Fatty Facesitter

Am I the only one who enjoyed that? Top patter, great bit of business I thought. Love the pivot. 

Famous last words before the press conference but I genuinely don't believe The Rock has at any point decided to be a shit bloke. The match with Roman has been talked about for donkeys and had it been at any other point or place in time, the masses would be bang up for it. I still am - but I also want to them to give Cody his rightful Wrestlemania moment and to be fully confirmed as their star 'quarterback' to use a Cody analogy. 

That promo to me was Rock heeling it up, deliberately, and at the presser they'll know full well he'll get boo'ed. He will play up to it and that could be the moment when it pivots. 

I don't buy this notion that they are fucked whatever they do. It might convoluted but it's all tremendously exciting. Even if they do go for the least-preferred option and go for Seth vs Cody and Rock vs Roman, the sheer chaos of it all will be funny to witness. 

Hollywood Rock would be brilliant. I want the Rock concerts, renewing aquaintances backstage with Hurricane, all of it. It's actually the perfect time for him to do a heel run as well - he's on the board, he's got his dosh in the kitty and he's had so much criticism off the back of things like Black Adam. It's a fantastic time for him to unleash a ton of piss and vinegar in the direction of WWE fans and Joe Public, who inevitably will love it and essentially turn him back into a babyface again. Bring it on. 

5 hours ago, Carbomb said:

@Jaffa is another one, a good dude. We used to hang out a bit, but he went quiet. Don't think he ever had a FB, and couldn't reach him on his mobile. Was hoping @Fatty Facesitter might still be in contact with him, but turned out not to be the case. Hope he's alright.

Really miss him. We were connected on Facebook I think but he presumably took his profile down. He's a massive Swansea fan and knowing he was originally from Norfolk and moved to London I've played detective a few times but had no joy in tracking him down. 

If you're reading this Brownie/Jaffa, come home son ❤️

1 hour ago, Duke said:

So, essentially, in storyline, Cody caved to the Rock and then had a bit of a cry and wants his ball back. What a babyface. 

I have faith in RollerCodester to get it right and keep everyone on side. Everyone thought the novelty might wear off after Wrestlemania 39 - it hasn't because people are really clamouring for him to be the man and they don't look at him as a dopey babyface as a result. I think he's got every bit of ability needed to shed that tag about getting little brothered by The Rock.

I actually think Rock should lean into a heel role for this. It would make him possibly an even bigger heel than Roman but in the long term it would possibly even make him more beloved for their eventual clash, or possibly even turn Roman face down the line. Hollywood Rock using it as a platform to mug off everyone who's been hating on him for things like Black Adam and taking Cody's spot etc. It's the perfect timing. That would make me want to see a triple threat even more. 

I think the pivot is on. 

Cody didn't officially commit to the match with Rollins and this is going to linger on to the point where he has to reach a decision. He will then change his mind. 

However, I think it will be a triple threat at Wrestlemania. This would actually benefit The Rock too, for he can take breaks inbetween the Cody/Roman exchanges AND it keeps advertisers happy because The Rock is still in the picture. I'd be 100% fine with a triple threat - Cody then gets to finish his story, Rock/Roman can build to another singles match down the line and Cody can be the company's new quaterback. 

I don't think they anticipated the negative reaction towards The Rock, but I do think everyone will come to the collective realisation that this is the new way to go. 

I'm fine with a multi-man match for the World title too with Drew winning the big one in front of fans - which means Rollins can then take time off, he can feud with Sami in the interim and then Punk when he returns. 

Trust the process. 

At College in the mid-noughties myself and my best mate/co-criminal mastermind received a visit from a lively Police presence during a film shoot. 

We'd already wrapped up our previous project a week early (we were proper teacher's pets/wankers), so for the last week of that term we thought it would be a genius idea to start shooting for the next assignment. 

The assignment/module was around shooting a music video. Our grand plan was to take a Pendulum track (I forget this one but it likely would have been around the time Propane Nightmares had been released) and shoot a high-octane chase sequence to the track after the sequence had been set. 

