Ugly things that became a best seller

Started by Orcs, 02 March 2017, 03:40:46 PM

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Orcs


Following on from Roy's mention of ugly things becoming a best seller. lets start a list of awful / ugly  things or people  that became famous


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Quote from: d_Guy on 02 March 2017, 04:08:39 PM
Carrot Top

I hope that isn't an insult aimed at ginger people, like me?  :-

;)

What is it, by the way?  :)
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Quote from: RoyWilliamson on 02 March 2017, 09:14:21 PM
Quote from: d_Guy on 02 March 2017, 04:08:39 PM
Carrot Top

I hope that isn't an insult aimed at ginger people, like me?  :-

;)

What is it, by the way?  :)

Smoothie version of a lager top?!  :-\
(I know, even though it's fantasy  :o  ;)  )

Roy

Might be this chap, in this case?

"Scott Thompson, known by the stage name Carrot Top, is an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for his bright red hair, prop comedy, and self-deprecating humor."


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Orcs

Yes must be him, co D'guy is American, and this "Carot top" comedian certainly is not very attractive.
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Quote from: Leman on 03 March 2017, 01:12:04 PM
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald Trump

And Bouncing Boris - assume we have noticed the similarity of these clowns.
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d_Guy

Yes Roy, that is the guy! Will admit that he is probably better looking then yours truly.
My closest friend is a ginger, and my family is populated with them. They are all better looking then Carrot Top who has made a decent living with his prominent red hair. :)
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Roy

Ha, no worries d_Guy. I was only having you on - pulling your leg  :P

I'm struggling to think of something that I perceive as ugly, but others have placed a high value upon. My only thought is the art of Picasso, as they just don't do anything for me.



Donald Trump.

I was actually watching a short documentry on American wrestling, yesterday, and his name popped up. The WWF (World Wrestling Federation) wanted to show it's 1991 Wrestle Mania event as a Pay-per-View programme in the USA, but Trump argued for it to be screened on satellite/cable channels and accessible to a larger audience. Trump won. WWF didn't make as much television money. The wrestling event was staged at one of Trump's casino/hotel places. Trump PLC. got a huge amount of free publicity as the television show had banners bearing Trump's name and 'resort' in the background of every camera shot. I think Mr Trump won Mr Altruism 1991 that year  ;D

And that's the end of my touch on current politics, unless it sets off an argument.
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Orcs

The cynics are right nine times out of ten. -Mencken, H. L.

Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand well. - Robert Louis Stevenson

sunjester

Quote from: Orcs on 04 March 2017, 09:56:28 AM

Flipping Cheek !!!!! You have never seen a picture of me.   ;D



But is he wrong?  :d :d :d

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Quote from: Orcs on 04 March 2017, 09:56:28 AM

Flipping Cheek !!!!! You have never seen a picture of me.   ;D



Do we want to....... :d :d :d
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