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Notebook Letters 8.

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Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 6:32 pm

River Phoenix

I'm no Oasis fan, but for Ricky Wilson to say Kaiser Chiefs are the natural successor to Oasis is as laughable as if The Bay City Rollers had claimed they were the heirs to The Beatles. Red Dirt Girl

My first gig was Judas Priest in 1981, with Accept supporting. My dad complained all the way home about paying for a seat, only to have to stand up all the way through. It was a great gig, though. Johnny Whitesox

The Void; Teletext page 827; 5th of June, 2008; 6/7.

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Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 6:36 pm

River Phoenix

One-Hit Ziners- Part 1

* Happy Squirer (30/ 7/ 2001)- my favourite, who had a thing about Davord.
* Rude Boy (16/ 5/ 2001).
* Maguise (30/ 7/ 2001)- who liked The Magic Roundabout and gnomes.

Aphra the Post-modern Spy

Look to the future as this is were new inspiration, and rude boys, lie.

Zine; 25th of April, 2005; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 6:41 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

I've been a long time fan of Dario Argento, especially the Demons films, far superior to today's so-called horror! Fast John, Lanarkshire

I agree with you, James (30/ 5). Argento, Fulci, Bava are good adult horror. For superior supernatural films, the Japanese/ Chinese/ Korean are showing the way. American remakes of films like Gingu, Ju-On and Dark Water are too heavily sanitised to appeal to us true fans of the horror genre. Rick Skadorwa

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

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 6:48 pm

River Phoenix

Ye Purple Puff of Ancient Lore My page one prediction today will be... who'll win the next election.

And the winner is... oops, out of space. The WLW Party.

Someone Else's Name Coherence and wit is what I was expecting, and that isn't what I'm seeing.

Take off the blindfold.

dr namgge Those Ziners who say they've seen other Ziners on B*ckch*t: how do they know that they've been on it without regularly reading it themselves?

Good blimmin point.

Zine; 1st of May, 2005; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 6:54 pm

River Phoenix

The death of the single is in part due to chart compilers. OCC's decision to make the single as unattractive as possible, such as banning singles with more than three songs, and those old lovely 7" doublepacks. Bring back proper four-song EPs like My Blo*dy Valentine's Glider. Adam Syntax

My first single was Somewhere In My Heart by Aztec Camera, back in 1988. It hasn't aged well, but I still love it anyway. The Doc

The Void; Teletext page 827; 6th of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 6:59 pm

River Phoenix

The Real Irish Life

In response to Emma-the-li'l'-Angel, I believe Irish life to be very different. I've tried to bump into Bono many a time, but the police got in the way! But we have lots of Jaffa Cakes factories so I invite you all to stay in my treehouse in my hedge. That is if I can get permission off my mum.

Is Paddy the Irishman a real Irish person? Is WLW really a giraffe? Please answer me. Hello, can you hear me?

The Irish Pixie of Balliecollig

See these legs? Well, you're right- there are four of the spotty things.

Zine; 1st of May, 2005; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 8:06 pm

River Phoenix

I'm glad Planet Sound did an obituary on that innovator Bo Diddley. It seemed in his final days he only appeared in the music news sections after his health scares, when he was knocking on heavens door and cheekily running away.

With his death, gone is a brilliant talent and personality fresher than some of the more recently hatched musicians and inevitably influenced. Miss A Vein

The Void; Teletext page 827; 6th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 8:10 pm

River Phoenix

People Worthy of Respect

No 1: LoonyPandora

The godfather of Vegetable Revolution, he made it, works it, pays for it and doesn't frighten the newbies. Therefore he can be the first person to get my new-fangled respect reward (which will consist of something cool when I can get this overdraft down a little bit.

We salute thee.

Numberthree

Can't you make him something small and cool, like an ice cube?

