S. America & ignorance

[majorhibs]

Says on tin- you been there, you think you are anywhere near understanding, comments received, the nonsense on main forum from knuckle draggers is what it is, the personal attacks, the generalisations, on the closed thread, speak for theirselves, the posters are fools coming away with that nonsense, the view of not many people knowing & caring about South America is typical bullying.

[Sylar]

WTAF...:confused:

[Just Jimmy]

WTAF...:confused:I think what he's trying to say is the comments from a few posters on the main board about ignorance towards south America from Scots is nonsense.

I do feel he could have worded his post slightly better to put that across. ha



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[Speedy]

WTAF...:confused:

Seconded

[Speedy]

I think what he's trying to say is the comments from a few posters on the main board about ignorance towards south America from Scots is nonsense.

I do feel he could have worded his post slightly better to put that across. ha



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Were people posting ignorant comments, or were people posting to say ignorant comments are nonsense. Confused.

[Fife-Hibee]

The way Americans say "oh my gawwwwd!" is extremely irritating.

[majorhibs]

WTAF...:confused:


I think what he's trying to say is the comments from a few posters on the main board about ignorance towards south America from Scots is nonsense.

I do feel he could have worded his post slightly better to put that across. ha



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Seconded

Ask away, you experts on South America. Personally, having spent time working & living there with loads of quality people who I now call friends, the stereotype drug barons & ladyboys nonsense is tiring at times to me, who knows what it’d be like to someone from there, lots of class on display before on this quality site, strengthened by your solid ‘WTF’- I suggest if you’ve not got anything negative or positive to say about a place, possibly because you’ve never even BEEN there, save it for what you actually DO know about!

[RyeSloan]

Ask away, you experts on South America. Personally, having spent time working & living there with loads of quality people who I now call friends, the stereotype drug barons & ladyboys nonsense is tiring at times to me, who knows what it’d be like to someone from there, lots of class on display before on this quality site, strengthened by your solid ‘WTF’- I suggest if you’ve not got anything negative or positive to say about a place, possibly because you’ve never even BEEN there, save it for what you actually DO know about!

‘You experts on South America’ [emoji1787]

Maybe just maybe you know what your rant is about but if ya stop a second you might realise others most likely don’t...

Anyway, some kwality venting none the less [emoji106][emoji108]

[Just Jimmy]

Ask away, you experts on South America. Personally, having spent time working & living there with loads of quality people who I now call friends, the stereotype drug barons & ladyboys nonsense is tiring at times to me, who knows what it’d be like to someone from there, lots of class on display before on this quality site, strengthened by your solid ‘WTF’- I suggest if you’ve not got anything negative or positive to say about a place, possibly because you’ve never even BEEN there, save it for what you actually DO know about!when you go on about people making assumptions, look in the mirror.



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[Just Jimmy]

The way Americans say "oh my gawwwwd!" is extremely irritating.it is. well done on not "ruining" this thread by talking politics btw .... yet [emoji23][emoji6]

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[Just Jimmy]

Were people posting ignorant comments, or were people posting to say ignorant comments are nonsense. Confused.some people made comments that were viewed as ignorant by other people.

it was more a lazy stereotype but certainly not needing a rant which needed the Rosetta stone to work out.

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[majorhibs]

some people made comments that were viewed as ignorant by other people.

it was more a lazy stereotype but certainly not needing a rant which needed the Rosetta stone to work out.

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Such casual racism! Speaking for yersel, eh? That makes it all good? That stuff on main forum on deleted Dr budge thread is out of order! You people giving it aw your enlightened than others are o o order! The nonsense references to Bangkok/ladyboys/drug barons/cocaine, well, we say the shower on the other side of the city, the poppy theives, have zero class, check out the class of the “fans” remarks towards fellow Hibees on the closed Dr budge & us investors thread. Look at yersels, 1st, with that kind of talk.

[Mibbes Aye]

Chile is the longest country in the world from North to South.

[Curried]

Chile is the longest country in the world from North to South.

I think you'll find that Brazil is about one-hundred kilometers longer north to south.

[Future17]

Such casual racism! Speaking for yersel, eh? That makes it all good? That stuff on main forum on deleted Dr budge thread is out of order! You people giving it aw your enlightened than others are o o order! The nonsense references to Bangkok/ladyboys/drug barons/cocaine, well, we say the shower on the other side of the city, the poppy theives, have zero class, check out the class of the “fans” remarks towards fellow Hibees on the closed Dr budge & us investors thread. Look at yersels, 1st, with that kind of talk.

I'm no expert on South America, but I'm reasonably certain Bangkok isn't there.

