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03-10-2018, 09:10 PM
Future17

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Originally Posted by J-C

Until there is conclusive proof that he exists, God cannot exist

I'm not really sure what you mean by this. It's entirely possible for things to exist without conclusive proof. Prior to the colonisation of the land, which is known as the USA today, by Westerners, you'd struggle to provide conclusive proof of its existence to someone living in Edinburgh at that time. That doesn't mean it didn't exist.
03-10-2018, 09:30 PM
Hibrandenburg

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Originally Posted by Future17

I'm not really sure what you mean by this. It's entirely possible for things to exist without conclusive proof. Prior to the colonisation of the land, which is known as the USA today, by Westerners, you'd struggle to provide conclusive proof of its existence to someone living in Edinburgh at that time. That doesn't mean it didn't exist.

The USA isn't omnipotent though and didn't dictate a wee book telling us all about it.
03-10-2018, 09:38 PM
CropleyWasGod

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Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg

The USA isn't omnipotent though and didn't dictate a wee book telling us all about it.

Give him time

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03-10-2018, 09:54 PM
Hibrandenburg

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Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod

Give him time

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:greengrin
03-10-2018, 10:22 PM
J-C

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Originally Posted by Future17

I'm not really sure what you mean by this. It's entirely possible for things to exist without conclusive proof. Prior to the colonisation of the land, which is known as the USA today, by Westerners, you'd struggle to provide conclusive proof of its existence to someone living in Edinburgh at that time. That doesn't mean it didn't exist.

But it did exist, it was always there just we couldn't see it because of the distance, so we don't need to prove it's existence. Do you think Hercules or the Medusa existed, what about dragons and any other mythical being or creature.
03-10-2018, 10:53 PM
SRHibs

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Originally Posted by lapsedhibee

There's another way in which a God might be valid, which doesn't involve archaeological evidence. More a logical thing than archaeological, ie something that has to be, logically, to make good sense of everything else. A bit like the square root of minus one (for which there is also no 'evidence', in the sense that you and no doubt Fife-Hibee crave). The square root of minus one is an imaginary number.

I don’t think that’s an argument for God, because it’s recursive. Who created him? That said, I don’t know either way. IMO the most logical stance is agnosticism.
03-10-2018, 11:04 PM
SRHibs

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Originally Posted by J-C

But it did exist, it was always there just we couldn't see it because of the distance, so we don't need to prove it's existence. Do you think Hercules or the Medusa existed, what about dragons and any other mythical being or creature.

Those people didn’t know that it didn’t exist. However, if someone theorised about the existence of the USA before we had actually ‘discovered’ it, it would be disingenuous to say that it doesn’t exist, or conversely, that it does. We might not have had the means to prove its existence, just like we don’t have the means to prove or disprove the existence of God (and almost certainly never will).
04-10-2018, 05:44 AM
IGRIGI

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Originally Posted by J-C

But it did exist, it was always there just we couldn't see it because of the distance, so we don't need to prove it's existence. Do you think Hercules or the Medusa existed, what about dragons and any other mythical being or creature.

They do exist, it's just we can't see them because of the distance:greengrin
04-10-2018, 05:45 AM
IGRIGI

My one for this thread is anti-Semitism.

I've never understood why so many people have an issue with Jews.
04-10-2018, 07:40 AM
lapsedhibee

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Originally Posted by J-C

Again what I don't get is IF god created the heaven and earth and made man in his own image, why is there so many various religions and beliefs, surely there would be only one belief, IF god is real why would he allow all these other beliefs to even exist.

"Zwei", "deux", "dos", "due", etc :wink:
04-10-2018, 07:58 AM
CropleyWasGod

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Originally Posted by J-C

But it did exist, it was always there just we couldn't see it because of the distance, so we don't need to prove it's existence. Do you think Hercules or the Medusa existed, what about dragons and any other mythical being or creature.

And perhaps we can't "see" any divine beings... yet.

One of the arguments made against their existence is that there is no scientific evidence. That makes the assumption that our science knows all there is to know; that's quite an arrogant assumption IMO.

If we knew that we had 99% of all scientific knowledge, I would accept that there is no basis for the existence of divine beings. We don't know that, though. For all we know, we have less than 1% of all knowledge.

Until we know everything, we have to keep an open mind IMO.

