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Less 27-06-2005 17:52

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The latest set of adverts from this useful? Company state that they are more helpfuller than they used to be, I think not! I wouldn't recommend them to find a course in English for any-one!
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Margaret Pilkington 27-06-2005 19:15

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It makes you wonder about the education of the Google Page Ranking and advertising companies........or are they just treating us like dummies.......personally I hate it.

Tinkerbelle 27-06-2005 21:56

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Educated or not Less ................ they GOT YOUR NUMBER !!! :D

Robbie 27-06-2005 22:03

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I personally find them Quite comical..

Buts thats just me...

sarah 27-06-2005 22:07

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There was a bloke sat outside my pub this morning wearing a Man City shirt, but he had one of those 118 118 head bands on. He looked rather funny bless him.

Tinkerbelle 27-06-2005 22:09

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbie
Buts thats just me...

:D Nope me too lol!!!

vorlon24 27-06-2005 22:15

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sarah
There was a bloke sat outside my pub this morning wearing a Man City shirt, but he had one of those 118 118 head bands on. He looked rather funny bless him.

Look out for him with the Channel 4 Drama (Sugar Rush, Nip/Tuck, etc)

Margaret Pilkington 28-06-2005 06:58

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It would be funny if it wasn't for the fact that the kids watching don't know any better and will pick up on this bad English......they'll be telling you that they are 'helpfuller' than little Johnny.......when everyone knows they are 'more helpful'.........they do, don't they......?

WillowTheWhisp 28-06-2005 07:21

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I have the same sort of grumble about written words like "kwik" and "toyz" not to mention that annoying reverse R in "Toys-R-Us" (which doesn't make sense anyway).

vorlon24 28-06-2005 09:34

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Do you realise, Margaret, that millions of pounds (or dollars) were spent in marketing to get that 'R' reversed...

andrewb 28-06-2005 10:13

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington
It would be funny if it wasn't for the fact that the kids watching don't know any better and will pick up on this bad English......they'll be telling you that they are 'helpfuller' than little Johnny.......when everyone knows they are 'more helpful'.........they do, don't they......?

Kids really shouldnt be watching Suger Rush lol :p

Margaret Pilkington 28-06-2005 12:15

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Who is 'Sugar Rush'......I was talking about the 118-118 ad and all the other very bad adverts on TV......the ones that teach kids it is fine to spit out their soft drink.......the ones that let children think it is Ok to speak with a mouth full of food.........and I feel for the parents who are trying to do a good job in bringing up children to have good manners...good spelling and a good standard of English.
Television is a pervasive and insidious influence and we allow it into our homes.

Maybe I am just old fashioned......but I don't like the way adverts influence our children.
And on the spelling front...... I'm with you Willow.......very sloppy.

cashman 28-06-2005 12:37

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington
It makes you wonder about the education of the Google Page Ranking and advertising companies........or are they just treating us like dummies.......personally I hate it.

they must be treating me like a dummy margaret- what the hell is 118 118 i honestly havent a clue lol

Margaret Pilkington 28-06-2005 12:40

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118-118 is a directory enquiry company.......but watch out for their advert, because that is what this thread is all about.
So who's going to tell me who/what Sugar Rush is/are......?

cashman 28-06-2005 12:44

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington
118-118 is a directory enquiry company.......but watch out for their advert, because that is what this thread is all about.
So who's going to tell me who/what Sugar Rush is/are......?

ah cheers, i rarley watch tele,so havent seen it no wonder i'm baffeled ta lol ps and i always mute the tv when the ads come on lol


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