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Rayanne Graff

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19^th Nov 2010 at 10:39 pm

River Phoenix

Townie Tim- Episode # 21

Tim: My computer won't work.
Amie: Try turning it on.
Tim: (rubs the monitor and starts to dance slowly...)
Amie: Ew, Tim! Stop that now.
Tim: But I thought you said...
Amie: (switches computer on).
Tim: Oh... thanks.

The DeLorean That Got Struck By Lightning

Mabel Mop rubs my computer down a lot. She works too hard, that one.

Zine; 20th of March, 2005; 3/8.

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Rayanne Graff

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20^th Nov 2010 at 12:22 am

River Phoenix

Why doesn't Caro count Muse as rock? You only have to listen to the epic guitars on Stockholm Syndrome or Citizen Erased to hear that's not the case. Or is it because they have a varied repertoire and experiment within different genres? Carolyn Doyle

Further to Nova saying his first single was by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, I saw them a few weeks ago and met them in the bar after. Great guys, who know how to treat their fans. Macca

The Void; Teletext page 827; 29th of May, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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20^th Nov 2010 at 4:49 pm

River Phoenix

That weekend feeling

I'm really excited and though I don't want to go into a backlash of songs from a decade ago, I do feel that we're all in need of a time machine of sorts.

Just imagine the fantastic things we could all do, like catch the bubonic plague (ok, so maybe that one's so fantastic). But there's tons of stuff we can still do and see. Oh how I wish I had one.

elden ray

I'd go back to the day when they invented the very first Jaffa Cake.

Zine; 20th of March, 2005; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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20^th Nov 2010 at 4:55 pm

River Phoenix

I sort-of-agree with the Voider who said Britain doesn't currently produce a substantial rock act. But our bands are ignored in favour of indie, dance and pop. We've had bands who would have been huge if they were American: Orange Goblin, The Wildhearts, Paradise Lost and The Almighty. But they were all in the '90s. Scary Guy

I never thought Spiritualized would top Ladies And Gentlemen, but Songs In A & E is something special. Fatstan

The Void; Teletext page 827; 29th of May, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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20^th Nov 2010 at 5:10 pm

River Phoenix

Little Britain (again)

Ahem, Owl of Bewilderment, not all critics think Little Britain is genius. I, for one, have been saying that it's bad for ages. Sure, the first series was funny and the first episode of the second series was good (the first time you saw it).

Now the only thing that is still consistently funny about Little Britain is the Tom Baker voiceovers.

comic critic

Ooh, who's the only critic in the village? Keep it light, giraffelets.

Zine; 20th of March, 2005; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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20^th Nov 2010 at 5:17 pm

River Phoenix

Whoever would have predicted that 7" vinyl would outlast the CD single? With lots of indie releases being 7"-only, that's what is happening. My first one was Plastic Bertrand's Ca Plane Pour Moi. I still love that song. Adam Syntax

Growing up in doncaster in the '70s, it was all hard rock. We weren't allowed Neil Diamong, The Osmonds. They were softies. Now we're learning what we missed. Ain't retro cute? Graham C

The Void; Teletext page 827; 29th of May, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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20^th Nov 2010 at 5:24 pm

River Phoenix

Bank of Friendship

I knew I recognised your name from somewhere. I went to watch Arsenal play last week, and as I was walking to the ground I passed a big pub called "The bank of friendship". It's a strange name so I'm guessing you're an Arsenal fan? Or you live near there.

I would have gone in to look for you, but I'm not old enough. And I don't know what you look like. Which would help.

Lord Charles

Looks are irrelevant, it's what's inside that counts. Pork scratchings.

Zine; 20th of March, 2005; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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20^th Nov 2010 at 5:30 pm

River Phoenix

The Pink Floyd documentary on BBC4 had no mention of Ummagumma or More albums, or of their solo careers, or Bob Geldof's pre-Live 8 connection in the film of The Wall. Geldof's comments about getting four grumpy g*ts to reform to overcome ego problems must hit home over The Boomtown' Rats' current situation. Zeppody

coldplay's new single Violet Hill reminds me of Toy Soldiers by Martika. Carruthers

The Void; Teletext page 827; 29th of May, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Nov 2010 at 12:26 am

River Phoenix

YAY! Hoop-A-Doodle! Faberooney!

