Fullerene Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) Eric Cantona is probably most famous for a kung fu kick on a fan. That does mean it was the only thing he ever did and he would still be regarded as famous if it had not happened. Lots of footballers have goals or games or other things that they are most famous for without it being the only thing they ever did. Ask most people what they remember about Diego Maradona and see if any forget to mention that game against England. Edited November 27, 2020 by Fullerene 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Venom Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 But it didnt. Instead, something strange happened.Proper lol'd [emoji23] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Angelo Barksdale Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 You'll never beat this one though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 9 hours ago, Fullerene said: Eric Cantona is probably most famous for a kung fu kick on a fan. That does mean it was the only thing he ever did and he would still be regarded as famous if it had not happened. Lots of footballers have goals or games or other things that they are most famous for without it being the only thing they ever did. Ask most people what they remember about Diego Maradona and see if any forget to mention that game against England. Wikipedia seems to suggest he might be better known for his time at Napoli and Barcelona, 95 caps, 36 International goals and captaining his side to a world cup win. They do mention two goals against England but to suggest that's what he's best known for is nuts. It might be what first comes to mind for most Brits but we're not all that significant globally. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 He'll be more famous for different things in different places. Considering their audience, I'm not sure they were wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 34 minutes ago, coprolite said: Wikipedia seems to suggest he might be better known for his time at Napoli and Barcelona, 95 caps, 36 International goals and captaining his side to a world cup win. They do mention two goals against England but to suggest that's what he's best known for is nuts. It might be what first comes to mind for most Brits but we're not all that significant globally. Zlatan Ibrahimović is famous for scoring with a sensational overhead kick from way out that ended up in the net. Can't recall who the opposing team was. It doesn't matter. Also, it is not the only time he did anything amazing but it was spectacular - regardless of who else was there to make up the numbers. Maradona played in a memorable World Cup game that included the "Hand of God" goal and another goal regarded by many as "the Goal of the Century". It would have been just as memorable and noteworthy if the opposing team had been Denmark, Spain or Brazil. Yes, Maradona had a great career at Napoli and Barcelona but neither of these were on the World Stage in the same way as the World Cup. You are all trying to up the importance of England. They weren't that important. In other parts of the world, people will talk about those two famous World Cup goals he scored even if they can't remember who Argentina were playing on the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle_do_nicely Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Henderson to deliver ..... said: You'll never beat this one though. i genuinely just burst out laughing at that, its pretty much the same tone/spirit as asking something like "why does Jeremy Corbyn make the baby Jesus cry" come to think of it, shamelessly stealing NotThePars patter here but "shouldn't it be Moses?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 i genuinely just burst out laughing at that, its pretty much the same tone/spirit as asking something like "why does Jeremy Corbyn make the baby Jesus cry" come to think of it, shamelessly stealing NotThePars patter here but "shouldn't it be Moses?" That’s one of the best sketches in British comedy. Laser focused. Harry and Paul are so class. Laugh like a drain every time this gets posted - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunning1874 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Enjoying some of the QT questions doing the rounds today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 51 minutes ago, MixuFruit said: Bellamy's People is just about the best thing ever made. Felix Dexter was the funniest man on television. Keep meaning to get all of their work together and binge it sometime. It's so consistently funny. This does me in as well and is maybe the only time I've laughed with Nigel Farage? Spoiler Tell a lie the Belgium clip is funny in spite of everything 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle_do_nicely Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 "Parking pa-taweyo Parking pa-taweyo" Some of the finest use of voiceover around, lines paraphrased a bit but generally along the effect of "Are you going to apply some discretion and not give the man a ticket, Parking Pataweyo?" Parking Pataweyo: *shakes head slowly with a broad pursed lip smile in a no gesture* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 17 hours ago, Fullerene said: Eric Cantona is probably most famous for a kung fu kick on a fan. That does mean it was the only thing he ever did and he would still be regarded as famous if it had not happened. Lots of footballers have goals or games or other things that they are most famous for without it being the only thing they ever did. Ask most people what they remember about Diego Maradona and see if any forget to mention that game against England. When I think of Cantona I think of his sublime talent, his chest puffed out and his1996 cup final goal. I would contend that only those with but a passing acquaintance of the game would firstly recall a single disjoint. See Jimmy Johnstone. Most people where exactly? The assertion wasn't about an item on a recall list, it was about single No1 hit parade event. The BBC output from Glasgow didn't claim the "game", they specifically referenced the first goal and I'm not really sure* what mindset allowed them to think that was reasonable. *I can have a good guess 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 The thing I think of with Cantona is that chip from near the corner of the box and he simply turns with his hands in the air in celebration. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 And this line I noticed in Dave Prowse's obituary at the weekend... What relevance does these people being British have? Is it a desperate scramble for relevance from whoever wrote it or a directive to try and make Britishness seem important and world-defining again ahead of next January? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Oh hold on, I've just found a better one on the actual sport homepage rather than the sidebar to a football story the above came from He's not just British, people think he's good! -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 9 hours ago, Miguel Sanchez said: And this line I noticed in Dave Prowse's obituary at the weekend... What relevance does these people being British have? Is it a desperate scramble for relevance from whoever wrote it or a directive to try and make Britishness seem important and world-defining again ahead of next January? In all fairness they are simply pointing out that Anthony Daniels was the same nationality as David Prowse. Star Wars would not be a great choice for displaying British acting. Alec Guinness was a great actor who later regretted starring in the film - "I got tired of people asking me to say 'may the force with you'. You know I did star in other films too". The other five British actors that spring to mind were all heavily disguised and in most cases had been chosen because they were the right size for the costume. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antlion Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Fullerene said: Alec Guinness was a great actor who later regretted starring in the film - "I got tired of people asking me to say 'may the force with you'. You know I did star in other films too". Should be grateful people weren’t responding to everything he said with, “that’s your opinion ... big boy.” -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Parp Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2020/12/04/marr-update-nope-still-not-worse-than-england/amp/?__twitter_impression=true Marr Update: Nope still not worse than England Edited December 5, 2020 by Baxter Parp 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnHearts Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 On 02/12/2020 at 23:24, Miguel Sanchez said: Oh hold on, I've just found a better one on the actual sport homepage rather than the sidebar to a football story the above came from He's not just British, people think he's good! I'll leave it at half a dozen...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, LincolnHearts said: I'll leave it at half a dozen...... Seek help. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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