There I was at the gym yesterday, enjoying my cool-down treadmill walk, listing to Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame nominees Hall & Oates (YES!) when a strange, handsome, lizard-like visage happened on the TV screen in front of me. Benedict Cumberbatch. Sitting on Katie Couric’s sad couch of doom. Katie’s ratings are in the toilet and she’s two seconds away from getting her talk show canceled, but there was our Batch, trying to single-handedly save her show.
Here’s Benedict answering questions from Twitter… I love when he goes on about paparazzi and all of the dog stuff is lovely. He actually says the word “Labradoodle”. Amazing.
And here are just some odd snippets – I can’t find the whole interview. Which sucks.
My ears hurt when Benedict puts on his American accent. Is that what we sound like? Ugh. Was Benedict being patronizing when he did the American accent? It felt… wrong.
As for something that is still so very RIGHT, Esquire released a little behind-the-scenes article for what went down for Benedict’s Esquire shoot – you can read it here. It sounds like Benedict is just a naturally cool and even-tempered dude. I wonder what gets him angry? Downton Abbey, obviously, but what else? What if Benedict like when he’s in rage? What is he like when he’s in a feverish lust? Ooooo. Sorry. I shouldn’t have written that. Now I can’t think straight.
Photos courtesy of WENN, Getty, Couric’s Twitter.
Ugh, yeah I’m not surprised by this.
You know, that’s especially sad for me…
I was thinking of summoning you for this but I thought you were over the Batch?
I didn’t think this would sting for you….
It does (sting). I’m not over this motherf*cker as I still love many things about him.
I’ll have to say this though: people can’t help what they prefer to have as a pet. But this type of question grates on my very last nerve.
Seriously, people clapping because he said “dogs”? This shouldn’t be a competition.
I know I always sound super excited and particularly happy whenever a guy says he loves cats (see Norman Reedus, Jesse Eisenberg posts) but that’s not because I think the fact he likes cats makes him a better person.
The excessive happiness comes from frustration — there are so few admitting they like cats that whenever they say that out loud, I’m filled with genuine joy.
I’ve had cats my whole life and they are great. The last one I had always wanted to sit on my lap and cuddle, miss her. Anyway, I’m not a dog person and the only labradoodle that’s I’ve been around is a hyper, crazy, mess. That being said it could have to do with the owners not training it but it has tainted forever my opinion of these dogs much like I’m sure most people who hate cats base it on one bad experience but they still get a pass.
@ Eve-Agreed. Love cats AND dogs myself, cats ever-so-slightly more since I’ve never actually had a dog.
But men that love animals in general get me hot.
There is a theory (however valid or not) that men who like cats are more secure, less attention-starved, and less likely to dominate and guys who like dogs are more needy, more controlling, and more likely to dominate.
I think we can agree that we’re reaching with that theory but I do think there’s a reason why men in general prefer dogs-they dote on their humans much more so than cats. Cats are more independent and not afraid to give you attitude if they don’t like your behavior. Men with their fragile egos and pride, require the constant attention and validation that a dog provides whereas cats either refuse to give them that, or will grant it but only on THEIR terms. Dogs worship their owners and are aware that they wouldn’t have anything if it wasn’t for them, whereas cats think they’re the same as their owners-equal partners in the relationship. I think my cat just thinks I’m her roommate or something…
But you and I are the same on this issue: any man who’s publicly declaring his cat-love is a hero in my eyes.
Exactly Eve.
I hate that “urgh I hate cats!!” mentality. Usually because they have no valid reason to. I have grown up with dogs but live in a small abode at the moment with no garden so can’t have a dog but I love them both.
My cats reaction to Cumber-Cat-Hate
http://tinypic.com/r/33aqc5v/5
My ex bf & I were together for 10 years & I credit his awesome cat for bringing us together (RIP Sunny). For me, there is nothing sexier than a man with a love pet, esp cats. I have a book about Hemingway & his cats & it’s so special. Marlon Brando, Freddie Mercury etc. were cat lovers. So much love!
Having said that, dogs are awesome but shelter dogs are the best.