Zine; 1st of May, 2005; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 8:15 pm

River Phoenix

Because Dimebag Darrell was murdered in the US, why should that affect gigs in the UK? Security is down to the firm hired by the venue. If they take a heavy-handed approach, all punters suffer. Most gigs done by Doormen St are laid back. Xeroxed

Lily Allen has become a tacky celeb, reminding me of the worst kind of Big Brother housemate. Flashing her boobs, dodgy TV shows, chasing any old bloke. I'm disappointed. Croydon Ian

The Void; Teletext page 827; 6th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 8:20 pm

River Phoenix

My Turn To Grovel

My sincere apologies to all Ziners whom I have offended with my Simpsons quoting. To protect my innocence and to alleviate my guilt, I redirect the twig of justice to a certain friend of mine (you know who you are), for it was he who told me that particular quotation, attempting to pass it off as his own.

I was a victim who fell in his trap and tried to pass it off as my own. I bow my head in shame.

Frodo Mercury the Hobbit Warrior

There are no original thoughts to be had, some ancient philosopher said.

Zine; 1st of MAy, 2005; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 8:25 pm

River Phoenix

Dimebag Darrell's death was a tragedy, but not more so than any murder. Does Andy want to live ina society where everyone is treated like a potential criminal? If so, we should require similar security measures like Manchester Academy uses, everywhere from schools to churches. The Reverend

After watching New Order's new DVD Live In Glasgow, can any fan think the band can continue without Peter Hook? Thought not. Sandy Cowan
The Void; Teletext page 827; 6th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 8:29 pm

River Phoenix

Career Paths

Emma-the-li'l'-Angel does have strange taste in music, but if she's liking it because she has to because of her chosen career path, then so be it. However, if it's because she wants to and doesn't know why, shame on her! I remember when people worshipped The Manics and Placebo on here.

I hope the Angel makes it on to the radio. I will be listening if it's XFM.

Babushka's Futtocks

And now it's all Gina G and Kylie as endorsed by moi. Mwa ha ha.

Zine; 1st of May, 2005; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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27^th Nov 2010 at 8:36 pm

River Phoenix

My first gig was Suede at Liverpool Royal in 1994. Brett Anderson was stunning, but what I remember most was the mad feeling of being pushed forward into the crowd when they began Animal Nitrate. I was only 14, and thought everyone stood politely in one place at gigs. Gemma Williams

My first gig was Adam & The Ants a week before their TOTP debut at Grimsby Central. I saw Bow Wow Wow two nights later too. Heady days. Rawcs

The Void; Teletext page 827; 6th of June, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 1:35 pm

River Phoenix

Happy And Smiley Things

* Holding hands
* Blossom
* Percy Pig sweets
* Night-time sky
* Edward Monkton (When I am in charge, everyone who is lovely will get big hats. This will be the law)
* Vanilla yoghurts

Little Blue Fox

I can only hold hooves and don't get me started on Percy Pig's trotters.

Zine; 1st of May, 2005; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 1:42 pm

River Phoenix

My daughter has just been offered a ticket for Elton John at Liverpool Arena at face value, £100. My first two gigs were both Elton, at Liverpool Empire. In 1973, it was 65p. A year later, it was 75p. How's that for raging inflation? Gazzoir

Earls should carry on being an Elbow fanboy. Them, Cherry Ghost, Doves, all great stuff. I'm also jealous of those who saw Manics support Foos. What a show that must have been. T Bousfield

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

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 1:46 pm

River Phoenix

One Way Ticket, Please

Tony Christie, stop it. You're making my ears bleed! It might be for a good cause, but enough is enough.

If you want to know the way to Amarillo, ask me. I'd gladly show you!

Paragon

I might go too. Can you send me a map?

Zine; 1st of May, 2005; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 1:52 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

Someone recently asked for a blockbuster with several big comedy actors and I've heard about something similar.

Tropic Thunder stars Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr and is scheduled for September release and is looking good. There is a weak plot but it does feature cameos from Tom Cruise and Tobey Maguire! Faris Shoubber, Putney, London

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 6th of June, 2008; 3/5.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 1:55 pm

River Phoenix

Very Small Beards

i think those very small beards are stupid. They look like little tufts under the lip. Stuart out of Neighbours has one. i saw The Weakest Link the other day and a contestant had one. He didn't win.

i keep winding my friend up by saying that i want to lick a bald man's head, or maybe polish it, or draw pictures on it.

