Alain Robert antics... (Read 19755 times)

tomtom · February 17, 2009, 08:01:57 pm

Not sure if this should go here or in in 'Da News' but some piccies from the Guardian about Roberts most recent escapades.... usual spiderman bollocks from the paper, but some fun piccies...

In particlar I liked his in flight buildering.... esp the guy in the foreground dead engrossed in whatever...

dave · February 17, 2009, 08:09:09 pm

I don't really see how his exploits are "raising awareness of climate change". more like raising awareness that he's a weapon. leather trousers for fuck sake = midlife crisis.

nik at work · February 17, 2009, 08:11:42 pm

Dave how can you comment on his trousers and ignore his footwear, jesus fucking christ...

tomtom · February 17, 2009, 08:12:40 pm

Quote from: dave on February 17, 2009, 08:09:09 pm

I don't really see how his exploits are "raising awareness of climate change". more like raising awareness that he's a weapon. leather trousers for fuck sake = midlife crisis.

Not to mention the mullet and the shades... it'll be a motorbike and banging the secretary next...

chillax · February 17, 2009, 08:15:20 pm

Must admit, I've always fancied hanging out of those overhead luggage jobbies. Other than that, he's a spanner.

shurt · February 17, 2009, 08:16:09 pm

poor mans patrick swayzee and thats saying something...

lagerstarfish · February 17, 2009, 08:25:10 pm

tomtom · February 17, 2009, 08:31:54 pm

Quote from: lagerstarfish on February 17, 2009, 08:25:10 pm

Genius.

lagerstarfish · February 17, 2009, 08:44:57 pm

Oh, if your reading this Mr Robert - I hereby chalange you to a front lever competition, a handicap race against time with each contestant having to drink enough Stella to bring their weight up to 95 Kg and then see how long we can hold a good front lever without throwing up.

Come on then Eco-Twat!

* on reflection this isn't fair to the skinny dude with the mullet, so we'll make it a more reasonable "drink 10% of your bodyweight in 5% lager" before hitting the levers - can't say fairer than that, eh ego-man?

hongkongstuey · February 18, 2009, 05:07:01 am

he was up to his antics again in Hongkers yesterday - second time he's done this one now...

doesn't he know that only on-sights count...

SA Chris · February 18, 2009, 08:03:18 am

Padpointing bastard.

So he flies around the world in jet airliners in order to climb buldings to raise awareness of climate change. Way to go Hawkins.

slackline · February 18, 2009, 08:15:21 am

Quote from: SA Chris on February 18, 2009, 08:03:18 am

Padpointing bastard.

So he flies around the world in jet airliners in order to climb buldings to raise awareness of climate change. Way to go Hawkins.

Not just any buildings though, the tallest and biggest ones that have HUGE air-conditioning systems and require a sub-station just to power them.

lagerstarfish · February 18, 2009, 08:38:38 am

Quote from: alain@spiderman.fr

Dear Mr Starfish,
I am very amused to be receiving your message of yesterday. As you know, I am the greatest climber that the world has ever known and this hero is ready to accept your very easy for me small challenge. In March I shall be seeking to raise awareness of the launch of my new fashion collection and a great victory such as I will surely gain by beating you with my perfect front levers seems to me to be just the type of pointless stunt that could make more people look at me. I will be in England on February 27 to sign copies of the book I have written with your famous Jade Goody "How To Gain Respect and Fame The Easy Way". On this day we can meet to discuss the rules of your competition idea.
As you say
Bring it ON

Alain

tomtom · February 18, 2009, 10:14:29 am

In light of Lagers captions.. is it worth starting a UKB caption competition thread? Or is that a bit too 'have I got news for you'? I think Alain's picture would be an ideal starting point?

BB · February 18, 2009, 10:23:39 am

"Alain desperately tries to turn on the reading light with his tiny little penis."

tomtom · February 18, 2009, 10:34:17 am

"french twat forgets to put seat belt on during turbulence"?

slackline · February 18, 2009, 10:50:32 am

"I sooo should have got the part of Dr Jekyl in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"

BB · February 18, 2009, 11:05:24 am

"Monsieur, you 'av, ow zey say, a teet on your tete."

"Yeah? Well you're a twat de chien. Lagers said so."

Dolly · February 18, 2009, 11:20:37 am

Great thread this.
I've always disliked Alain Robert for some reason. This thread has helped me understand why

SA Chris · February 18, 2009, 11:29:09 am

Quote from: Dolly on February 18, 2009, 11:20:37 am

I've always disliked Alain Robert for some reason.

Is this reason other than when he went soloing with his kid in a baby carrier on his back? That was enough for me.

Dolly · February 18, 2009, 11:33:49 am

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Is this reason other than when he went soloing with his kid in a baby carrier on his back?

Actually I hadn't remembered that.
But yes why would I need any other reason than that ?

Fiend · February 18, 2009, 11:50:06 am

I don't dislike him, he does what he does and fills a climbing/media crossover niche. I saw a documentary on him recently, wasn't particularly endearing, but *SHRUG*.

In fact he's brought some positivity into my life by inspiring Lagers' latest masterpiece

cowboyhat · February 18, 2009, 11:51:08 am

Quote from: BB on February 18, 2009, 10:23:39 am

"Alain desperately tries to turn on the reading light with his tiny little penis."

Pretty sure none of us would fit into that space; he's a primordial dwarf.

lagerstarfish · February 18, 2009, 11:54:42 am

I'm up for soloing Flying Butress Direct with Alain in a baby carrier on my back. See how the cunt likes that.

slackline · February 18, 2009, 11:59:04 am

Quote from: SA Chris on February 18, 2009, 11:29:09 am

Quote from: Dolly on February 18, 2009, 11:20:37 am

I've always disliked Alain Robert for some reason.

Is this reason other than when he went soloing with his kid in a baby carrier on his back? That was enough for me.

Ahh, the Micheal Jackson angle.