The plot around the video was directly inspired by a Grand Theft Auto mission - a rogue criminal hears about a drug deal taking place, promptly intercepts said deal, and the music would then kick in as the thieving little git would be chased by other thieving little gits.

To start with, we wanted to get the setup scenes out of the way, and we'd shoot the fake deal/chase sequences when everyone else was back at the start of the following term. 

We planned the shoot meticulously (and by meticulously I mean not very well at all because we were young, foolish and thick as pigshit. Some things never change!), with a young Fatty Facesitter (probably then known as El Nicko Loco) starring as the criminal and my friend, Motthew (note - I have changed his name to protect his identity, hope you understand) as lead cameraman and props assistant.

We drove to a nearby woodland area with a car park close by. This would be perfect - we could grab some shots of the criminal's wheels arriving, preparing a weapon and then sneaking into entry to the woods, hiding behind the foliage before preparing to make his move. We could wrap all of this up in an hour and be back at his place in time for Turkey Twizzlers. 

We shoot the scene of the car pulling up. Then, we pull out a terrible looking prop, a black uzi-style gun that close up looked about as lethal as a feather duster. We shoot a few takes of different angles, as me, the hooded thug adorned with fake aviator sunglasses (it was a budget project). 

As we got out of the car, we noticed a chap in a coat walking nearby staring at us in the distance. We laugh and say 'he must think we're a couple of right plonkers!' 

We then shoot the scenes by the wooded entrance. We notice the chap again. Weirdo, we think. 

We hear the sounds of a helicopter too. Cool, we think, we should try and get audio of this in case we can use it for something later. 

Then it happens. I'm crouched and in position ready for my next close up, when blaring sirens disturb the glorious Norfolk peace, the helicopter looms closer, and my friend utters those fateful words...

"Dude! The Police are here!"

Turns out a local had seen us filming the gun scenes in the car, couldn't make out the toy material in our possession and called the rozzers. Understandably, they couldn't take any chances. The woods also weren't too far from Sandringham, which of course is a Royal residence and has a mighty Police presence in the background. 

We are given the mother of all bollockings, rightfully so. The man in the coat, as it turns out, was undercover (funny moment as he went to open our car, but went to the wrong vehicle by mistake. Clearly not the most observant). The helicopter, as it turned out, was a Police whirlie and they were essentially ready to strike at a moment's notice if given the green light. Motthew (remember his name has been changed to protect his innocence) jokingly uttered 'Haha is that for us?!' Thinking it wasn't. His face went white as a sheet when he was told it was. 

Other teams were called off before they arrived, but we had essentially been given the full five-star wanted level treatment. 

We weren't nicked, but all of our toy gubbins and camera gear would be confiscated for 24 hours. We then had the unenviable task of talking to our respective guardians, and then our tutors, the heads of department, etc. It was a brutal 48 hours. 

The story made the front page of two highly prestigious publications - the Eastern Daily Press and the Lynn News. 

Years later, I went on to work at the College and incredibly, the story was recounted to me several times by one of the same heads of department who scolded me previously, but she had no idea who I was. I had great fun reminding her about that during my exit interview. She was just as unimpressed then. 

We were naive as fuck but our intentions were genuinely just to shoot something cool and fun. It actually served me well in future both at University and then going back to work at the College - I recounted that experience to people who had similar ideas of shooting 'gangsta' style material and I warned them against doing such deeds without the relevant permits etc. 

The film never got made and we destroyed the footage, which I regret. We feared we would be booted off of our course, but the College's Principal - who we'd worked with on something previously, was actually a very good egg - could see we weren't troublesome youths or nutters and let us off the hook without any form of scolding. 

I can't remember what we did as a project after that but it was nowhere near as exciting. 

Lovely jubbly. Fantastic effort @Glenryck Pilchards - enjoy your retirement for it is well-earned. 

I can now officially tell people I've won the lottery. They don't need to know which one. 

4 minutes ago, SuperBacon said:

Assuming this is the back of his jacket.