@ Lindy:
Those are really your cats? The one in the back looks like my Bartholomew.
Yep they’re both mine.
Ted and Dot (the black one)
I have a Boxer, a Staffie, two rabbits and one cat TO RULE THEM ALL. Cat is in charge.
If I had to choose, I would choose cats. They are snarky and independent but they give good lap.
@ Lindy:
So cute! But then again, I’m biased.
By the way, Dot because of the black spot on his nose — did I get that right? 😀
@Sixer-do the bunnies get along with the cat (assuming they’re indoors)?
Kind of..
My husband got to name them as I did a mini marathon for an animal rescue centre I do fundraising for and I went down to drop the sponsorship…and came back with two kittens ….his choice was Ted and Dougal (after Father Ted).
Dougal turned out to be a girl, so we changed it to Dot (because of the dottie nose) but she comes to both.
Bunnies sleep outside but come in often. Cat blanks them unless they sit in a designated catnap spot, in which case it spits until they move!
So, I was partially right. Do I deserve a cookie?
Of course Eve!
And Bartholemew gets a cat treat and a toy
I think among other things people have all kinds of unfortunate stereotypes: liking cats is seen as less masculine, weak, antisocial, etc. I sometimes wonder if people answer these questions based upon how they want to be perceived.
I think Robert Carlyle is a cat lover.
I adore it when I hear men say they love cats too. To me it shows they can form their own opinion.
To be fair, if he didn’t grow up with a cat he may not know the real story as opposed to the horrible stereotypes of a cat. And cat lovers all around the world have heard it all.
*eye roll* “Cats? They’ll smother your infant.” Maybe. Except if they’re terrified of the moving, crying, swaddled object. So unlikely. And any of the other absurd crap I’ve heard over the years…
As for ‘independent’ cats, yeah, none of my cats received that memo. Especially the one curled up next to me that thinks any kind of separation is really mean & cruel. But, I have two Siamese (one seal point & the other a lilac point snowshoe), which are the most doglike of the cat world.
(My black & white DSH we brought from Japan is also slavishly devoted to me but in her own polite delicate way)
Maybe I’m reading too much into the Batch’s comments, but…
It didn’t seem like he was against cats, so much as he was like that little kid that has ALWAYS wanted a dog. Like, he’d be good with cats, cats are great, but he REALLY wants a dog but his parents never let him get one, so now he’s all- dog. I want a dog, and now I’m an adult, and nobody can tell me no!!
I have a hard time picturing Cumby with a labradoodle… just hearing him say it makes me giggle, though
@ Leah:
Oh, I really don’t have a problem with him preferring dogs. And I don’t think (or I don’t want to think) he’s against cats.
It’s the question that I hate. The dogs vs. cats thing…the my favourite is better than your favourite battles.
It also annoyed me the nasty faces some women made (along with mouthing “no”) when he said: “What if I said cats?”.
Lady Slippers I LOVE you!
My in laws keep banging on about babies and cats being a threat so if I was expecting we’d “need to get rid of the cats”. That and their poo is poisonous to pregnant women. Well thanks for that, I’ll strike rubing cat poop on my face off my ToDo list.
My MiL is a nurse so I asked her how many cases of cat smothering she had seen in 40 years…none. Thank you, jog on please.
Lindy,
I love you too! *blows kisses*
Please tell your MIL that you can get the same illness (toxoplasmosis) by playing in the dirt. AND most cat owners have ready had it and thus have built up an immunity. *eye roll* See even intelligent people fall prey to stereotypes and fail to read up on all the facts.
Dogs can bite and kill (and actually have) yet cats are scapegoated. 🙁 Nothing beats a responsible pet owner — no matter breed or type of pet.
Leah,
I agree with you. BC never said ‘I hate cats’ — just that he wanted a dog. Didn’t he say he had nothing against cats too? Can’t remember.
Lol either way.
🙂
By “independent” I mean in comparison to dogs, meaning you don’t have to take cats outside every day to walk them, or let them poop, you don’t have to play with them constantly or watch them like a hawk, you can leave them home alone and they won’t destroy the house or poo on the floor. They’re pretty much self-sufficient.