I get a full page! I get a full page!

I'm normally relegated to the bottom of the page 1 but I am trusting WLW has seen it fit to promote me. Now only if I could think of something to say. I know- I'll come up with something original. Hey, Briggie, how ya doing?

Dougie the minesweeper

Did you get soot in your eyes and ears or something? That was rubbish!

Zine; 20th of March, 2005; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Nov 2010 at 12:36 am

River Phoenix

On the CD of Death Cab For Cutie's new album Narrow Stairs, the switch from Pity And Fear to Ice Is Getting Thinner sounds like a vinyl scratch. Is it a fault, or intentional? It doesn't seem like their usual style, but the rest of my CD plays perfectly! Gazzoir

Little Man Tate shouldn't be surprised that Jarvis Cocker was nice to their faces. I've always suspected the creep is a gutless hypocrite, one of the worst things about Britpop. Disco Stu

The Void; Teletext page 827; 29th of May, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Nov 2010 at 8:48 pm

River Phoenix

I think the Jarvis Cocker incident isn't as straightforward as Little Man Tate would have us think. Considering Pulp's final album was produced by Scott Walker, an artist criticised in its lyrics, I doubt Cocker has a problem facing people whom he's slated. Still, it got Little Man Tate headlines, didn't it? They need those. Matthew Bartley

The summer's big hit should be Heaven Sent by Keyshia Cole. Murph

The Void; Teletext page 827; 30th of May, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Nov 2010 at 8:58 pm

River Phoenix

What's Cooking?

So who fancies coming over to my palatial abode and cooking me dinner?

A stark warning, though: I get no vegetables. I am primarily a meat eater and also favour the odd octopus.

A concoction of tasty crocodile with some curry sauce would be most beneficient to you. And you're welcome to employ my little microwave if it helps.

Any takers?

The Brigadier

I'm going to send my friend Peta round to your dinner party, sir.

Zine; 20th of March, 2005; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Nov 2010 at 9:07 pm

River Phoenix

Dark Grey Wolf of Norbex I often get mistaken for a cow.

Moo you don't.

Alan Thompson's Left Peg I see Hollyoaks has taken off. The Zine swearword, not the programme. That would be a Hollyoaks miracle.

A lot of things get taken off in Hollyoaks.

Lord Charles Whether they find life or not, I think Jupiter should be considered an enemy planet.

By you maybe...

Zine; 7th of April, 2005; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Nov 2010 at 11:53 pm

River Phoenix

Andy, I am indeed loving the Bon Iver album. The others released this year I'm loving are The Dawn Chorus, Laura Marling and Johnny Flynn. Ollie Holtam

I agree Overpowered should have been huge. It's probably that people haven't heard Roisin Murphy's singles, as Radio 1 refuses to play them for some reason. We should start a petition to get the amazingly dressed one back on top. Jude Green

The Void; Teletext page 827; 30th of May, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 12:02 am

River Phoenix

Twirly Twirly Twirl

We must move forward not backward. Upward, forwards but twirling, always twirling towards freedom...

Do it with me now, everyone! (twirls exuberantly toward freedom and twirls off precipice).

Frodo Mercury the Hobbit Warrior

Quick, hand that giraffelet a towel! Don't twirl near water, folks.

Zine; 7th of April, 2005; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 12:16 am

River Phoenix

I know they're Marmite, but Iron Maiden probably are the only UK rock act to have had sustained success this decade, and they've been at it for 30 years. Tony Vegas

On his retirement, let's praise Phil Collins, not deride him. He's one of the three best rock drummers, as shown on Eno's Another Green World. Many post-Gabriel Genesis songs deserve to be re-evaluated, such as Turn It On Again and Land of Confusion. DJ Gordy

The Void; Teletext page 827; 30th of May, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 12:25 am

River Phoenix

flapper

Well, well, well... I think I have decided on my career path. Yes. I am going to become a hermit, live as far away from people as possible and feast on mushrooms.

A simple life, but one with a purpose. Plus, it has the benefit of saving me from discussions of the calorie content of carrots. Alliteration and truth- a sad combination.

elden ray

No fear, you never have to face that combo again in your crumbly cave...