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04-10-2018, 08:05 AM
lapsedhibee

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Originally Posted by matty_f

It's not a huge leap of faith - throw a ball in the air and it will come back down, try to figure out why and you'll eventually get to the answer : gravity.

Our understanding of gravity isn't particularly clear just now (eg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_gravity). There might be a different understanding if history was re-run. On a trivial level, there might not be apples, or trees, or Newton, as they were all the products of chance mutations; on a more serious level, if there's anything to Big Bounce theories, physical constants might be different. Though I realise that Ricky Gervais wasn't going back that far. :wink:
04-10-2018, 08:22 AM
lapsedhibee

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Originally Posted by SRHibs

I don’t think that’s an argument for God, because it’s recursive. Who created him? That said, I don’t know either way. IMO the most logical stance is agnosticism.

Think perhaps the currently accepted scientific explanation for the origin of the universe, which if I understand it aright involves the notion of an initial singularity out of which space and time arose, implies a similar infinite regress.
04-10-2018, 08:24 AM
Pretty Boy

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Originally Posted by J-C

Again what I don't get is IF god created the heaven and earth and made man in his own image, why is there so many various religions and beliefs, surely there would be only one belief, IF god is real why would he allow all these other beliefs to even exist.

Or is it not just a fact that throughout the world the various indigenous people had differing view points and those turned out to be what turned into their beliefs and religions for that part of the world, we here in Britain were Pagan worshippers before the Romans, Jutes, Germanic and Vikings came here . Some days of the week take their names from these people, Saturday ( Saturn ) Thursday ( Thor ) 2 Gods from their beliefs.

Free will.

You have inadvertently or otherwise asked one of the most important and problematic philosophical and theological questions.
04-10-2018, 09:47 AM
J-C

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

Free will.

You have inadvertently or otherwise asked one of the most important and problematic philosophical and theological questions.

Not knocking anyone with free will, people can believe in anything they wish, we live in a free world but for me I just don't get religion with all the different variant forms of religions to me shows that in early mankind they attempted to understand why everything is what it is, a higher being seems a natural idea to explain these things.

There are even people who believe aliens visited the earth thousands of years ago and are the gods we speak of as they probably descended from the sky in their crafts. Don't get me started on dinosaurs and the fact they were here millions of years ago before mankind appeared, let the bible explain that.
04-10-2018, 09:57 AM
CropleyWasGod

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Originally Posted by J-C

Not knocking anyone with free will, people can believe in anything they wish, we live in a free world but for me I just don't get religion with all the different variant forms of religions to me shows that in early mankind they attempted to understand why everything is what it is, a higher being seems a natural idea to explain these things.

There are even people who believe aliens visited the earth thousands of years ago and are the gods we speak of as they probably descended from the sky in their crafts. Don't get me started on dinosaurs and the fact they were here millions of years ago before mankind appeared, let the bible explain that.

One of my favourite stories is of the scientists finally getting to the top of the mountain of knowledge, to find that the theologians had been sitting there for thousands of years.:greengrin
04-10-2018, 11:33 AM
matty_f

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Originally Posted by lapsedhibee

Our understanding of gravity isn't particularly clear just now (eg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_gravity). There might be a different understanding if history was re-run. On a trivial level, there might not be apples, or trees, or Newton, as they were all the products of chance mutations; on a more serious level, if there's anything to Big Bounce theories, physical constants might be different. Though I realise that Ricky Gervais wasn't going back that far. :wink:

I'm not talking about re-running history (nor was Ricky Gervais).
04-10-2018, 12:51 PM
Jay

Singalong events at the cinema. Why anyone would want to see a film with the audience singing the songs around them is quite beyond me. :confused:
04-10-2018, 12:52 PM
Future17

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Originally Posted by J-C

But it did exist, it was always there just we couldn't see it because of the distance, so we don't need to prove it's existence. Do you think Hercules or the Medusa existed, what about dragons and any other mythical being or creature.

But you said things can only exist when there is conclusive proof that they exist. My point is that lots of things have existed for long periods of time without people being aware of them, much less having conclusive proof of their existence.

Someone may well say in 50, 100 or 1000 years, with conclusive proof, that God always existed, we just couldn't see "him". If that were to happen, God won't have moved from non-existence into existence, just as America didn't when people became aware of it.