I'm so sorry.

Why are you sorry? Direct match! Also I didn't know graphic design was your passion ❤️
 

2 minutes ago, DavidB6937 said:

Think it's this one?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxbxGB3Pw69/?igsh=enRjaDh5NXN5OG5i

Top, thanks!

Got the call today to say I'm off to Las Vegas to do some filming at an event later this month! 

It'll be my first time and I don't have a massive amount of dosh (can't wait to claim some expenses back though). What are folks' recommendations for a first timer visiting the fabled city. Anything less than a Hangover style escapade will be disappointing. 

Random one, I know it sort of ruins the shot here, but has anyone seen the footage from the gentleman's phone as he's filming matey's return last year? Want to check it out to see how it turned out and if it's any good for a project I'm working on. 

...I'm aware this might illicit ironic responses and videos/images and I have fully prepared myself for this. 

I've heard this in a game before and it's popped up on my shuffle a few times - the opening rift is very, very cool. 
 

Ok, hear me out - Imagine the crowd talking along with the first part of this, screaming out the catchhprase, then jiving to the old school style of music afterwards. The sort of format reserved for a comedy character perhaps. I don't know why but I just think this would make for a ridiculous entrance. 

See also - anything by Scooter. Literally anything they've ever made. 

Should rename the award in his honour at this point. An absolute titan. Build a statue. 

5 hours ago, Lorne Malvo said:

The best surprise return of Rumble season - @Fatty Facesitter thumbs up/thumbs down reviews! God I've missed them.

Chelsea Green reminds a little of Billie Kay's run a few years back - just utterly commited to the role and not afraid to show arse at all. She's great.

PPVs only this year - I genuinely thought switching to a remote job would allow me to watch even more wrestling, alas no 😁

Echo the Chelsea love in. I do miss the IIconics  - they were incredibly annoying in the best possible way. 

Great series - still prefer the first one overall I think, but her Harry arc was great tele. Paul is one of the best entertainment heels of all time. 

I've given a lot of thought to this (for the last three minutes while I spotted the thread).

My inclination is that Fatty Facesitter should remain. It makes me giggle. 

👍 Women's Rumble - Fantastic! For me, the more entertaining of the two Rumbles in terms of surprises, overall structure and big moments. One or two dead spots and one or two stumbles, but otherwise a really fun affair to watch bell to bell. Bayley vs Io at Wrestlemania will be a lot of fun as DC start to implode. Cargill looked like a big star and Jordynne Grace looked right at home. 

👍 KO/LP - Logan Paul continues to shine in his role. Wouldn't be against them running this back. 

👍 Men's Rumble - YES CODY. I thought they'd bottle it and not have him go all the way, but I'm so glad they have. Rumble itself picked up towards the end but I felt there were more dead spots in this one than the women's match. I really thought his would be a year where they nail the Rumble formula and make more eliminations make sense in terms of tying more stories together and having more magic moments. However, great final four and a fantastic conclusion between Cody/Punk. The Rock is my boy, but I'm really glad he didn't show here. Already counting the days until the epic pyro display with Cody celebrating at the end of Wrestlemania 40. 

👎 4-Way - Too easy to telegraph. A few bright spots but such a comedown from the emotion of 12 months prior with the Zayn/Owens business. 

👍 Overall - Thumbs up, always love the Rumble. More of a functional Rumble than an all-time classic but a lovely Sunday morning watch. @SuperBacon lives are not the answer anymore at our tender age - an early rise the following morning for a spoiler-free watch is the perfect tonic. 

4 hours ago, d-d-d-dAz said:

Start a new job in the middle of January.

Have been Head of Marketing and Comms at The Oval for 2 years, before that did the same for Frank Warren and even before did it for DAZN/Bellator (even got to live for a while in Manhattan). That is to say, for someone with no disercinble talent that I'm aware of, I've been very lucky to have some really wonderful jobs in sport but always wanted to work in football.

