Keeping the curse Curses have long been a part of folklore and mythology, believed to bring bad luck or misfortune to those who are cursed. While it may seem like a mere superstition, there are those who take curses very seriously and go to great lengths to avoid them. One common belief is that curses can be passed down through generations, affecting the entire family line. This belief often leads people to take extreme measures to break the curse, such as performing rituals or seeking the help of spiritual healers. Others believe that curses can be placed on individuals by enemies or jealous individuals seeking to harm them. In these cases, it is important to identify the source of the curse and take appropriate action to protect oneself.

Dillon magic roundabout

Big hands, Big feet, bad hair-do - what more can a shaggy dog ask for? Often mistakenly referred to as Dougal's girlfriend the creators weren't actually that weird. The beginning of the Magic Roundabout series kicks off with an unhappy Mr Rusty wishing that the magic would return to his roundabout, Zebedee achieves this by bringing children to play in the garden and ride the roundabout. Florence is the child that features in the stories with rare appearances by the other 3. Pleasant, caring and a key player in the stories, Florence is often found smoothing ruffled feathers or worrying about Dougal.

Read a Florence story scripted by Thompson on the Florence story page.
Florence quotes.

Dylan is the infamous sleepy bunny who wakens occasionally to play his guitar. Instantly recognizable big buck teeth and Freddy Kruger hands Dylan is not your regular fluffy bunny, indeed it is his presence that provides the most evidence to back up the theory that the Magic Roundabout was all about drugs. Dylan is a key figure in the magic mushroom episode but other than this most of the theory is based upon the fact that Thompson created a hippy persona for him (man).

Read a Dylan story scripted by Thompson on the Dylan story page.
Dylan quotes.

Ermintrude "I'm an Ayrshire!"

Ermintrude is the other girlie in the series and her character provided a basis for Mrs Slocombe in are you being served? (surely the day will come when she will cry "where's my pussy dear?"). She harbours a crush on Dougal and nearly scores in the Don Quixote episode. Ermintrude has a habit of calling everyone dear and a scary ability to turn her head through 360°. On a superficial level she seems to be incredibly dim, but one suspects that she merely takes great delight in teasing the others and she is the only character with a wit to match that of Dougal.

Read an Ermintrude story scripted by Thompson on the Ermintrude page.
Ermintrude quotes.

Simple Pleasures part 4

Just listened to a music podcast called ‘Is It Rolling, Bob? (talking Dylan)’ in which two actor blokes (Kerry Shale and Lucas Hare) talk to a journo bloke (David Hepworth) about a song & dance man, Bob Dylan.

It is a lot better than ‘Stalking Time for the Moon Boys’ in which two TV blokes (David Baddiel and Tim Hincks) talk to various other blokes and each other about a song & dance man, David Bowie. But it’s still not great. Entertaining enough if you’re keen on your Dylan.

One interesting fact I picked up was that Dylan named himself not after Welsh poet D. Thomas (which I’d believed) but after Marshall Dillon in some TV cowboy show (‘Gunsmoke’). Dylan as lifelong cowboy makes a lot of sense.

A question they asked David was how did you first come across Dylan. Got me thinking.

As a six year-old, just allowed to go by myself across one road to the newsagent (Eric & Mavis’s or perhaps it was the previous incarnation), I bought myself a fold-out poster magazine. I got it home expecting it to fold out to reveal a hippy rabbit (Dylan of ‘Magic Roundabout’ fame). Instead it was an unprepossessing bearded bloke with a guitar. A disappointing first encounter.

When I first fell under Dylan’s spell was having one of those Moments listening to ‘Ballad of a Thin Man’. I’d heard bits & pieces of Dylan during my childhood, listened to him a bit at uni through friends who were advocates (but I still had my Punk head on). But it was listening to this track on ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ when the light went on. It was the Surrealism of the lyrics that really grabbed me – I’m not really a lyrics man but the words made their impact, above all the non-rational, dream-like nature of them. I was in.

This moment lead directly to my ending up with a son called Dylan (who looks at times a little like the Big Man of this vintage).

You walk into the room with your pencil in your hand
You see somebody naked and you say, “Who is that man?”
You try so hard but you don’t understand
Just what you will say when you get home
Because something is happening here but you don’t know what it is
Do you, Mr. Jones?