Squashed Strawberry, Hector's House

I had a picnic on one of those beards once. Quite pleasant.

Zine; 1st of May, 2005; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 2:03 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

Looking forward to seeing Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny back together in the new X-files film. The search for the truth continues. Adrian, Retford

Indy 4 is a servicable action flick but one thing left me baffled. Why did Spielberg bother to recruit an actor of the calibre of John Hurt and then fail to use him? Karl Savage

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 6th of June, 2008; 4/5.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 2:11 pm

River Phoenix

Daddypoos Just thought all your readers would like to know my boil has burst.

To be blunt, I don't think they do.

Uniquely Weird Broccoli I'm new. Welcome me! First page material indeed.

Yes, and uniquely weird too.

Aphra The Post-modern Spy Evaporated Milk- are you sure you want to be an eggman? Eggmen are rude (as it says on P251 of The Rough Guide To The Beatles).

No it doesn't. That page is all about my Beatles influence.

Zine; 3rd of May, 2005; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 2:16 pm

River Phoenix

Your views and reviews

Indiana Jones 4: the first hour was great but the conclusion with the crystal skull let it down. I'm just glad Shia LeBouef didn't put that hat on! If he had I would have hated it. He could never take the reins from Ford. Jodie Byers, Warwickshire

LETTER OF THE WEEK: The lazy criticism that is being levelled at Indy 4 is exactly the same as the other three. It was wrong then. It's wrong now. Craig de Melio, Bury St Edmunds

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 6th of June, 2008; 5/5.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 4:13 pm

River Phoenix

How Very Nice

I have been taking a break for a while- I also have exams coming up next month, and would just like to wish all other Ziners out there who have exams next month- Standards, Highers, GCSEs etc- good luck and I hope you all do well.

Space Matador

And so say all of us. Go out and show 'em, team!

Zine; 3rd of May, 2005; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 4:19 pm

River Phoenix

My first gig was Wizzard at Liverpool Uni when I was 13. I still can't figure out why they had two drummers. Eddie Clarke

My first gig was Bryan Adams at Wembley Arena in 1994. Pat Benatar and Adams were my favourite artists as a child. My first record was a 7" of the charity record Christmas Wrapping, a cover of The Waitresses by Tony Robinson with the choir Libera. If music were politics, Silvio Berlusconi would have a less shady past than me. Lawrie Ward

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

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 4:22 pm

River Phoenix

Star Trek Is Pants

The ship's built like a futuristic office block (yawn) and all the crew do what they're told, with a 'Yes, Captain'- like office staff.

Fans are obsessive and it's currently part of the "T4 Rubbishathon" along with Hollyoaks, The Morning After Show and ancient episodes of Friends.

Daggsy

Hear that knock on your door? That's the Trekkies coming at ya.

Zine; 3rd of May, 2005; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 6:37 pm

River Phoenix

People

People smell funny and also are not nice to look at. I vote we all convert ourselves into pixels, where we can join together and become a large computer.

We will be immortal until the screen is turned off, although that is just a small price to pay. Also, don't vote for that certain party that lied to us, or something... let's call them 'New Toiling', as it's more funny.

Matthias Mortimer Zulu

I'm way ahead of you, Mr Zulu. Most people think I'm a pixel.

Zine; 3rd of May, 2005; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 8:18 pm

River Phoenix

My first gig was Rush on the Farewell To Kings tour on 23/ 2/ 1978 when I was 17, at Manchester Apollo. To this day, they're my favourite band. I've still got the T-shirt, though it's a struggle to get it on these days. PJ Fry

My first gig was Anthrax, supported by Living Colour, at Newcastle City Hall when I was 12 in 1988. My next tour gigs are Cat Power in Manchester and Tom Waits in Edinburgh. Oh, how my tastes have changed. Bathysphere

The Void; Teletext page 827; 7th of June, 2009; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 8:23 pm

River Phoenix

What A Clever Man

If Mozart wrote Twinkle Twinkle Little Star when he was five, he was obviously very clever. But Twinkle Twinkle is the same tune as the Alphabet Song, so Mozart must have created the alphabet.

