The Surreal side of Christmas in Dubai
Dec 19th 2006, 4:42 am
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The Surreal side of Christmas in Dubai
I went to Choithrams last night in Springs Village, and as I entered the building, I saw a shoddy Grotto and a scruffy Santa sitting on a chair. That wasn't the problem, though. It was what I heard that took my breath away. Coming from a portable stereo was the unmistakeable sound of Kevin Bloody Wilson singing "Ho, Ho, Fukcing Ho, what a crock of shiit!" at full volume. 
I asked the Santa and the elfs if they knew what the song was about and they were completely oblivious. Didn't they wonder why all the adults with young kids were hurrying them out of the shop or blocking their little ears? Truly bizzare!
I asked the Santa and the elfs if they knew what the song was about and they were completely oblivious. Didn't they wonder why all the adults with young kids were hurrying them out of the shop or blocking their little ears? Truly bizzare!
Dec 19th 2006, 6:51 am
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Re: The Surreal side of Christmas in Dubai
BRILLIANT!! 
I'm swapping doing my shopping from Spinneys at the Meadows for Choithams in the Springs, sounds far more exciting!!
I'm swapping doing my shopping from Spinneys at the Meadows for Choithams in the Springs, sounds far more exciting!!
Dec 19th 2006, 7:23 am
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Re: The Surreal side of Christmas in Dubai
Originally Posted by littlejimmy
I went to Choithrams last night in Springs Village, and as I entered the building, I saw a shoddy Grotto and a scruffy Santa sitting on a chair. That wasn't the problem, though. It was what I heard that took my breath away. Coming from a portable stereo was the unmistakeable sound of Kevin Bloody Wilson singing "Ho, Ho, Fukcing Ho, what a crock of shiit!" at full volume.
I asked the Santa and the elfs if they knew what the song was about and they were completely oblivious. Didn't they wonder why all the adults with young kids were hurrying them out of the shop or blocking their little ears? Truly bizzare!
I asked the Santa and the elfs if they knew what the song was about and they were completely oblivious. Didn't they wonder why all the adults with young kids were hurrying them out of the shop or blocking their little ears? Truly bizzare!
Dec 19th 2006, 7:41 am
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Re: The Surreal side of Christmas in Dubai
Originally Posted by NorthernLad
Rather tame, could have been his rendition of 'Santa Claus you ****'. Now that's a real classic for the festive season.
It would have been even funnier if Santa had been pissed as well.
Dec 19th 2006, 1:04 pm
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Re: The Surreal side of Christmas in Dubai
Thats great!
Dec 19th 2006, 4:52 pm
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Re: The Surreal side of Christmas in Dubai
Definately just as much if not more chrismassy here than in UK
Even heard "Marys boy child jesus christ" blasting out from the shops today
Even heard "Marys boy child jesus christ" blasting out from the shops today
Dec 19th 2006, 6:37 pm
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Re: The Surreal side of Christmas in Dubai
A uk christmas wins hands down over the uae 
Dec 20th 2006, 11:37 am
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Re: The Surreal side of Christmas in Dubai
Originally Posted by Heart of gold
A uk christmas wins hands down over the uae
Dec 20th 2006, 12:14 pm
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Re: The Surreal side of Christmas in Dubai
Originally Posted by littlejimmy
I've never seen better than a German Christmas. Snow, pine trees, gluhwein, no tacky decorations. Maybe it was because I was younger.
Other than Dubai, I have only ever known a uk Christmas - Each country is different
Dec 25th 2006, 10:15 pm
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Re: The Surreal side of Christmas in Dubai
Originally Posted by DillyDaydream
Definately just as much if not more chrismassy here than in UK
Even heard "Marys boy child jesus christ" blasting out from the shops today
Even heard "Marys boy child jesus christ" blasting out from the shops today
The Germanic countries know how to do a proper traditional Christmas, very fews signs of crass commercialism.
The UK is nowhere near as bad as Rupert Murdoch would have you believe.
Last edited by W10; Dec 25th 2006 at 10:18 pm.
