Emperor's New Clothes

Postcab · 12-11-2017, 09:28 AM

We went to see the new musical, Hamilton, at the weekend. Perhaps I had built it up too much in my mind as the hype has been tremendous and the US reviews fantastic. Anyway, it was a bit of a let down, although I suspect I'm not the right demographic for a rap/ hip hop musical based on one of the founding fathers of the United States...

The audience were going mad, but I couldn't help think of the story of the Emperor's new clothes. Just thinking about this theme there are a few other things that spring to mind:

- BMW F80/82 M3/4

(sorry just don't get it - runs to take cover)
- Gordon Ramsey restaurants
- the latest Star Wars films

Anyone have any more examples?

Tengocity · 12-11-2017, 10:19 AM

Mrs Tengocity, the good lady her indoors, was very keen to see this when we were in NY in September, but the tickets were about $300 each!

So we decided that we would wait till it came here. Can't say I'm fussed myself!

I really like Harry Potter, but the £100+ for tickets for the play was more than enough for me, so can't imagine I'll be rushing to see Hamilton then.

1) The F80/82 M3/M4 have had plenty criticisms as far as I've seen, with only later CP versions getting great reviews.
2) I went to one, and didn't see the fuss myself. It was just a.n.other nice, but overpriced, restaurant
3) It was very enjoyable, as movies go... still just a movie though!

Postcab · 12-11-2017, 10:54 AM

Security for the London performance was very tight - you had to bring the email, your ID, the card you paid with, before they gave you the ticket. Reselling the London tickets for overs would be very difficult.

Re the M3/ M4, they just seem to me to be neither fish nor foul. Haven't driven a CP, but there's lots of highly priced non CP's out there. Would genuinely prefer a 340i with sorted suspension.

MarkG_M5Comp · 12-11-2017, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Postcab

Security for the London performance was very tight - you had to bring the email, your ID, the card you paid with, before they gave you the ticket. Reselling the London tickets for overs would be very difficult.

Seems this is happening more and more these days - even Peter Kay tickets were footnoted with this - ID and car needed to gain access. About time.

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Originally Posted by Postcab

Re the M3/ M4, they just seem to me to be neither fish nor foul. Haven't driven a CP, but there's lots of highly priced non CP's out there. Would genuinely prefer a 340i with sorted suspension.

They are different cars, if you don't appreciate the difference then it's not the car for you. This is life in general though right?

Tengocity · 12-11-2017, 11:34 AM

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Would genuinely prefer a 340i with sorted suspension.

I wouldn't! The front end of the M3 is sooooo much better than any of the standard cars. And the performance is in a different world.

Postcab · 12-11-2017, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkG_M3CP

They are different cars, if you don't appreciate the difference then it's not the car for you. This is life in general though right?

Of course. Everyone's opinion is valid. Would be boring if we all thought the same - hence the thread.

MarkG_M5Comp · 12-11-2017, 11:37 AM

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I wouldn't! The front end of the M3 is sooooo much better than any of the standard cars. And the performance is in a different world.

I agree, but I also take Postcab's point about hype since I tried the original F80 M3 and didn't like it!

Malone · 12-11-2017, 12:22 PM

Breaking Bad

Postcab · 12-11-2017, 12:28 PM

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Breaking Bad

Totally agree with you

Tengocity · 12-11-2017, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Malone

Breaking Bad

We got to series 2 and then just lost interest. It was just too slow.

MarkG_M5Comp · 12-11-2017, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

We got to series 2 and then just lost interest. It was just too slow.

I've watched the entire 5 seasons, twice.

Te be honest, I'm ready to watch it all again now.

dizzy619 · 12-11-2017, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkG_M3CP

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

We got to series 2 and then just lost interest. It was just too slow.

I've watched the entire 5 seasons, twice.

Te be honest, I'm ready to watch it all again now.

You need to get out more....

Riffs · 12-11-2017, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkG_M3CP

I've watched the entire 5 seasons, twice.

Te be honest, I'm ready to watch it all again now.

Same here. About due for a third run.

Bibbles · 12-11-2017, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

We got to series 2 and then just lost interest. It was just too slow.

Although I loved it, I completely understand. Apart from the first season, they made the others far too long. The 2nd - 5th just chug along slowly for the first 8 episodes and then it all starts to speed up and you really want to watch the last few back to back.

David Bowie - I just never liked any of his songs.

Malone · 12-11-2017, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bibbles

David Bowie - I just never liked any of his songs.

Yes. Just like the Beatles - a couple of ok songs, but that’s about it.

Watsey · 12-11-2017, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Postcab

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Originally Posted by Malone

Breaking Bad

Totally agree with you

+1. Made it through the first episode, just.

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Postcab Lieutenant 121 Rep 419 Posts Drives: Jag XE Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Emperor's New Clothes We went to see the new musical, Hamilton, at the weekend. Perhaps I had built it up too much in my mind as the hype has been tremendous and the US reviews fantastic. Anyway, it was a bit of a let down, although I suspect I'm not the right demographic for a rap/ hip hop musical based on one of the founding fathers of the United States... The audience were going mad, but I couldn't help think of the story of the Emperor's new clothes. Just thinking about this theme there are a few other things that spring to mind: - BMW F80/82 M3/4 (sorry just don't get it - runs to take cover) - Gordon Ramsey restaurants - the latest Star Wars films Anyone have any more examples? Last edited by Postcab; 12-11-2017 at 10:19 AM..
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Tengocity General 8566 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Mrs Tengocity, the good lady her indoors, was very keen to see this when we were in NY in September, but the tickets were about $300 each! So we decided that we would wait till it came here. Can't say I'm fussed myself! I really like Harry Potter, but the £100+ for tickets for the play was more than enough for me, so can't imagine I'll be rushing to see Hamilton then. 1) The F80/82 M3/M4 have had plenty criticisms as far as I've seen, with only later CP versions getting great reviews. 2) I went to one, and didn't see the fuss myself. It was just a.n.other nice, but overpriced, restaurant 3) It was very enjoyable, as movies go... still just a movie though! __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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Postcab Lieutenant 121 Rep 419 Posts Drives: Jag XE Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Security for the London performance was very tight - you had to bring the email, your ID, the card you paid with, before they gave you the ticket. Reselling the London tickets for overs would be very difficult. Re the M3/ M4, they just seem to me to be neither fish nor foul. Haven't driven a CP, but there's lots of highly priced non CP's out there. Would genuinely prefer a 340i with sorted suspension.
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