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Forum » Topic: How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ? http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501 The NewsBiscuit Community en-US Thu, 23 May 2013 18:31:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/search.php Oxbridge on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-32159 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:29:28 +0000 Oxbridge 32159@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Did I ever mention I went to Oxbridge and knew absolutely everyone? arrghgarry on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-32088 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:52:53 +0000 arrghgarry 32088@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Did anyone suggest Nebotism? The All New Jeni B on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-32080 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:15:21 +0000 The All New Jeni B 32080@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ I keep a vial handy just for instances such as this. fernandomando on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-32079 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:07:16 +0000 fernandomando 32079@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Jeni, For those who choose to engage in our profession, you sometimes just know who has what it takes. Welcome aboard (hope you don't mind signing the contract in your own blood). The All New Jeni B on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-32076 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:45:21 +0000 The All New Jeni B 32076@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ So as well as becoming an unscrupulous, but charming, bastard, I may also become more well spoken as part of my Law studies? I say, superb! fernandomando on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-32075 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:39:17 +0000 fernandomando 32075@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Stumbling into a class / education thing, I went to a comprehensive school on the Isle of Wight, and then to Cambridge. I went back to Cambridge a few years ago for a reunion and people there (all of whom were from posh public schools) commented that I was now incredibly well spoken, perhaps more so than them. This might have something to do with the daily requirements of my job, but maybe it was a bizarre class paradox. The All New Jeni B on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-32073 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:29:56 +0000 The All New Jeni B 32073@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Only one which doesn't require a full translation. fun and games on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-32071 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:03:11 +0000 fun and games 32071@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ "it is frequently assumed that I too am ex-Public School because of the way I talk". You what Jen? Are you suggesting that there is such a thing as a posh Scottish accent? The All New Jeni B on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-32069 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:40:36 +0000 The All New Jeni B 32069@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Ah yes. My error, thanks for pointing out that one rather than my inability to use 'buy' instead of 'by'. FormerlyAlOPecia on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-31884 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:57:06 +0000 FormerlyAlOPecia 31884@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Jen, I think that you meant to write "edumacated" The All New Jeni B on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-31883 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:38:41 +0000 The All New Jeni B 31883@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Oh I'm soooo confused!! I'm from a distinctly working class background, but with parents who worked their socks off to give me a fantastic childhood, and allowed me to go to all the sports/ballet/arts classes I wanted. They always instilled in me a 'go for it' attitude, ensured that I spoke and behaved properly, and was indistinguishable from the posh kids along the road in all respects bar wealth. I now find myself married to a former Public School boy, from a very wealthy background, but a far bigger pleb than I. Our son goes to his dad's old school because of the state of the local Council schools, and we are effectively middle to upper middle class. I still consider myself working class, without the chip on my shoulder, but it is frequently assumed that I too am ex-Public School because of the way I talk and the fact that I'm "educated". Should I just give in and by a navy blue pleated skirt, twin-set, pearls and hairband, or adopt a Rab C Nesbitt/Waynetta Slob persona? FormerlyAlOPecia on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-31875 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:25:56 +0000 FormerlyAlOPecia 31875@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ You lucky bastard!! Golgo13 on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-31865 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:29:03 +0000 Golgo13 31865@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ I went to a private school, but on a government assisted place, because we were so very very poor. So I got the posh education and the class-war chip on my shoulder at the same time. sauce on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-31861 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:22:07 +0000 sauce 31861@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Some