tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9230592.post4629306890163978282..comments2023-06-14T09:10:27.097-04:00Comments on Gray Falcon: Not Just A River in EgyptCubuCokohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14128683147101484237noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9230592.post-25596117608482595522012-09-02T14:32:42.087-04:002012-09-02T14:32:42.087-04:00In English? I don't believe there is one. Ther...In English? I don't believe there is one. There's a lot of Serbian-language stuff out there (<a href="http://www.vaseljenska.com/" rel="nofollow">Vaseljenska TV</a> comes to mind), but English-language efforts are scarce. Priorities and all that.CubuCokohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128683147101484237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9230592.post-9534813427484608962012-08-30T21:28:30.555-04:002012-08-30T21:28:30.555-04:00I'm interested in a Serbian streaming media ne...I'm interested in a Serbian streaming media network that offers an alternate point of view to that provided by B92. Does anyone have suggestions?<br /><br />Thanks! Tom B.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10707565452098111059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9230592.post-29977572738031505252012-08-26T22:23:18.804-04:002012-08-26T22:23:18.804-04:00I couldn't have dreamed of a more fitting role...I couldn't have dreamed of a more fitting role for Clark than a reality show host. CubuCokohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128683147101484237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9230592.post-72541439356062532112012-08-16T16:46:01.104-04:002012-08-16T16:46:01.104-04:00Now, here's something.
US network NBC has a n...Now, here's something.<br /><br />US network NBC has a new reality series called "Stars Earn Stripes" where Z list slebs compete in war zone themed games (minus the enemy fire). Its the first TV show to be condemned by eight Nobel Peace Prize Laureates as a glorification of armed violence. This intellectual and tasteful piece of programming is hosted by none other than Wes Clark.Asterihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753296082976125114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9230592.post-25408663069150886142012-08-15T17:35:41.290-04:002012-08-15T17:35:41.290-04:00Actually, I tell lie. Some teenagers from Novi Paz...Actually, I tell lie. Some teenagers from Novi Pazar were asking me about Dr Who - which I do like - though I prefer the old version, they only knew the new one.<br /><br />People are also really keen on "Only Fool's and Horses" or "Mucke" which I really don't get, but can understand the appeal in Serbia.<br /><br />The best British TV shows made in the last 20 years have been short lived ones that have gained a kind cult following, though the humour is very British.Asterihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753296082976125114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9230592.post-89190049147594546452012-08-15T13:48:13.783-04:002012-08-15T13:48:13.783-04:00Ha! I guess whatever works to get the message acro...Ha! I guess whatever works to get the message across, right?<br /><br />What little TV I do watch is mostly British. Still beats most American programming. <br /><br />I do have a twitter account, I just haven't got around to using it much. But you are right, it is very useful for short comments that don't necessarily make good blog posts.CubuCokohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128683147101484237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9230592.post-56599917753050942672012-08-15T09:37:58.289-04:002012-08-15T09:37:58.289-04:00The type of Brits who holiday in Cyprus are not th...<br />The type of Brits who holiday in Cyprus are not the sort who would be affected by that kind brainwashing - the alcohol and exposure to the sun has most probably dimmed that prospect by the time they come in to slouch in front of the TV. Most are not in Cyprus to enjoy its culture and scenery.<br /><br />I have first hand experience of Arab TV, so I'm familiar with that kind of Islamic preaching, but! much to my shock and amusement I found that these Koran readings were interspersed with sex chat adverts and endless raunchy soap operas and pornography. The best thing I've ever seen was an advert featuring a naked women with Saudi Arabian and Afghan flags protecting her modesty and with the phone numbers to call up underneath them.<br /><br />Whenever I'm in Serbia I get asked about British TV shows, none of which I watch and this is always met with genuine surprise. The UK once had a reputation for having the best TV in the world, this was true at one time, but not any more - its as bad as Germany.<br /><br />One more point. Since you mentioned twitter, have you considered using it? its useful as well as being a lot of fun, I highly recommend it.Asterihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753296082976125114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9230592.post-48772390103636351892012-08-15T00:59:54.309-04:002012-08-15T00:59:54.309-04:00Thank you very much for the comments, Marie. The f...Thank you very much for the comments, Marie. The fact that so many people watch life instead of living it baffles me. Why? Just... why?CubuCokohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128683147101484237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9230592.post-15701347162747647602012-08-14T15:26:13.409-04:002012-08-14T15:26:13.409-04:00Interesting post.
I am currently living in Cyprus...Interesting post.<br /><br />I am currently living in Cyprus, all my ex-pat Brit friends have satellite now, so they can watch all their favourite programs, they've even tried to persuade me to do the same, but I've so far resisted. <br /><br />They watch a myriad of channels, so I'm sure Nile TV comes into it somewhere. I can't relate to the BBC anymore, I've been on the island too long.<br /><br />Recently friends visted for their holidays here too, they spent some time in their hotel room watching satellite TV. <br /><br />For me, this seems like the brainwashing is complete. When I visit the UK I am astounded at how the TV is everything - all lives revolve around the soaps and reality tv shows<br /><br />Life in Cyprus is lived very much in the 'out doors', especially in the summer with the 40 degree heat. TV is sort of a winter luxury that people indulge in.<br /><br />The older housewives have started to watch the South American soaps, and if they don't make it to Church they can watch it on the TV.<br /><br />The same goes for the Tavernas and the Greek dancing, if you can't make it out, you can tune in and watch other people dancing and singing and enjoying themselves. <br /><br />Politics and news are always showing on a screen somewhere. You see, people like talking here, they talk a lot, and often, and very loudly! It just doesn't blend to a TV culture.<br /><br />BTW - that's a lovely picture, and it's not just any old beach in Cyprus. That's Aphrodites Rock, and the place she was supposedly birthed out of the foam onto the land according to Greek myth.<br /><br />Marie...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04552643095016293044noreply@blogger.com