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The beneifts and perils of blogging
I found this on my blog in "comments awaiting approval" this morning.
Sarah had read my S blog (Sun, sea and S) from the A-Z challenge in 2012 !! but obviously nothing else.
I didn't see the OAPs Behaving Badly programme but it doesn't sound like my kind of thing.
I could offer to give a different view of retirement in the sun, I suppose, and see what she says.
What do you think?
Hi Lizy,
I hope you are well.
I hope you don't me emailing you out of the blue like this. My name is Sarah and I'm currently working on a brand new series of 'OAPs Behaving Badly.' I'm not sure if you saw or were aware of the show that was aired on CH5 earlier this year?
At the moment I'm casting for a brand new, Channel 5 series OAPs Behaving Badly. Following the success of the one-hour episode earlier this year; I am looking for people 60 years plus, who are fun, lively and are embracing their retirement and golden years. If you are interested or know anyone that are keen to be involved then please do contact me at
[email protected] Thank you for your time.
Sarah.xxx
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Otherwise - be very careful. Bear in mind they will be wanting you to be disgraceful so they can be rude about you in the commentary.
I think she does exist, but wouldn't trust her within barge-pole distance.
After seeing snail's contribution I'm tempted to email her saying "Not on your nelly" but that would be childish.
:-O
You probably would be shown in as extreme a light as possible and have things you said used out of context ... how much would that worry you?
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I wondered if you watched it Lizy.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/c5s-oaps-behaving-badly-sun-3814495
While trying not to sound snobbish, that kind of 'drink-all-you-can-and-bugger-the-consequences' behaviour disgusts me, and as they obviously wouldn't show me saying that, there's no point.
The idea of being misquoted AND out of context appalls me.
So although I didn's see the programme - we don't watch UK TV here, not having the right 'box' - I think I'll pass.
No fame and fortune that way.
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It's only 'entertaining' if it's outrageous and there are two kinds of publicity!
Dear Sarah
Re your comment on my blog yesterday.
It is clear that you only read that one two year old entry in my blog, or you would be aware of my opinions on the common perception of ex-pat behaviour. Also, having talked to several people last night, it is also obvious that you have carpet-bombed Tenerife with similar requests.
Having seen some of the footage of the previous programme, I am sure you would not be interested in making a programme about people who have better things to do than get drunk every day. No doubt you will find plenty of volunteer OAPs to Behave Badly for your cameras.
Liz Young
Possibly a bit harsh, but I assure you this is the toned-down version!
L-)
=D>
Seriously though - I love that response!
This reminds me of the time a new neighbour was selected to appear on a reality show and we had reporters knocking on our door for our reactions to this "tremendous news." As we were not familiar with the programme or what it entailed I suspect they were not impressed by our underwhelmed response. Never really got to know that neighbour either as they moved on shortly afterwards.
Anyway, Lizy, much better to get 15 minutes of fame from writing than being a talking point on TV!
These people spread their nets very widely. This year we have been contacted by producers for Come Dine with Me, Goggle Box and something about obsessive cleaners. I don't do dinner parties, watch telly or clean.
Naturally every one of them tells me I'm a great blogger. Several say they come upon my blog by accident and were so impressed they have bookmarked it, quite a number are obviously not native English speakers, and one or two are creepy.
Today's offerings include an invitation to visit the sites of a dental supplier, a corset manufacturer, a shoe fetishist, a video maker, a Viagra supplier and a purveyor of "Party pills - Legal drugs for the fun party-goer."
What's in your spam sump?
:-w
doesn't she. What she got that we haven't ..mmmm