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My name is Eddie and I hate romantic comedies. Boy meets girl, girl meets... oh I've lost interest already. Formulaic, predictable and pointless mulch, I'd rather watch films about massive spaceships blowing each other up any day.

Most people, when they're raising money for charity, do something physically unpleasant and arduous. Unfortunately, any physical exertion I would attempt would end in embarrassing and humiliating vomiting five minutes in, wrapped in a silver foil blanket. The best I can offer is being forced to do something I would never want to do for 24 hours straight while people point and laugh, and I've decided that this will be watching fluffy rom-coms.

THE RULES

1) No sleeping or indeed doing anything other than watching the endless telly.
2) No drinking beer to lessen the pain. The only alcohol allowed is the booze these films are made to be quaffed with, namely Lambrini.
3) A 15 minute break in between films for tea making, snacking or toilet. Other than that, I must remain glued to the screen.
4) I'll be blogging here throughout the marathon, posting thoughts and pictures on my personal hell. Maybe I'll start to really enjoy it, we'll see.

I don't think watching 24 hours of one type of film is going to be easy, in fact I may go mad. It'll be interesting to find out.

Check out my progress on my liveblog at http://eddiepurple.blogspot.com
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Even though Africa deserves Teh Aids for stuff it's done in a former life, probably. Donation by Glenn Hoddle on 28/10/09

 
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You are quite clearly a complete idiot. Yes, I'm giving my own money to an idiot. This says a lot about me, I feel. Donation by Partridge on 28/10/09

 
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I'd love to know what horrors you are having to watch!! Well done you for doing this xx Donation by Michelle Weaver on 27/10/09

 
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You are a very, very brave man. Donation by Linus Gregoriadis on 27/10/09

 
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Good luck eddie .... I feel you're going to need it, sounds like hell! Donation by Tim Gowing on 26/10/09

 
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I don't think its fair to watch films like Juno - I want you to really have a miserable time - Donation by trevor Hargreaves on 26/10/09

 
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Good luck Eddie!!! I think in the grand scheme of things this experience will be good for you :) Donation by Paul Gray on 26/10/09

 
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Good luck Eddie! Looking forward to reading about the pain you will no doubt go through on your blog :) Donation by Eric on 25/10/09

 
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Donation by Matt Stronge on 25/10/09

 
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If you get through anything with Jennifer Lopez I'll be very very very proud of you! Donation by Dia Anna on 23/10/09

 
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Remember - getting in touch with your feminine side doesn't involve playing with your nipples. Donation by Dean Gillon on 23/10/09

 
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You had better be watching Marley and Me or I may need to ask for my money back. One thing, please live through it - Intrepid needs you! Donation by Liz High on 21/10/09

 
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Enjoy Eddie. Enjoy! Donation by Thomas Prosser on 21/10/09

 
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My admiration goes a whole 1p further then Hannah's Donation by Beau Edwards on 20/10/09

 
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I am just a girl standing in front of a boy....pointing and laughing. Hehehehehe...good luck!! Donation by Krista on 20/10/09

 
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Donation by maria windsor on 18/10/09

 
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Oi! Enjoy being a girlie man for a day. Donation by Kay and Gareth on 17/10/09

 
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WOOT WOOT!! Can't wait to see the final film listing :D Go Eddie! Donation by Heli Rajasalo on 16/10/09

 
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I am full of admiration. I am full of £5.00 worth of admiration. I quite like a romcom. Donation by Hannah King on 16/10/09

 
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This should cover the popcorn and tissues. For the crying. The tissues are for the crying, OK? Donation by Ben Kelly on 15/10/09

 
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You are made of sterner stuff than I, old son!!! Donation by Garry Judd on 15/10/09

 
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So ...you're watching Romanian Communist party propaganda films? Is that it? Donation by Richard Preddy on 15/10/09

 
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I hope to see Clockwork Orangesque wires keeping his eyes open. Donation by Darren Myatt on 13/10/09

 
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Donation by Louise Green on 11/10/09

 
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