And don’t tell me he’s here. Daniel Craig may be a fine actor and a decorative one at that, but he’s just no James Bond.
But, in that, he’s set the standard for spies around the world today. Not only do the Americans have problems with their middle-management selling them out for a powerboat and a two-bedroom condo in South America, but apparently India‘s spies are not exactly equipped with nerves of steel. Nerves of spun glass perhaps. Got this via Fark.
EVERY beauty pageant comes with its requisite dose of melodrama: temper tantrums, lost tiaras and controversial disqualifications.
But this year’s Miss Tibet contest took the customary histrionics to new heights when it opened yesterday in Dharamsala, the Indian town where the Dalai Lama has lived since fleeing his homeland.
On the eve of the competition, one entrant was ordered to withdraw because she serves in a covert Tibetan unit of the Indian Army specialising in high-altitude combat. Pema Choedon, the soldier turned beauty queen, was so upset that she had a panic attack and was taken to hospital.
That’s some combat specialist! I bet Sandra Bullock could kick her ass!
In ass-kicking news, the one Tibetan who could give Bond a run for his money in the Cool department says he wants a shot at the crown as well.
When the first contest was held, the government-in-exile’s prime minister denounced it as “un-Tibetan” and “aping Western culture”.
The Dalai Lama has since softened the official line.
“If there is Miss Tibet, why not Mr Tibet?”
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Oh so true, Daniel Craig is just NOT James Bond. There was an article in the paper about him – the paper had interviewed some of his school mates who said that they were amazed he’d been given the part. I remember the general description of one who was NOT good looking (which he isn’t) and rather sulky who NEVER got the girl and thought suave was an aftershave.
From the current crop I think Clive Owencould do it.
I’m not sure there’s anyone suave enough. That’ll teach the prodco to refuse someone as perfect as Pierce Brosnan just because he was on TV.
Why does Craig always have that stupid “moue” expression?
Awww… Miss China and Miss Tibet – smiling together like nothing’s amiss.
I kinda like Daniel Craig. But then, I’m not the biggest Bond fan in the world…
Any man who marries Diana Rigg is okay in my book.
@Phillipa (and others..I’m no bully)
So, the fact that his school friends were shocked doesn’t really mean that he isn’t Bond. The fact that Bond is a *gasp* fictional character and poor daniel craig a mere actor is what really stops Craig being Bond (don’t you just hate it when people have forename surnames…it means that it looks like you’re being familiar when you’re really trying to be academic/professional….having said that, I enjoyed doing my whole Dissertation on Dick (Philip K Dick that is…of course) Rudeness aboundeded).
Anyway, what i really want to say is give the poor fella a chance. I always thought Fiercey Piercey was a bit pudgy to be a good Bond…and he was…but I gave him a chance…and wasn’t actually appaled at the movie. I think he was actually quite good for the role at the time…ie while they were updating the role for the nineties etc.
This has always been the case…Bond changes to suit the times…and that’s Bond the character, the movies and even the actor. Every different Bond (even the oft forgotten George Lazenby) bought something new and different to the field. I’m gonna wait til the movie comes out…I just doubt it’ll be a patch on the original Casino Royale (I mean the film and not the book by the by). Give poor wee Danny a chance….attack him after he’s made a bad film…not before.
Sorry to rant…I didn’t even know I cared about Bond so much.
C’mon, he looked pretty good with his shirt off, clutching Michelle Yeoh. I’ll give Craig a chance, but only if he stops pursing his lips like the Church Lady.
The trailer for Casino Royale is on this blog somewhere; use the search box if you’re interested. I’m way too lazy.
Dissertation on Philip K. Dick? FABULOUS! Is it online anywhere? Would love to read it.
Its not. I’ll have to check, but I’m pretty sure the University of Sussex own the copyright on it (even though I wrotes it). Its not the best thing i’ve ever written but I’m fairly proud of it (It’s pretty spoiler laden). Erm…if you can find my e-mail address (I’d like it to stay hidden but I hear you can find the addy of people who respond to your posts?? is this true or is I imagining??) and drop me a line then I’ll send it over to you gratis (with the assumption that you won’t attempt to pass it on as your own…I mean..you’re welcome to try but if the US (they actually rebranded the whole Uni to US…so everthing says ‘Contact US’ on it as if that’s the most super cool thing ever….only cost the massively in debt institution a few hundred grand or so…then they said they didn’t have enough money for our internationally renowned Chemistry department..but thats a WHOLE new story) might sneak in your room and try to kill you)
Erm, where was I?
Yeah…shout me and I’ll shout it back
As for Brosnan…I really liked Goldeneye…fatty PB did a great job…I haven’t really watched most of the other ones…Tommorrow Never Dies was so incredibly ridiculous that I had to enjoy it.
Anyway, he was just about suave enough…and I guess fairly hot….pudgy doesn’t have to be bad. At least I don’t think.
Oh..and the dissertation…its all about the Uncanny in relation to Dick. (see what I mean). It’s possibly hard to follow if you don’t have all the references to hand but still a bit interesting.
Anyway…I’m rambling; and being summoned to bed; so I’d better jog on as they say.
I can get your email, since you have to type it in. Shall be in touch.
Obviously you’re overtired or you’d realize that a whole dissertation = tons of free copy for your blog. Think about that…post a chapter a week, put your feet up instead of slogging through the internet for something to say. Also, you can edit and improve it before posting and we’ll never know!
Well..its not that long a disso…its only undergraduate (around 6000 words). I may well do that eventually…but i hate redrafting…and I wouldn’t want to put it up for Everybody in its current state…as its not as awesome as it could be. Maybe later. Plus I’m new to this whole thing and haven’t hit the slogging thing quite yet. Just having fun…and getting addicted….poobags.
Anyway..you’re definitely right about tired….
Must…crawl…to bed.
I heer ya…