LOOK AT *ME* FFS!

 
You probably know that Strammy likes his cooking.
 
I also like my TV cooking programmes.
 
But why on earth do the producers and directors of these type of 'reality' shows (many other genres are guilty too) feel the need to make it appear that the presenter is talking to some third party who isn't there?
 
They are obviously addressing me - the viewer.  The fictional third person they are looking at never speaks or reacts (obviously) so why is this done?
 
These examples show what I'm whinging about - I've snapped these prime examples when the presenters are in full flow monologue, but who are they addressing?
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Ramsay, Dahl etc - FFS LOOK AT ME you ignorant twats
 
 
 
 
 
(rant over)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Edit: Arrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
 
 
 

Moshkiae


 
(... btw, do you like Garry Moore?)

 
 
 
I certainly do Pedro - I like his blues, rock and metal; as well as his contribution to Thin Lizzy and his collaborations with (the incomparable) Phil Lynott 
 
To name just a few - Parisienne Walkways, Out In The Fields and Still Got The Blues are some of my favourite tracks of all time
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 

Mike? killing me softly with his voice

The only reality show I watch is this here CH.

Occasionally the SONAR forum. But they NEVER look into the camera or even at me.

SteveStrummerUK

Moshkiae


 
(... btw, do you like Garry Moore?)

 
 
 
I certainly do Pedro - I like his blues, rock and metal; as well as his contribution to Thin Lizzy and his collaborations with (the incomparable) Phil Lynott 
 
To name just a few - Parisienne Walkways, Out In The Fields and Still Got The Blues are some of my favourite tracks of all time
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 

Sorry to sidetrack Steve, but have you heard this short-lived line-up?

BBM - City of Gold

Of course it's Crossroads by another name but the solo at 1:20 is one of my favourites from GM.

Apparently Moore and Baker hated each other so it was one album only...

Psalmist35

Mooch4056


that would be big brother --

Pffft!  Did you fill out your census form?

You fill up my census
Like a night in the forest

You fill up my census Like a night in the forest

BROMANCE!!!

jamesg1213

Sorry to sidetrack Steve, but have you heard this short-lived line-up?

BBM - City of Gold

Of course it's Crossroads by another name but the solo at 1:20 is one of my favourites from GM.

Apparently Moore and Baker hated each other so it was one album only...

I vaguely remember the project James, a good mate of mine was a big Cream fan and I remember him telling me all about it knowing I liked Gary Moore's stuff.  I never got around to checking it out though - but that clip is excellent mate, Moore doing what he does best.
 
I just ordered the (remastered) album you mention (Around The Next Dream) from Amazon -  got to be a bargain at £4.99 
 
Thanks for the heads up on that James
 
 

Moshkiae

SteveStrummerUK

Moshkiae


 
(... btw, do you like Garry Moore?)

 
 
 
I certainly do Pedro - I like his blues, rock and metal; as well as his contribution to Thin Lizzy and his collaborations with (the incomparable) Phil Lynott  

Reason why I asked was because Garry Moore has my favorite rock song solo of all time. In his first album there is a cut named "Spirit" that still is for my ears the craziest guitar solo I have ever heard. And some of your playing, for some reason reminded me of his stuff. And of course, I happen to like Nuclear Attack and that other big rocker on Greg Lake's first solo album.
 
I have the LP. If you want to hear it let me know ... and love the side 2 in its entirety and how it goes from that crazy solo to the last song ... awesome. Totally awesome!

 
Cool, thanks Mosh.
 
I'm just downloading Spirit now - can't be bad, 69p for a 17 minute 320kbps mp3 (Amazon)
 
 

jamesg1213

Here's another one you might like Strammy (sorry to keep emptying yer wallet!) - quite different for GM, a sort of experimental trio thing, very dark compared to his usual fare;

Scars

Going for £2.98!!!

Ordered
 
The product description had me at 'blues-metal'
 

Have you ever considered that maybe they just DON'T want to look at you Steve?

SteveStrummerUK
Moshkiae 
  
   
(... btw, do you like Garry Moore?) 
   
I certainly do Pedro - I like his blues, rock and metal; as well as his contribution to Thin Lizzy and his collaborations with (the incomparable) Phil Lynott  
   
 ...  
   

Just heard it again ... man that's good! A beautiful EAR cleaning and blow out!
 
I needed that!

I think the idea is that they want to give the impression that the presenter is being "interviewed" by someone just off camera. They've probably done focus groups where people expressed a slight feeling of unease when they were being directly addressed. This is the 2010's, nobody wants to make eye contact

I totally agree Steve. Back in the old days it was a serious no no. It is just some stupid fad that a lot of idiot directors are getting into because they think it looks cool. In fact it does not and it looks stupid. One day they will all realise it. It will pass.
 
Bit like all the hand held camera crap on NYPD Blue. That was shocking. At least they have gotten out of that now.