JsMum Report post Posted September 26, 2009 its infuriating that they have put it on together, I was watching xfactor but then the adverts come on and I switch to Strictly come dancing and then get absorbed and forget to put on Xfactor again, I know that XFactor is on again tomorrow but im busy tomorrow and probably wont get to watch it, why do the officials do this, I love both Strictly come dancing and Xfactor, they should think about the viewers more, so who are you going for and leaving to see if you can catch it another time. JsMumxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted September 26, 2009 (edited) Erm... Saturday night is DVD night... Tonight it's 'In The Loop', but if i hadn't got that to watch I've got a 3hr video of paint drying that is infiitely preferable to either of the above! Edited September 26, 2009 by baddad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NobbyNobbs Report post Posted September 26, 2009 (edited) ahh the wonders of freeview+ we watch strictly and record x factor, then when strictly finishes we start x factor. but i agree they should just not be so silly and share the viewing. if i had to choose i'd go for x factor, for at least the first half. i dont llike strictly when theres so many dancers, i can't keep them straight from one week to the next. also wasn't too impressed with martina going out last week Edited September 26, 2009 by NobbyNobbs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JsMum Report post Posted September 26, 2009 I didnt watch either in the end as I got distracted and it was anoying me because once I was watching one of the sides I wondering what was happening on the other side and I couldnt settle so gave up, and did some poems instead! JsMumxxxx I have dvd nights too but Ive watched them all loads, watched sleepless in seatle today have not watched that for ages! xxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something_different Report post Posted September 26, 2009 xfactor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted September 26, 2009 'In the loop' was excellent, BTW, but I'm such a tired wee poppet i fell asleep in the armchair watching the extras! I'm orf to bippity now, having just wuk up... Bring back Bob's Full House and Blankety Blank - that's what I say... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
call me jaded Report post Posted September 27, 2009 Strictly because they're not inviting you to laugh at people and my youngest loves the dresses, especially the princess-y ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted September 27, 2009 Can't bear either of them and would rather stick pins in my eyes, to be honest However, Saturday night is movie night chez Thirlaway and we plumped for The Simpsons Movie - a delight every time We're still laughing, ackshully. And Green and Black's ice cream for pud. A perfect evening! Karen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JsMum Report post Posted September 27, 2009 I love XFactor and I love Strictly come dancing and my post was about which one to watch not have comments that have cause me to feel a little bullied in this post just because I like these programmes, I would rather watch these than stick pins in my eyes and watch paint dry, thats is why TV was developed, we have moved on from the older evening programmes and Im happy with whats on, dvds are fine and have its place but on a saturday night I like the telly, thats my choice, all I was asking is which one are people going for, thats all. JsMum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daisydot Report post Posted September 27, 2009 Like both, but X Factor gets priority in our house. Hubby retires to another telly with a DVD though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjw Report post Posted September 27, 2009 hi jsmum xfactor wins for me but like you i switch over on breaks, we can watch it in peace tonight no competition enjoy theresa x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted September 27, 2009 Jsmum, Sorry you feel upset by some comments. I'm sure no one meant to make you feel bullied by giving their opinions of the programmes - the comments were meant lightheartedly and not as a judgement on your TV taste. I think programmes like x factor/Strictly are like Marmite - you either love em or hate em! I'm sure everyone has their own favourite form of TV relaxation. To answer your question, I don't watch either of these regularly and last night we opted for The Two Towers which was on another channel- my son's choice - even though we have it on DVD! If I had to choose between the two it would probably be the x factor. Although I don't usually watch it, I often catch up with the best clips on YouTube. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandapanda Report post Posted September 28, 2009 Hi Js Mum I watch X-factor, I'm not a fan of Strictly, I prefer the ice skating one. My husband goes on the computer while I watch X-factor (however he still listens and comes in moaning about some of the singers ) My sons aren't interested in either, but they're usually on their computers or playing lego or reading (oh, the modern family!). I just wish all these sorts of programmes didn't waste so much time with padding (shots of crowds, judges 'chatting' back stage, reshowing bits again and again etc). I can't believe the guy with Asperger's went out, he had a brilliant voice. Obviously, someone who sings a song properly is not what they are looking for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris54 Report post Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) I saw the x factor for the first time last night, it was on at work and as I was not to busy I got to see some of it. Now not wanting to hurt anyone feelings, I was quite astonished as to how bad it was, am I missing something or is that the point??. I not talking about the acts, well not all of them, but whats the rest of it all about? Edited September 28, 2009 by chris54 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Report post Posted September 30, 2009 The X Factor ... but only up until the live shows start - then it just gets boring and repetitive ... which Simon Cowell has only made more so by inviting crowds to the initial auditions and to boot camp. That was a bad move. So after next weekend's "Judges' Houses" stage (even though they aren't actually the judges' houses! ), I won't be watching either of 'em! (Especially now Scott James has gone.) The problem with the scheduling clash is that Strictly Come Dancing is now so long (or, at least, will be from this Saturday onwards, coz they've got every couple dancing, plus the results and the dance-off) that it's almost impossible to avoid a clash. I'm a BBC fan, but they don't do themselves any favours by competing for ratings with an ailing commercial rival, during one of ITV's most-viewed (and therefore highest-revenue-generating) shows of the week - talk about shooting yourself in the foot, at a time when the licence fee is under pressure. Bring back Bob's Full House and Blankety Blank - that's what I say... You'd have to bring back Bob before you could bring back his Full House. James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooke Report post Posted October 1, 2009 i love strictly come dancing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mygifts1306 Report post Posted October 20, 2009 strictly is for the posh ones! just kidding. I sometimes get angry when x factor runs for ages and switch it off and read my book. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) Well the decision of which to watch has become somewhat easier since they chucked off Lucie Jones and kept the terrible twins. X Factor was my guilty pleasure, and I was almost starting to be convinced that it was an actual talent competition, but now that they they have got rid of the one remaining contestant who had any talent, I won't be watching it again. K x Edited November 11, 2009 by Kathryn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted November 11, 2009 i always record X factor because when i watch it back i can do mini chores during the adds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Report post Posted November 11, 2009 Well the decision of which to watch has become somewhat easier since they chucked off Lucie Jones and kept the terrible twins. X Factor was my guilty pleasure, and I was almost starting to be convinced that it was an actual talent competition, but now that they they have got rid of the one remaining contestant who had any talent, I won't be watching it again. Same here (but I might watch the final - that shouldn't be quite as infuriating - ) ... although this now means I won't be watching either of them. i always record X factor because when i watch it back i can do mini chores during the adds But surely if you've recorded it, you can forward through all the ads! Doing mini-chores during the ads would be a reason not to record it! James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
