Gooseberry Crumble 5,372 Posted September 24, 2020 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8770031/Paloma-Faith-reveals-shes-PREGNANT-second-child-six-rounds-IVF.html British singer Paloma Faith has announced she is pregnant with her second child after 6 rounds of IVF treatment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,372 Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, En Passant said: That's exactly my reaction when I see your posts on this thread..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,759 Posted September 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: That's exactly my reaction when I see your posts on this thread..... Except that, this thread is just you really. Nobody else is posting this crap. Ok and Hello, even the Daily Fail have their place, I'd simply argue that this isn't it. I was drawn to this site because regardless of the actual deadpools it is (or was) the antithesis of that. I don't care what 'your' reaction is tbh. Take a vote on who cares, I'll gladly back down if you win. It's not personal. But even in the extra curricular forum this is way off the point of this place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,372 Posted September 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, En Passant said: Except that, this thread is just you really. Nobody else is posting this crap. Ok and Hello, even the Daily Fail have their place, I'd simply argue that this isn't it. I was drawn to this site because regardless of the actual deadpools it is (or was) the antithesis of that. I don't care what 'your' reaction is tbh. Take a vote on who cares, I'll gladly back down if you win. It's not personal. But even in the extra curricular forum this is way off the point of this place. You are rather inconsistent though aren't you? It's ok for some deaths to be more worthy than others isn't it?You don't adhere to all deaths matter .Apparently because you find celebrity deaths interesting and give a crap about them it's ok and not something that morally is questionable. Yet you get pissed off at celebrity births being highlighted because all births matter and all children matter. The exact same principles apply to deaths. If this thread was way off point as you put it it would have been closed by moderators ages ago. Oh and don't kid yourself you most certainly do care what my reaction is or you wouldn't have replied to my comment in the way you have and certainly not at such length. If you don't like this thread you don't have to click on it?It ain't compulsory. Its nor like the thread title is ambiguous! Why you were initially drawn to this site and what your preferences are underlying that is not really my responsibility. As far as I can make out only a handful of people like yourself are choosing to spend their time clicking on , posting and reacting to threads and posts they think are totally irrelevant and crap. Why do that if it pisses you off? Is it really that big a deal that somebody pursues an interest on a forum in a topic you are not keen on? That's really not healthy. Live and let live. I can't see the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,372 Posted September 25, 2020 14 hours ago, The Old Crem said: Not famous people but baby related news. Yes the coronavirus lockdown babyboom theory or prediction was always a bit of a weak argument in my opinion. A babyboom after the ordeal is largely over? Yes very possibly to some extent. But in an environment of high uncertainty and economic anxiety and high unemployment a babyboom always seemed an unlikely outcome to me. I think a divorce boom or couples splitting up boom after spending much more time together than usual is a much more likely phenomenon. I believe there were reports of divorce proceedings increasing in China post lockdown if memory serves me right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,759 Posted September 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: You are rather inconsistent though aren't you? Not really, although.... 11 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: It's ok for some deaths to be more worthy than others isn't it?You don't adhere to all deaths matter .Apparently because you find celebrity deaths interesting and give a crap about them it's ok and not something that morally is questionable. Yet you get pissed off at celebrity births being highlighted because all births matter and all children matter. The exact same principles apply to deaths. This is a reasonable point, all deaths matter, why should celebrity deaths matter more? Well they don't of course, but the site is about celebrity deaths by definition, not celebrity births. 11 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: If this thread was way off point as you put it it would have been closed by moderators ages ago Doesn't break any rules, why should it have been? Not up to me and I'm only expressing an opinion. 11 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: If you don't like this thread you don't have to click on it? <snip some> Because I, and I suspect others default is to read 'new posts'. If I could blank a thread rather than a poster, I would have. 11 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Live and let live. I can't see the problem. For sure. I've said it often enough. But, I'm still going to post 'bored of this' if I am. Makes the world go round. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,372 Posted September 25, 2020 18 minutes ago, En Passant said: Not really, although.... This is a reasonable point, all deaths matter, why should celebrity deaths matter more? Well they don't of course, but the site is about celebrity deaths by definition, not celebrity births. Doesn't break any rules, why should it have been? Not up to me and I'm only expressing an opinion. Because I, and I suspect others default is to read 'new posts'. If I could blank a thread rather than a poster, I would have. For sure. I've said it often enough. But, I'm still going to post 'bored of this' if I am. Makes the world go round. I blank threads all of the time!I scroll past many without it getting under my skin! If something doesn't interest me I don't click on it so it is possible You posted a light hearted but definitely pointed and aimed ribbing post at me ,I replied with a brief light hearted comment that I think you took way too seriously. I am certainly not trying to stop you posting on this thread but I am just baffled why you torment yourself by venturing onto this thread since the general subject matter irks you so. There will be some good meditation or psychological techniques and tips online somewhere that tells you how to ignore what you don't like and just chilling and enjoying things more. The key isn't for me to stop posting on this thread but for you to learn how to ignore it and me if you wish! I find the subjects of birth and death both interesting and engaging particularly celebrity ones as they serve as a good frame of reference. But the vast majority of my posts are about death or deadpooling. In terms of the forum this thread is just an enjoyable side salad or side hustle! I don't think anything fruitful will be achieved by continuing to argue over what is essentially a question of different preferences. I mean I certainly don't hijack threads about death etc with baby news. Anyway best wishes and take care no ill will felt or meant