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Paul Frightlaw

@paulwhitelaw.bsky.social

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I write about pop culture. Credits include The Scotsman, Radio Times, The Big Issue, Classic Rock, Doctor Who Magazine, Afternoons on BBC Radio Scotland. Co-creator of the So Disappointed podcast. Black cat enabler. paulbwhitelaw.blogspot.com

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Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 16h

Au contraire, it was a bonus.

Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 17h

This is what we did on my birthday.

So Disappointed @sodisappointed.bsky.social · 17h

Would you be disappointed or relieved if this happened to YOU?

Many thanks to @robinparker.bsky.social for this terrifying #PlasticeneHallowe’en suggestion!

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So Disappointed @sodisappointed.bsky.social · 1d

Calling all #DoctorWho fans! Which Doctor should we dress Terry up as for Hallowe’en?

NB: We’re implementing a strict ‘no woolly scarves’ policy as Tom Baker - who we love, of course - is a bit too obvious. But please feel free to choose any other incarnation!

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 1d

Pretty confused by how TRON became a big-budget movie franchise. Was it a bit hit when it came out? No. Did it become a big hit on video/TV? Also no. Do people have fond nostalgic memories of it? Eh kinda but not really. Was it secretly great and critically acclaimed? No again

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Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 1d

I haven't got to that bit yet, but I'm sure it won't disappoint.

Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 1d

It's what he would've wanted.

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Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 1d

The Ringo book is packed with astonishing facts.

Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 1d

As Eddie points out in his review of the Ringo-starring comedy Caveman, an introductory gag caption states that it takes place on 9th October. Which is today, but also John Lennon's birthday. Lennon was murdered four months before the film's release, so perhaps it's intended as a tribute of sorts.

film-authority.com @film-authority.bsky.social · 1d

I could write a thesis on it. In fact I already have…

film-authority.com/2021/07/17/c...

Caveman - film-authority.com

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Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 1d

We're waist-deep in Ringo's film career now. That'll Be the Day aside, it's such an utterly bizarre filmography. I know @film-authority.bsky.social has thoughts...

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crgn @crgn.bsky.social · 1d

The moment he goes to open the box you can almost see him hesitate and go: "Shit, is my stash in that one?"

Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 1d

"A very famous man".

Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 1d

I love the bit where he admits that the Rolls Royce grills he used for his coffee table design were procured via dodgy means. Noakes quickly moves on.

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Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 1d

That time in 1971 when Ringo went on Blue Peter to show off his futuristic furniture designs (the luxury interior design company he co-founded was actually very successful).

www.youtube.com/watch?v=g38M...

1971: RINGO STARR unveils his STEEL FURNITURE | Blue Peter | Weird and Wonderful | BBC Archive

YouTube video by BBC Archive

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Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 1d

I've seen these two, and they're both *very* special indeed.

So Disappointed @sodisappointed.bsky.social · 1d

Coming up next on #PlasticeneHallowe’en

FRIDAY: For @robinparker.bsky.social - Terry dresses up as Bob from Twin Peaks - you don’t want to miss this one!!
SATURDAY: For @crgn.bsky.social - we have a Salvador Dali inspired Terry. Which I’m ridiculously proud of.

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So Disappointed @sodisappointed.bsky.social · 2d

For some reason, when @kariebookish.bsky.social suggested Jacques Cousteau - my mind went to diving bell helmets. But, he’s a tad more contemporary than that. It’s wall to wall chambray shirts and beanies for our Jacques.

Who would *you* like to see Terry cosplay as next?

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Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 2d

Ringo Starr "baffled" by #CelebrityTraitors triumph.

Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 2d

Btw, Doyle ends his chapter on Ringo novelty songs with an approving nod towards that Courettes track.

Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 2d

Here's 'Go Go Go With Ringo' by The Whippets, a pre-teen trio featuring Jan Kerouac (daughter of Jack) and future Warhol superstar, performance artist and mother of Beck, Bibbe Hansen.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB8z...

The Whippets - Go Go Go With Ringo 1964 ((Stereo)) [Lost Jukebox Volume 028 (Beatles Volume)]

YouTube video by LostJukeboxVolumes

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Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 2d

That's fab.

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waltydunlop @waltydunlop.bsky.social · 2d

Do you know "R.I.N.G.O" by The Courettes? Nails that slightly creepy 60s novelty song vibe beautifully. Great tune too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=336R...

The Courettes R.I.N.G.O.

YouTube video by Damgoodrecords

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Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 2d

And now I've been introduced to the decidedly creepy Santa, Bring Me Ringo by Christine Hunter, just one of many Ringo-themed novelty records released during the first wave of U.S. Beatlemania. It was co-written and arranged by none other than Angelo Badalamenti.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZCE...

Christine Hunter - Santa Bring Me Ringo

YouTube video by hamsterguppies

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Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 2d

You'll enjoy it, I'm sure.

Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 2d

Really?! Wow.

Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 2d

God, I wish it was.

Paul Frightlaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 2d

And here it is in all its glory.

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