Guest263228 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 45 minutes ago, Scousers1 said: Strangely enough i find that in OZ i never go outside. In the UK i am out all the time. I find needing to drive everywhere in OZ and all buildings airconditioned or just too hot or cold outside i just never go outside. We have quite a large backyard and never use it due to mozzies in the evenings. So for me the UK is more of an outdoors place. The curse of life in the dreaded suburbs. Walkability measurements close to zero in many. I'd probably be inside, in a state of mild depression, under those circumstances. Even if possible to walk, the soullessness along with drought of people makes it an unpleasant experience, in many instances. You can put mosquito prevention in place though to enable a more pleasant back yard experience. Although I live in one of Perth's most walkable localities, it still certainly has limitations. In general I prefer UK for walking, or the pars of UK lived, I should qualify. Mainland Europe even more so. But I love walking and an interesting street scope is somewhat necessary besides long country/forest walks...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest263228 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 On 20/11/2017 at 03:35, Toots said: I can't remember the TV ads in the UK. They are awful here though but like you, I'm not one for sitting watching the telly. There is the odd programme I'll watch but on the whole I've got better things to do than sit staring at a screen for the evening. TV adds in UK are far superior I still recall some classics from Hovis and Tetleys (I think) with the monkey tea party. Australian advertising is like addressing children in immaturity. I wonder if this is reflective of something deeper.......? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 8 minutes ago, Pura Vida said: TV adds in UK are far superior I still recall some classics from Hovis and Tetleys (I think) with the monkey tea party. Australian advertising is like addressing children in immaturity. I wonder if this is reflective of something deeper.......? I don't think I have ever bought an item through advertising. If everyone was the same as me those poncey advertising agencies would go bust. I was left home by the time my parents got a telly then I shared a cottage with 3 friends in my teens and we didn't have a TV so missed out on TV adverts. I never really got into the habit of watching it much after that. I do remember the Hovis ad also the Tetleys one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzly111 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) I've spent tens of thousands on TV advertising. And if I'm honest there are better forms of advertising out there for the money! Everytime I come up with a concept, it is invariably dumbed down by the director, who invariably says I need to target the level of the audience (often to cringeworthy levels). Even the jingles. Sophistication is a no-no. And of course comes at significant extra cost. These guys are *right* though. In Australia, advertising is very materialistically driven. It's all about price, value and BIG discounting. Much like USA I am told. However, are we underestimating the Australian audience? Having a look on Youtube for past and present adverts in the UK certainly brings both fond memories (the aim of advertising?), smiles and a certain sense of marvel. But in answer to your question, Pura Vida, in my experience I do believe you are correct. Edited November 24, 2017 by grizzly111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 On 19/11/2017 at 12:33, MARYROSE02 said: That is sad! I can't even remember a UK ad and I ignore the Aussie ones. our ads and t.v in general are the dogs bollocks ....especially after watching oz and u.s t.v 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Aussie TV ad's are sometimes crap and a PITA as they are on more than the show your trying to watch. I don't feel right complaining when we dont pay though, lol, We do tend to watch UK stuff on Netflix or one of the other free to air channels more than Aussie Tv but we do like watching comedy and Stand up comedy so prefer UK shows. Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) @Pura Vida Chimpanzees in the Tetley adverts. Think they stopped being used in ads during the early 2000s Edited November 24, 2017 by vickyplum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbeat Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Pura Vida said: TV adds in UK are far superior I still recall some classics from Hovis and Tetleys (I think) with the monkey tea party. Australian advertising is like addressing children in immaturity. I wonder if this is reflective of something deeper.......? The chimps were in PG Tips ads, they were funny at the time but I'd hate to see them made now. Edited November 24, 2017 by Drumbeat Typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapri Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Im another one who doesn't watch much TV. If I do then I tend to binge watch Netflix series. I can't imagine willingly watching an advert in either country ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest263228 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 But I wonder all these people whom no longer watch TV, has it been replaced by on line activity? Hardly an improvement on time spent surely? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, Pura Vida said: But I wonder all these people whom no longer watch TV, has it been replaced by on line activity? Hardly an improvement on time spent surely? Surely improvement is subjective and down to the individual? I don't watch TV and go on line to chat to my friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, Pura Vida said: But I wonder all these people whom no longer watch TV, has it been replaced by on line activity? Hardly an improvement on time spent surely? We have a combination of on line and Netflicking ,lol .. My DD cringes when we call it Netflicking,lol Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Pura Vida said: But I wonder all these people whom no longer watch TV, has it been replaced by on line activity? Hardly an improvement on time spent surely? After dinner husband and I usually go for a walk - even in winter. Usually get back in at 9 or 9.30 at this time of year. Sometimes in the evening I'm online to read news from different