of us just like being friendly. Makes up for the real world. (White, middle-aged BUT working-class (though converted to academic)) Quaz on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-31855 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:18:11 +0000 Quaz 31855@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ IABP, appreciate the joke but I reckon that a poll of most NB FP's would show more state school subbers than private school johnies. All the comments about a cabal and chat room lovies seem to miss the point that this is is (partly) a comedy writers community, so of course you get groups of people writing supportive and helpful comments to each other; that's rather the point. Feel free to join in! As for the run of same faces on the FP, it happens sometimes, and other months it is closer fought. JP for one (and I'm not defending a mate here, it's just that I know his stuff) has had a long fallow period and has redicovered his mojo. Good for him, and now hopefully he has run out of ideas and will give the rest of us a chance (but I know where he lives if he doesn't, nuff said). Most of all, enjoy it. We are not getting paid for this, it's a laugh and a learning experience and if anyone takes it all that seriously then they should really readdress their priorities and put the same effort into something that pays! IABP on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-31755 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:27:44 +0000 IABP 31755@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ And just for a bit of fun - news just in. Writing Prodigy, 15, Joins Newsbiscuit Inner Circle Rupert St John Smythe, privately educated at the ancestral home in Surrey, will start writing for Newsbiscuit next month. The teenager has taken a place on the top writer's table and is the youngest since 35 year old, Peregrine Rumbold in 2006. "Rupert was assessed as part of a well-established process, and his considerable background and aloof potential was clearly recognised," said the Editor Rupert said: "I'm excited about starting my writing and awarding stars to anyone within the circle. It isn't the youngest bit that is so important to me. I'm more interested in joining the invitation only society and comparing myself favourably to those who write on the fringes with little hope of success." "I felt like a first year in a 6th form common room full of a dozen Flashmans when I first arrived but now I'm ready to be Writer of the Month." He plans to develop his interest in coded messages and learn the nods and winks of his illustrious peers and start drinking a lot. Newsbiscuit senior writer, BetterThanU, added: "Newsbiscuit is pleased to confirm that Rupert St John Smythe has achieved the breeding conditions required and his bloodline is untarnished." "Newsbiscuit bins all applications to the Writer's table very carefully. Members are chosen. You are born to it and then invited to join." The group, or 'select band' as it is known, is widely regarded as one of the most difficult in the world to join. Former writers include TopDrawer, BestEver and LiteraryGenius4862. Rupert, came to the attention of the writers when he managed to get a thought-provoking and insightful letter printed in the Daily Mail when he was just 10 years old. He has since written for the Telegraph, Guardian and has appeared on numerous panel shows. Rupert has said that he would like to solve Newsbitters hypothesis - a theory about writers not getting their stories on the front page because a small number of other people write better stuff. It's baffled even the greatest writers for many years. pinxit on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-31732 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:51:00 +0000 pinxit 31732@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Damn. JP sussed me out. The All New Jeni B on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-31706 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:28:15 +0000 The All New Jeni B 31706@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ jp!! How could you even suggest that I would have done anything cruel to a fellow feline. But as for <strike>V</strike>Hague... jp1885 on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-31704 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:24:32 +0000 jp1885 31704@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ I bet it was you who put that cat in the bin too, and who once told a journalist 'Is it me, or does Hague look a little... you know...?' The All New Jeni B on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-31681 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:48:56 +0000 The All New Jeni B 31681@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Aw, d'you think so jp? Sadly, I just don't have time for a relationship at the moment, I'm far to busy being the evil mastermind behind everything from upsetting newbies on NB to deliberately trapping miners in Chile. jp1885 on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501&page=2#post-31678 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:37:21 +0000 jp1885 31678@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ I think it's his way of coming on to you Jen. The All New Jeni B on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501#post-31673 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:30:31 +0000 The All New Jeni B 31673@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Am I being a sensitive girly sort, or is there something you want to say to me pinxit? <blockquote>As for the clique/claque/plaque oh soddit, Mafia ... yes, the impression one forms when first signing up to NB is that of a tight knit luvvie community enJendered by the Chat Room. But once past that then, no - I really do believe that if it has a funny core thought, then an idea, from who/wherever it springs, has a fair hearing and chance of getting through.