oh pete

Let’s face it, TV isn’t what it used to be.

Gone are the days of exciting dramas with gripping storyline’s and world class acting; these day’s we’re subjected to the same generic crime detective shows, reality tv and antique programmes!

And while at least the detective shows TRY to be a bit more exciting and programmes such as big brother at least show up the most desperate people in the country, what do David Dickenson and his merry band of experts bring to television.

Living in the affluent south of England I live near a fair few antique ‘dealers’ as they like to be called (it’s as ghetto as you get here). But from what I’ve seen all they sell is old stuff that only a few years ago you’d be paying someone to take away rather than the oter way around. You see I find it hard to see when something stops being old and not very good and becomes ‘retro’ and antique. Is there a rule? Is it a specific amount of time? Well I suspect it’s all down to the marketing.

Item: Shabby looking bottomless chair

Actual value: £4

Antique dealers price: £80-£100

“With its scratched detailing and rustic design this 19th Century oak comode reeks of history. Created by Ye Olde Ikea Trading Co. of Sweden in 1890 this comode would compliment any of our other wonderful rustic items available here today. Such as the classic legless table, a big hit with our chinese collectors.”

Books are out of date now.

The internet is the new super-book.

Audio books are quicker and more fun to listen to than reading the real thing.

So why are books still so expensive!

I went to waterstones today int he hope of purchasing a book on learning basic accountancy, something i could quite easily search for online. But i chose to get a book, because i thought it would be good for me to read a little.

£36!

So i said no, thats too much for 148 pages and bought an alternative for £9.99.

But how do these publishers expect us to carry onbuying books when they’re so bloomin’ expensive?