[MSK]

Says on tin- you been there, you think you are anywhere near understanding, comments received, the nonsense on main forum from knuckle draggers is what it is, the personal attacks, the generalisations, on the closed thread, speak for theirselves, the posters are fools coming away with that nonsense, the view of not many people knowing & caring about South America is typical bullying.Put the bottle down ffs 😆

[stoneyburn hibs]

What just happened amigos?

[calumhibee1]

Such casual racism! Speaking for yersel, eh? That makes it all good? That stuff on main forum on deleted Dr budge thread is out of order! You people giving it aw your enlightened than others are o o order! The nonsense references to Bangkok/ladyboys/drug barons/cocaine, well, we say the shower on the other side of the city, the poppy theives, have zero class, check out the class of the “fans” remarks towards fellow Hibees on the closed Dr budge & us investors thread. Look at yersels, 1st, with that kind of talk.

What’s Bangkok got to do with South America? :confused:

Albanians and chorizo.

[easty]

There was a prison riot in Brazil, heads were cut off, then used as footballs.
https://extra.ie/2019/07/30/news/world-news/brazilian-prison-riot-football-heads

Machu Pichu looks nice.

There’s some South American balance from a guy who’s never been.

[lord bunberry]

What just happened amigos?
No one really knows mate :greengrin

[Hibbyradge]

I'm going to Rio de Janeiro next month and I've been to Bangkok.

Does that help? :dunno:

[Pretty Boy]

Well I for one will be boycotting the forum until this lazy stereotyping stops.

If I see Aberdeen fans accused of bothering sheep, Celtic fans told to have a wash or Hearts fans painted as cardigan wearing, Rover driving, sexually frustrated bores I swear I'll do time. Actually the last one is probably true.

PS I've been to South America and used a 'mind altering substance' there. I'm not sure if that makes me a stereotype or not.

[Cataplana]

I'm going to Rio de Janeiro next month and I've been to Bangkok.

Does that help? :dunno:

No, but your chances of ever being a fans rep just sailed up the River Plate.

[lapsedhibee]

Chile is the longest country in the world from North to South.

I don't know which country boasts the greatest distance east to west, but am tormented by the thought that it would be the widest country in the world east to west, rather than the longest east to west. I feel that in saying this I may be guilty of an unduly Mercatorist world view.

I have never been to South America or spoken to a ladyboy.

[Hiber-nation]

I don't know which country boasts the greatest distance east to west, but am tormented by the thought that it would be the widest country in the world east to west, rather than the longest east to west. I feel that in saying this I may be guilty of an unduly Mercatorist world view.

I have never been to South America or spoken to a ladyboy.

I thought that was Scotland. Full ay wideos.

[Hibbyradge]

No, but your chances of ever being a fans rep just sailed up the River Plate.

Result!

[CloudSquall]

I hope we reach some sort of "peak outrage" moment that is like the social media version of the financial crisis of 2007 that sees this need to portray mock outrage at every possible subject crumble before our very eyes.

I've spent time in South America, have friends from there, they are the first ones to take the piss about the stereotypes of SA.

[Just Jimmy]

Such casual racism! Speaking for yersel, eh? That makes it all good? That stuff on main forum on deleted Dr budge thread is out of order! You people giving it aw your enlightened than others are o o order! The nonsense references to Bangkok/ladyboys/drug barons/cocaine, well, we say the shower on the other side of the city, the poppy theives, have zero class, check out the class of the “fans” remarks towards fellow Hibees on the closed Dr budge & us investors thread. Look at yersels, 1st, with that kind of talk.you people?

please don't group me with those who seem to have offended your sensitive soul. I never commented on the original thread and I've said nothing here that's untrue.

perhaps others would take your concerns more seriously if you expressed them them in a coherent manner.

the admin posters would have quickly shut down any comments they felt crossed a line.

like I said, you know nothing about me so before you go slinging mud, have a think.

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[Just Jimmy]

I hope we reach some sort of "peak outrage" moment that is like the social media version of the financial crisis of 2007 that sees this need to portray mock outrage at every possible subject crumble before our very eyes.

I've spent time in South America, have friends from there, they are the first ones to take the piss about the stereotypes of SA.agreed. it's almost like the fella does protest too much.



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[Sylar]

I think what he's trying to say is the comments from a few posters on the main board about ignorance towards south America from Scots is nonsense.

I do feel he could have worded his post slightly better to put that across. ha



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Cheers Jimmy - I hadn't ventured onto that thread so was completely bamboozled by this. However, even with my new context of reading that thread, this is a car crash!

Hope all is well J :agree:

[Hibbyradge]

I don't know which country boasts the greatest distance east to west, but am tormented by the thought that it would be the widest country in the world east to west, rather than the longest east to west. I feel that in saying this I may be guilty of an unduly Mercatorist world view.

I have never been to South America or spoken to a ladyboy.

