People who claim they simply couldn't survive without online as they have no time in their life to foodshop. What a load of bollox, how did these people cope before the world went electronic.
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People who claim they simply couldn't survive without online as they have no time in their life to foodshop. What a load of bollox, how did these people cope before the world went electronic.
D’you know what, :sick: every time I hear someone say that, I cringe. I hate hearing the English language being hi-jacked by affected tosh.
Well to be fair they canny say "That bit eh road between Straiton and Baberton is shut" :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by snooky
Social media postings explaining that for environmental reasons and to save paper, people won't be sending Christmas cards and making a donation to charity instead.
Just be honest - you can't be arsed writing cards and there won't be any charitable donations.
“Which cup will fill first. 99% will get it wrong”
I don’t care.
Why not? I can understand that :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by SaulGoodman
Microwaves. I don't know anyone in Sweden who has one. I'd never seen one until I came to Edinburgh!
Unicorns. When did people become so obsessed with effing unicorns, and anything unicorn related? Bags, jumpers, shoes even food. Seems in 2017 the production of unicorn products has boomed. and I dont understand why or where it came form. gets right on ma goat
People who misname things.Quote:
Originally Posted by Swedish hibee
I've lived in Edinburgh for a long time and never seen a microwave.
Now microwave ovens, that's different.
I'm surprised IKEA offer so many microwave products and even microwave ovens for sale. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Swedish hibee
Must be for all you fatty Brits!!!! Hahaha😂Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg
Goats. Self-obsessed twats. They can't bear it that unicorns have stolen their thunder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibee87
The world is changing. Two horns are so yesterday.
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Goats...reindeer without bus faresQuote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
Cat Cafes
Dog Cafes
What?!!!!! Like dog hotels for holidays?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby
I thought someone was winding me up about the cat cafe at the grassmarket. Is there a dog cafe as well?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby
If you’re actually interested I’d read about Hartmut Rosa’s theory of Social Acceleration.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby
"Rant over"
I'm too busy, can you summarise for me 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by My_Wife_Camille
I'm torn on this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carheenlea
I gave up Christmas cards last year and did make a donation to charity but I didn't feel the need to make a big song and dance on social media about it. It's nothing to do with the environment for me, it's just a pointless exercise. Maybe in days gone by it was a way to keep in touch with people you didn't see very often or whatever but nowadays births, deaths, marriages and everything in between are broadcast to the world on Facebook and Twitter and the Christmas card just seems obsolete to me. I'm sure some will argue it's the thought that counts but the sentiments of 'to X and Y from A & B' has never really struck me as particularly heartfelt or thoughtful.
I'm the same with the secret santa at my work. I don't need or want a gift 'up to the value of a tenner' so I opt out and buy a toy for Forth 1s Cash for Kids instead. I'd rather not broadcast that to everyone as it's not a big deal or something to show off about but just saying no thanks leads to the 3rd degree from the busybodies so an explanation is usually required.
Across here people don't really do the Christmas card thing. People within the same household don't exchange cards and buying boxes of cards to give to friends and workmates just doesn't happen. Christmas cards might be sent to people you don't often see, but far more common are "cartes de voeux" - basically "happy new year' cards which are often home-made and will be sent from one household/family to another, generally throughout January.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
It's a lot less commercialised. In fact I've never seen a dedicated greeting card shop here (though they may exist in bigger cities).
I can't be bothered with these things either but generally go with the flow.Quote:
I'm the same with the secret santa at my work. I don't need or want a gift 'up to the value of a tenner' so I opt out and buy a toy for Forth 1s Cash for Kids instead. I'd rather not broadcast that to everyone as it's not a big deal or something to show off about but just saying no thanks leads to the 3rd degree from the busybodies so an explanation is usually required.
These spare ticket threads that pop up.
I don’t mind them but it’s the fact that people think there is some form of queue, and they can take up multiple spaces by asking for two or three tickets.
If I had two tickets spare I’d give one each to a member of this board who’s satisfied with only one. We are supposed to be a community after all so only really board members should be helped out.
or posters who only ever post at Derby time looking for tickets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete
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Have you got any spare tickets? :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Pete
I'm afraid not mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
Looks like we'll have to invade the Hearts end again.
Brainless drivers who stop directly opposite another plonker who has also stopped where they shouldn't. Between them they have managed to reduce the road width to a single vehicle causing chaos.
People who on internet forums use 'imo' or 'imho'.
Good shout, acronyms in general annoy the hell out of me. Where I work it's so widespread that I have been at metings with people talking and useing so many acronyms in a sentence that I haven't a clue what they are talking about. There's even a dedicated web page on the companies web site listing acronyms. FWIW :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Johnny_Leith
lol!Quote:
Originally Posted by alfiembra
Or the ones who assume their acronyms are unique. I've been in my organisation over 30 years and some of the acronyms have been recycled so many times.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfiembra