http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=49113 The NewsBiscuit Community en-US Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:55:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/search.php http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=49113#post-141689 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:03:08 +0000 dvo4fun 141689@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ <p>Yep,on balance I think "McCloud aims to use them as building materials, so they can once again be 'household names'" is my favourite line. Wonder if the headline could be tweaked though ... </p> http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=49113#post-141672 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:14:05 +0000 Nunnion Splendacular 141672@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ <p>Star of ‘Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud has released details of his latest venture – a ‘green’ dwelling made from unwanted old celebrities. With so many ex-stars cluttering up press launches or the openings of new supermarkets, McCloud aims to use them as building materials, so they can once again be 'household names'.</p> <p>“Choosing the right ‘tool’ for the job is important”, said McCloud. “For instance, I’ve repurposed Jedward as two supporting thick, short planks.” When it came to selecting someone that would make a good window, Mcloud knew it had to be Ben Elton. “He’s a complete ‘pane’, and everyone can see right through him.”</p> <p>Building the home hasn’t been entirely straight-forward, and McCloud is facing a battle with planning authorities. “I chose Paris Hilton and Coleen Rooney to use as my foundations”, confessed Kevin. “Unfortunately, the building inspector reckons they’re far too shallow.” </p>