3rd July 2000
Hi all,
A bit worrying I have found lately that some of my impressions have been requested at work. Apparently a few people think they're quite good.
The one I have had requested the most is my Scouse accent. Fortunately it is not difficult to avoid a huge ego trip about this, as I remember how Scousers have actually reacted to it. Roughly translated (i.e. without the swear words!) they tended to voice their opinion by saying, "Eh, that's a rubbish scouse accent, dat is!"
But why shouldn't I get away with ropey impressions? Look at Bobby Davro, he's made a career out of it! And of course no-one had the heart to tell my former University house-mate Dave Matthews that his impression of Beavis actually bore a closer resemblance to Les Dawson!
Being slightly more serious what about the company that brought us the Knight Rider toy car?
Yes, this is where being a child of the 80s rears its ugly head once again! I was a huge fan of Knight Rider, which as you may remember starred David Hasselhoff and his car, which was called Kit. Kit was meant to be a glimpse into the future, a sleek sports car with the intelligence to drive itself. It also had a trademark scrolling red light on the front of the car, just above the bumper.
So what did the toy company produce? Yes, Kit virtually became a minature sports utility vehicle with tractor tyres! Okay, so it would flip over and drive in the opposite direction if you hit a wall, but the real Kit would find a way to avoid hitting the wall in the first place!
If you'll excuse me I need to report a company in regards to the Trades Description Act... "Hello, is dat de busies?"
Have a good week,
Tony
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