Newbornbairn Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 4 hours ago, Hedgecutter said: This is indeed what is should be about, and was about. It's not really the case any more though, is it. Instead, it's more about celebrating "our finest hour" in a time where the British have little else to be proud about (more like the Dons' infatuation with Gothenburg '83, on steroids). As a result, all that's happening is that it's being cheapened more and more, year on year. In many cases it's little more than a break from Shark Hunters or Ancient Aliens. One of the worst examples is the all too common thoughtless phrase "one world cup & two world wars", rife through all generations Down South as a "get it right up you" as if the English were the all conquering force with a little help from some* friends. *only 16 million Americans and >34 million Soviets, vs 8.5 million from the British Empire (about quarter of which were brought in from the colonies). Don't know about those numbers. America lost less than half a million in WWII, Britain a bit less than that. A lot of Soviets died at the hands of the Soviets but still nothing like 34 million. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 (edited) 3 hours ago, Newbornbairn said: Don't know about those numbers. America lost less than half a million in WWII, Britain a bit less than that. A lot of Soviets died at the hands of the Soviets but still nothing like 34 million. It was about 27 million, mostly at the hands of the Nazis. Edited May 19 by scottsdad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tongue_tied_danny Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Fly Fishing is an absolutely shite activity enjoyed only by tory, gammon wanksplats. It's worse than golf IMO. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 On 19/05/2024 at 21:13, scottsdad said: It was about 27 million, mostly at the hands of the Nazis. They've become a bit of a whipping boy for nearly everything around that time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in Denny Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 1 hour ago, tongue_tied_danny said: Fly Fishing is an absolutely shite activity enjoyed only by tory, gammon wanksplats. It's worse than golf IMO. First I've been described as that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 3 hours ago, tongue_tied_danny said: Fly Fishing is an absolutely shite activity enjoyed only by tory, gammon wanksplats. It's worse than golf IMO. ^^^ JR Hartley's estranged son 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 4 hours ago, tongue_tied_danny said: Fly Fishing is an absolutely shite activity enjoyed only by tory, gammon wanksplats. It's worse than golf IMO. Tbf, I strongly suspect it's got absolutely nothing to do with the fishing part per se. More of an excuse to spend some time away from screaming kids and dishwashers that shouldn't need reloaded. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonytoons Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 On 21/05/2024 at 19:19, tongue_tied_danny said: Fly Fishing is an absolutely shite activity enjoyed only by tory, gammon wanksplats. It's worse than golf IMO. On 21/05/2024 at 20:23, Bob in Denny said: First I've been described as that Me too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in Denny Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 22 minutes ago, Loonytoons said: Me too. Uneducated oiks..... Crazy thing is, I've been away for a few years and decided this year.. It's either fly fishing or golf.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 3 hours ago, Bob in Denny said: Uneducated oiks..... Crazy thing is, I've been away for a few years and decided this year.. It's either fly fishing or golf.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Goals from the halfway line aren't that impressive. Any professional footballer should be able to score into what's almost certainly an empty net. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 57 minutes ago, Miguel Sanchez said: Goals from the halfway line aren't that impressive. Any professional footballer should be able to score into what's almost certainly an empty net. This one would have been easier to miss. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 1 hour ago, Miguel Sanchez said: Goals from the halfway line aren't that impressive. Any professional footballer should be able to score into what's almost certainly an empty net. Theoretically certainly. Then you see the fuckwits fail to hit the target from the penalty spot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 9 minutes ago, 19QOS19 said: Theoretically certainly. Then you see the fuckwits fail to hit the target from the penalty spot. Missing a penalty is probably more impressive than a goal from the halfway line. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 I like the Stereophonics. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 25 minutes ago, Miguel Sanchez said: I like the Stereophonics. They've had 2 decent albums, the rest... well, erm... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Should bring back prison ships. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 On 19/05/2024 at 20:13, scottsdad said: It was about 27 million, mostly at the hands of the Nazis. Which is an even bigger number considering that they were allied to the Nazis for the first two years 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 3 hours ago, Richey Edwards said: Should bring back prison ships. or Caledonian McBrayne as they were known 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieKTID Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 On 21/05/2024 at 20:19, tongue_tied_danny said: Fly Fishing is an absolutely shite activity enjoyed only by tory, gammon wanksplats. It's worse than golf IMO. There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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