sources. OH is the one for the TV especially now the cricket is on. Last night I was at a neighbour's house playing mahjong with a couple of other people. Glasses of wine and a bit of a laugh. Tonight we're out to dinner. Also usually catch up with friends in UK and on the mainland via Skype/email. Edited November 24, 2017 by Toots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest263228 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 12 hours ago, grizzly111 said: I've spent tens of thousands on TV advertising. And if I'm honest there are better forms of advertising out there for the money! Everytime I come up with a concept, it is invariably dumbed down by the director, who invariably says I need to target the level of the audience (often to cringeworthy levels). Even the jingles. Sophistication is a no-no. And of course comes at significant extra cost. These guys are *right* though. In Australia, advertising is very materialistically driven. It's all about price, value and BIG discounting. Much like USA I am told. However, are we underestimating the Australian audience? Having a look on Youtube for past and present adverts in the UK certainly brings both fond memories (the aim of advertising?), smiles and a certain sense of marvel. But in answer to your question, Pura Vida, in my experience I do believe you are correct. I have found it somewhat odd that advertisers continue to fork out so much, more to the point so many, adds on TV, with such a falling audience. I find the same with a particular FM station on the radio. In the morning (rush four period) the advertising is pathetic. Something like one song to seven minutes of advertising. Australians are very materialistically driven, hence the adds reflect this sadly. Not sure about underestimating the Australian audience. We do have close to, if not the highest personal levels of debt in the world. That speaks loads, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest263228 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 13 minutes ago, calNgary said: We have a combination of on line and Netflicking ,lol .. My DD cringes when we call it Netflicking,lol Cal x I should try Netflicking....as love promoting the cringe level factor in believers ............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, Pura Vida said: I should try Netflicking....as love promoting the cringe level factor in believers ............ You can get some good uk shows and comedy that suits the UK taste. I am wanting to watch the latest Im a celebrity but not had time to try and find a channel to watch it on here yet Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 6 minutes ago, calNgary said: You can get some good uk shows and comedy that suits the UK taste. I am wanting to watch the latest Im a celebrity but not had time to try and find a channel to watch it on here yet Cal x 6 minutes ago, calNgary said: You can get some good uk shows and comedy that suits the UK taste. I am wanting to watch the latest Im a celebrity but not had time to try and find a channel to watch it on here yet Cal x my wife and daughters are avid fans ....i don't watch it , because its shite ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, bunbury61 said: my wife and daughters are avid fans ....i don't watch it , because its shite ? I miss Ant n Dec,lol Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest263228 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, calNgary said: You can get some good uk shows and comedy that suits the UK taste. I am wanting to watch the latest Im a celebrity but not had time to try and find a channel to watch it on here yet Cal x I may just give it a try. How much is it? But still find enough on TV to satisfy watching lust, even if record and watch during the week. Things like Doc Martin, Victoria, The Last Post (just finished) Endeavour, DCI Banks, seem more than enough to fill in the mid week nights. Anything with the word celebrity would induce me to run a mile I'm afraid , but then detest all those sort of shows from Kitchen Chef to ......Got Talent and the rest...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I think its $10 a month, the Telstra box we got free with the lanline/internet package but i did then go out and buy the kids a box each ($104) for their bedrooms as we always seem to want to watch different things at the same times,lol Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeralBeryl Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 On 10/18/2017 at 02:21, Sophie said: we are all looking forward to the next adventure!. Hello What a fantastic and great attitude you have. To look upon life changes as an adventure............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeralBeryl Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 On 11/25/2017 at 10:12, Guest263228 said: But I wonder all these people whom no longer watch TV, has it been replaced by on line activity? Hardly an improvement on time spent surely? I hardly watch telly anymore, as the ads drive me crackers. I limit my internet use too. Not on Facebook or social media time wasting sites. Instead, now I live near a beach, I go for walks along it, or swim in the sea most evenings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imapla Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 5 hours ago, FeralBeryl said: I hardly watch telly anymore, as the ads drive me crackers. I limit my internet use too. Not on Facebook or social media time wasting sites. Instead, now I live near a beach, I go for walks along it, or swim in the sea most evenings. Bit confused as to how this post has gone from have we made a mistake returning to the UK to what TV we watch 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 14 minutes ago, Imapla said: Bit confused as to how this post has gone from have we made a mistake returning to the UK to what TV we watch Your not the only one ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Why be confused ???,, the whole last page is pretty much discussing TV ,the page before that someone brought up chavs or should i say Bogans, that went on for post after post, it looks to me like a new member just quoted a post made quite a few days ago (none of which were reported as being off track but always regular occurances on threads like this). Cal x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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