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"It commands your attention"

Last post Jul 22, 2008, 10:25 AM by Big Chris. (29 replies)
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Posted on Jul 09, 2008, 1:44 PM

"It commands your attention"

I was just wondering who out of the What Hi-Fi reviewers coined this phrase? I've seen it in quite a few of your reviews, and it never fails to make me raise a smile. I liken it to some of the commentary I watch on the footy:

"Take a bow, son!" - Andy Gray
"...a bit of Turkish delight there!" - numerous matches involving Turkey

You get the picture

Posted on Jul 09, 2008, 2:23 PM

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Not me – I would've said 'demands...'

 

Consulting Editor, What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision / whathifi.com
Audio Editor, Gramophone

Posted on Jul 09, 2008, 6:23 PM

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Was probably Clare; I reckon she thinks up everything....
Help You I can, yes, hmmm!

Posted on Jul 09, 2008, 7:07 PM

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You're right - she thought up that last post I made.

And this one.

 

Consulting Editor, What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision / whathifi.com
Audio Editor, Gramophone

Posted on Jul 10, 2008, 7:31 AM

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Such are the psychic powers of an editor-in-cheif!!
Help You I can, yes, hmmm!

Posted on Jul 10, 2008, 9:58 AM

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Well I do have gypsy blood....Big Smile

But no, 'commands attention' not one of mine. Give me an example of a recent usage, Andy G, and i'll name the commander! 

Clare Newsome is Editor-in-Chief of What Hi-fi? Sound and Vision

Posted on Jul 10, 2008, 10:02 AM

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Duncan2112:
Such are the psychic powers of an editor-in-cheif!!

We don't call her Clairvoyant Clare for nothing Big Smile

Editor
whathifi.com

Posted on Jul 10, 2008, 10:55 AM

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"not the last word" is the one I always notice - is it being used increasingly more in the magazine or is it just me?!


Billy Corgan: "Billy Corgan, 'Smashing Pumpkins'."
Homer Simpson: "Homer Simpson, smiling politely."

Posted on Jul 10, 2008, 12:35 PM

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Andy Clough:

Duncan2112:
Such are the psychic powers of an editor-in-cheif!!

We don't call her Clairvoyant Clare for nothing Big Smile



Not until next Tuesday, anyway.


A ragged man came shuffling through

Posted on Jul 10, 2008, 1:04 PM

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Whats happening next Tuesday then?

Or do I have to ask Clare?
Help You I can, yes, hmmm!

Posted on Jul 10, 2008, 1:08 PM

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All my predictions about the next-generation PlayStation 3 will be confirmed by Sony's announcement at E3....
Clare Newsome is Editor-in-Chief of What Hi-fi? Sound and Vision

Posted on Jul 10, 2008, 1:11 PM

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Clare - I'm thinking of starting my own business - will it be successful?


Billy Corgan: "Billy Corgan, 'Smashing Pumpkins'."
Homer Simpson: "Homer Simpson, smiling politely."

Posted on Jul 10, 2008, 1:28 PM

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Ah, i'm afraid private consultations are unavailable Wink
Clare Newsome is Editor-in-Chief of What Hi-fi? Sound and Vision

Posted on Jul 10, 2008, 1:42 PM

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Clare Newsome:
All my predictions about the next-generation PlayStation 3 will be confirmed by Sony's announcement at E3....


And what were they?

(checks betfair)


A ragged man came shuffling through

Posted on Jul 10, 2008, 1:54 PM

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Re: "It commands your attention"

Oh, I'd forgotten that E3 was due to happen. Had other things on my mind.
Help You I can, yes, hmmm!
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