Mrs R and I were walking in a street, similar in size to Rose Street, which had been pedestrianised for the weekend. It was very pleasant, but I can't remember in which part of Thailand we were.

There were stalls offering Mojitos and bottles of Singha, Thai street food, and all sorts of arts and crafts. It was very pleasant.

As we walked along we noticed people handing out leaflets, a la Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and we were approached by a stunning beauty. They had clearly spent a considerable amount of time doing their make up, but rather than look cheap and overdone, it was very classy and endearing. Petit and slim, they are still one of the most stunningly beautiful people I've ever met.

We had a brief conversation about their show, where it was and start time, and ascertained it was singing and dancing with some gentle comedy. We took a leaflet and wandered off.

When we eventually stopped at a bar for a drink, I had a closer look at the leaflet, and there, on the front page, was the person who we'd spoken to a few minutes earlier, advertising a glamorous Ladyboy show.

We didn't go to the show, partly because of our own inhibitions, but also because it sort of feels like you're not going to enjoy the entertainment the artists are creating, rather that the artists themselves are the entertainment.

I'm sure that's exactly what the show was about, but it just didn't feel right. Sort of bearded lady in reverse. A "freak show" as they used to be delightfully called.

So I have spoken to a ladyboy, but I've never oggled one, well, not inappropriately, I hope.

I must remember to pack my mirror sunglasses in case I see any in Rio. 😎

[Hibbyradge]

I hope we reach some sort of "peak outrage" moment that is like the social media version of the financial crisis of 2007 that sees this need to portray mock outrage at every possible subject crumble before our very eyes.

I've spent time in South America, have friends from there, they are the first ones to take the piss about the stereotypes of SA.

You better apologise for that, mate!

[Hibrandenburg]

Says on tin- you been there, you think you are anywhere near understanding, comments received, the nonsense on main forum from knuckle draggers is what it is, the personal attacks, the generalisations, on the closed thread, speak for theirselves, the posters are fools coming away with that nonsense, the view of not many people knowing & caring about South America is typical bullying.

I spent 6 months on the Falklands, does that count? I confess to not making the acquaintance of any South Americans during my time there, apparently they left in a hurry before my arrival.

[Hibbyradge]

they left in a hurry before my arrival.

Cough .. personal hygiene .. cough .. soap ..cough :wink:

[Hibrandenburg]

Cough .. personal hygiene .. cough .. soap ..cough :wink:

It was weapons grade by the time I left. 6 months on an isolated mountain top left me looking like Grizzly Adams and smelling like his bear Ben. Still wasn't enough to repel Thatcher from paying me a short visit in a helicopter though, think she might actually have liked it.:wink:

[Hibbyradge]

It was weapons grade by the time I left. 6 months on an isolated mountain top left me looking like Grizzly Adams and smelling like his bear Ben. Still wasn't enough to repel Thatcher from paying me a short visit in a helicopter though, think she might actually have liked it.:wink:

Ha ha :greengrin

[BroxburnHibee]

And the winner of most bizarre thread of the year goes to.....

[lord bunberry]

I thought that was Scotland. Full ay wideos.
No Scotland is the widest country north to south. :greengrin

[MSK]

And the winner of most bizarre thread of the year goes to.....To be honest, he has history, would love to read his posts when he is sober 😆

[Pretty Boy]

No Scotland is the widest country north to south. :greengrin

Racist.

[lyonhibs]

Another absolute belter of a thread from the Major.

I wonder what the OP's tipple of choice is to inspire these rip snortingly random rants

[patch1875]

Thought it was going to be about the Amazon jungle disappearing at a new alarming rate.

[WeeRussell]

Dear lord. Possibly the most amused I've been on here without having a clue what the OP is talking about.

All I could pick out from it was some form ranting about ignorance towards South America (I think?), while ironically referencing Bangkok and ladyboys. To be clear - if you lived and worked in Bangkok for a while (whether as a ladyboy or otherwise) you weren't in South America. Far from it.

Are you major from Fawlty Towers?

[lord bunberry]

Racist.
You been there anywhere near understanding :confused:

[wpj]

What about Russian Sailers? Mikey Forester was a racist?

[Future17]

I'm going to Rio de Janeiro next month and I've been to Bangkok.

Where did you go to do that? :wink:


You been there anywhere near understanding

Is it catching?!? :greengrin

[Mibbes Aye]

I think you'll find that Brazil is about one-hundred kilometers longer north to south.

I found that a couple of times using Google but I’m not convinced those figures included the islands at the southern tip of Chile.

Anyway, Chile has a territorial claim on part of Antarctica so I’m assuming that gives them the victory!!!

[Moulin Yarns]

I found that a couple of times using Google but I’m not convinced those figures included the islands at the southern tip of Chile.

Anyway, Chile has a territorial claim on part of Antarctica so I’m assuming that gives them the victory!!!

