RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted July 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 ...what is the point of anything? BeRTIe 1 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMKAT7 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Good morning folks, Come to that, what is the point of QI? More non-entity blathering to fill up the TV schedule? Cheers, Nigel. 8 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted July 18 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18 47 minutes ago, GMKAT7 said: Good morning folks, Come to that, what is the point of QI? More non-entity blathering to fill up the TV schedule? Cheers, Nigel. Slightly more amusing than any "reality" programmes currently being shown, or celeb travelogues, or quiz shows that rely on an unusual mechanism to tease the participants. Though that clip was more than unusually sexist in the range of responses to "model railways". Most programmes are there to fill up the schedule. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Free At Last Posted July 18 Popular Post Share Posted July 18 The point of model railways is for model railway manufacturers to lighten the wallets of model railway enthusiasts. 7 6 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted July 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18 1 hour ago, Hroth said: Slightly more amusing than any "reality" programmes currently being shown, or celeb travelogues, or quiz shows that rely on an unusual mechanism to tease the participants. Though that clip was more than unusually sexist in the range of responses to "model railways". Most programmes are there to fill up the schedule. Not bothered watching that clip, but I usually find QI to be decent enough entertainment when I just want to stick my feet up for a bit. Although I vaguely recognise the woman as someone who I've found a bit irritating before; if she's asking "what's the point?" of something she's not interested in herself then that just reinforces it. When it comes to interests and hobbies it's a question only ever asked by fairly unintelligent people with little to no imagination who aren't capable of understanding anything that isn't exactly what they want to do (which is usually things that require no effort or thought). 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 51 minutes ago, Reorte said: Not bothered watching that clip,.... if she's asking "what's the point?" of something she's not interested in herself then that just reinforces it. You should probably watch it. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted July 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18 I used to enjoy QI but eventually I was turned off for the same reason I switched off Have I Got News for You and stopped reading Private Eye, it went from rather clever and insightful humour which could be quite informative to majoring on supercilious sneering. 4 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted July 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18 5 minutes ago, jjb1970 said: I used to enjoy QI but eventually I was turned off for the same reason I switched off Have I Got News for You and stopped reading Private Eye, it went from rather clever and insightful humour which could be quite informative to majoring on supercilious sneering. Completely agree . Both past their expiry date I think as to the point of model railways , I haven’t watched the clip , but for me relaxation . Absorption away from the realities of life 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibelroad Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Everything everyone does is ultimately pointless, the sun will devour the earth in a bit, however its how you live your life which counts, a life lived well is a well spent life and hobbies keep you active and give a sense of fulfilment. 14 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted July 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18 24 minutes ago, 'CHARD said: You should probably watch it. Probably, but I'm at work at the moment so it'll have to wait until I'm at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted July 18 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18 I thoroughly enjoyed it.... 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted July 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18 I thought it rather fun and I'm not sure where the sexist bit was. If we can't laugh at ourselves then it's a poor do. 3 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium RichardT Posted July 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18 (edited) I would have hoped that RMWebbers might have watched the clip before coming out with knee-jerk reactions. Yes, it’s been given a clickbaity title, but the content had some interest: in a) good to hear the L&YR Signalling School training layout getting a mention and a short but serious explanation (although given it’s also on working public display at the NRM a mention of that and a photo/some film would have been good - but no, let’s show something in London that no-one can visit instead 🤨 /rant); b) Sandi Toksvig mentioning that she liked model railways and had a loco running round her office, which rather nicely took the wind out of the sails of some of the smartarse patronising from the guests… Edited July 18 by RichardT 5 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 4 minutes ago, RichardT said: b) Sandi Toksvig mentioning that she liked model railways and had a loco running round her office, which rather nicely took the wind out of the sails of some of the smartarse patronising from the guests… It was also Sandi who asked the 'what is the point' question which was in relation to the signalling school model pictured. A harmless and fun clip only slightly spoiled by Aisling Bea. Graeme 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted July 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18 10 minutes ago, jacko said: It was also Sandi who asked the 'what is the point' question which was in relation to the signalling school model pictured. A harmless and fun clip only slightly spoiled by Aisling Bea. Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 ......the front bit of a "Battle Space Turbo Car! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium RichardT Posted July 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18 16 minutes ago, jacko said: in relation to the signalling school model pictured. Point of info - the old model pictured behind Sandi isn’t from the L&YR layout (which is mainly coarse scale third rail EMUs) - I suspect that it’s a generic “old model train” photo the researchers googled. But rewatching it to check I was also struck by the straightforward non-sneering way Sandi described Rod Stewart’s railway and how he models on tour. Of course, in a sense she’s there to be the “straight man” feed to the panellists, but even so kudos for resisting the cheap shots. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheatley Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 For those who didn't bother to watch the clip the actual question was (words to the effect of) - "The oldest surviving model railway was made in 1912. What was it for ?" Answer - LYR Signalling School layout. Yiu may rejoin the outrage bus, although I accept that two of the three contributions were purile. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted July 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18 1 hour ago, RichardT said: I would have hoped that RMWebbers might have watched the clip before coming out with knee-jerk reactions. Yes, it’s been given a clickbaity title, but the content had some interest: Guilty as charged, fair enough! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold C126 Posted July 18 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18 I hear the latest reason is 'postponing dementia'. I am all for that. 6 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 58 minutes ago, C126 said: I hear the latest reason is 'postponing dementia'. I am all for that. All for what? 1 3 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted July 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18 The narratologist Barbara Czarniawska wrote that ‘theories simplify and beautify reality’. I like the quote and think that model railways do the same. Model railways simplify and beautify reality. Well, some of them do. Dava 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted July 18 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18 4 minutes ago, Dava said: Well, some of them do. They all do in our heads and hearts.............and that's what matters... 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mol_PMB Posted July 18 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18 I’ve not watched the clip but I have had a few hours’ training session on the L&Y layout and I found that fascinating and mind-broadening. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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