Zine; 7th of April, 2005; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 12:35 am

River Phoenix

Like Andy, I love the Bon Iver album. It's tied in with how he made the record, living wild in a log cabin. But I hope the story of how it was made doesn't overshadow the music itself. A friend who knew nothing of Iver's past loves the record too. It's one of those albums that, as soon as you have it, you realise your collection was missing something vital beforehand. Helen Watts

Aren't White Lies just ripping off Interpol something rotten? Shiny McShine

The Void; Teletext page 827; 30th of May, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 12:43 am

River Phoenix

The Paddy Show

ME: Please welcome my next guest, Lara Croft!
LARA: (nods) Hello, Paddy.
ME: So what have you been doing since we last saw you?
LARA: I retired to Ziners' Isle. I regularly play golf with JSKFDT and Plughole Fantasy and I have set up a knitting circle.
ME: ... can I join?
LARA: No!
ME: Next guest!

Paddy Irishman

Does she knit vests? I'd like one if so, with four leg holes.

Zine; 7th of March, 2005; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 4:12 pm

River Phoenix

The Best Idea Ever

My good self and Satan's Little Helper stayed up late to discuss a revolutionary new idea. In the words of the days of the three little pigs, when two-thirds of houses were made from sticks or straw."

That way it won't hurt when we bounce around outside to fun happy music!

farmer jack

No, but you'll get a lotta hog up your nose and branches in ya breeches...

Zine; 7th of April, 2005; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 4:18 pm

River Phoenix

I understand Patrick's horror at the rise of downloads in the wake of CD singles' demise. They are of inferior quality, music with all the warmth, emotion and air in the studio/ venue digitally extracted.

The thought I'll soon no longer be able to buy an accurate representation of my favourite acts fills me with misery. Let's abandon the "best producer" debate, because it'll no longer matter. Garion

The Void; Teletext page 827; 30th of May, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 4:49 pm

River Phoenix

One word for Elbow's One Day Like This: beautiful. Rawcs

I go on holiday for a week and find out that Jurassic 5 have split while I was gone. Anyway, best musical scores: I love Clint Mansell's work on Requiem For A Dream, The Fountain and Pi, as well as Eric Serra's on Leon, Susuma Hiraawa for Paprika and Nobuo Uematsu's work on most of the Final Fantasy games. I was in Cannes, what else did I miss? Tyler Durden

The Void; Teletext page 827; 20th of May, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 8:12 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

Can you tell me what has happened to Sin City 2? Paul Lewis, Wirral, Merseyside

Frank Miller claims that the script is done, but there has been some problems he "don't even want to understand". Miller estimated it's going to take at least a year before they start working on Sin City 2, and that the problems are financial. Currently Miller is working on Will Eismer's The Spirit, which is to be released January 2009.

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 30th of May, 2008; 2/5.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 8:19 pm

River Phoenix

Mmm, Tasty!

It was while looking for some soy sauce to put on my noodles, that I found 13 bottles of various out-of-date sauces.

My favourite kinds included the "Zesty Caribbean Sauce" (best before 2000); the Thai Fish Sauce from 1998, and also, there was some Garlic and Chilli Oil way back from February 1994. It's over 11 years old! We moved house with this sauce and nobody noticed! Anyway. So that's our cupboard.

Satan's Little Helper

Hope you didn't put 'em back? Zesty Caribbean vomit, anyone?

Zine; 7th of March, 2005; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 8:22 pm

River Phoenix

Another Alternative...

... Star Wars ending.

Darth Vader: Luke, I am not your father.
Luke: Phew!
Darth Vader: I am your mother.
Luke: D'oh!

Iggy Sent Me

Yes, I met Ma Vader once. She was no Ma Larkin (shudder...).

Zine; 7th of April, 2005; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 8:28 pm

River Phoenix

Francesca Manfranjensen When did they tell us we could steal lines from The Simpsons and claim them for our own? (cough, elden ray, cough, cough).

Been caught out, elden ray? D'oh!

YeahYeahYeah I'm sitting here trying to think of something to say, but I can't. A ten-hour shift will do that to you.

Have a break, have a Jaffa Cake.

Dougie The Minesweeper Anyone got a tin opener I can borrow? I sure love my prunes.

In the post.

