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Originally posted by TheJiggaman View Post
Cool ok - thanks v much! Wanted to make sure. Been on hold >45 mins with Aer Lingus and needed to ask elsewhere!
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Originally posted by RichieM View PostTraining up a grad at the moment and the app we use for calls has dropped for the day.
Told her to just use one of the office phones instead - it was her first time using a landline phone.
Confirmed old now.
I was talking to a young one in here yesterday and she was telling me about something we need to do for an upcoming project, as in she needs to do it but needs my help.
I joked 'What do you mean "we" pale face?'
I was met with a WTF face.
'It's a quote, do you not know it?'
'WTF?'
'From the Lone Ranger!'
'Who?'
'Tonto says it to the Lone Ranger'
'Tont what?'
I then explain in depth about the programme and the joke, etc so she Google's it and then replies, 'You do know I was only born in 1996 don't you?'
FML
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Originally posted by Lao Lao View PostI then explain in depth about the programme and the joke, etc so she Google's it and then replies, 'You do know I was only born in 1996 don't you?'
FML
That evening I was telling my father about it and he was talking about the previous winning team that his uncles played on in 1931 when he was a baby but he would have known most of the team growing up, indeed I remember a few of them myself as old men. Pictures were dragged out and then I went online to see if there was a video of the match on you tube to show him. Instead I found a snippet of coverage of the '91 game and it was mind blowing to see all those I now know as oul lads, as young as the team of kids that lined out on Sunday. It's hard to explain the feeling, something quite disconcerting like culture shock to be looking at three groups all locked in time at the same cliched football pictures across ninety years.
It's just occurred to me that I knew more of the '31 team personally than I do lads on the current team!Last edited by Strewelpeter; 09-11-21, 14:57.Turning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by eamonhonda View Post
Heard that recently, not buying it until a proper mythbusters reunion investigation
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
Before and after the county final the other day there was lots of chat about it being 31 years ago since they'd won, that team was mostly lads who I'd grown up with and had been playing together under the same trainer since under 10's.
That evening I was telling my father about it and he was talking about the previous winning team that his uncles played on in 1931 when he was a baby but he would have known most of the team growing up, indeed I remember a few of them myself as old men. Pictures were dragged out and then I went online to see if there was a video of the match on you tube to show him. Instead I found a snippet of coverage of the '91 game and it was mind blowing to see all those I now know as oul lads, as young as the team of kids that lined out on Sunday. It's hard to explain the feeling, something quite disconcerting like culture shock to be looking at three groups all locked in time at the same cliched football pictures across ninety years.
It's just occurred to me that I knew more of the '31 team personally than I do lads on the current team!
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Originally posted by Wombatman View Post
What did HJ have for breakfast after getting out on the wrong side of the bed?
Spicy watermelon - the only way to start the day.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
Georgian brandy is amazing. Never tried their wine.
I hear it's a great country with insanely friendly locals?
Originally posted by eamonhonda View PostHow does a self respecting tight bastard steal BBC these days? Peak of regular television in the form of MasterChef the professionals starts tonight!
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Originally posted by eamonhonda View Post
Heard that recently, not buying it until a proper mythbusters reunion investigation
Then he said that he’s not sure what the story is now ffs
Anyway they are 100% not the same crispsLast edited by elbows; 09-11-21, 16:16.His rival it seems, had broken his dreams,By stealing the girl of his fancy.Her name was Magill, and she called herself Lil,But everyone knew her as Nancy.
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Originally posted by 6starpool View Post
On a related, but entirely different note,reading about Dean Stockwell (RIP) earlier today, I saw a picture of him presumably from his 20's when he looked to me almost unrecognisable compared to 'peak' Dean Stockwell, which to me is Quantum Leap. Aging and the passage of time is a very different thing when looking backwards with pictures/videos than just talking about it.His rival it seems, had broken his dreams,By stealing the girl of his fancy.Her name was Magill, and she called herself Lil,But everyone knew her as Nancy.
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Originally posted by eamonhonda View Post
Heard that recently, not buying it until a proper mythbusters reunion investigation
Nothing is sacredPeople say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by 6starpool View Post
On a related, but entirely different note,reading about Dean Stockwell (RIP) earlier today, I saw a picture of him presumably from his 20's when he looked to me almost unrecognisable compared to 'peak' Dean Stockwell, which to me is Quantum Leap. Aging and the passage of time is a very different thing when looking backwards with pictures/videos than just talking about it.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostJust me or has Succession disappeared up its own ass?