You raise up your head and you ask, “Is this where it is?”
And somebody points to you and says, “It’s his”
And you say, “What’s mine?” and somebody else says, “Well, what is?”
And you say, “Oh my God, am I here all alone?”
But something is happening and you don’t know what it is
Do you, Mr. Jones?

LyricsMagic Roundabout

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Lyrics for Magic Roundabout by Jasper Carrott

′Hello children. It s a quarter to six. Time today. for Magic Roundabout. ' ′I wonder where Florence is?', said Dougal 'I m over here.′, said Florence ′Hello, Florence.', said Dougal ′Hello, Dougal.', said Florence ′Boing!' ′Hello, Florence and Dougal.', said Zebadee 'Hello, Zebadee.′, said Dougal and Florence ′Hello, Zebadee, Florence and Dougal.', said Dillon ′Hello, Dillon.', said Zebadee, Florence and Dougal ′I say,', said Dillon ′What?', said Dougal 'Booinngg!′ ′Pardon?', said Zebadee ′Nothing.', Said Dougal ′I wasn't talking to you.′, said Zebadee 'Oh.', Said Dougal ′Dillon.′, said Dougal 'Yes.′, said Dillon 'I wonder if Florence is a virgin?′ 'Drops ′em for certain.', said Dillon 'Booinngg!′ ′That s right enough.', said Zebadee ′How do you know?', said Dillon ′Booinngg!' ′To my knowledge half of Toytown knows of her hori- Zontal pleasures. Let s face it, Noddy's the biggest ram Round here and he reckons he's scored.′, said Zebadee ′I can hear you.', said Florence. ′It s not true. Noddy and I Are just good friends.' ′Rubbish', said Dougal. ′It s all over the canteen. Anyone Knows about you, you brazen hussy.' 'You lousy old flea-bag′, said Florence. ′Call yourself a Dog? I've seen better hair on a lavatory brush!.′ 'Booinngg!!′ 'Now look here′, said Zebadee. 'Things are getting out of Hand. Let's get back to the story-line!.′ ′It's a crummy story anyway′, said Dillon stubbornly 'Booinngg!′ 'No, it′s not', said Zebadee commandingly 'Who cares?′, said Dillon dejectedly ′Well, I like it', said Florence, hopefully ′Ihat's obvious!′, said everybody, c___ily 'Booinngg!′ 'Now look', said Zebadee, ′let′s try and get it together.' ′Well, I'm not working for that fat-bat any more′, said Dougal. 'I′m off to join the Flowerpot men.' 'Good riddance′, said Florence ′Knickers!', said Dougal ′Ihat's no way to talk to a lady′, said Dillon (knowing he's On to a good thing) ′Some lady!', said Dougal 'Oh, p___ off′, said Dillon And Dougal did so, all over Florence ′Thank you for sticking up for me', said Florence ′Oh, it's nothing, really′, said Dillon 'You know I′ve fancied you for a long time', said Florence 'I′ve fancied you too′, said Dillon 'Where do we go from here?′, said Florence 'Booinngg. ′ Time for bed said Zebadee

In these cases, it is important to identify the source of the curse and take appropriate action to protect oneself. There are various methods believed to be effective in breaking curses. Some individuals turn to prayer or spiritual practices, seeking guidance and protection from a higher power.

Others may engage in rituals or ceremonies to cleanse themselves and their surroundings of negative energy. In some cases, seeking the help of a professional may be necessary. Spiritual healers, mediums, or psychics may be consulted to help identify and remove curses. These individuals often have special knowledge or abilities to communicate with the spiritual realm and can provide guidance in dealing with curses. Prevention is also key in "keeping the curse" at bay. Many believe that living a positive and virtuous life can serve as a protective barrier against curses. Actively maintaining strong relationships, practicing kindness, and avoiding negative influences are all ways to stay protected from curses. Ultimately, whether one believes in curses or not, the idea of "keeping the curse" can serve as a reminder to be mindful of our actions and the energy we put out into the world. By living a life filled with positivity and compassion, we can create a shield against negativity and protect ourselves from any potential curses..

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