Odd factoids

[Dave7]

I'm working on the basis that they're all true. Certainly mine all have been.

I think that is slightly optomistic for CCrs.

 

[classic33]

I think that is slightly optomistic for CCrs.

That last one is true!

 

[swee'pea99]

Reminds me of my fraught 35mill film projection days at university. Showing a bunuel film i managed to get the film trapped in the projector gate. The interesting image melt it produced on screen was initially taken to be one of the old surrealist's conceits by a few in the audience.

I once caught a late nite showing of an old French anarchist movie called Themroc which features no dialogue at all, apart from occasional lion-like roars from the main character. About half way thru' the projector jammed, as you describe, and the film bubbled and melted on-screen. Blinking silence, then, from a few rows back, another audience member roared loudly. The best 'heckle' I've ever witnessed.

 

[machew]

Chuck Norris is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked names for his left and right legs.

 

[Drago]

In the old days it was common for manufacturers to give their cars names. however, following WWII it was considered rather bad manners if you were on the losing side to give your cars aggressive names, such as Avenger or Hunter. Therefore the Germans showed some discretion and tended to give their cars model numbers instead of names.

Meanwhile, the British were very gracious in victory, and continued to bequeath their cars names such as Spitfire, Interceptor, and Bristol Beaufighter. Despite this trend the Ford Lancaster Bomber hatchback never sold well, and was withdrawn from production in 1978.

 

[jefmcg]

Andre the Giant (Princess Bride) used to be driven to school by Samuel Beckett.

 

[Dave7]

Originally there was only one commandment.
Moses was asked "would you like a commandment"
He asked "how much is it"
Answer was "they are free"
Moses said "in that case I will have 10"

 

[Fonze]

60,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body enough to go around the world twice ..
Not a good idea to try though

 

[Tim Hall]

Rupert Bear's middle name is "The".

 

[Paulus]

Tigger was not really his friend, just a hanger on.

 

[NorthernDave]

It's a little known fact that Jeremy Kyle, Jeremy Clarkson, Jeremy Corbyn, Jeremy Vine and the late Jeremy Beadle are quintuplets.

They have an older sibling, Jeremy Irons.

 

[MiK1138]

Rupert Bear's middle name is "The".

Yeah apparently his mother named him after Attila THE Hun

 

[Beebo]

Dolly Parton is taller lying down than when standing up.

 

[Drago]

Jeremy Irons' real name is Jertzy Wibbleflotsham. However, when seeking a stage name his great love of golf won through, and he chose Jertzy five-iron. his manager coulnd't remember all that, and mis-wrote it as Jeremy Irons.

 

[Tim Hall]

Staying with actors, thespian brothers Paul, Stephen, Joe and Mark McGann have a lesser known sibling, Renault. He didn't make it on the stage, but is carving out a career in the motor industry.