Manx Bean Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) With all the shenanigans going on in Tynpotwald, I was wondering what spoof TV programmes could be produced from all the comedy gold nuggets spewing out of Tynwald? My first suggestions: Yessir Minister Juan flew over the Cuckoos Nest Edited November 11, 2022 by Manx Bean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Johnson Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Trouble is that its not funny anymore Lives and business depend on a functioning government 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 On The Buses The (Civil Service) Office Dads Army Casualty (yes - we could turn that into a sitcom). Games show - Universally Challenged. (a team of MHKs answer basic questions like - Is water wet? and, If you have £1 and spend £100 how much do you need to give yourself as a pay increase?). Clueless (a panel game where people get points and promotions for screwing things up). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De nada Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Pointless... no need to say any more. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Alternatively, look to radio 4 for programmes that already exist whose titles might be apt, eg I'm Sorry I haven't a Clue The Infinite Monkey Cage Any Questions... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Tipping Point would be my contribution as unless our Alfie gets a grip, and soon, it will be very unfunny. Moving deck chairs is never a solution. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) For Alf it could be Home and Away. For the rest: a Different World King of the Hill The Wonder Years Not so Happy Days Edited November 11, 2022 by Passing Time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I think he has already appeared in that one 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Schitt’s Creek would be perfect for the lot of them 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Boris Johnson said: Trouble is that its not funny anymore Lives and business depend on a functioning government I honestly believe that in years to come (assuming it does get any better) that the last 20 years or so will come to be regarded as some sort of nadir in the governance of the Island. This isn't based on just personal opinion or the rantings on MF. Official report after official Report slam the governance, MEA, Beamans/Health/DOI, Ranson, the Meat Plant, the Airport; it's relentless. And it's only equalled by the lack of MEANINGFUL action to address. Government just ambles along to the next embarrassing and expensive fuck-up like it's not any sort of an issue. And if there are any sort of financial repercussions, it's ok, we'll just stick the taxes up for the unwashed to cover it. It needs to end. And appointing incompetents to Depts and then sacking them 51 days later won't do it. Nor will Ministers endlessly covering incompetent and corrupt Civil Service arses. Our elected need to start growing some balls. And that includes Alf Cannan. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadAsHell Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Closed all hours Keeping up interferences Airport Only fools and horse trams 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 30 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: I honestly believe that in years to come (assuming it does get any better) that the last 20 years or so will come to be regarded as some sort of nadir in the governance of the Island. This isn't based on just personal opinion or the rantings on MF. Official report after official Report slam the governance, MEA, Beamans/Health/DOI, Ranson, the Meat Plant, the Airport; it's relentless. And it's only equalled by the lack of MEANINGFUL action to address. Government just ambles along to the next embarrassing and expensive fuck-up like it's not any sort of an issue. And if there are any sort of financial repercussions, it's ok, we'll just stick the taxes up for the unwashed to cover it. It needs to end. And appointing incompetents to Depts and then sacking them 51 days later won't do it. Nor will Ministers endlessly covering incompetent and corrupt Civil Service arses. Our elected need to start growing some balls. And that includes Alf Cannan. I agree, although a lot of what is happening here is a reflection of the circus going on in the UK and elsewhere in the world. We are so intertwined that we can not avoid some of the crap which is thrown around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weliveinhope Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 47 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: I honestly believe that in years to come (assuming it does get any better) that the last 20 years or so will come to be regarded as some sort of nadir in the governance of the Island. This isn't based on just personal opinion or the rantings on MF. Official report after official Report slam the governance, MEA, Beamans/Health/DOI, Ranson, the Meat Plant, the Airport; it's relentless. And it's only equalled by the lack of MEANINGFUL action to address. Government just ambles along to the next embarrassing and expensive fuck-up like it's not any sort of an issue. And if there are any sort of financial repercussions, it's ok, we'll just stick the taxes up for the unwashed to cover it. It needs to end. And appointing incompetents to Depts and then sacking them 51 days later won't do it. Nor will Ministers endlessly covering incompetent and corrupt Civil Service arses. Our elected need to start growing some balls. And that includes Alf Cannan. i'd be interested to hear MF's last remaining MHK's point of view on this, because its absolutely right. Do any of them want to make change or is it a case of fuck this, ill just sit quietly for the next three years and take my wage? Absolutely genuine question, because just as you think it cant get any worse, it actually does. You'd say its third world, but I think thats probably unfair on the third world. Its utterly disgraceful, and yet it continues. You can only imagine the sort of island we would live in if countless millions werent squandered because of the lack of any sort of capable civil servant. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Some Chief Ministers do ave em It aint half hot here Alf ministers behaving badly Till next week do us part Waiting for Rob Drop the dead donkey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Max Power said: I agree, although a lot of what is happening here is a reflection of the circus going on in the UK and elsewhere in the world. We are so intertwined that we can not avoid some of the crap which is thrown around. I think the opposite.... perhaps with the exception of the lack of medical staff (which seems to be a global problem) all the other issues alluded to are home grown, as in........ as Manx As The Hills. Edited November 11, 2022 by Andy Onchan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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