I don't really know whether any mythological creatures existed but, based on what I do know, I certainly wouldn't be able to state, for certain, that they didn't.
04-10-2018, 01:46 PM
bingo70

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Originally Posted by Mrs. S

Singalong events at the cinema. Why anyone would want to see a film with the audience singing the songs around them is quite beyond me. :confused:

God knows :wink:
04-10-2018, 01:48 PM
Jay

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Originally Posted by bingo70

God knows :wink:

Well without starting a religious debate.....Im unable to ask due to not being able to see him. :greengrin
04-10-2018, 03:53 PM
J-C

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Originally Posted by Future17

But you said things can only exist when there is conclusive proof that they exist. My point is that lots of things have existed for long periods of time without people being aware of them, much less having conclusive proof of their existence.

Someone may well say in 50, 100 or 1000 years, with conclusive proof, that God always existed, we just couldn't see "him". If that were to happen, God won't have moved from non-existence into existence, just as America didn't when people became aware of it.

I don't really know whether any mythological creatures existed but, based on what I do know, I certainly wouldn't be able to state, for certain, that they didn't.

USA and the Americas were there of that there is no doubt, it was not a figment of someones imagination or an idea, god is a theory that involves the belief he/she/it created all the heavens and earth, as yet no proof just ancient writings. If proof becomes available I'll be the first to say, well there you go I was wrong until then I'll look upon all religion as made up nonsense( as far as I'm concerned ).
04-10-2018, 04:12 PM
Future17

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Originally Posted by J-C

USA and the Americas were there of that there is no doubt, it was not a figment of someones imagination or an idea, god is a theory that involves the belief he/she/it created all the heavens and earth, as yet no proof just ancient writings. If proof becomes available I'll be the first to say, well there you go I was wrong until then I'll look upon all religion as made up nonsense( as far as I'm concerned ).

But there was a time when the existence of America WAS just an idea.
04-10-2018, 07:55 PM
J-C

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Originally Posted by Future17

But there was a time when the existence of America WAS just an idea.

You cannot have an idea of something you gave no knowledge of, Columbus wasn't looking for America, he was searching for another route to India, hence the reason the West Indies as named as such. Scientist search for the Higgs Bosun and black holes because theoretically they should exist, they didn't search for these things not knowing what they were looking for. At the time of Columbus they had no knowledge of the size of the earth, Columbus and others at that time didn't go looking for America, they discovered it by accident.
04-10-2018, 08:30 PM
SRHibs

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Originally Posted by IGRIGI

My one for this thread is anti-Semitism.

I've never understood why so many people have an issue with Jews.

I don’t think I ever saw a Jewish person in the first 25 years of my life spent in Scotland. Gateshead has a huge community of ultra-orthodox Jews and it’s rather odd.
04-10-2018, 08:52 PM
Pretty Boy

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Originally Posted by SRHibs

I don’t think I ever saw a Jewish person in the first 25 years of my life spent in Scotland. Gateshead has a huge community of ultra-orthodox Jews and it’s rather odd.

Edinburgh's Jewish community was traditionally around Newington and on the Southside due to the location of the Synagogue and the ability to walk there on the Sabbath.

Our Church is organising a visit to the Synagogue with a reciprocal visit back to the Church from a group from the Jewish community. I'm quite looking forward to it as my knowledge of Judaism is patchy at best.
04-10-2018, 09:19 PM
wpj

I lived down the road from Stamford Hill in London where thousands of orthodox Jews live, fascinating but they tend not to mingle much with others. Some lovely food shops there though.
05-10-2018, 10:17 AM
beensaidbefore

I read there are less than 300,000 Jewish people in the UK. I would have thought a lot more given the amount of discussion there is around the matter of anti-semitism etc. They also have their own police force. Does anyone know if this unique for such a small portion of the overall population?
05-10-2018, 10:29 AM
Geo_1875

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Originally Posted by SRHibs

I don’t think I ever saw a Jewish person in the first 25 years of my life spent in Scotland. Gateshead has a huge community of ultra-orthodox Jews and it’s rather odd.

You possibly did but not realised. They don't all wear "badges".
05-10-2018, 11:17 AM
Killiehibbie

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Originally Posted by SRHibs

I don’t think I ever saw a Jewish person in the first 25 years of my life spent in Scotland. Gateshead has a huge community of ultra-orthodox Jews and it’s rather odd.

