• Thu, 20th Jan 2011 10:35pm - Edited by the author

Yeah, lets not credit the YUSU officer who puts loads of work into making the study space happen. Let's do something wacky and outrageous because we're DOUGSoc and we're cool.

• Thu, 20th Jan 2011 11:16pm - Edited by the author

Just to emphasise Mr. Smyth, that Dougsoc has nothing to do with this motion. As a committee we discussed this issue and decided that there would be absolutely no involvement from the society as an organisation, as we felt it may cause a conflict of interest amongst our members.

This is a motion that I wanted passed in order to recognise someone I really appreciate on a day to day basis in the same way that other people have wanted to recognise someone they appreciate. Brian Blessed has been a big influence upon my life, as from what I can gather, Charlie has been on yours.

We chose the Leyland Study Space in particular as Charlie spoke out against the issue.

We also assumed that Charlie would take it in good humour when she found out, rather than us trying to rename a building we didn't know was named after someone else. A good example of this is the SU building which, a number of years ago was named after a human rights campaigner. We were unaware of this until close to the deadline, when someone pointed it out to us. Thus we chose the New Study Space partly on the basis we knew who it was named after and that they would not take offence.

I also find the sign really annoying.

This motion is also important in emphasising the significance of UGMs and to raise awareness of what I believe is our democratic right to vote.
It is also important as it aims to name a building after Brian Blessed.

Thank you very much to whoever wrote this article. I genuinely appreciate your publicity of my motion and congratulate you in finding an awesome picture of Brian.

Yours,

The Mighty ChairBraiiiiiiiiins of Dougsoc,

Or Chris Reynolds in this case, as I am not speaking on behalf of the society.

Dear Mr Smyth,

Have you taken a look around you at the world of recent years? If not, let us have a brief re-cap. The Tories have made education out of reach for generations to come; the recession has eaten away at our economy; the Lib Dems had a chance to shine, and failed miserably. In short, the world is a cruel, dull place, Mr Smyth.

So, how about this - to rename a building something truly amusing, (and yes, admittedly absurd) after a celebrity who has caused so much mirth for so many in British television culture - and make everyone who crosses its threshold laugh. In the face of the perpetual darkness we are faced with, I suggest laughter is the only way forward - and that perhaps we oughtn't to take things all too seriously.

Charlie Leyland never wanted a building named after her; for all the good she may have done, she has managed to retain a sense of level-headedness about her, and as such is rightly embarrassed at such a notion. Ironically naming a building "The Brian Blessed Centre for Quiet Study" surely speaks volumes about our vivacious humour and spirit as a university far more than the unquestionnably dull "New Building Study Space"? If not, I despair both for this university's sense of humour, and the lack of perspective of its students.

Mr Smyth, this is a very serious accusation. Members of DougSoc are not allowed to be "wacky". We are constitutionally forbidden. Disciplinary action shall be taken immediately. Likely punishment for Mr Reynolds: being bought a pint.

and "Award for most obviously shoehorning political views into a comment" goes to poster 3

• Fri, 21st Jan 2011 11:32pm - Edited by the author
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Dear Mr. Draper.

I must complain about your comment.

I take particular objection to the use of the word you used beginning with w that isn't the word "We".

If you are a member of Dougsoc, I will certainly see to it you are punished the next time I see you.

Can't be there on Tuesday, might see you tomorrow?

Reynolds

• Fri, 21st Jan 2011 11:41pm - Edited by the author

Dear Mr Reynolds,
I believe you are trying to undermine the seriousness of the comments on this post. In light of this, I shall offer a reward, namely that you must buy me a pint, to occur simultaneously with your punishment

Draper

Dear Mr. Draper,

I reject your assumption that I was trying to undermine the seriousness of your comments.
I was merely emphasising that if you were a member of Douglas Adams Society, you had surely committed a sin that is paralleled only by a reference made to the great man himself.

Before the comment is professed by yourself, indeed if you do listen to the speech I do make a comment referencing the great DA. However, as pointed out in my previous comment/article, it is quite clear that my comments were not likened to society, as the society itself has no part in the motion.

Your comment however, is from the position of Dougsoc, informing Mr. Smyth of the potential treasonable* nature of his statement. This is why I have upbraided you.

I apologise sincerely for any insult caused to you.

• God knows if treasonable is the right word. I'm very tired.

Hahaha, this is brilliant, both the idea and the subsequent comments - apart, of course, from the sarcastic drudgery of #1 (who may, to be fair, have some sort of Blessed-based disorder such as uncontrollably talking in a VERY LOUD VOICE or waking screaming from nightmares in which he is tag-teamed by a chortling Brian and Patrick Stewart)

Award for the first comment to miss the point entirely: poster number 5. Wow, you really did just cherrypick the sections of that post you didn't like, didn't you?

The political views expressed are relevant in the reflection of the UGM recently, who last term recieved motions to petition the university against the tuition fee rise.

If you don't like the objections to these rises, might I suggest you don't peruse a student newspaper, as you are likely to run into this sort of disgusting political outspokenness again and again.

Vive le revolution.

Alas, Mr Reynolds, the time for reasoned discussion is over. A fight to the death is required, with the fresher's fair decoration of your choice. We must consult with our esteemed resident simian-who-is-not-the-"m word" so as to arrange procuring the necessary equipment.

Draper

Dear Mr Draper,

Alas I must concur.

A fight to the death it is.

As you have chosen the weapons, I suggest V/045 1/2/11 at 8.30pm. Shortly followed by watching Dr. Who.

I hope this settles all difference between us.

Until then I will take this opportunity to inform you that you are now my arch nemesis.

Love,

Reynolds

Oh, Mr Reynolds. I had no idea you felt so.

I yearn for this encounter so, where we might come together in a melee of loving hatred.

Yours impatiently,
Draper

10:. Off your soapbox mate. Didn't claim to have any truck with the objections just thought you dragging it in was unnecessary. We get it. You think Tories are bad. Rebel. And it's hardly the height of poltical outspokenness to complain about tuition fees. You HAVE read a newspaper recently haven't you?

Chris and Chris, continue in your encounters I apologise for being serious on the internet

No need to apologise, my good being-of-the-description-of-your-choice. Waltzing around you adds flavour and excitement and an entertaining show for when we get bored. By all means continue

Chris (not Chris)