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Sports & Games / Re: Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79
« Last post by Clive on February 04, 2026, 11:36 »
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Sports & Games / Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79
« Last post by Simon on February 04, 2026, 11:00 »Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died aged 79.
Virgo enjoyed an 18-year professional career, winning the UK Championship and reaching the semi-finals of the World Championship in 1979.
He is perhaps best known for his post-playing career, presenting snooker TV programme Big Break alongside comedian Jim Davidson from 1991 to 2002.
Following his retirement from playing in 1994, Virgo became a BBC commentator.
His last commentary for the BBC came 17 days ago when Kyren Wilson beat John Higgins in the Masters final.
Virgo was a popular commentator, with his famous "where's the cue ball going?" catchphrase when a player was close to committing a foul.
Four-time world champion Mark Selby said: "So sad to hear the news of the passing of John Virgo! Such a great guy and a huge character! He will be greatly missed! RIP JV."
A World Snooker statement read: "Everyone at World Snooker Tour is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary snooker player and broadcaster John Virgo."
Virgo, who was born in Salford in 1946, had two children - Gary and Brooke-Leah.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/articles/c0q4kkpedw4o
Virgo enjoyed an 18-year professional career, winning the UK Championship and reaching the semi-finals of the World Championship in 1979.
He is perhaps best known for his post-playing career, presenting snooker TV programme Big Break alongside comedian Jim Davidson from 1991 to 2002.
Following his retirement from playing in 1994, Virgo became a BBC commentator.
His last commentary for the BBC came 17 days ago when Kyren Wilson beat John Higgins in the Masters final.
Virgo was a popular commentator, with his famous "where's the cue ball going?" catchphrase when a player was close to committing a foul.
Four-time world champion Mark Selby said: "So sad to hear the news of the passing of John Virgo! Such a great guy and a huge character! He will be greatly missed! RIP JV."
A World Snooker statement read: "Everyone at World Snooker Tour is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary snooker player and broadcaster John Virgo."
Virgo, who was born in Salford in 1946, had two children - Gary and Brooke-Leah.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/articles/c0q4kkpedw4o
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The Laughter Zone / Go to Hell
« Last post by Den on January 18, 2026, 15:53 »Trump dies from a virus and ends up in Hell, where the Devil is waiting for him.
“I’m not sure what to do with you,” says the Devil. “You’re definitely on my list, but I’m completely out of space. You have to stay here, though, so here’s my solution.
I’ve got three people down here who weren’t quite as bad as you.
I’ll let one of them go free, but you have to take their place — and I’ll even let you decide who leaves.”
Trump thinks this sounds like a pretty good deal and agrees.
The Devil opens the first door. Inside is Richard Nixon, standing next to a huge pool of water.
Over and over again, he dives in and resurfaces empty-handed.
That is his punishment for eternity.
“Nope,” says Trump. “I’m not a strong swimmer, and I’m not doing that all day.”
They move on to the second room.
Inside is Tony Blair, holding a sledgehammer in a room filled with rocks.
He swings the hammer again and again without rest.
“No way,” Trump says. “My shoulder is terrible. I’d be in agony smashing rocks all day.”
The Devil opens the third door.
Trump sees Bill Clinton lying naked on the floor, arms and legs staked out.
Bent over him is Monica Lewinsky, enthusiastically doing what she’s famous for.
Trump watches for a moment, then nods. “Yeah,” he says, “I can handle this.”
The Devil smiles and says, “Monica — you’re free to go.”
“I’m not sure what to do with you,” says the Devil. “You’re definitely on my list, but I’m completely out of space. You have to stay here, though, so here’s my solution.
I’ve got three people down here who weren’t quite as bad as you.
I’ll let one of them go free, but you have to take their place — and I’ll even let you decide who leaves.”
Trump thinks this sounds like a pretty good deal and agrees.
The Devil opens the first door. Inside is Richard Nixon, standing next to a huge pool of water.
Over and over again, he dives in and resurfaces empty-handed.
That is his punishment for eternity.
“Nope,” says Trump. “I’m not a strong swimmer, and I’m not doing that all day.”
They move on to the second room.
Inside is Tony Blair, holding a sledgehammer in a room filled with rocks.
He swings the hammer again and again without rest.
“No way,” Trump says. “My shoulder is terrible. I’d be in agony smashing rocks all day.”
The Devil opens the third door.
Trump sees Bill Clinton lying naked on the floor, arms and legs staked out.
Bent over him is Monica Lewinsky, enthusiastically doing what she’s famous for.
Trump watches for a moment, then nods. “Yeah,” he says, “I can handle this.”
The Devil smiles and says, “Monica — you’re free to go.”
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The Laughter Zone / Words
« Last post by Den on January 15, 2026, 19:51 »A radio station was running a competition – words that weren’t in the dictionary yet could still be used in a sentence that would make logical sense. The prize was a trip to Bali.
DJ: “96 FM here, what’s your name?”
Caller: “Hi, my name’s Dave.”
DJ: “Dave, what’s your word?”
Caller: “Goan... spelled G-O-A-N, pronounced ‘go-an’.”
DJ: “You are correct, Dave, ‘goan’ is not in the dictionary. Now, for a trip to Bali: What sentence can you use that word in that would make sense?”
Caller: “Goan F yourself!”
The DJ cut the caller off and took other calls, all unsuccessful until...
DJ: “96 FM, what’s your name?”
Caller: “Hi, me name’s Jeff.”
DJ: “Jeff, what’s your word?”
Caller: “Smee, spelt S-M-E-E, pronounced ‘smee’.”
DJ: “You are correct, Jeff, ‘smee’ is not in the dictionary. Now, for a trip to Bali: What sentence can you use that word in that would make sense?”
Caller: “Smee again! Goan F yourself!”?
DJ: “96 FM here, what’s your name?”
Caller: “Hi, my name’s Dave.”
DJ: “Dave, what’s your word?”
Caller: “Goan... spelled G-O-A-N, pronounced ‘go-an’.”
DJ: “You are correct, Dave, ‘goan’ is not in the dictionary. Now, for a trip to Bali: What sentence can you use that word in that would make sense?”
Caller: “Goan F yourself!”
The DJ cut the caller off and took other calls, all unsuccessful until...
DJ: “96 FM, what’s your name?”
Caller: “Hi, me name’s Jeff.”
DJ: “Jeff, what’s your word?”
Caller: “Smee, spelt S-M-E-E, pronounced ‘smee’.”
DJ: “You are correct, Jeff, ‘smee’ is not in the dictionary. Now, for a trip to Bali: What sentence can you use that word in that would make sense?”
Caller: “Smee again! Goan F yourself!”?
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The Buzz / Re: Brigitte Bardot, French screen legend, dies aged 91
« Last post by Clive on December 31, 2025, 21:18 »Very true.
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The Buzz / Re: Brigitte Bardot, French screen legend, dies aged 91
« Last post by Den on December 31, 2025, 19:25 »She lead a great life and did what she wanted to do. Sad but a wonderful time on this world for her.