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Title: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Barrister on September 04, 2012, 03:28:49 PM
There are many fine children's cartoons out there.  Even toddlers cartoons can be passable.

But no - my son has to go out and adore this ridiculous british import named Fireman Sam.

Maybe the Brits have heard of it, but it was totally unknown to me.  But not now.  Not after the high-pitched, whiney and nasally voices of the characters have been etched into my memory.  Not after I've wondered, for the 3000th time, how this town of 14 people can afford a fire department of 4 people.  After I've seen the entire fire department show up, yet again, because a cat is caught on a roof.  Or a boy in a tree.

So Fuck you Fireman Sam.  I just had to say it.
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Ed Anger on September 04, 2012, 03:30:32 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Malthus on September 04, 2012, 03:33:07 PM
Quote from: Barrister on September 04, 2012, 03:28:49 PM
There are many fine children's cartoons out there.  Even toddlers cartoons can be passable.

But no - my son has to go out and adore this ridiculous british import named Fireman Sam.

Maybe the Brits have heard of it, but it was totally unknown to me.  But not now.  Not after the high-pitched, whiney and nasally voices of the characters have been etched into my memory.  Not after I've wondered, for the 3000th time, how this town of 14 people can afford a fire department of 4 people.  After I've seen the entire fire department show up, yet again, because a cat is caught on a roof.  Or a boy in a tree.

So Fuck you Fireman Sam.  I just had to say it.

My Nazi version of Thomas the Tank Engine had a similar inspiration ... it was, alas, not widely appreciated.  :(
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: garbon on September 04, 2012, 03:35:03 PM
Quote from: Barrister on September 04, 2012, 03:28:49 PM
There are many fine children's cartoons out there.  Even toddlers cartoons can be passable.

But no - my son has to go out and adore this ridiculous british import named Fireman Sam.

Maybe the Brits have heard of it, but it was totally unknown to me.  But not now.  Not after the high-pitched, whiney and nasally voices of the characters have been etched into my memory.  Not after I've wondered, for the 3000th time, how this town of 14 people can afford a fire department of 4 people.  After I've seen the entire fire department show up, yet again, because a cat is caught on a roof.  Or a boy in a tree.

So Fuck you Fireman Sam.  I just had to say it.

:D
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: PRC on September 04, 2012, 03:43:56 PM
Get him hooked on Yo Gabba Gabba.
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Ed Anger on September 04, 2012, 03:46:22 PM
Quote from: PRC on September 04, 2012, 03:43:56 PM
Get him hooked on Yo Gabba Gabba.

:bleeding:
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Barrister on September 04, 2012, 04:09:15 PM
Did I mention my boy likes to give me his phone (an old, disconnected and unpowered cell phone) so that I can call the characters from the show up and talk to them?  Then he'll say "Hi Norman... bye!" and put the phone down?

And you think they'd just brick over the god-damn wells in Pontypandy for the number of times someone's been trapped in them.
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Ed Anger on September 04, 2012, 04:19:19 PM
At least he isn't addicted to My Little Pony. You know how fast I grabbed the mouse when one of the twins wanted to search Google for Pony pics? I broke the goddamned sound barrier moving across the room.


(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffamousmonstersoffilmland.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F05%2Fkhan.jpg&hash=b350467d5750b3458751097941fb55b5da7f8831)
SAFE SEARCH ON STRICT, DAMN YOU!
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: jimmy olsen on September 04, 2012, 05:20:08 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Ed Anger on September 04, 2012, 07:23:55 PM
This place needs more kids threads. Just to piss off certain people.
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Monoriu on September 04, 2012, 08:29:51 PM
We all have our addictions to different shows.  It is just that the kids have different addicitons than ours  :lol:
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Strix on September 05, 2012, 03:21:10 AM
My son used to watch this. Norman made me cringe every time he spoke which was far to often. I find Norman to be a cross between Berkut and Grumbler.

Becareful...Fireman Sam is a gateway cartoon to Roary the Racing Car and Peppa Pig. If your son is watching Sam on Sprout than I suggest trying Dive Ollie Dive, it isn't that bad. I got my son hooked on Phineas and Ferb as fast as possible though he likes the Octonauts a lot.

Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Gups on September 05, 2012, 05:11:37 AM
Sounds like annoying kids shows is a thriving British export.

I've heard of Fireman Sam but my son was never into it, more of a Thomas kind of a guy.

According to my friends with pre-schoolers, Mr Tumble now runs British daytime kids TV like a benevolent, clownish dictator.

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrtumble.net%2Fmr-tumble.jpg&hash=14d5045119378775e902ccff001b3ba887d36ded)
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Richard Hakluyt on September 05, 2012, 06:26:24 AM
He is ubiquitous Gups, must have about four shows a day and plays a host of characters.........a lot of his stuff is very similar to the panto tradition; he is also an expert at sign language and a lot of his stuff is slanted towards kids with disabilities.
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Eddie Teach on September 05, 2012, 06:34:41 AM
Quote from: Monoriu on September 04, 2012, 08:29:51 PM
We all have our addictions to different shows.  It is just that the kids have different addicitons than ours  :lol:

Kids just have really bad taste and the younger they are, the worse it is.
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: garbon on September 05, 2012, 06:58:22 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on September 05, 2012, 06:34:41 AM
Quote from: Monoriu on September 04, 2012, 08:29:51 PM
We all have our addictions to different shows.  It is just that the kids have different addicitons than ours  :lol:

Kids just have really bad taste and the younger they are, the worse it is.

