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Just been spammed by a load of mates with this. A worthy cause...
> THEY'RE TRYING TO STEAL OUR CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE...
>
>
> ...BUT IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO STEAL IT BACK!!
>
>
> On Sunday evening at 6:30pm ITV will broadcast the final of
> Popstars: The Rivals during which, according to the
> programme makers, 'the ultimate winner of the chart race to number one
> will be revealed'.
>
> It doesn't matter whether the eventual chart-topper is Girls Aloud's
> 'Sound of the Underground' or One True Voice's 'Sacred Trust' - the
> fact remains that, for the first time ever, the Christmas number one
> spot will have been shamelessly bought rather than won.
>
>
> But it doesn't have to be like that. With your help, we
> *can* stop them!
>
>
> Just imagine the look on Pete Waterman, Geri Halliwell and Louis
> Walsh's stupid, smug Mc-Donalds-sponsored faces if, despite the
> multi-million pound TV series, the carefully targetted performances on
> children's TV and the in-store public appearances, neither band makes
> it to number one.
>
> Go on, just close your eyes and imagine it.
>
> According to the mid-week charts, The Cheeky Girls' 'The Cheeky Song'
> will be at number three on Sunday. But they're only trailing One True
> Voice by a few thousand sales and - if enough of us go into the shops
> in the next few days and buy their single - they could easily overtake
> both the boys and the girls to become this year's Christmas
> number one.
>
> It will be a huge slap in the face for the Waterman, Walsh, Halliwell
> axis of evil - and what's more it's *very* easy to achieve.
>
>
> Here's what you have to do:
>
>
> 1) Go in to any major high street music shop before this Saturday
> afternoon and pick up a copy of The Cheeky Girls' - The Cheeky Song.
> Even better, pick up two - they make perfect ironic Christmas gifts.
> (Stick to HMV, Virgin etc. as these contribute towards the charts. Do
> not buy it online as it won't count.)
>
> 2) Take your purchase to the checkout. Show the cashier a print-out of
> this email if you feel embarrassed.
>
> 3) Pay for your purchase. (You may be asked if you would
> like a bag. This is entirely up to you, bags are free and do not
> affect the charts in any way.)
>
> 4) Take your purchase home and either listen to it or throw it away.
> It really doesn't matter. Even if you *hate* the song, enough people
> buying it will make Pete Waterman look like an absolute dick on Sunday
> and that's the important thing.
>
> 5) Forward this email to everyone you know. Tell your
> friends about it. Print out copies and leave them on the
> bus. If you have a website/weblog, mention it there
> (there's a copy at http://www.thefridaything.co.uk/slapwaterman if you
> want somewhere to link.). If we're going to succeed we need to tell as
> many people as possible about the appeal.
>
> ...
>
> If we pull together, we can give the UK a *proper* (naff, catchy,
> novelty pop) Christmas number one this year while delivering a special
> seasonal slap to three people who really deserve it.
>
>
> So remember: Buy The Cheeky Song. Tell everyone you know to do the
> same. Tune in on Sunday. Watch their faces.
>
>
> Let's do it!
>
>
> Thanks for your support.
>
>
> The Campaign For A Real Christmas Number One.
>
> ...
>
>
> http://www.thefridaything.co.uk/slapwaterman
>
> More info: slapwaterman@thefridaything.co.uk
> THEY'RE TRYING TO STEAL OUR CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE...
>
>
> ...BUT IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO STEAL IT BACK!!
>
>
> On Sunday evening at 6:30pm ITV will broadcast the final of
> Popstars: The Rivals during which, according to the
> programme makers, 'the ultimate winner of the chart race to number one
> will be revealed'.
>
> It doesn't matter whether the eventual chart-topper is Girls Aloud's
> 'Sound of the Underground' or One True Voice's 'Sacred Trust' - the
> fact remains that, for the first time ever, the Christmas number one
> spot will have been shamelessly bought rather than won.
>
>
> But it doesn't have to be like that. With your help, we
> *can* stop them!
>
>
> Just imagine the look on Pete Waterman, Geri Halliwell and Louis
> Walsh's stupid, smug Mc-Donalds-sponsored faces if, despite the
> multi-million pound TV series, the carefully targetted performances on
> children's TV and the in-store public appearances, neither band makes
> it to number one.
>
> Go on, just close your eyes and imagine it.
>
> According to the mid-week charts, The Cheeky Girls' 'The Cheeky Song'
> will be at number three on Sunday. But they're only trailing One True
> Voice by a few thousand sales and - if enough of us go into the shops
> in the next few days and buy their single - they could easily overtake
> both the boys and the girls to become this year's Christmas
> number one.
>
> It will be a huge slap in the face for the Waterman, Walsh, Halliwell
> axis of evil - and what's more it's *very* easy to achieve.
>
>
> Here's what you have to do:
>
>
> 1) Go in to any major high street music shop before this Saturday
> afternoon and pick up a copy of The Cheeky Girls' - The Cheeky Song.
> Even better, pick up two - they make perfect ironic Christmas gifts.
> (Stick to HMV, Virgin etc. as these contribute towards the charts. Do
> not buy it online as it won't count.)
>
> 2) Take your purchase to the checkout. Show the cashier a print-out of
> this email if you feel embarrassed.
>
> 3) Pay for your purchase. (You may be asked if you would
> like a bag. This is entirely up to you, bags are free and do not
> affect the charts in any way.)
>
> 4) Take your purchase home and either listen to it or throw it away.
> It really doesn't matter. Even if you *hate* the song, enough people
> buying it will make Pete Waterman look like an absolute dick on Sunday
> and that's the important thing.
>
> 5) Forward this email to everyone you know. Tell your
> friends about it. Print out copies and leave them on the
> bus. If you have a website/weblog, mention it there
> (there's a copy at http://www.thefridaything.co.uk/slapwaterman if you
> want somewhere to link.). If we're going to succeed we need to tell as
> many people as possible about the appeal.
>
> ...
>
> If we pull together, we can give the UK a *proper* (naff, catchy,
> novelty pop) Christmas number one this year while delivering a special
> seasonal slap to three people who really deserve it.
>
>
> So remember: Buy The Cheeky Song. Tell everyone you know to do the
> same. Tune in on Sunday. Watch their faces.
>
>
> Let's do it!
>
>
> Thanks for your support.
>
>
> The Campaign For A Real Christmas Number One.
>
> ...
>
>
> http://www.thefridaything.co.uk/slapwaterman
>
> More info: slapwaterman@thefridaything.co.uk
