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THE TEXT-LINE RESPONSE was, according to RTÉ, ’50:50′: some people quite enjoyed George Hook reading extracts from his first foray into erotic fiction on the Brendan O’Connor Show on Tuesday morning.
Others weren’t so happy, however. There were warnings from the host – but perhaps it wasn’t the best choice of material for that time of the day.
Two complaints have been logged by the broadcaster’s information department and it’s understood an internal review into the segment is now under way at the programme. (In case you didn’t hear it, you can bone-up on the whole affair here).
What do you reckon?
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I’m personally more offended by Brendan O’Connor being on the radio at all. Or TV. Or anywhere.
“Is it ok for George Hook to talk” that should be the poll, I’ll start you off with a no
He’s a complete idiot
wouldn’t listen to him he’s a tosser
I don’t think any time of day is appropriate for George Hook
It was quite tame really. I kept waiting for it to get much more filthy but it just didn’t
That picture makes me cringe and creeps me out
Meh, I’ve read worse.
A conceited snob is George, nevertheless his knowledge makes him listenable.
I have to confees that it was I who made the two complaints.
It just wasn’t erotic enough.
There I was, listening expectantly – with popcorn, beer and Kleenex.
And Hook comes out with that stuff :(
Give George a pass because he is about the only public figure who talks sense
Talks sense? He says all cyclists are criminals, and says he hates them all. Yet he has a long string of traffic convictions, so much so that a judge has described him as a serial offender. He won’t admit that speeding, his main crime, is more dangerous than rogue cyclists could ever be.He won’t say how many penalty points he has. he refuses to change this behaviour as he says he is too old to change. That’s not talking sense thats, blatant hypocrisy and egomania.
He’s right about cyclist though
iPhone J and himself are on par for the the worst sounding voices ever, not to mention their opinions/politics. I automatically reach for the off button as the squawking and the BS is far too grating for my ears.
Articles like this are a massive contributer to the PC brigade. of course it’s ok. If you don’t wanna listen to it turn it away. Hang your head in shame you sad excuse for a “journalist”.
shouldn’t be allowed any more exposure, go away .
50 shades of sh…te more like lol.
“You can bone-up on the whole affair here”… “bone-up”… sniger, sniger.
Poor George gets off on being on Radio —- that’s his excitement. I suspect George loves himself so much that he can’t see another person being involved whatsoever.
I hate people criticising Brendan O’Connor just for the sake of it. I think Brendan is wonderful on tv or radio. It has to be said he is at his best in written journalism. One of the best around!
Also did he wear this ask whilst reciting?
George Hook is difficult to listen to.I find myself finishing his sentences for him. He comes across as a sad discontent older person who just cannot let go…..it’s sad to see him lose whatever dignity he may have left. As with all narcissists he doesn’t consider his wives and his families feelings. He once said that Ingrid wouldn’t look at or listen to any of his programmes or broadcasts…….shame. He should not be encouraged or indeed exploited…….tho I’m sure Ingrid would panic at the notion of having George round the house all the time!!!!!!!
*mask
Dirty creepy old man. Yeugh :(
That photograph!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t make up my mind, does he look like Podge or Rodge??????
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