Yes, there are exceptions, but dogs simply require more work than cats.
…and OF COURSE cats enjoy interaction with their humans, but in general they do not NEED it 24/7 the way dogs do.
To OKitt: I think you’re reaching very generously with that theory. To me, it doesn’t sound very believable.
The same way I could argue that men(/people) with sociopathic traits love cats because these people identify with their pets’ selfishness (or granting love ‘only on THEIR terms’) and cruelty (killing and torturing for fun).
You’re right in that dogs require more maintenance than cats, but all the other requirements you listed (watching them like a hawk, not being able to leave them home alone) are typical only to dogs that haven’t been trained properly – which in turn is the owner’s fault, not the dog’s.
Normal, healthy dogs don’t need constant attention, supervision, or company. They can be very self-sufficient as well.
I’m actually planning to get another dog soon, and thanks to Cumby, I no longer need to do ANY research.
Although I do wish he had mentioned bijou poodles so I could make a joke about Sherlock hair.
Really? ‘cuz I think there is plenty to work with here even without the Sherlock hair.
Let’s start with a Sigur Ros name check…
I can’t watch it fully yet because I’m at work, but you know I loves me some awkward Cumby name-dropping. Did he mention his Olivier award?
Poodles and Sherlock hair? For 48 hours now I’ve been haunted by the thought that Cumby and his dog might enter one of those “Dogs that look like their owner” competitions (or was it “Owners who look like their dog”?). Although, to be honest, I was thinking of breeds with crinkly noses.
I just choked on my cheese sandwich.
(which sounds like a great euphemism).
Curls, I think I love you.
Should I pat your back with good firm openhanded slaps?
* softly hums “I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes…” *
Slap away. You know I won’t complain.
And extra points from bringing when-he-was-still-hot Marti Pellow into this.
I think we can make still make Labradoodle/Cumberbatch jokes.
I was hoping the internetz would have got to it by now, but I guess I’ll have to:
Gingerbatch-Labradoodle:
http://www.independent.co.uk/migration_catalog/article5277603.ece/ALTERNATES/w460/40-Cumberbatch.jpeg
http://www.montanalabradoodles.com/Taylor_puppy_2007.jpg
Bad Hat Day:
http://www.celebitchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/FFN_Glastonbury_Celebs_FLYNETUK_062813_51142088.jpg
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images17/LabradoodleWessonHAT13weeks.jpg
Assange-Labradoodle:
http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/519cdcd26bb3f78d5e000000-480/benedict-cumberbatch-julian-assange.jpg
http://a-labradoodle.com/images/breeding-labradoodles/labradoodle-penelope.jpg
LOL!
@Lucrezia: I appreciate your diligence, so I’d better keep mum on the fact that on a very bad hair day I may look like a Komondor or Puli.
Can we instead talk of Cumby’s dog food commercials?
Or that he sent Mick Jagger a birthday message?
I was side-eyeing Katie the entire time.
Need to add this detail to my Cumby fan fiction.
My cats are sad.
Having said that, labradoodles are amazing dogs.
CATS Rule the world
@Kim1, I’m not entirely sure that’s true, HOWEVER:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/672e71e030a1fcbe0de83f20f8474797/tumblr_mtt49klRsl1sxmybto7_500.png
also:
http://www.beustacedesign.co.nz/uploads/images/illustration/incrediblequotes2.jpg
Cats rule, reddit says so
TWO Cumby posts in one day?! Has this happened before? I was so busy on the other post I almost didn’t notice this one.
you must be new here.
She’s very old here.
How do you do Ms. – EscapedConvent, is it? My name is Miss J. Eyre and I am the Welcome Wagon so climb on board (that is a fairly literal request.) You may call me Miss Jane. Miss Eyre, Mistress of Thornfield, Yes Ma’am I’ll Take Another, The Splendid, Thigh-Highs and Heels – I go by many titles.
Anyway, here’s some scones and lavender honey. Help yourself to a pomeranian but don’t let the hedgehogs in, they are filthy and their minders never look after them. Where are their minders anyway?