Give yourself a Patagonia on the back. 😉

[majorhibs]

To be honest, he has history, would love to read his posts when he is sober 😆
What history?/not likely

Another absolute belter of a thread from the Major.

I wonder what the OP's tipple of choice is to inspire these rip snortingly random rants

Surprisingly Tennents & of that ilk wherever I happen to be in the world at that particular time.

Said all that, knowledge of South America in Europe & particularly Scotland is woeful!

[Curried]

I found that a couple of times using Google but I’m not convinced those figures included the islands at the southern tip of Chile.

Anyway, Chile has a territorial claim on part of Antarctica so I’m assuming that gives them the victory!!!

Canada is even longer from north to south than both Chile and Brazil, but when you include Antarctic Territories in the mix the winner is Norway!

[Jones28]

Another absolute belter of a thread from the Major.

I wonder what the OP's tipple of choice is to inspire these rip snortingly random rants

Something he brought back from South America?

[Moulin Yarns]

Something he brought back from South America?

With a live worm?

[Mibbes Aye]

Canada is even longer from north to south than both Chile and Brazil, but when you include Antarctic Territories in the mix the winner is Norway!

Well played sir!

[Jones28]

With a live worm?

I was thinking more of a powder?

Also, pedantry here, but is a tequila not Mexican, which is Central America?

[Mibbes Aye]

I was thinking more of a powder?

Also, pedantry here, but is a tequila not Mexican, which is Central America?

I think Mexico may be considered to be North America, albeit at the southern end, but I guess it is relatively moot. Spanish is expected to be the first tongue of the majority of the US population by 2050. The Republicans need to start shifting their policy stances sharpish :greengrin

[Jones28]

I think Mexico may be considered to be North America, albeit at the southern end, but I guess it is relatively moot. Spanish is expected to be the first tongue of the majority of the US population by 2050. The Republicans need to start shifting their policy stances sharpish :greengrin

Indeed! Could you argue, for the sake of the OP, that South America is spreading?

[Mibbes Aye]

Indeed! Could you argue, for the sake of the OP, that South America is spreading?

Like wildfire my friend, like wildfire.

[majorhibs]

I think Mexico may be considered to be North America, albeit at the southern end, but I guess it is relatively moot. Spanish is expected to be the first tongue of the majority of the US population by 2050. The Republicans need to start shifting their policy stances sharpish :greengrin

Deary me wi you’se guys! Big continent S.A. With Spanish & Portuguese as languages amongst others, Mexico central amongst many other unique individual fascinating places, crack on tho as you’ve obv got this language/area caper covered.

[Jones28]

Deary me wi you’se guys! Big continent S.A. With Spanish & Portuguese as languages amongst others, Mexico central amongst many other unique individual fascinating places, crack on tho as you’ve obv got this language/area caper covered.

Mate, wtf are you on about?

In a sentence, what is the point of this thread?

[majorhibs]

I think Mexico may be considered to be North America, albeit at the southern end, but I guess it is relatively moot. Spanish is expected to be the first tongue of the majority of the US population by 2050. The Republicans need to start shifting their policy stances sharpish :greengrin


Mate, wtf are you on about?

In a sentence, what is the point of this thread?

Seriously, if ye’ve not got a scooby, never been or done, why are you questioning stuff outwith your normal cuddly comfort zone?

[majorhibs]

My Portugues & my Espanol are getting there. Fun journey.

[Hibrandenburg]

Deary me wi you’se guys! Big continent S.A. With Spanish & Portuguese as languages amongst others, Mexico central amongst many other unique individual fascinating places, crack on tho as you’ve obv got this language/area caper covered.

Are you ok buddy?

[Mibbes Aye]

Deary me wi you’se guys! Big continent S.A. With Spanish & Portuguese as languages amongst others, Mexico central amongst many other unique individual fascinating places, crack on tho as you’ve obv got this language/area caper covered.

With you, not against you bud.

[Jones28]

Seriously, if ye’ve not got a scooby, never been or done, why are you questioning stuff outwith your normal cuddly comfort zone?

Haha ok mate, you bash on with your non-sensical rambling and we won’t actually have a discussion about whatever this thread is actually about 😂

[GreenLake]

I have been to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Bolivia in all too short visits which left me with a great impression about South American geography, history and culture.

In December 2020 we are back to Buenos Aires and then sail from Ushuaia to Antarctica and will visit Chile afterwards on the same trip.

It is on my bucket list to travel to Venezuela and see Monte Roraima and Colombia to see Cartagena. Then there is the Arian 5 launch of the JWST (https://jwst.nasa.gov/content/about/launch.html) in 2021 which will be from French Guyana.

I suspect Europe has done far more damage to South America than they have done to us thus far in history.