They don't all have beards and wear hats. You must've saw Malcolm Rifkind?
05-10-2018, 11:24 AM
Peevemor

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Originally Posted by Killiehibbie

They don't all have beards and wear hats. You must've saw Malcolm Rifkind?

Exactly. I was at school with at least one jew. You wouldn't have known it if she hadn't spoken about it. She also took part in all the Christmas & Easter stuff that went on in schools.
05-10-2018, 11:35 AM
Killiehibbie

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Originally Posted by Peevemor

Exactly. I was at school with at least one jew. You wouldn't have known it if she hadn't spoken about it. She also took part in all the Christmas & Easter stuff that went on in schools.

Hazel Aronson was one of the scariest women it was ever my displeasure to meet:embarrass
05-10-2018, 01:13 PM
Future17

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Originally Posted by J-C

You cannot have an idea of something you gave no knowledge of, Columbus wasn't looking for America, he was searching for another route to India, hence the reason the West Indies as named as such. Scientist search for the Higgs Bosun and black holes because theoretically they should exist, they didn't search for these things not knowing what they were looking for. At the time of Columbus they had no knowledge of the size of the earth, Columbus and others at that time didn't go looking for America, they discovered it by accident.

But people had ideas about other lands long before Columbus found those lands. Lands such as those existed at that time despite the lack of conclusive proof.

When a scientific theory first emerges, there are often plenty of people, scientists included, who do not agree with that theory. I would imagine one of the reasons for that lack of belief would be the lack of conclusive proof. Some theories prove to be correct, some do not. For those that are proven to be incorrect, there is conclusive proof of that. However, in the absence of conclusive proof, it is not possible to say with certainty that something is wrong/does not exist etc.
05-10-2018, 02:56 PM
SRHibs

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Originally Posted by Geo_1875

You possibly did but not realised. They don't all wear "badges".

Well, you’re right. But of the ultra orthodox variety I certainly hadn’t.
05-10-2018, 03:00 PM
J-C

They had no idea the world was as big as it was, they knew of Asia, India and Africa as they travelled by land, Marco Polo being one example in the far east. They knew India had a vast ocean to it's east and they knew there was a vast ocean to the West. Columbus's theory was if he travelled far enough West he should land on the East coast of India. They had no idea the Americas existed until they landed there, you cannot search for something you know nothing about. Columbus didn't go to the Queen and say, give me money for some ships, I'm off to discover America, he was trying to find another way to India without going right round Africa or over land. You have to know what you're looking for before you look.
05-10-2018, 04:10 PM
SRHibs

Schrodinger’s America.
05-10-2018, 04:43 PM
Mibbes Aye

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Originally Posted by beensaidbefore

I read there are less than 300,000 Jewish people in the UK. I would have thought a lot more given the amount of discussion there is around the matter of anti-semitism etc. They also have their own police force. Does anyone know if this unique for such a small portion of the overall population?

I don't think they do have their own police force. They have a well-organised and well-established neighbourhood watch/citizen patrol group that is similar to the Guardian Angels, which gained fame in the US in the 1980s but they have no powers other than that of making a citizen's arrest, same as any citizen. It's simply that they have organised themselves in numbers.
05-10-2018, 04:44 PM
Mibbes Aye

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Originally Posted by SRHibs

Schrodinger’s America.

:tee hee:
06-10-2018, 08:01 PM
IGRIGI

People "really really" into works nights out/events.

I realise I'm probably the odd one out rather than the rest, but for me I go to work for 8 hours and leave at 5 on the dot to enjoy actual life.

Don't get me wrong, I get on with my colleagues and don't mind a drink with them every now and again, but we've just had a work event and for some it seemed to be the highlight of their life.

I'll add another entry,people "extremely" passionate about the company they work for.

Now, I fully understand it if the company is doing some life changing work and changing lives, however the North Korean esque levels of worship you get from some people for bog standard companies that wouldn't wait half a second to screw you over is something I'll never get.
07-10-2018, 07:40 AM
Betty Boop

Connor McGregor. What a pantomime.
10-10-2018, 11:46 AM
WeeRussell

Women wearing footwear they can't walk in.

I know the whole 'heels' thing has been around forever but this past couple of weeks in particular I've noticed women holding me up from getting down the stairs at work due to them physically not being able to walk in a normal motion because of the shoes or boots they have on.
10-10-2018, 12:02 PM
Jay

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Originally Posted by WeeRussell

Women wearing footwear they can't walk in.