So, what brings you to CB anyway? Me? Because I am about to bring it to you, darling.
Don’t climb aboard anything Miss Jane is offering as a platform. And don’t let her take you into the room where she keeps her curious sofa….
*indignant*
I never got that kind of welcome! All I got was some spilled bubbly.
Sheesh…..
*steals scone & licks honey off fingers*
(OMG I just had the best typo ‘licks honey off gingers’) love it!!! Assuming its from the Gingerbatch…. 😉
*uses toe of boot as anchor in Fanty’s back to tighten the scarf in her mouth*
Don’t listen to this one, she’s gagged for a reason… and it keeps her from talking as well. Now, have I shown you the sunroom?
*looks up stairs* Uhm, yes. Bewildered naked men are fairly common here so mind your step. The naked women tend to have their wits about them (if not a tad tired)
Wait…..
*looks around suspiciously*
This sounds like a Shirley Jackson short story….
•closely watching all ‘living’ objects to see if they are moving/breathing*
@Eve,
Hey! I’m not that damn old!
*maybe it is time for Lifestyle Lift for Nuns*
@Miss Eyre,
How very lovely to meet you. No, I don’t want to sit on your curious sofa, but thank you. I stumbled upon CB quite by chance when I followed some dancing, prancing British loons here from the Village Idiot Shoppe. Nobody warned me.
Hey—what IS this freaking place?! Did I just walk into a Holodeck-Story-of-O?
@Ladyslippers,
They’re only being extra-nice to me because they think that if they butter up a Nun like an old scone, it will keep them from going to hell. Hahahaha!
Not so much Shirley Jackson as EL James *smiles broadly at Fanty and EsCon. Laughs as they squirm in reference pain*
And I am a tad miffed you are complaining about your welcome to Thornfield, LadySlippers. All you got was bubbly? The saddle burns on my thighs beg to differ.
@ EsCon:
I meant old here on CB.
Miss Eyre!
I would have thought your superior upbringing would have taught you a lady NEVER kisses and tells.
*rubs lavender salve on my own sores*
@Ladyslippers,
That’s why we all talk so much. We’re frightened someone might mistake us for ladies.
@Eve,
😉
Also, I appreciate the response you gave me yesterday when we talked about Leonard Cohen & watching some of our favorite people age. And I was shocked to hear that LC had been ripped off like that. I haven’t read the article in full yet, but I will finish it. What a disgraceful thing to do to your client—but this has happened so many times in music it is shocking. There must be a special afterlife for people who take their friends’ trust & screw them over like that.
Well, *I’m* a lady (Aristocats style). It’s in my name.
Cats rule, reddit says so
Cats are awful IMO…even though they’re cute, they’re just not a companion for me. I have a husky and it’s my bud
How can an irrational animal be “awful”? Seriously. What a ridiculous statement.
**See the theory in my comment above, Eve.
@ Kitten:
Honestly, I’m still trying to wrap my mind around that comment.
How can a freaking irrational animal be “awful”? Sharks, coyotes, rabbits, dogs, cats…none of them are awful. What moves a person to say anything like that?
You know the name of the only animal capable of consciously doing awful things? Humans.
“We are far more likely to be harmed by our fellow man than our fellow animals, yet we call animals wild and dangerous, and we call man advanced and civilized.”
-Anthony Douglas Williams
Ya’ll are getting really emotional about an offhand comment about an animal.
No, we aren’t. Not when I’ve seen that type of comment being used to justify mean behaviour or downright cruelty towards cats.
+ 1,000,000
Yes. Cat lovers and their cats get dragged in the mud over a lot of stereotypes. Once people actually get to know a REAL cat they are always surprised at how off the stereotype is. Or they think their cat is special because it doesn’t fit the stereotype.
Truth? Cats are incredibly diverse and wonderful companion animals. Like dogs — there is a cat breed for almost everyone. Including cats that fetch. And greet you at the door. Wail when separated. I could go on and on.
Thanks Eve and others.
Yes, but also to be fair, I do live next door to a old crazy cat lady and she lives alone, blasts show tunes at 3am, smells of dirty cat litter and is covered in fuzz, so there’s also some truth to that stereotype.