[quote] </blockquote> Sharpehunter on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501#post-31669 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:02:27 +0000 Sharpehunter 31669@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Robert Rankin also has an obsession with Brentwood, if anyone is interested.. something about roundabouts as well I seem to recall! Or was that Basingstoke? No maybe Swindon? Does Ranking write about Swindon, or is that the geezer that does the Nursery Crimes Division books, whats is name....! dicky37 on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501#post-31666 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:58:59 +0000 dicky37 31666@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ As a newbie I'm having a lovely time: couple of NiB's and a ticker at the moment... Oops - didn't realise the thing about winning the Neat-O and having to set another. Will try and get onto it before Mrs37 hauls me off on hols. pinxit on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501#post-31593 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:52:14 +0000 pinxit 31593@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Agree with the e-pistle of Mr Chris. It has taken me a little while to 'bed in' (sans 'botting') and suss out the very 'redolent of onions' NB corporate style. It's all about talent and taste, innit...? As a relative 'noob' *shudder * with luck and the 'kindness of strangers', I have made a NiB, a 'Left Alert' (had me worried that I'd adopted a Marxist stance) and a couple of beloved tickers. Some of my subs that I felt were not worthy of the NB elbow I have 'polished' and recycled in other places with slightly different sensibilities and sensahuma. An interesting experiment that, I hope, has taught me much about knowing the market and writing accordingly. As for the clique/claque/plaque oh soddit, Mafia ... yes, the impression one forms when first signing up to NB is that of a tight knit luvvie community enJendered by the Chat Room. But once past that then, no - I really do believe that if it has a funny core thought, then an idea, from who/wherever it springs, has a fair hearing and chance of getting through. the coarse whisperer on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501#post-31591 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:44:22 +0000 the coarse whisperer 31591@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ It would be reassuring to think that the powers that be get together in their St James's club and guffawing decide our fates over brandy and cigars. But it's balls. What probably isn't balls is that if you want to get published round here you need to share the consensus view on what is funny. Judging from the FP that seems to be mostly observational comedy of middle-aged, middle class kind; namely social embarrassment, the ironies of relationships and cute stuff that kids and dogs get up to. Nothing wrong with that, but it's a very narrow definition of funny and often not remotely satirical. Nor is there any room for the surreal - Joan Bloggs's prose doodles were sometimes Spike Milligan brilliant but wouldn't get anywhere near the FP. I'm not complaining or nothing but JOF is oppressing us comedy proletarians with his cultural hegemony and false consciousness. Bastard. FormerlyAlOPecia on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501#post-31579 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:07:44 +0000 FormerlyAlOPecia 31579@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ SingingHinny what are you on about?! All of my ideas are funny and worth a FP, but never make it. And I went to Brentwood. Well I lived there once - does that count? If we have a "People's Ed" will they have to be gunned down by the Police? SingingHinny on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501#post-31575 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:26 +0000 SingingHinny 31575@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ If I may... The frequency of FPs from established writers owes to the quality of the writing as much as it does the actual idea and the funny stuff. I think there are loads of really good ideas on the writers board, and some that are funnier than the articles that actually make FP, although it is rare. A great idea poorly expressed, or with writing that doesn't match the idea will ultimately loose out to a piece that is possibly slightly less raucous but well-written. The supposed 'clique' are ambidextrous' in this respect and strike frequently because their writing is both funny and well crafted. Bastards shitsu_tonka on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501#post-31568 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:35:16 +0000 shitsu_tonka 31568@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ This place is nothing like the Cambridge Footlights - which produced and continues to produce some excellent stuff in amongst the not so mirthsome - not for the years I was in it anyway. The accusations of it all being a clique and a conspiracy is similar though. And in both cases it's utter balls. IABP on "How much Norfolk blood runs through N.i.B guest editors and W.O.M. winners ?" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=11501#post-31566 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:25:41 +0000 IABP 31566@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ You can either write FPs or you can't. That's about the size of it. Plenty of funny (and even funnier) stuff does not make the FP That's about the size of it.