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Comedy — like the sense of smell — is closely related to the memory.
Otherwise 1991 wasn’t such a good year for me, but it was the first time I saw the All-England Summarize Proust Competition.
Sadly, I haven’t figured out what Proust wrote about in his first book, which, incidentally, reminds me — quite involuntarily — of the first time I realized I didn’t know what Proust wrote about in his first book.
Here’s a rough translation of what the host is talking about.
Jarrow Utd were playing an Italian team, and their positive football overcame the overly defensive system employed by the Italians (“catennacio” – “the limpid tentacles of packed mediterranean defence”).
Jimmy’s analysis is pretty simple “I hit it first time and it went in the goal”.
Cattenaccio is a negative defensive style of play invented by the Italians where they basically all sit behind the ball after going 1 – 0 up, yet still with the ability to counter-attack as there opponents press forward looking for the equaliser.
The opposition, fearing the counter, will be too cautious to go and get the goal they need by overloading the Italian half. So the game always ends 1 – 0, or 0 – 0 if the Italians only need a draw.
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Good evening Brian!
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
stadium of light, jarrow.LOL! They’re telling the future so well….what a odd coincidence
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
@harryspooner
yes.
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
That’s easier to do than the other way around.
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
“Emile, Emile,” rather tinny name, wot?
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Jimmy Buzzard == Jimmy Bullard? Coincidence??
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
well, brian, i’m opening a boutique. LOL
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
lol nice
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
I bet you’re a hoot at dinner parties, Emilie!
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Swann! Swann!
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Comedy — like the sense of smell — is closely related to the memory.
Otherwise 1991 wasn’t such a good year for me, but it was the first time I saw the All-England Summarize Proust Competition.
Sadly, I haven’t figured out what Proust wrote about in his first book, which, incidentally, reminds me — quite involuntarily — of the first time I realized I didn’t know what Proust wrote about in his first book.
If I’m not mistaken, it was in 1991.
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
For an intelligent man, Cleese does a good job of looking stupid.
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
“… good evenin’ Brian.”
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Cheers,mate!
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Eric idle, and he is english.
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
I’ve fallen offa my chair, Brian!
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
What’s the name of the cute Irish (I think) actor?
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Ivor Bigbotty…
Well Brian… I’m opening a boutique!
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
What do you mean by proustian sense of humor?
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
perfectly displays the stupidity of footballers lol
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
I love their proustian sense of humor.
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Here’s a rough translation of what the host is talking about.
Jarrow Utd were playing an Italian team, and their positive football overcame the overly defensive system employed by the Italians (“catennacio” – “the limpid tentacles of packed mediterranean defence”).
Jimmy’s analysis is pretty simple “I hit it first time and it went in the goal”.
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Cattenaccio is a negative defensive style of play invented by the Italians where they basically all sit behind the ball after going 1 – 0 up, yet still with the ability to counter-attack as there opponents press forward looking for the equaliser.
The opposition, fearing the counter, will be too cautious to go and get the goal they need by overloading the Italian half. So the game always ends 1 – 0, or 0 – 0 if the Italians only need a draw.
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
sure it is intelligent ass
February 28th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
guys this is making fun of the commentator as much as the man he’s interviewing…it’s just a fucking sketch. Nut up or shut up.