Fanty,
I do NOT smell of cat litter! It’s just lavender oil. And here I thought we were getting along.
*mutters & walks away*
AND TURN THAT FECKING ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER DOWN.
*adjusts hearing aid*
What was that dear? I’m afraid I couldn’t hear you.
*cranks Phantom*
At least you’re not playing Cats.
Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidnight, not a sound from the pavement……. except T.Fanty hitting it, Sherlock-style after being forced to endure Magical Mr. Mistofffeles for the 400th time.
Wait, wait, wait – Fanty lives next door to me? *turns down Les Mis*
*casts the evil eye in Janey’s direction*
I find the smell less offensive than the appalling taste in musical theatre. Has NOBODY heard of Sondheim around here?
Oh, Gypsy has its charms I’ll grant you – but Les Mis isn’t just a musical, well light opera if you’ll excuse my use of such technical vernacular, it’s a state of mind, Fanty. A STATE OF MIND. Also, the film of Gypsy doesn’t have Eddie Redmayne impersonating a goose honking it’s way through “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables”. Score 1 for Schönberg, I think. As a related aside, I recently saw a production of Cats – that is a very bizarre piece of theatre. It’s like the musical that decided 4 songs was enough and the rest of the time could be filled with interpretive dance. I have a cat, have always had cats as pets, they’re not big on dance, as a rule.
@Janey
No interpretive dance EVER? Mine do. Especially the dance of ‘Feed Me as I’m absolutely FAMISHED’. It’s never exactly the same dance when they choose to perform it…
@Fanty
Are you equally opposed to Gershwin?
No dancing – when mine wants something he just sits directly in my eyeline and lets out a tiny meow, I think this is to communicate that he is too hungry, tired, thirsty, starved for affection, to do anything else. He is particularly fond of sitting on any essay I may be working on and looking put out. Your fine self coined the term velcro cat – that is my cat.
I have two that would disagree with you. They come to the door when we come home, they sit on our laps (even when we’re trying to eat), and they cuddle us constantly).
Me too.
I have three puppy-cats. They are disgustingly affectionate. Probably because I am as well.
I think some people get cats thinking they are aloof and low maintenance because they themselves are aloof and can’t be arsed to take care of something. The poor cats just adapt to the unfortunate situation because they have no choice.
And animals have their own personalities. I’ve met standoffish dogs and Velcro cats. Both are well within the realm of ‘normal’.
I have a cat and I feel blessed every day that I don’t have to get up at 3am and take her for a walk. She’s smarter than a dog and an iPad, and she is not all over me dribbling on me unless she wants too.
I like dogs as well, but they take a lot of work. Also when you do apartment living it’s easier to have a cat or another small animal than a dog because a lot of landlords frown on dogs. If I had a house with a huge backyard and a doggie door I would consider owning a dog. But for now, it’s just my cat and me and it suits me fine.
I love my scotties! Cats don’t even come close.
Total cat person here, but I do love Scotties: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70c1kZU3iF4
They’re too precious :3
I love cats AND dogs. I have a cat here because I can’t afford a dog, and my previous apartment only allowed cats. But in my parents’ and sister’s houses dogs are all around. Growing up, we had cats and dogs together under one roof (and inexplicably, our dog at one time could tolerate our cat being near him when he was eating his meal, but he’d growl when it was us!).
Anyway, it’s not a big deal. Preference, preference.
Had both cats and dogs when I was growing up. I loved them all and they all got along. I’ve never really understood why it must be one or the other, and there are only two choices. Same goes for those other quickfire-type questions interviewers ask, like “Blondes or brunettes?”
Precisely.
Right. It’s a myth. I grew up with both and have friends and neighbors with both. There is no problem. In fact, the biggest challenge with multiple pets is finding two dogs that get along or two cats that can live together. I have a friend who felt like she was in the middle of a war zone with her two cats. She had to finally re-home the more aggressive and angry one because she (the cat) just was NOT happy with the other one and refused to live in peace. But the dog was not disturbed by this feline war at all!
