..... if anything, there's a certain Mario who has ears that Prince Charles would be proud of!! LOL

You're notion is a funny one. Complete rubbish, but funny nevertheless. Camilla's hair goes in the wrong direction ;)

But let's get strictly back on topic. I have no doubt that there is more to Ben being selected for interview other than him a 'nod in the passing'. Wouldn't surprise me at all.

[lauraC]

I know what Prince Charles and Camilla look like. ;) As for ears,..... if anything, there's a certain Mario who has ears that Prince Charles would be proud of!! LOL

You're notion is a funny one. Complete rubbish, but funny nevertheless. Camilla's hair goes in the wrong direction ;)

But let's get strictly back on topic. I have no doubt that there is more to Ben being selected for interview other than him a 'nod in the passing'. Wouldn't surprise me at all.

no ben and Chales have very similar ears except bens are slightly larger at least one of them is :hugesmile:

[Pyramid*]

no ben and Chales have very similar ears except bens are slightly larger at least one of them is :hugesmile:

Sorry, what has that to do with the topic of the thread - you know, about Ben's interview? :conf:

[lauraC]

Sorry, what has that to do with the topic of the thread - you know, about Ben's interview? :conf:

that he might be the love child of Charles and Camilla because he couldn't possibly be asked for an opinion because he's posh and went to the same school as William and was on a reality tv show, it must be something more! you know...

[Pyramid*]

that he might be the love child of Charles and Camilla because he couldn't possibly be asked for an opinion because he's posh and went to the same school as William and was on a reality tv show, it must be something more! you know...

I believe the thrust was less to do with that and more to do with the fact that Ben may possibly have much more of an invovlement in knowing the couple at St Andrews, and that is why he was invited to comment on the engagement. :dance:

[lauraC]

I believe the thrust was less to do with that and more to do with the fact that Ben may possibly have much more of an invovlement in knowing the couple at St Andrews, and that is why he was invited to comment on the engagement. :dance:

Ben was name dropping all throughout bb if there was more to it than a nod we would all know

[Pyramid*]

Ben was name dropping all throughout bb if there was more to it than a nod we would all know

It's a whole different story when it comes to revealing too much that one might know about members of the Royal family. ;) It's called protocol and good breeding.

the interview was just shown again on ITV2. :) Nice to see a re-run of it.

[lauraC]

It's a whole different story when it comes to revealing too much that one might know about members of the Royal family. ;) It's called protocol and good breeding.

the interview was just shown again on ITV2. :) Nice to see a re-run of it.

erm his gossip about knowing William involved him pulling his hat down when riding back on his bike after spending the night with Carly
Massy-Birch, you could hardly call that discretion and good breeding more like curtain twitching

[Pyramid*]

erm his gossip about knowing William involved him pulling his hat down when riding back on his bike after spending the night with Carly
Massy-Birch, you could hardly call that discretion and good breeding more like curtain twitching

You really need to accept it, Ben was asked to comment on this engagement, because he had a connection, whether you like it or not. Rubbish it all you want, but the truth is there for all to see - Ben was deemed important enough to be asked, that's it in a nutshell.

[Ultra Violet]

he nodded at him once or twice, it would be like asking my aunty for a quote on how she feels about the death of diana because she shook her hand once.
Kate is Kate not Catherine so it is pretentious to call her Catherine when noone else does. And when william was at univercity ben said he was dating someone else, ben commented on that, try them nuggets!

You do have an interesting turn of phrase - even 'try those nuggets' would be a suggestion I had never actually heard before - it is interesting and extremely unusual - I rather like it - a 'different' turn of phrase - I am all for innovation in the language

But back to the main thrust of the thread - the only reason I referred to William and Catherine in the first place was that it had been mentioned quite a few times at that point that from now on she would be known as Catherine rather than the shorter version, so when the time comes she will be Princess Catherine and ultimately presumably Queen Catherine - there was no more to it than that - and so it is far from pretentious - just factual as they are going to use her full given name officially from now on - it won't take all that much getting used to - it is not really all that unexpected - and it makes sense to most people, I think

[Truth Teller]

:xyxwave:

Ben being quoted in the daily mail today talking about Kate's change in voice when interviewed on tv.

Both Diana and Margaret Thatcher had voice coaches.

:xyxwave: