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That wasn't meant to be snarky. Family Guy is awesome. I was just trying to segue your Christian Bale link into the Christian Bale link I wanted to show...
Oh man, I love that outburst. Well used in the Family Guy link. That was funny. And the second link, BBC Breakfast, looks like an abomination. Do they have guests on that show, or do the hosts sometimes stretch out on that massive sofa for a little R&R? You could have a serious pow-wow on that thing. Do they do news or is it content-free blather like the Today Show? They sure didn't sound all that shocked or apologetic. Also the theme music is ominous for a morning show.
Here's a video link I keep putting on. I just can't get enough of the song.
Hugh - You're not the only person to identify the ominous nature of the news. Apocolyptic Rave
BBC Breakfast wakes me up in the morning. It's not that good, but it's a hell of a lot better than the other mainstream TV alternatives. The Sofa is for guests - Yes. And it's mainly content free blather. (Although I'm not sure what classifies as content free. This seems to be about normal for content.)
And despite what you may think - that was a grovelling apology. English understatement. Dontcha Know. Top Hole. Chin, Chin, etc...