In my house, one cat rules four other animals with a rod of iron. There’s no nastiness; they just defer. Actually, even my kids do what the cat wants!
YES, Brits think we sound crazy! 🙂
I love when BC does his little American accent.
Here’s a HILARIOUS video “How Americans sound to British People”. Note that the only words that are discernible are the swear words. LOL, they’re universal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ZjPYd9eBQ
He just hasn’t met the right cats yet. Hmph.
Though i do love both so… eh, whatevs.
That said… Katie’s interview was terrible. Her team sought out fan accounts then was really dickish to them when collecting questions, etc (you can read all about it all over tumblr, twitter, etc).
I agree. Calling a celebrity’s fans “weird” right that celebrity’s face is unbelievably rude. I was shocked and I do not consider myself a “Cumber-whatever”. I’m a huge fan but I don’t belong to fandoms and such. Still, I felt offended for those who are/do. And worse, it insults the celebrity. Because if your fans are weird what does that make the actor??
Really don’t like her and her stupid giggle and the too-familiar stance she takes with her guests.
I do not understand why anyone finds him attractive.
As I see more of Cumby’s work I get the charm. And the voice – yummy. As someone who has to explain her Tom Hiddleston crush, I get it. These guys are not great looking but there is something about them that is approachable and irresistble. And they can act.
Yup. Lol
Sick of people trying to place everybody into a category. I love both dogs and cats. Equally. This question of who you prefer is like asking, you like daughters or sons? GTFO if you can’t handle both my cat and dog.
I like all animals but only have a dog right now. I actually prefer a mixed dog of lab/pit bull. These dogs are simply wonderful in my estimation and yes dogs need to be trained, if the dog is not trained blame the owners and not the dog.
A well trained dog is a joy. As is a well behaved child (I’m not talking about normal situations when both have bad days).
In this day and age of ‘anything goes’ we get horrible dogs AND children.
Are we really making a controversy about whether or not a guy likes cat or dogs more?
Jesus Christ….
My thoughts exactly…it was just a fun question
It’s like…do you really think Cumberbatch is the type to abuse animals just because he prefers dogs more? I mean, I love cats, but I like dogs more! That’s just a f—ing preference, and it doesn’t mean you hate them. And are people not allowed to dislike certain animals or something? Get over yourselves, jesus.
I’m searching for the “controversy” of which you speak.
Nope, don’t see any controversy on this thread, sorry.
All I see is the usual witty banter between Cumberbitches and people discussing how much they love their pets.
Well, people getting mad because apparently he doesn’t like cats and going on about how this “leads to cruelty against the creatures” or whatever. (paraphrasing) That could be seen as a controversy, if a minor one. And witty? If this whole role-playing thing is supposed to be witty, then I guess so. *shrug*
Talk about misinterpreting everything. Nobody said Cumberbatch hated cats, nobody said that preferring dogs to cats leads to cruelty against cats.
If you took that from our comments, then you have serious reading comprehension issues.
My only two problems — which I made VERY clear — were: this type of question; and someone(a poster, not Cumberbatch) who said that cats were “awful”.
I prefer cats over dogs, but you will never hear me saying “dogs are awful, IMO”. Never.
Well said TOK & Eve
Love him!
I have a cat, but dogs rule. RIP, my beloved Champ 🙂
I only dislike cats because I am highly allergic to them which is a shame because I love animals. I think with some men it’s more of an ego trip thing like dogs are tough and manly and who ever heard of the crazy cat man?
I don’t count that as a true dislike. You dislike your reaction to cats, not the animal itself. Luckily, I’m only mildly allergic to cats.
Since this is the last post of the day, I shall respond to the link. Blech for candy corn. It’s disgusting. I can’t say I’ve met anyone who loves it over the age of 10. Maybe that’s wrong, but I don’t care.
I have both. A cat and a dog, a labradoodle named moe. He is right moe is awesome. So is patrick the cat.
I have Syrah, the awesome 8 month old, very WELL trained Labradoodle and Muffin the Marauder, my very untrained but equally awesome cat!