I know the whole 'heels' thing has been around forever but this past couple of weeks in particular I've noticed women holding me up from getting down the stairs at work due to them physically not being able to walk in a normal motion because of the shoes or boots they have on.

Im guilty of being a people watcher and spend a lot of time waiting for buses in the town. Ive laughed more than once watching women struggle in their shoes. I can almost feel their pain sometimes. Fair entertains me :greengrin. (I live in trainers and if needs must i wear wedges.)
10-10-2018, 03:18 PM
J-C

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Originally Posted by WeeRussell

Women wearing footwear they can't walk in.

I know the whole 'heels' thing has been around forever but this past couple of weeks in particular I've noticed women holding me up from getting down the stairs at work due to them physically not being able to walk in a normal motion because of the shoes or boots they have on.

Unfortunately a fashion thing, been going on for decades, I love watching them all tottering along George St, looking beautiful until they attempt to walk along to the next pub, then they're like baby giraffes trying their first steps.
18-10-2018, 01:08 PM
Bangkok Hibby

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Originally Posted by IGRIGI

People "really really" into works nights out/events.

I realise I'm probably the odd one out rather than the rest, but for me I go to work for 8 hours and leave at 5 on the dot to enjoy actual life.

Don't get me wrong, I get on with my colleagues and don't mind a drink with them every now and again, but we've just had a work event and for some it seemed to be the highlight of their life.

I'll add another entry,people "extremely" passionate about the company they work for.

Now, I fully understand it if the company is doing some life changing work and changing lives, however the North Korean esque levels of worship you get from some people for bog standard companies that wouldn't wait half a second to screw you over is something I'll never get.

Which leads to sycophantic behaviour. Gives me the dry boak to see a grown man obsequiously toadying to supervisors/managers.
18-10-2018, 07:06 PM
jonty

the ****er that put an aeroplane on a treadmill.
18-10-2018, 08:14 PM
CropleyWasGod

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Originally Posted by jonty

the ****er that put an aeroplane on a treadmill.

Hold on. There's a bike with 100m long spokes up there now. [emoji23]

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19-10-2018, 08:06 AM
heretoday

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Originally Posted by J-C

Unfortunately a fashion thing, been going on for decades, I love watching them all tottering along George St, looking beautiful until they attempt to walk along to the next pub, then they're like baby giraffes trying their first steps.

Some of their guys can barely walk too!
06-11-2018, 07:45 AM
adhibs

Guys wearing what looks like leggings underneath shorts when out for a run. I've got interest in the health benefits or whatever, you look ridiculous.
06-11-2018, 07:58 AM
danhibees1875

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Originally Posted by adhibs

Guys wearing what looks like leggings underneath shorts when out for a run. I've got interest in the health benefits or whatever, you look ridiculous.

Crikey - I had no idea people were paying so much attention to my thighs...
06-11-2018, 09:01 AM
Pretty Boy

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Originally Posted by adhibs

Guys wearing what looks like leggings underneath shorts when out for a run. I've got interest in the health benefits or whatever, you look ridiculous.

Keeps me warm though. When it comes to running I'm all about practicality over style.
06-11-2018, 10:21 AM
adhibs

Got to say I'm disappointed. Practicality or not, it's a look more suited to a Jambo fashion sense. John Mcglynn would've been all over this if he was still there.
06-11-2018, 12:10 PM
Hiber-nation

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Originally Posted by adhibs

Guys wearing what looks like leggings underneath shorts when out for a run. I've got interest in the health benefits or whatever, you look ridiculous.

I've worn them for years for winter running. If it's a choice between shorts/leggings and trackie bottoms (which is actually John McGlynn style) then there's no choice.
06-11-2018, 12:17 PM
Hibee87

reused Jokes/comments, especially on social media whats that about :confused:

Things unrelated to the article or video you watch that make no sense along the lines of 'sometimes when im alone I cover myself in glitter and pretend im a snail' or variations of random things'

I follow (not sure why now tbh) NME on facebook, without a doubt someone will comment 'yeah, but what do the Gallagher brothers think of it' so they do publish a lot of Liam and Noel material, and the joke was maybe funny the first time, but for over a year I read it on every single article.

the ever classic 'you must be fun at parties' or 'I hear Harry kane is claiming that goal'

trolls in general on social media i guess.
06-11-2018, 12:57 PM
bingo70

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

Keeps me warm though. When it comes to running I'm all about practicality over style.