In January I start as the new Head of Marketing at Portman Road for Ipswich, and I'm properly buzzing. Not my team, but I'm sure they will be in time.

Yes. An entirely self-satisfied post, but after a bleak 2023 where I lost people and saw others I love have a horrible time, I'm hopeful 2024 can be a more positive one.

Viva la Tractor Boyz.

That sounds fantastic sir, very best of luck with that (even if you are off to the enemy!) Really exciting time to be at Portman Road at the moment too. 

Lads, are you ready to let the dogs out?

Not only can you buy them, not only can you see when the next trains are coming, but you can even hear sounds from the PA systems telling you when the next train arrives. It is both the dullest and most brilliant thing I’ve ever seen. There’s a link to them in the description of fellow train nonce (Frankie I absolutely love that and I’ve been calling myself that ever since you first said it to me) Geoff Marshall’s vid.

That’s the same chap who visited every railway station in Britain with his other half.

They are no longer together. Look what she’s missing out on!  

Bitterly disappointed to see MVG go out with such a whimper. This tournament really does feel like a case of the torch being passed. 

One of the most incredible runs by a young gun in sporting history if he carries this on. 

Where the fuck has he come from? Was he always tipped as a young prospect destined for the big time? 

EDIT - He keeps popping up as the main story on the likes of BBC Sport who don’t really give much PDC coverage. That tells you how big this story is getting imo. What a bit of publicity for the game. Not that it’s on its arse and it needs it, but still. 

The name’s Pond. James Pond. 

This absolutely fantastic creation will have been the first console game I ever played. I’m getting misty-eyed thinking about it now. 

As the name implies, you take part in multiple sporting pursuits with an aquatic twist with James Pond and his cast of sea-loving famalam. I’ve been to the actual Olympic Games twice for work, but the fun across many hours of playing this MegaDrive classic shits all over those experiences any day. 

The intro music is an absolutely delightful 8-bit jingly number and that’s a common trait throughout the different tunes for the different mini-games. 

The replayability factor lies in things like two player mode and trying to beat your previous scores/records in the different disciplienes. 

Just an absolutely delightful bloody game. 

Look at the post-game leaderboard graphic as well. Literally sponsored by Penguin. What a shout that is. Who do they think they are, the International Olympic committee working with fucking Rolex? Love love love love it. 

A welcome return for this UKFF staple. Good luck all. 

3, 10, 28, 29, 30.

Magic Mike's Last Dance

One of the Mrs' friends came over for the new year celebrations last night and I was outvoted after losing a card game about which movie we'd watch. Salma Hayek is a sensational creature though. As is Channing Tatum in all fairness. Ayub Khan-Din is fantastic as butler/manservant Victor and provides regular comic relief. 

The inevitable filth parade at the end of the film is well shot and choreographed... although during the last dance I kept ruining it for my female companions by giggling every time Tatum did a knee slide along the stage. Who does he think he is, Ronaldo? Siuuuuuuuuu.

Some lazy dialogue and uninspiring plot aside, an easy watch with some good acting turns. 

Possibly attending two heritage railway steam galas this month - one at Kidderminster on the Severn Valley line and another later in the month at Loughborough on the Great Central Railway. Both are fine destinations for family days out and both with great line ups in terms of the trains on offer 🚂

January is normally a time where you don't see many steam engines running - they are kept out of the cold and stored for maintenance usually. But these are two great events to kick the year off and to see these magnificent beasts out in the wind. Top of the billing is an American locomotive called 'Omaha' which looks like the train equivalent of an American wrestler on steroids (it looks hideous but it's an absolute beast), and another smaller locomotive nicknamed 'the flying pig' because it sounds like a pig as it snorts and chuffs along 🐷

Already got the green light from the other half. We've done Loughborough before and had a jolly time but not Kidderminster - is there anything else nearby the Dull Men's Club could recommend in that neck of the woods? 

@Carbomb Consider me attracted as a potential partner. There you go, one ticked off already 😘

Was great to meet you, Frankie and Wretch in the summer, we must do so again this year!