I love Cumby’s voice but don’t normally find him attractive – his good taste in dogs helps 😉
I have both a cat patrick and a. A labradoodle named moe doodle
ALERT: Thread jacking (Sorry oh great Kaiser)
Has anyone read any of BC’s new interviews? He talks about how anytime he’s in a bar with a girl he gets papped. And how you can read his dating history online. Is that an almost confession he was on a date w/ Charlotte this summer????
Thoughts?
Hmm, not sure? It’s happened a few times… Charlotte, and then, again, there were pics of him at a bar after the Gaga concert with the actress who plays Lady Edith (her name escapes me, sorry!)
Is it true fans see Cumby out on dates a lot?
link?
Sorry, out running errands but I saw it on the imdb boards. I’ll post a link when I get home if someone hasn’t beaten me to it.
And I thought he and ‘Lady Edith’ were just seen at the concert w/ a bunch of people. Not a bar. Am I correct?
I feel weird even knowing this (sigh, CB what you’ve done to me!), but, since it was actually posted here…
I think several papers (er, well, the DM at least) were trying to heavily imply they were “on a date” and the pics they posted were only of BC and LC at a bar afterwards, talking. Later, the story expanded to include friends and that BC and LC left in separate vehicles.
As for Charlotte- Supposedly, that was for his birthday (correct? The “leggy” redhead sighting? Or was this another sighting… I can’t keep up!)and it was a group setting as well…? But who honestly knows, anymore?
I imagine that DUC/Cumby (whichever flavor you favor) is out on the town with the ladies and dating, we just don’t hear about it. Or not?
…seriously, why do I know all of this. ::facepalm:: I’m going to go hide in a corner now.
Link:
http://londonphile.tumblr.com/post/64294305354/hi-is-there-a-link-for-the-full-timemagazine-bc
Oh, I think that’s super general. I don’t think he’s alluding to anything. I don’t doubt that he’s getting PLENTY of action, but I don’t see any hints at dating here.
Her name is Laura Carmichael (I think). Lol
I couldn’t remember it either.
I love how everyone just calls her Lady Edith.
She also had a small part in Tinker Tailor, as an admin person who had an unreturned crush on BC’s character.
Maybe what he means is, he can’t be seen in public with a woman anymore without speculation. He can’t have female friends. He can’t date around like a normal guy. He has to socialize in a fishbowl, or never leave his house. It must be annoying.
OMG, his impression of an American accent…!!! It’s embarrassing how dead-right he is. And now I want to know if he watched any certain TV shows or movies to get the accent just right.
His voice really doesn’t sound the same when he changes accents, either.
I noticed that too.
Kinda like Hugh Laurie’s…. and his change still mystifies me…
It is like Hugh Laurie! If I had closed my eyes during that part and was asked to guess which actor said it, I would have never come up with BC. It’s not “Cumby’s normal voice in an American accent,” it’s like it’s a completely different person.
I knew all along he didn’t like pussy… cats! 🙂
I see what you did there…
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Blame on T.Fanty! Talking to her always provide us ideas! 🙂
If you can blame her on twitter, it’s even better! hahaha
Hall & Oates and Cumby in the same post?! I die.
“a little bit stupid” “a little bit sophisticated” ” a little bit independent”. Is he describing himself or a dog? hahaha
He’s describing his taste in models.
Sophisticated and independant? You jest, Escon, surely?
Oh, you jest, Escon!
LOL, Miss M. He did say “that sounds a bit like me” after describing his dog of choice. Self-aware!
If it was his taste in models he would have said “fame-whorey and vapid”
GOD, she is terrible! Just awkward and painful to watch. Cumby deserves better!
I am American living in the UK and I think that’s what a lot of people think we sound like oh yeah and loud. (: Katie is the dullest interviewer ever. Her voice is very irritating maybe I have been across the pond too long.
(psst.. for the few in the thread who “don’t get” Benedict Cumberbatch’s appeal:
try SHERLOCK (BBC). there are 6 episodes.
!!!
if you still “don’t get it”.. you’re system is immune to his particular charm-bug-It-whatever!)