Zine; 10th of April, 2005; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 8:33 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

Indy 4 was great, the twist near the end was unexpected. Can't wait for The Mummy 3. Geoff, Hexham

I found Indy 4 flat and hollow. It was boring, as well as clichéd. Paul, Hailsham

George Lucas thinks bad ideas are good so I won't hold my breath for another Indy adventure. Adam, Sunderland

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 30th of May, 2008; 3/5.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 8:38 pm

River Phoenix

The Paddy Show

ME: Please welcome my next guest, YeahYeahYeah.
YYY: Paddy, I promise to be polite and not mention elves.
ME: You just did.
YYY: No, I didn't.
ME: You always do this, you Hollyoakser.
YYY: You can't be rude to me. I'm the guest. All you elves are the same.
ME: Just you wait 'til Christmas...

Paddy Irishman

You show that pesky YeahYeahYeah with a big No No No.

Zine; 10th of April, 2005; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 8:48 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

Indy's weaknesses are what were the atrengths in Raiders and Crusade, a quest for something meaningful and likeable characters. Shia LeBeouf and Ray Winstone are a lousy answer to John Rhys Davies and Denholm Elliott. Hopefully a sequel with Mutt as the lead will happen but after Jar Jar Binks who knows. Anon, via text

Its many references and nods to the era were rich and enjoyable. The box office has spoken. Craig, Bury St Edmunds

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 30th of May, 2008; 4/5.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Nov 2010 at 8:51 pm

River Phoenix

Bolton

Numberthree, I regret to inform you that I am not from Bolton. I am not, in fact, from anywhere near Bolton. Unless you count Glasgow.

However, I do hold the city dear to my heart.

Why, I hear you ask? Well, I have no idea.

Alan Thompson's Left Peg

Bolton? Isn't that where you met your right leg?

Zine; 10th of April, 2005; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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23^rd Nov 2010 at 5:06 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

I loved Indy 4. There was talk of Harrison Ford being too old to play an action hero, but I thought he can still play character even at 65. Andrew Bees, Chalmsley Wood

LETTER OF THE WEEK

Indy 4 is the best so far. The truck chase is as good as the mine car chase. Now 4 is No 1, 2 is No 2 Raiders is No 3 and last is The Last Crusade. Jerry Barnstaple, Devon

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 30th of May, 2005; 5/5.

Rayanne Graff

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23^rd Nov 2010 at 5:11 pm

River Phoenix

Proms

What kind of sadist invents them? Seriously, I can think of places I'd much rather be- especially in heels and some dress that I'm only going to wear once- and with people I'd much rather be with.

Yes, we get judged. The lads only have one decision: which tie? We are meant to care. Besides, we live in England- where it is known as a ball (of the non-kicking variety).

elden ray

I can see you're about to kick off! Don't dribble down your dress either.

Zine; 10th of April, 2005; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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23^rd Nov 2010 at 5:19 pm

River Phoenix

On Which's criticism of booking fees: I was set to go to ATP Nightmare Before Christmas in December, what with Mike Patton and The Melvins curating it, so imagine my horror on finding out they're charging a £28 booking fee plus £5 handling charge for a chalet. It's such a rip-off, we're staying at home.

Also, Spiritualized are playing in leeds on my birthday. Pity it's at The Refectory, one of the worst venues ever, but I'm having some of that. Doc

The Void; Teletext page 827; 31st of May, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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23^rd Nov 2010 at 5:22 pm

River Phoenix

The Story So Far

They were right when they said 2005 was going to be a bad year. So far, my favourite band has split, my leg got poisoned by some insect and I've discovered that I do like Britney Spears's music after all.

So, to conclude, 2005 has been a big pile of Hollyoaks.

The Friendly Prophet of Doom

Flumping Heck! Don't let insects in your legs, 'lettes.

Zine; 10th of April, 2005; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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23^rd Nov 2010 at 11:08 pm

River Phoenix

If Jarvis Cocker had said to Little Man Tate face what he really thought of them, they'd have whinged he was mean to them. D*mned if he did, d*mned if he didn't. Gazzum

I enjoyed the first Acoustic Festival of Britain last year, but this year's one was amazing. It went from being a decent little event in 2007 to something you'd expect to find at Glastonbury. I'll definitely be going again. Mad Dog

The Void; Teletext page 827; 31st of May, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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23^rd Nov 2010 at 11:11 pm

River Phoenix

USB

At last I have found the transport responsible for blighting our TV screens with Home & Away for so many years.