Sicko. :x
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 05, 2012, 07:00:13 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 04, 2012, 07:23:55 PM
This place needs more kids threads. Just to piss off certain people.

I honestly don't know what the hell you people are talking about.

Funny though, I kinda understand...my sister was complaining about how her brain, which used to be filled with alternative music from the '80s and '90s, has now been flushed out completely after 8 straight years in the minivan with Nickelodeon bubblegum pop on a constant loop.
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Ed Anger on September 05, 2012, 07:58:37 AM
That Nickelodeon shit is awful. One of my nephews is 12 going on 13, and he watches those "tween" shows. worst acting ever.

I can understand watching iCarly though. I assume his hormones are controlling his viewing choices.
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: DGuller on September 05, 2012, 08:02:07 AM
Quote from: garbon on September 05, 2012, 06:58:22 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on September 05, 2012, 06:34:41 AM
Quote from: Monoriu on September 04, 2012, 08:29:51 PM
We all have our addictions to different shows.  It is just that the kids have different addicitons than ours  :lol:

Kids just have really bad taste and the younger they are, the worse it is.

Sicko. :x
:yes: His palate is seriously messed up.
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: szmik on September 08, 2012, 04:54:30 PM
Thankfully my son loves The Penguins of Madagascar ... and I watch it too sometimes  :)

Dubbing is top notch
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 08, 2012, 07:31:50 PM
I missed most of the Florida/Texas A&M game, as I was requested to powerlevel my niece's little fairy on Disney.com's Pixie Hollow World. 
Totally twinked the shit out of her fairy.  That's one pimpin' ass pixie now with plenty of Pixie Diamonds.  Stacks of water lillies and daisies, got some major loot seeds for baking ingredients.  Squee.
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Ed Anger on September 08, 2012, 07:32:38 PM
 :lol:

Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: HVC on September 08, 2012, 07:45:27 PM
... maybe meri was right


:P
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 08, 2012, 07:49:25 PM
Hey, I'm not going to sit there during the game and watch her little heart break as her noob pixie gets punked by all the other Level 3 and 4 fairies, with their dandelion dresses and bee wing sandles.  Fuck that shit.

Nigga had to level up most riki tik, get twinked the fuck out.  Now she's got a nice little boss fairy, with some decent PVE gear.
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Ed Anger on September 08, 2012, 07:50:04 PM
 :lol: :)
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: HVC on September 08, 2012, 07:55:05 PM
See, at first i thought you may be joking, but you know way too much. You sir need help :D
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 08, 2012, 07:56:35 PM
I am the Joe Biden of uncles.
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: HVC on September 08, 2012, 07:58:08 PM
Slightly senial and off putting but mostly harmless? :unsure:


I'm sure your niece appreciated it... as she sat in the corner watching you play with her toys, all the while you becoming testy when she wanted a turn :lol:
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 08, 2012, 08:01:48 PM
Quote from: HVC on September 08, 2012, 07:58:08 PM
I'm sure your niece appreciated it... as she sat in the corner watching you play with her toys, all the while you becoming testy when she wanted a turn :lol:

:lol:  How'd you know? 
WAIT A MINUTE HONEY IM ON A BUBBLE FISHBOUNCE STREAK
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Ed Anger on September 08, 2012, 08:02:22 PM
I had to get the agility orbs for my nephew in Crackdown. Was it inappropriate to let a then 8 year old play Crackdown? Maybe.


Was I awesomely cool? Yes.

A bad Uncle? Maybe.
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Josquius on September 09, 2012, 08:44:03 PM
You should watch the original Welsh version, that's always good for a laugh.

I used to rather like Fireman Sam. Though I hear new episodes of it and Postman Pat have been made and they make it all cool and down with the kids and lame....
Thomas the Tank is king though. I do believe that a childhood interest in Thomas bodes well for future geekery.

And Thomas had Ringo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJmQMIHg9kk
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Syt on September 10, 2012, 12:57:53 AM
Quote from: Tyr on September 09, 2012, 08:44:03 PMI used to rather like Fireman Sam. Though I hear new episodes of it and Postman Pat have been made and they make it all cool and down with the kids and lame....

That's what happened to German Sesame Street. In late 70s/early 80s it was a good mix of decent original content with good, well known German actors and stuff bought from the U.S., mostly cartoons and puppet skids (though the people who wrote the dubbing must have been stoned out of their minds most of the time - some of that stuff is surreal :lol: ).

When I watched it in the 90s with my niece/nephew it had embraced youth culture way too much. :(
Title: Re: From Hell's Heart I stab at thee, Fireman Sam
Post by: Barrister on September 10, 2012, 01:12:00 AM
Well I don't know the "old" Fireman Sam in any way.  I only know the 2008 version.

I think there's one episode with a reference to a skateboard.  Beyond that, I can't think of anything referencing 'youth culture'.  It just has really annoying voices, and really annoying Euro sirens (seriously - as a continent you guys fail in your emergency sirens).

Although Timmy knows who Thomas the Tank Engine is, he doesn't particularily like the show.  Which disappoints me, since only does it have Ringo but George Carlin as well.