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http://mindlessones.com/2011/07/23/the-league-of-extraordinary-gentlemen-century-1969-the-annocommentations/ If you go to the above site, and search in page for "Lovejoy" you'll see what I mean. It is intentional. — Preceding unsigned comment added by ShadowyCabal (talk • contribs) 07:17, 28 February 2012 (UTC)

Agreed, suggest reinstating previous content removal (vandalism?) under heading "Continued influence in UK comedy and culture" 94.0.82.246 (talk) 01:06, 11 May 2012 (UTC)

Further clarification of reasoning, do not understand the previous talk discussion, however Lovejoy did have an enduring influence on UK 'alternative' comedy and culture. Personal opinion granted, but substantiated by the previous verified content. Not my contribution, and possible merit in rewrite away from bulleted format, but links to other UK comedy should be noted, and is longstanding content in this article. Anyone have further thoughts on the subject's influence? 94.0.82.246 (talk) 01:40, 11 May 2012 (UTC)

It isn't this show that has to have influence it is the trivia that requires it. Be aware that per WP:LONGTIME just because an item was here for any length of time is not a reason for inclusion. MarnetteD | Talk 02:20, 11 May 2012 (UTC)

Just because the item was here for a long time is not a reason for exclusion. The section does not meet the criteria for trivia. Please present a credible, substantiated case for the removal of content. Also please be aware that per WP:TRIVIA, A selectively populated list with a relatively narrow theme is not necessarily trivia, and can be the best way to present some types of information. Guidelines do not suggest removing trivia sections, or moving them to the talk page. If information is otherwise suitable, it is better that it be poorly presented than not presented at all. 94.0.82.246 (talk) 22:46, 11 May 2012 (UTC)

The WP:BURDEN is on you to justify their inclusion and you have not done so. Also these require secondary sources to establish broad cultural significance and none of them come anywhere close to that. No where is there WP guideline that poorly presented info is a good things. The current consensus is that this section does not belong in this article and you have not presented a single argument that has changed that to this point. MarnetteD | Talk 23:16, 11 May 2012 (UTC)

Agree with WP:BURDEN and not trying to establish broad cultural significance, rather agree with previous citated content in terms of influence in British/UK comedy. Central tennant being notability durived from the citation of numerous sources. This is the only section in the article that is remotely citated, however could you refer to WP:CON and suggest further changes to establish new consensus. No consensus reached on this being poorly presented info, will reinstate if no further suggestions received 94.0.82.246 (talk) 23:48, 11 May 2012 (UTC)

The consensus is based on the previous conversation in the archives and the fact that I am not the editor that removed the section last month. Poorly presented info has no place in the encyclopedia anywhere and the is no section of the MoS that supports its reinstatement. You are still missing the point that it isn't the show Lovejoy that needs "secondary sources to establish broad cultural significance" it is the items in the trivia section that require it. Also you should not refactor comments or section headers on a talk page so there seems to be a WP:COMPETENCE as well as SPA problems. Until consensus has changed you should not restore the section or you will be subject to WP:3RR MarnetteD | Talk 00:03, 12 May 2012 (UTC)

Understand your point on broad cultural significance, but don't believe this section was trying to establish this and edit made no reference to this. Could you substantiate "poorly presented", and "trivia" under "What were you thinking?" WP:WWYT and WP:ZEAL. 94.0.82.246 (talk) 00:38, 12 May 2012 (UTC)

Establishing cultural significance is what the section has to do to be included in the article. You are the one who has stated that the section is poorly presented so you will have to answer your own question. I have explained myself quite clearly so there is no response to give to your last sentence. Unless you can comment on content there is little else to repond to. MarnetteD | Talk 00:59, 12 May 2012 (UTC)

Barker, not picker?

I always thought Tinker was Lovejoy's barker. Never heard of 'picker'. Cormullion (talk) 21:36, 18 October 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. On one hand you are quite right the term picker is not used in the TV series (which I have rewatched in the last year) or in the books (that I can remember though its been more than a few years since I read them. On the other hand I am not sure that Barker (occupation) is the right term either - at least as described in the wikiarticle for the term. I am pretty sure that Lovejoy's monologues use some term for him so if someone can check with the books or DVDs please change it with my thanks (sorry my schedule is a bit busy at the moment or I would do it) in the meantime we might remove that section until better info is available. I will leave it up to you Cormullion. MarnetteD | Talk 21:50, 18 October 2011 (UTC)

the OED gives 'barker' as 'antique shop tout' as well as 'fairground shout-y person', which is close enough to what I think Tinker probably does. Anyway, I'll make the edit. Cormullion (talk) 09:42, 19 October 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for doing the extra research. Barker is used in the series too as I pulled the first season off the shelf last night and heard it but didn't get back here to edit before heading to sleep. I noted your edit summary about the TV show and, while you are right for the most part, I do enjoy that first season. Many of the stories come from the books and the Lovejoy v Gimbert byplay is fun and I also enjoyed seeing Venice in the season ending two parter. Thanks again and cheers. MarnetteD | Talk 12:33, 19 October 2011 (UTC)

The casting was good, but I think they lost the spirit of the books and I couldn't enjoy it... One day perhaps I'll do some work on the novels' wikipedia page Cormullion (talk) 15:51, 19 October 2011 (UTC)

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