He wasn't a composer really, he was an English teacher.

Mozart was English, right?

Mozart Fan

A fascinating theory... but totally bonkers.

Zine; 3rd of May, 2005; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 8:28 pm

River Phoenix

My first gig was travelling from Southampton to Clapham Common in 1986, aged 16, to see an anti-apartheid gig with Big Audio Dynamite (my favourite band at the time), Aswad and Boy George, whose face was covered in flour. He was on every front page the next day, so the meaning was lost. I had a fantastic time. Tony Tudor

My first gig was The Beach Boys in 1968 at Finsbury Astoria. Forty years on, I'm seeing Brian Wilson in July. BBFan

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

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 8:32 pm

River Phoenix

Boredom

Such an irritating word, isn't it? I must suffer from this at least two days a week. It isn't that I'm lazy, or that I'm boring myself, it's because when I'm in this mood absolutely nothing amuses me.

Trust me, I've tried more or less anything. The best thing to do is sleep until the next day and maybe, just maybe you won't be bored in your sleep.

Caramel

You're bored so you write to me? How do you think that makes me feel?

Zine; 3rd of May, 2005; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 9:57 pm

River Phoenix

My first gig was Bob Dylan at Newcastle United's ground in 1984, with Santana and Lindisfarne as support. What a show! To see Dylan for the first time was an incredible experience, in great form, promoting his Infidels album. To top it all off, I met two girls who had smuggled in a bottle of wine and had a romance with one of them. It started an amazing 10-year run of gigs. A McGarvey

My first gig was Motorhead in 1979. My ears are still ringing. Ed Barker

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

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 10:05 pm

River Phoenix

What a coincidence. On the day The Void showed my letter about Elton John being my first gig, you also screened Gaynor recalling her first gig at Liverpool Royal, Suede. That was also my son's first gig. I took him. I remember when Brett came on, the s*xual charge was in the air and no mistake. Gazzoir

My first gig was elvis presley in 1975 in Michigan. It's all quite vague, as I was only seven. My next gig was Duran Duran in Birmingham in 1983. Steve W

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

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 10:09 pm

River Phoenix

The Stuy Family

One Ziner you probably all forgot about is the one and only Warlock. He was my little brother, if you remember.

Not anymore. He's now taller than me and is now famous in Glasgow in the name of NEMO! So if any of you go to the Cathouse, or hang about the GOMA you'll know who he is and who I am. We're not the same person as implied way back. I am better looking and he has a bigger ego.

Spiky Stuy

It was just that we couldn't bear to think there were two of you!

Zine; 3rd of May, 2005; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 10:30 pm

River Phoenix

The first album I bought was Marilyn manson's Antichrist Superstar in 1998 when I was 12, while my first single was Depeche Mode's Barrel of A Gun. A decade later and I'm still into both artists. My last album was the new Goldfrapp, but I can't remember the last single I bought as it was so long ago. Shane Damien

What was Earls's first gig? Jo Walsh

Earls: The Quireboys at Milton Keynes Pits in 1990 when I was 17. Good stuff.

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

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 10:35 pm

River Phoenix

Logic

Apparently, I'm a logical thinker.

However, my logic doesn't seem to come up with the same results as everyone else's, so doesn't that make me illogically illogical? But if that is correct, then it was logical, so I am logical after all. Maybe.

I think I'll just settle for joyful. The second and last letters ARE the same, after all.

elden ray

Just don't go around singing that awful Logical Song.