Does running not keep your legs warm though?

Same with footballers that wear gloves, bit cold at first but get running around and they soon heat up!
06-11-2018, 01:07 PM
danhibees1875

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Originally Posted by bingo70

Does running not keep your legs warm though?

Same with footballers that wear gloves, bit cold at first but get running around and they soon heat up!

I don't notice any warming benefits from them - the alternative is boxers and they are looser and chafe.
07-11-2018, 03:34 PM
Weegreenman

Grown men in their 40’s who love everything MARVEL. To the point they actually think they are a super hero and they even buy man bags, wrist watches and some go to the extent of getting a tattoo. I wish I loved something that much :cb
07-11-2018, 04:10 PM
Hibrandenburg

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Originally Posted by Weegreenman

Grown men in their 40’s who love everything MARVEL. To the point they actually think they are a super hero and they even buy man bags, wrist watches and some go to the extent of getting a tattoo. I wish I loved something that much :cb

Hibs?
07-11-2018, 05:14 PM
HUTCHYHIBBY

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Originally Posted by Weegreenman

Grown men in their 40’s who love everything MARVEL. To the point they actually think they are a super hero and they even buy man bags, wrist watches and some go to the extent of getting a tattoo. I wish I loved something that much :cb

Reminds me of old Jambo men that go about Gorgie/Dalry and probably havnae ventured further with their old school (or just old) Hearts coats on. 😂
07-11-2018, 05:43 PM
Jay

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Originally Posted by Weegreenman

Grown men in their 40’s who love everything MARVEL. To the point they actually think they are a super hero and they even buy man bags, wrist watches and some go to the extent of getting a tattoo. I wish I loved something that much :cb

What about women? Not being flippant, i love the marvel films. Havent quite got a tattoo but theres time yet :greengrin:greengrin
07-11-2018, 05:50 PM
HUTCHYHIBBY

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Originally Posted by Mrs. S

What about women? Not being flippant, i love the marvel films. Havent quite got a tattoo but theres time yet :greengrin:greengrin

Women usually like Marvel in their coffee! ☕
07-11-2018, 07:39 PM
Lemonade

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Originally Posted by Weegreenman

Grown men in their 40’s who love everything MARVEL. To the point they actually think they are a super hero and they even buy man bags, wrist watches and some go to the extent of getting a tattoo. I wish I loved something that much :cb

Women who pretend to like Starwars :rolleyes:
same women who pretend to like drinking pints :greengrin
07-11-2018, 08:09 PM
SRHibs

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Originally Posted by Lemonade

Women who pretend to like Starwars :rolleyes:
same women who pretend to like drinking pints :greengrin

My ex was absolutely obsessed with Star Wars. Don’t quite get it myself. On the plus side she used to dress up as Slave Leia.
07-11-2018, 09:08 PM
Jay

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Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY

Women usually like Marvel in their coffee! ☕

I dont drink coffee :na na:

And I like star wars :wink:
08-11-2018, 11:42 AM
Wilson

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Originally Posted by SRHibs

My ex was absolutely obsessed with Star Wars. Don’t quite get it myself. On the plus side she used to dress up as Slave Leia.

And you let her go!
09-11-2018, 12:59 PM
Hibby70

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Originally Posted by Wilson

And you let her go!

He should have invited Jim Traynor round and he could have had the full experience
09-11-2018, 01:02 PM
oldbutdim

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Originally Posted by SRHibs

My ex was absolutely obsessed with Star Wars. Don’t quite get it myself. On the plus side she used to dress up as Slave Leia.

Not into Star Wars films so I had to google Slave Leia.

I'm very glad that I did.
:aok:
09-11-2018, 08:29 PM
SRHibs

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Originally Posted by Wilson

And you let her go!

I’m a generous master!
11-11-2018, 06:07 PM
Peevemor

I recently installed the latest version of Autocad on the pc in my office. One night last week I tried to open a drawing on my laptop at home but it couldn't read the file saved in the latest version and, not wanting to waste too much time, I downloaded an Autocad reader programme. I was quite surprised that the download was 300 odd MB but even more so that this became 1.3GB+ when unpacked.

20 years ago the full version of Autocad came on 8 floppy disks (less than 12MB). Now I understand that there are a few extra functions so it's normal that the programme files will be bigger, but 250 times bigger for a 'reader'.?

