Hot on the heels of the fabulously tacky 'MANUTD' ring, come these wonderful pieces of absolute tat. Can anyone honestly tell me that they think they are anything but buttock-clenchingly embarrassing?Apparently they are for all *heritage collectors*. What the hell is a *heritage collector* ?? How on earth do you collect heritage ?
I can see I'm going to have to start rooting through the Sunday glossies for more of this type of stuff. I mean - it must be successful or else they wouldn't bother to manufacture and market it. But, dear God, who'd have this on their mantlepiece ??
On top of that, neither the ornament nor the crown look anything like William, do they ? Or is it just me ? Personally I think they got a lot closer with the bear. As for the price ! £198 for the statuette and £175 for a Teddy Bear !!! I'm obviously missing something here and I'm bloody glad I am.
Anyone for Tennis
The BBC has gone Wimbledon crazy. I came in from work tonight to find different matches being broadcast on BBC1, BBC2 and 2 of the Freeview channels (701 and 702 I think they were). Added to that is the radio coverage on 5Live. Was it always like this ? Or is it just because its pretty much the only major sporting event the corporation still has the rights for ?
Furthermore, will this blanket coverage continue when the *British* contigent bows out ? For bow out they will. After the ritual *I really think Henman or Rusedski can go all the way* spurting from the mouths of Sue Barker, *Ginny* and the rest of middle England, the perrenial losers will once more disappoint. The only guy who both recognises and acknowledges this fact is John McEnroe. A man who knows what is needed to go all the way and a man who has gone all the way on many occasions.
The sad fact is, in this country, tennis is an expensive sport to play properly. When I say properly I mean being a member of a well organised club. A club that can offer professional coaching and vigorous competition. Unfortunately that requires money - and expensive sports generally attract snobs who can't bear the thought of talented, but relatively poor, players stealing their petty glories.
I'll eat my hat if Henman wins. (Rusedski doesn't count - he's Canadian. Don't be fooled).
Little by Little
I thought this had been banned everywhere ? And just what do they mean by *tossing* ? 'Cos its not very clear from the article.
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