from my side. I think we just baffle each other on this minor issue and thats just the way it is. Gooseberry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,759 Posted September 25, 2020 It's an internet forum, I've been locked in my fucking house for the better part of six months (a few daredevil escapades aside) so no, I don't really have anything better to do. And no, I'm not that serious, but text is a dreadful way to communicate nuance. EP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,372 Posted September 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, En Passant said: It's an internet forum, I've been locked in my fucking house for the better part of six months (a few daredevil escapades aside) so no, I don't really have anything better to do. And no, I'm not that serious, but text is a dreadful way to communicate nuance. EP No worries its totally understandable and frankly yes things can seem so much more serious and intense online than what they are in reality . We are living through very stressful, straining and unusual times. I think we all fray in these circumstances even just a little bit and even the best of us. Strange as it may sound I have found this forum on the whole good escapism and also cathartic especially this year.Hard to explain but it's not delight more a sort of release and strangely grounding. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,759 Posted September 25, 2020 Oh I find this place an interesting diversion, always have. I stand by my belief that there's a certain reality to the views around here that is skirted elsewhere in that there's little to no fudging around the issue that life is finite for all of us. I also stand by my belief that there's an interest in the loss to all of us every time somebody with talent leaves us (guilty of the skirting right there) dies, the world is a lesser place for it. It is also of course a lesser place when some talentless but well meaning prick such as myself goes no doubt - but that's not noteworthy and with the best will in the world what are you going to say about it that is in any way interesting to anyone else? Which I guess, is my problem with the kids (or fathers to be bang up to date) of the famous, they are just as worthwhile, but they aren't noteworthy and you can't make them interesting because they did nothing that was (yet). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,372 Posted September 25, 2020 2 hours ago, En Passant said: Oh I find this place an interesting diversion, always have. I stand by my belief that there's a certain reality to the views around here that is skirted elsewhere in that there's little to no fudging around the issue that life is finite for all of us. I also stand by my belief that there's an interest in the loss to all of us every time somebody with talent leaves us (guilty of the skirting right there) dies, the world is a lesser place for it. It is also of course a lesser place when some talentless but well meaning prick such as myself goes no doubt - but that's not noteworthy and with the best will in the world what are you going to say about it that is in any way interesting to anyone else? Which I guess, is my problem with the kids (or fathers to be bang up to date) of the famous, they are just as worthwhile, but they aren't noteworthy and you can't make them interesting because they did nothing that was (yet). Alas on the points made in your final paragraph we will have to agree to disagree. I view noteworthiness beyond just talent. I take in a broader view of anything or rather anyone that stands out in large ways or small as part of the mix and sometimes fascinating of all that goes on good or bad in the human zoo. Peter Sutcliffe, Rose West, Edgar Pearce are infamous and notorious rather than taken on any metric of talent. Many people in showbiz are part of the zeitgeist of popular culture whether we like them or not ,find them naff or not.Even if they are barely minimally talented they can be noteworthy in the arena of popular culture. Talent is just one aspect of it. You also should not refer to yourself as a talentless but well meaning prick! Don't be so down on yourself. Anyway must go as sleep needed. All the best. Gooseberry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,372 Posted September 25, 2020 https://www.theguardian.com/news/2020/sep/25/princess-eugenie-is-pregnant-buckingham-palace-announces The Queens granddaughter Princess Eugenie is pregnant , Buckingham Palace has announced. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,669 Posted September 25, 2020 Billie Lourd gave birth to a son called Kingston Fisher Lourd Rydell: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,372 Posted September 26, 2020 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8773931/Melissa-Benoist-reveals-welcomed-firstborn-son-Huxley-Robert-Wood-weeks-ago.html Supergirl or rather the actress who plays her Melissa Benoist and her husband and costar Chris Wood ( He is previously of The Vampire Diaries fame) have announced the birth of a baby boy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,372 Posted September 26, 2020 https://pagesix.com/2020/09/24/former-gossip-girl-star-jessica-szohr-is-pregnant/ American actress Jessica Szohr, best known for her role in hit US tv show Gossip Girl has revealed that she is pregnant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,372 Posted September 26, 2020 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8683839/Usher-expecting-child-celebrates-pregnancy-girlfriend-Jenn-Goicoechea.html Multi grammy award winning singer songwriter Usher is to be a dad for the third time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,372 Posted September 26, 2020 https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/12603601/chelsea-jorginho-son-jude-law-ex-the-voice-catherine-harding/ The Vice Captain of Chelsea FC Jorginho has become a father to a son with former contestant of The Voice and ex partner of Jude Law Catherine Harding . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,669 Posted September 26, 2020 It seems you care a lot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,562 Posted September 26, 2020 31 minutes ago, ladyfiona said: It seems you care a lot. About disasters, fires, floods and killer bees? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,248 Posted September 26, 2020 1 hour ago, ladyfiona said: It seems you care a lot. I am a very caring person. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted September 26, 2020 Here is the problem. 99% of the parents these babies are being born to are complete fucking unknowns to the vast majority of us who are old enough to have left home. There has been a stream of no-marks, wannabees, the never will be's and the 'who the fuck are they' merchants to make the thread pointless and, somewhat, irritating. Now, tbf, GC is a lovely chap and a DL stalwart BUT the thread is shite! I should know, I start plenty of shite threads. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,562 Posted September 26, 2020 I approve of this thread tbh. At the rate of nobodies having babies, Gooseberry is sure to knock me off the top row of most posts by Christmas. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,135 Posted September 26, 2020 This is the sickest fucking thread on this whole , entire forum. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