WTF are they writing into software?
11-11-2018, 10:25 PM
lapsedhibee

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Originally Posted by Peevemor

20 years ago the full version of Autocad came on 8 floppy disks (less than 12MB). Now I understand that there are a few extra functions so it's normal that the programme files will be bigger, but 250 times bigger for a 'reader'.?

Top bloatware, that.
12-11-2018, 10:15 PM
TRC

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Originally Posted by Peevemor

I recently installed the latest version of Autocad on the pc in my office. One night last week I tried to open a drawing on my laptop at home but it couldn't read the file saved in the latest version and, not wanting to waste too much time, I downloaded an Autocad reader programme. I was quite surprised that the download was 300 odd MB but even more so that this became 1.3GB+ when unpacked.

20 years ago the full version of Autocad came on 8 floppy disks (less than 12MB). Now I understand that there are a few extra functions so it's normal that the programme files will be bigger, but 250 times bigger for a 'reader'.?

WTF are they writing into software?

Been using Bentley microstation last few years have to say I prefer it. Don't remember it being that clunky and that's the full version with add-ons!!
18-11-2018, 06:09 PM
bingo70

Dr who.

Absolute drivel. I sort of get why it was popular when it first came out and sci-fi was new but I don’t understand how anyone can still find it enjoyable now.
18-11-2018, 06:11 PM
KingFranck

Big Brother - why is it so popular
X Factor - same
18-11-2018, 07:00 PM
Bangkok Hibby

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Originally Posted by KingFranck

Big Brother - why is it so popular
X Factor - same

All reality tv. Its popularity just reinforces the increasing truth that humanity is descending into utter ****wittedness.
18-11-2018, 09:23 PM
O'Rourke3

That since everybody is different what they watch, listen to, laugh at, get, ignore or endorse works for them not necessarily you.

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18-11-2018, 10:52 PM
Jay

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingo70

Dr who.

Absolute drivel. I sort of get why it was popular when it first came out and sci-fi was new but I don’t understand how anyone can still find it enjoyable now.

You wash your mouth out!! :slipper:
19-11-2018, 06:39 AM
bingo70

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Originally Posted by Mrs. S

You wash your mouth out!! :slipper:

Cmon Mrs S, it’s no the 1960’s or whenever it was you started watching it now. Move with the times.

😜
19-11-2018, 06:58 AM
MSK

Wrestling
19-11-2018, 07:14 AM
Hermit Crab

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Originally Posted by MSK

Wrestling

Completely fake, made up male farm animal excrement. People actually pay to go and watch that rubbish. Incredible!
19-11-2018, 11:29 AM
pollution

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingo70

Dr who.

Absolute drivel. I sort of get why it was popular when it first came out and sci-fi was new but I don’t understand how anyone can still find it enjoyable now.

Agreed. A BBC fixation, like James Bond.

In fact, why do the BBC and the media in general revere a privately funded commercial operation that is the Bond series?

They give unlimited adverting of the films by constant reference to Aston Martin Daniel Craig etc etc

Very strange...
19-11-2018, 11:40 AM
Wilson

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSK

Wrestling

Try it with the wife.
19-11-2018, 11:49 AM
Peevemor

Quote:

Originally Posted by pollution

Agreed. A BBC fixation, like James Bond.

In fact, why do the BBC and the media in general revere a privately funded commercial operation that is the Bond series?

They give unlimited adverting of the films by constant reference to Aston Martin Daniel Craig etc etc

Very strange...

"Doctor Who has been broadcast internationally outside of the United Kingdom since 1964, a year after the show first aired. As of 1 January 2013, the modern series has been or is currently broadcast weekly in more than 50 countries.

Doctor Who is one of the five top grossing titles for BBC Worldwide, the BBC's commercial arm. BBC Worldwide CEO John Smith has said that Doctor Who is one of a small number of "Superbrands" which Worldwide will promote heavily."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who#International
19-11-2018, 12:12 PM
bingo70

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peevemor

"Doctor Who has been broadcast internationally outside of the United Kingdom since 1964, a year after the show first aired. As of 1 January 2013, the modern series has been or is currently broadcast weekly in more than 50 countries.