It's not even that funny anymore.
Turning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by oleras View PostWatched Dune the other night, albeit at home, while enjoyable, seemed like a really long TV episode. Lot of similarities to Foundation i thought.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostJust me or has Succession disappeared up its own ass?
It's not even that funny anymore.
Brian Cox adds so much to it though.
Oh, and the theme song is fantastic too.
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Originally posted by Degag View Post
I'm enjoying it although the most recent episode wasn't the greatest i thought. It's difficult to pinpoint why i like it though as all the characters are pretty dislikable, it can't really be like how any huge multi-billion media org is ran (or maybe) and storyline is pretty outrageous at times.
Brian Cox adds so much to it though.
Oh, and the theme song is fantastic too.
They've gone down this route of Kendall vs Logan in S3 and it's just not working out. Although I do find the daughter unsettlingly erotic."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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51 years old and healthy thank providence. Fully vaccinated and won't be doing a booster shot. Those doses should be distributed to people living in low-income countries. Booster shots to the fully vaxxed healthy is not going to make any significant difference to spread rates.Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
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Originally posted by Lao Lao View Post
I was talking to a young one in here yesterday and she was telling me about something we need to do for an upcoming project, as in she needs to do it but needs my help.
I joked 'What do you mean "we" pale face?'
I was met with a WTF face.
'It's a quote, do you not know it?'
'WTF?'
'From the Lone Ranger!'
'Who?'
'Tonto says it to the Lone Ranger'
'Tont what?'
I then explain in depth about the programme and the joke, etc so she Google's it and then replies, 'You do know I was only born in 1996 don't you?'
FML
I'm forever saying 'A1 Sharon' to my kids, which I guess is something I should try and grow out of."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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I did get my kids to watch an episode of Fawlty Towers on Netflix. The youngest thought it was hilarious, middle one found it boring and eldest was horrified and said it was the most racist thing she'd ever seen (episode where the Major uses the N word). I did make the mistake of trying to give the cultural context of the times, which only made it worse."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
You do have the upside though of making cultural references that, if they understood them, would completely appall them.
I'm forever saying 'A1 Sharon' to my kids, which I guess is something I should try and grow out of.Gone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.
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Quite disappointed with my blood test results from last week. Despite losing 12kg since the start of the year, my fasting glucose levels have continued to creep up (now 6.3 mmol/l) and well into the pre-diabetic area. There really isn't much scope for reducing sugar intake a lot further, though I suppose I'll try cutting the carbs further and getting a lot more exercise. Just so annoying when I'm feeling much better than I have in years.Gone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
Before and after the county final the other day there was lots of chat about it being 31 years ago since they'd won, that team was mostly lads who I'd grown up with and had been playing together under the same trainer since under 10's.
That evening I was telling my father about it and he was talking about the previous winning team that his uncles played on in 1931 when he was a baby but he would have known most of the team growing up, indeed I remember a few of them myself as old men. Pictures were dragged out and then I went online to see if there was a video of the match on you tube to show him. Instead I found a snippet of coverage of the '91 game and it was mind blowing to see all those I now know as oul lads, as young as the team of kids that lined out on Sunday. It's hard to explain the feeling, something quite disconcerting like culture shock to be looking at three groups all locked in time at the same cliched football pictures across ninety years.
It's just occurred to me that I knew more of the '31 team personally than I do lads on the current team!
On the Tayto v King debate they have the same owners. Son is an old buddy of mine and the sister is the Irish athlete Natalya Coyle. I don’t think they were made in the same place though it would make sense.This may or may not be an original thought of my own.
All efforts were made to make this thought original but with the abundance of thoughts in the world the originality of this thought cannot be guaranteed.
The author is not liable for any issue arising from the platitudinous nature of this post.
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Originally posted by ComradeCollie View Post
Still think you need to watch all of Star Trek TNG, mostly so you'll get all the other references that your co-employees have been using with you. It's a great show anyway.
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Originally posted by Lao Lao View PostI can see the Duke now. Getting himself a tea, Early Grey, hot and then getting the kids to engage in setting up Star Trek, TNG on the internet so he can make it so and view all episodes."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostJust me or has Succession disappeared up its own ass?
It's not even that funny anymore.
Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
It's actually just about exactly as good as it ever was which is about 10% as good as people make it out to be. It is the exact same scenario all the time they have now just removed the pretence that there is any real plot or drama and have let it become just an improv comedy show set in 5* hotels.
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View Post
Bob should be marginally quicker I reckon, if he is a competent spinner - as he just has to repeat the previous action once he gets his first H.
Alice has a task which veers towards random throwing and will get the HT combination at expected intervals.
They'd probably have to run it a few times for Bobs edge to appear, as it's such a tiny edge.Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View Post
SPOILERAlice never has to go back to the start once she hit's a H so she is faster.Originally posted by Theresa View Post
SPOILERAlice passes the first test and never has to retest it so she’s faster. Poor old Bob needs to pass two tests in a row all the time. No idea the number of tosses would have to write it down.
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Originally posted by Goodluck2me View PostI disagree, I find it pretty enjoyable and while more dramatic for obvious reasons it’s not “wholly” unreflective of a large cap US corporate. I could imagine similar bullshit in the GE Immeult years, who despite a long list steals the award for most egregious corporate governance when he not only flew private everywhere, he had a second Jet follow him around in case the first broke down.
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I worked there on a 6-month contract once; it was the most ludicrously bureaucratic place I have ever set foot in."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Whats a good word to describe topics that include:
1. Domestic politics
2. Transport
3. Crime
4. State of our cities
5. Court cases
I'm not sure its 'politics', we already have a 'geopolitics' label for topics that include all the standard world beefs.
'Domestic politics' maybe? But would that include things like court cases.
Someone suggested 'domestic affairs' but I think that's too UK specific
Someone else suggested 'law and order' but I think that's too US specific
Is there a nice term that might describe all these features of living in a country?"We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostWhats a good word to describe topics that include:
1. Domestic politics
2. Transport
3. Crime
4. State of our cities
5. Court cases
I'm not sure its 'politics', we already have a 'geopolitics' label for topics that include all the standard world beefs.
'Domestic politics' maybe? But would that include things like court cases.
Someone suggested 'domestic affairs' but I think that's too UK specific
Someone else suggested 'law and order' but I think that's too US specific
Is there a nice term that might describe all these features of living in a country?
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Originally posted by DeadParrot View PostSee the blood transfusion service are short again.
Anyone who can really should donate, it costs nothing but some time.
And you get loads of free Tayto
Went to sign up in 2020 and they said no new donators so had to wait until this month.
I had heard about Tom Dunne going on about the shortage of blood back in 2019 when he had heart surgery and that there was only 1 days supply in the country.
Edit: only cheese and onion, rank. I gave out.Last edited by Micknail; 10-11-21, 11:52.﴾͡๏̯͡๏﴿
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HAs there ever been as big of a disgrace of an ex president as Obama? (Obv trump will run him close but early days)
his COP26 speech last week was just a chefs kiss example of hypocrisy-
prez who oversaw one of the greatest increases in fossil fuel extraction in us history lecturing the plebs about how they must do more after flying in on private jet from one of his multiple mansions.
remember his utterly narcissistic and covid rule flouting 60th birthday party recently also.
Yet the Irish media still go weak at the knees about him as he’s a dem and patronised us a few times
GW bush had the decency to slink off the stage and take up painting, Clinton at least pretended he was trying to help out when he broke cover
struggling to think of an ex pres who sold out so blatantly after leaving office (Netflix deals etc)Will you ever fuck off with that shite... you are easily one of the worst posters on here for this-Pokerhand
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostWhats spicy watermelon? Pop some chillis flakes on, I guess, and anything else? I'd imagine it might also need a small bit of salt to enhance the chilli flavour.
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Originally posted by Micknail View Post
Donated for the first time last Wednesday, Got a text to say it was used today in St. Vincent's Hospital.
Went to sign up in 2020 and they said no new donators so had to wait until this month.
I had heard about Tom Dunne going on about the shortage of blood back in 2019 when he had heart surgery and that there was only 1 days supply in the country.
Edit: only cheese and onion, rank. I gave out.
Shame they only started it recently.
In for my 20th in DecPeople say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by Lazare View Post
Does sound nice, would hardly keep you going though for more than an hour?
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Originally posted by Hectorjelly View Post
Yeah, it's just a snack. You don't need breakfast, though it's a myth. You have trained your mind to expect food in the morning and your brain misses the insulin response.
Me, sitting on my hole typing away doesn't really need the energy input.People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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