The search is over!

The Last Tango

Is that like the cereal bus I once ran? It was Multi Cheerio I tell you.

Zine; 10th of April, 2005; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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24^th Nov 2010 at 10:36 am

River Phoenix

DJ Gordy asserts Phil Collins is one of the three best rock drummers ever, but who would he put in there with him? Neil Peart, Bili Bruford, Keith Moon, John Bonham? I've been getting into the rhythm of Pat Mastelotto and POD's Wuv, and I alsdo enjoyed Extreme's Paul Geary. Wonderland

Zane Lowe is turning into a dreaded brown-nosing Radio 1 DJ. Give his job to Huw Stevens. Lowe is becoming embarrassing. John LL

The Void; Teletext page 827; 31st of May, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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24^th Nov 2010 at 10:39 am

River Phoenix

Superbercool

New word for you there, it means "really, really awesome, man". If you use it, then, you know, whatever.

I got the word from a dream I had where everyone was cautious until this shark scared everyone into being more forthright. Sharks have teeth, also, fins.

Topper

That is the things with sharks. They bite your legs and infiltrate dreams.

Zine; 10th of April, 2005; 7/7.

Rayanne Graff

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24^th Nov 2010 at 5:08 pm

River Phoenix

Well done for making Woolworths the Chump of The Week in Sound Patrol. The big chains have killed off the single, not the consumer. I never download anything, either paid for or free. If I can't buy a single, I keep the money in my pocket.

I'm no Luddite. I just find downloads unappealing, with none of the romance of buying a great single. For me, Zavvi is a DVD/ game shop with little relevance to music. Adam Syntax

The Void; Teletext page 827; 31st of May, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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24^th Nov 2010 at 7:40 pm

River Phoenix

A lot of West Indian households in the '80s like mine had country & western playing on a Sunday morning. It may sound idiosyncratic, but C & W reminds me of my childhood. I'm still enamoured with Tennessee Ernie Ford and Jimmy Dean. Their raconteur style reminds me of rap. Is there anyone else in that vein I should check out? Rich A

The Ting Tings are a great band. Let's have no pathetic indie snobbery backlash. Croydon Ian

The Void; Teletext page 827; 31st of May, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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24^th Nov 2010 at 7:45 pm

River Phoenix

The Friendly Prophet of Doom "Well, I'm back", said Samwise. "I'm back too!" said the Prophet.

Back schmoo, I say.

Emma-The-Li'l'-Angel Weezer's new song rocks, even if the video was filmed at the Playboy mansion. Men! Honestly. Tut tut.

Are they in their bikinis again?

So Many Fish Yay! I've finally finished. It took me a while to type out this e-mail. Now, I'm off to Carlisle. Good-morrow!

Night-day!

Zine; 17th of April, 2005; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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24^th Nov 2010 at 7:47 pm

River Phoenix

Insurance Claim

... so I said "I'll huff and puff and blow your house down!"

Anyway, after a brief traumatic episode, the little swine presented me with an insurance bill for £50, 000!

Dark Grey Wolf of Norbex

You shoulda snapped up the offer. Ha ha.

Zine; 17th of April, 2005; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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24^th Nov 2010 at 7:54 pm

River Phoenix

Roll on the new Metallica album. I know we'll never get another Master of Puppets, but I hope it's better than St Anger. Tosh

After Voiders' first singles/ albums, what was everyone's first gig? Mine was The Prodigy on their Fat of The Land tour when I was 16 in 1998. It was bedlam. I've never experienced anything as loud since, possibly because it damaged my hearing. Toby Morgan

The Void; Teletext page 827; 31st of May, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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24^th Nov 2010 at 7:59 pm

River Phoenix

Zine Swearword

Please, WLW! Don't make a Zine swearword! Part of being a Ziner is trying your hardest to be funny without swearing. Give us a swearword and woo! We'd go nuts! I mean, Zine would go all blue. With people lighting up cigarettes in the corner and listening to grungy old jukeboxes (hint, lilac leopard and farmer jack).