Doctor Who is one of the five top grossing titles for BBC Worldwide, the BBC's commercial arm. BBC Worldwide CEO John Smith has said that Doctor Who is one of a small number of "Superbrands" which Worldwide will promote heavily."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who#International

It’s still ***** 😉
19-11-2018, 12:25 PM
Peevemor

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingo70

It’s still ***** 😉

I couldn't tell you, I haven't watched it in more than 30 years. I know it's shown across here though.
19-11-2018, 01:30 PM
Jay

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingo70

Cmon Mrs S, it’s no the 1960’s or whenever it was you started watching it now. Move with the times.

😜

I was too scared to watch it when i was wee. The music and titles had me leaving the room :greengrin
David Tennant and Matt Smiths time was fantastic. It did go downhill a bit but Jodie Whittaker is worth watching.
19-11-2018, 02:33 PM
oldbutdim

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Originally Posted by Wilson

Try it with the wife.

I'm not certain if that invitation is open to us all or not.

Before I commit, I'd appreciate if you put up her picture, and statistics please.
19-11-2018, 03:12 PM
Wilson

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldbutdim

I'm not certain if that invitation is open to us all or not.

Before I commit, I'd appreciate if you put up her picture, and statistics please.

Only if you're partial to Boston Crabs.
19-11-2018, 08:56 PM
O'Rourke3

Quote:

Originally Posted by pollution

Agreed. A BBC fixation, like James Bond.

In fact, why do the BBC and the media in general revere a privately funded commercial operation that is the Bond series?

They give unlimited adverting of the films by constant reference to Aston Martin Daniel Craig etc etc

Very strange...

All the Bond films are only shown on ITV?

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19-11-2018, 09:03 PM
Scouse Hibee

Quote:

Originally Posted by O'Rourke3

All the Bond films are only shown on ITV?

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😂Since 1975
19-11-2018, 09:06 PM
heretoday

We used to go about the playground doing dalek impressions back in the sixties. It was a pretty tacky show that folk grew out of.
Now, however, the Beeb talks of Dr Who like it's high drama or something.
20-11-2018, 11:53 AM
MSK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilson

Try it with the wife.

Thats why I dont like it
22-11-2018, 10:06 AM
One Day Soon

What a thread. What an incredible thread.

All reality TV. It's ****. And the last thing it actually is is 'reality'.
22-11-2018, 10:45 AM
Scouse Hibee

Vegan Steak
23-11-2018, 09:46 AM
My_Wife_Camille

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Originally Posted by lapsedhibee

Black Friday/Black Week. Uncle's Day cards. Etc. Just **** off with your marketing pish.

Self appointed Forum Police here saying this should be in pet peeves not things you don't get :cb
23-11-2018, 10:44 AM
J-C

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Originally Posted by My_Wife_Camille

Self appointed Forum Police here saying this should be in pet peeves not things you don't get :cb

Bit of both no.
23-11-2018, 04:50 PM
My_Wife_Camille

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Originally Posted by J-C

Bit of both no.

Not really, no. He said it himself in his post - ‘marketing’. He might not like it but he definitely gets what it’s about! :cb
25-11-2018, 10:04 AM
Pete

Adults going mad for “must have” items.

I was in Aldi for ten minutes and in that space of time I heard people talking about and asking staff to phone them if they got delivery of a toy carrot. People were gathered round the empty shelf where they once were and taking photos. Apparently there were people queueing for hours and fighting over this toy in other stores.

I really do despair sometimes. What the **** is wrong with people?
25-11-2018, 11:05 AM
Scouse Hibee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

Adults going mad for “must have” items.

I was in Aldi for ten minutes and in that space of time I heard people talking about and asking staff to phone them if they got delivery of a toy carrot. People were gathered round the empty shelf where they once were and taking photos. Apparently there were people queueing for hours and fighting over this toy in other stores.

I really do despair sometimes. What the **** is wrong with people?

No one wants their kid to be disappointed on Christmas morning.though granted it’s probably more the case of the parent wanting it than the kid.
25-11-2018, 12:11 PM
hfc rd

The amount of people that love Nando’s particularly my Mrs. It’s not bad but I don’t see the huge love in that some people have with this place?
25-11-2018, 04:24 PM
Godsahibby

Low profile tires, will never make that mistake again!!
27-11-2018, 05:26 PM
HUTCHYHIBBY

The Reluctant Landlord on SKY1, what a load of dross! 😠

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