Zine; 3rd of May, 2005; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 10:39 pm

River Phoenix

"Awesome" just doesn't go far enough in describing Foo Fighters on Saturday. They're the best band in the world today, totally at home playing two of led zeppelin at Wembley Stadium. Chris Chapman

I'm 48 and, like fellow Voider Paul, I saw Kids In Glass Houses recently. I survived being crushed by the 16-year-old crowdsurfers in Norwich and a moshing good time. Old? Pah! Lorraine Raven

The Void; Teletext page 827; 10th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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28^th Nov 2010 at 11:25 pm

River Phoenix

Ambiguous Snail I'm back. Did anyone miss me?

Oh... Er... I did.

The Wonky Gnome My pyjamas taste like digestive biscuits. Aha, no, it's the biccies that taste like PJs.

I got mixed up once too.

Dark Grey Wolf of Norbex I can take the abuse, but the social rejection is a nightmare. Then again, that's the price you pay when you become WLW.

A wolf in giraffe's clothing? I think not.

Zine; 5th of May, 2005; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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29^th Nov 2010 at 7:09 pm

River Phoenix

I go to Manchester Academy a lot, and the security levels The Reverend stated there's perceived risk of violence, such as a history of trouble with the band at other venues.

It's rare to go to a rock gig and see the metal detectors out. That said, every rap gig I've been to has not just metal detectors and body searches, but also visible police in the building just in case. Efils God

The Void; Teletext page 827; 10th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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29^th Nov 2010 at 7:15 pm

River Phoenix

Kaiser Chiefs

Aren't they just so cool? They must be one of the coolest bands to come from England. I order every one of you to buy their album! You will not regret it- unless of course you are a rap fan who dreams of being a gangster rapper- then I'd advise you not to buy it.

Anyway, here's some of their lyrics from me to brighten up your day, raeders. "You're turning into something I detest". Wonderful.

Jade the Geordie

Hmm, why did you think that line when you decided to write to me?

Zine; 5th of May, 2005; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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29^th Nov 2010 at 7:20 pm

River Phoenix

Hats off to Alan Ross for mentioning The House of Love's Christine as the first single he bought. I've always loved them, and it prompted me to revisit their records.

Suddenly, I'm back to the late '80s summers when I was a student, lazing in sun-soaked fields, sipping cider and reciting Blake and Shelley to a soundtrack of Echo & The Bunnymen, Teenage Fanclub, Lush and Pixies. The power of music, eh? Pink Panther

The Void; Teletext page 827; 10th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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29^th Nov 2010 at 7:28 pm

River Phoenix

New Cereal Advert

You know that new certain cereal advert with the woman who has to promote the cereal to the public and is too greedy to hand it out and eats it herself.

Well, if she loves the cereal so much, then if she wanted it to stay on the market she'd give some to the public, cause if no-one bought it, it would go off the shelves as it would be a waste of time for the company, and she'd have no cereal to eat. Think about it, woman!

Squashy Tooth

I can see you've thought long and hard about this, Tooth. Well done.

Zine; 5th of May, 2005; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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29^th Nov 2010 at 11:24 pm

River Phoenix

I can't believe neither of REM's singles from Accelerate even made the Top 40, especially when they've started making an effort on their B-sides again. The charts are rubbish. Both songs are brilliant. Neecy

Despite the praise from Voiders, Roisin Murphy's Overpowered album is bland and derivative, with just two half-decent songs. A far superior electro/ pop album is Random Order by Juliet. Avalon was hands-down Single of 2006. Dr Barratt

The Void; Teletext page 827; 10th of June, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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29^th Nov 2010 at 11:38 pm

River Phoenix

What A Day

On this fine bank holiday, I decided to go across the street to get some milk. Unfortunately, I walked straight past it to the bus stop. When I got on the bus, I thought, where am I going again? I got in town and everything was shut so I decided to go to uni.

To cut a long story short, I like the film Vice Versa because Kenickie from Grease is in it (I think?). I was obsessed with him when I was young.

Babushka's Futtocks

This random journey messed with your mind. That film is rer-ubbish.