I propse we keep Zine clean.

Interesting Chair

Hmph. Sometimes a giraffe has gotta lot off steam. What do you suggest...

Zine; 17th of April, 2005; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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24^th Nov 2010 at 8:03 pm

River Phoenix

I rarely go to big venues, but had to see Ministry on their farewell tour. I was stunned at Manchester Apollo's security metal detector, body and bag searches. I can understand flare-ups in nightclubs where you have a cross-section of people. But surely all fans watching a band are all united brothers-in-arms?

If this is the norm, these types of venues won't be seeing my cash again. The Reverend

The Void; Teletext page 827; 3rd of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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24^th Nov 2010 at 9:14 pm

River Phoenix

Pain

My wrist doesn't half hurt! That's what you get from holidays. When you come back, you've become lazy, so any kind of exercise will cramp your muscles up, causing anguish.

Perhaps a bit melodramatic? Yes, I've only just been writing. But the agony. Actually, it worries me that in a few weeks I'll be sitting exams, and my hand seizes up after three A4 pages. I should get some practise really.

elden ray

I propose lots and lots of exercise. Starting with tonight's telly.

Zine; 17th of April, 2005; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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24^th Nov 2010 at 9:19 pm

River Phoenix

A Void picnic? Ooh, yes please. I'd bring obscure vinyl and Pimm's. Just don't get mustard on my butties, I get hives. Tony Vegas

My first gig was a reggae festival at the old Wembley Empie Pool in 1969. I went with my then-girlfriend, and I saw Johnny Nash, Desmond Dekker and Max Romeo. But the main thing I remember is missing our last train back to Redhill and spending the night in Victoria station. R Gibbard

The Void; Teletext page 827; 3rd of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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24^th Nov 2010 at 9:22 pm

River Phoenix

End of The Zine Swearword

Flumping Hollyoaks! This Zine swearword thing is getting out of hand1

Let's talk about new, interesting things... like... errr... never mind.

Me and my Insania

Sorry, switched off for a minute then. What were you, um...

Zine; 17th of April, 2005; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 12:02 am

River Phoenix

Don't believe Earls's 5/10 review of Ladytron's new album. Volocifero doesn't have a Destroy Everything You Touch on it, but if it's a good album that's far from self-parody. It takes the next step that Witching Hour took from Light And Magic and sounds great for it.

On the subject of self-parody, I'm waiting for Earls to give Guy Garvey's next batch a 9/10 after his One Day Like this review. Lawrie Ward

The Void; Teletext page 827; 3rd of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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25^th Nov 2010 at 12:08 am

River Phoenix

MSN Names

University folk have boring names. It's all "Jim", "claire" etc.

Why use your first name? Then you have the Girl Guides, who insist on writing like daleks in some bizarre form of text talk. Then the Zine/ VR lot save the day: current gems include: "Why do smoothies have bits of fruit in them, that isn't smooth" and "Loving someone is not having to say you're sorry for covering them in third degree burns". It's like page 1 with each log in.

Numberthree

We are mad and wacky, aren't we? Upside down group hug, giraffelets?

Zine; 17th of April, 2005; 6/8.

Πανδώρα: Beefy cheesemas to all, and to all a gravy brie

Rayanne Graff: Happy Easter.

IGH: Just who was The Brigadier

ratammer: squeak

Debs|OWA: o/

IGH: Wibble

Vel: *sigh*

Emma: Hi VR...

Princess Psycho: Hi I am back in the UK so how are everyone been keeping. Has Fluffy had that little accident yet?

Claire: SHOUTBOX OF VRRRRRR

Rayanne Graff: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Lucozade Lover: Happy New Year!

Crinkle-Cut Beatroot: Happy new year <3

Claire: BOXSHOUT

Rayanne Graff: Happy Easter.

Emma: So… Posting a new thread is Fission Mailing… so I’m putting this here.

Emma: I know there aren’t many people looking at this anymore… but I have made the decision to stop paying for the VR hosting and to let the domain lapse.

Emma: I think it will be going offline around the end of May

Emma: It’s been almost 10 years since James passed away… and I feel like it’s time.

Emma: A lot of the regulars can be found on the VR veterans group on Facebook - if you see this and you’re not in there, come join us.

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