Zine; 5th of May, 2005; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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29^th Nov 2010 at 11:43 pm

River Phoenix

Bobby Gillespie needs to get over himself, after his unfortunate interview with Lauren Laverne. How arrogant, rude and inarticulate he is. Ella Glasgow

I've just got into Sparks. Their new album is mindblowing. The Futureheads' new album was sublime. Kerrie Zoe

Void: For those asking why the same Void relayed up three days the weekend pages got lost in the system. We're trying to retrieve the letters. Sorry.

The Void; Teletext page 827; 10th of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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30^th Nov 2010 at 9:17 am

River Phoenix

I Really Should Grow Up

Red and yellow and pink and green, orange and purple and blue. I can sing a rainbow. Sadly, I can no longer watch one. Oh, how I miss Bungle, George, Zippy and what's his face? Geoffrey. Bungle was a bear.

Nowadays I watch balamory. I've got it on video. My favourite characters are Uncle Bob from Bognor, Bouncin' Bobby Boo Boo and Billy-Bob The Snob Who Cannot Get A Job. Or can he?

Evaporated Milk

And what did you do for your 38th birthday again?

Zine; 5th of May, 2005; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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30^th Nov 2010 at 9:25 am

River Phoenix

I noticed Earls's first gig was here in Milton Keynes at Pilz. I was there on Saturday for Capdown's hometown farewell show. They were wicked, and will be missed. Vaga

Neecy is right. The charts are rubbish, so let it go. Not every song in the charts is weak, however. REM are my favourite band, but the main format for Supernatural Superserious had yet another rubbish instrumental to offer. Just enjoy what you enjoy. Gazzoir

The Void; Teletext page 827; 11th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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30^th Nov 2010 at 9:28 am

River Phoenix

Surprises

Well, the Daleks showed up in Doctor Who at last. I was very surprised by their appearance.

Were it not for the episode's title, or the trailers through the previous week, or the newspapers mentioning it, whether or not they woul appear, or the...

dr namgge

They made me yearn for my old-school salt and pepper set. Sniffle.

Zine; 5th of May, 2005; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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30^th Nov 2010 at 9:32 am

River Phoenix

It's good of Radiohead to suddenly start worrying about the plight of independent record shops. A bit late, though, considering most of them have already closed. Of course, if certain bands hadn't started giving away their albums free online, people might have had a reason to go into these shops to buy something. DJ Gordy

That's Not My Name? That's right, for The Ting Tings. Their name is really Shampoo. Zeppody

The Void; Teletext page 827; 11th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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30^th Nov 2010 at 9:36 am

River Phoenix

Summer Festival

Woo hoo, summer's here- lots of festivals to go to- Yay!

But all is not well... being in year 13, I have A levels this summer (nooo!) and it means that I have to miss the only festival that I wanted to go to.

The foolish organisers of Download have put it in the middle of my exams. Grrr. I am not a happy wolf.

Lone Wolf

Have a word with your teachers. I'm sure they'll be sympathetic.

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

Rayanne Graff

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30^th Nov 2010 at 9:41 am

River Phoenix

I was underwhelmed by Foo Fighters at Wembley. It was a great spectacle, but most of it was lost in a wall of sound on the louder songs, though the acoustic stuff was great. I'd give Supergrass's support set top marks, ace as usual. Also, I'm blown away by REM's new album, their best in years. Pat Palloon

I used to like The Ting Tings, but it's the "too much cake" syndrome. Mystery Jets are joining them. Ella Glasgow

The Void; Teletext page 827; 11th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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30^th Nov 2010 at 9:46 am

River Phoenix

Long Shorts

One of the teachers at university always wears long shorts (he also has bushy eyebrows).

i thought they were long shorts, but i am not sure. Are they long shorts, or short longs? Short longs, or long shorts? What do you think, White Line Warrior?

Aphra the Post-modern Spy

Worryingly, I think they are long johns that went saggy in the wash.

Zine; 5th of May, 2005; 8/8.

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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