Black and White Tragic Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Met my bosses son about a month ago, and was introduced him has "Slippery this Email", i shook my head and say "Email, wtf" Thai have nicknames, this is his for the rest of his life, he is 16. Sure it wasn’t just ensuring that you didn’t think he was a ladyboy as is common out there? “He male”? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Northern Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Warn her against people all over the world joining hands. Bet they loved music though. Probably end up being a backstabber! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickoverayard Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 My wee brother goes to school with an Indiana Jones. Thats just outstanding 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Equalizer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) Not a stupid name by any stretch but in the hospital after he was born my Canadian wife chose the name William for our son. I didn't have the energy or the inclination after the emotional roller coaster that is watching your first child come into the world to explain the negative connotations having a name like that and coming from a Protestant family ( I am staunch btw, a staunch atheist but unfortunately you can't choose your heritage). I decided I liked the name and we went with it as he will be growing up in Canada and won't have to navigate the sectarian minefield I did growing up. That doesn't stop idiots on social media commenting on posts with gems like "Yaas wee king Billy WATP" and making references to Prince William which annoys me almost as much as I am also a republican (unfortunately that also happens over here but not to the same degree as it would back home). The posts were removed and I explained the reasons for doing so. Some understood, some didn't but over time the majority of these people have been removed my friends/contact lists and I no longer have anything to do with them for various reasons, but mainly because of the sectarian shite that has been posted now that Rangers are back in the big league and competing (I know) with Celtic. There are a higher percentage of simple minded fuckwits in the Old Firm support than most other clubs, that can't be denied but people who are otherwise intelligent, functioning members of society can't stop themselves from indulging in this kind of scumbaggery and it really makes me sad (I include some of my own family in both of these brackets). I love my city but I'm glad my son won't grow up there. He will be encouraged to support Rangers because that's his Dad's team and I will take him to Ibrox when he is old enough but he will be steered well clear of all the other shite that goes with it. Edited December 31, 2017 by The Equalizer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 2 hours ago, The Equalizer said: Not a stupid name by any stretch but in the hospital after he was born my Canadian wife chose the name William for our son. I didn't have energy or the inclination after the emotional roller coaster that is watching your first child come into the world to explain the negative connotations having a name like that and coming from a Protestant family ( I am staunch btw, a staunch atheist but unfortunately you can't choose your heritage). I decided I liked the name and we went with it as he will be growing up in Canada and won't have to navigate the sectarian minefield I did growing up. That doesn't stop idiots on social media commenting on posts with gems like "Yaas wee king Billy WATP" and making references to Prince William which annoys me almost as much as I am also a republican (unfortunately that also happens over here but not to the same degree as it would back home). The posts were removed and I explained the reasons for doing so. Some understood, some didn't but over time the majority of these people have been removed my friends/contact lists and I no longer have anything to do with them for various reasons but mainly because of the sectarian shite that has been posted now that Rangers are back in the big league and competing (I know) with Celtic. There are a higher percentage of simple minded fuckwits in the Old Firm support than most other clubs, that can't be denied but people who are otherwise intelligent, functioning members of society can't stop themselves from indulging in this kind of scumbaggery and it really makes me sad (I include some of my own family in both of these brackets). I love my city but I'm glad my son won't grow up there. He will be encouraged to support Rangers because that's his Dad's team and I will take him to Ibrox when he is old enough but he will be steered well clear of all the other shite that goes with it. Great post HH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 2 hours ago, The Equalizer said: He will be encouraged to support Rangers because that's his Dad's team and I will take him to Ibrox when he is old enough but he will be steered well clear of all the other shite that goes with it. Is there not a local Canadian team? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWalksBehindTheRows Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 There's two kids in the wee ones nursery, brothers, called Chase and Ace. Brutal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statts1976uk Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 3 hours ago, The Equalizer said: Not a stupid name by any stretch but in the hospital after he was born my Canadian wife chose the name William for our son. I didn't have energy or the inclination after the emotional roller coaster that is watching your first child come into the world to explain the negative connotations having a name like that and coming from a Protestant family ( I am staunch btw, a staunch atheist but unfortunately you can't choose your heritage). I decided I liked the name and we went with it as he will be growing up in Canada and won't have to navigate the sectarian minefield I did growing up. That doesn't stop idiots on social media commenting on posts with gems like "Yaas wee king Billy WATP" and making references to Prince William which annoys me almost as much as I am also a republican (unfortunately that also happens over here but not to the same degree as it would back home). The posts were removed and I explained the reasons for doing so. Some understood, some didn't but over time the majority of these people have been removed my friends/contact lists and I no longer have anything to do with them for various reasons but mainly because of the sectarian shite that has been posted now that Rangers are back in the big league and competing (I know) with Celtic. There are a higher percentage of simple minded fuckwits in the Old Firm support than most other clubs, that can't be denied but people who are otherwise intelligent, functioning members of society can't stop themselves from indulging in this kind of scumbaggery and it really makes me sad (I include some of my own family in both of these brackets). I love my city but I'm glad my son won't grow up there. He will be encouraged to support Rangers because that's his Dad's team and I will take him to Ibrox when he is old enough but he will be steered well clear of all the other shite that goes with it. Which Rangers though? The one that ceased to be, the current one or which ever one your wife says? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Equalizer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 35 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Is there not a local Canadian team? Vancouver White Caps are 4 hours away. I think I'll have a hard enough time getting him into 'Soccer' never mind Rangers tbh. 23 minutes ago, statts1976uk said: Which Rangers though? The one that ceased to be, the current one or which ever one your wife says? Which ever one the wife says obviously. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch road Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Not a stupid name by any stretch but in the hospital after he was born my Canadian wife chose the name William for our son. I didn't have the energy or the inclination after the emotional roller coaster that is watching your first child come into the world to explain the negative connotations having a name like that and coming from a Protestant family ( I am staunch btw, a staunch atheist but unfortunately you can't choose your heritage). I decided I liked the name and we went with it as he will be growing up in Canada and won't have to navigate the sectarian minefield I did growing up. That doesn't stop idiots on social media commenting on posts with gems like "Yaas wee king Billy WATP" and making references to Prince William which annoys me almost as much as I am also a republican (unfortunately that also happens over here but not to the same degree as it would back home). The posts were removed and I explained the reasons for doing so. Some understood, some didn't but over time the majority of these people have been removed my friends/contact lists and I no longer have anything to do with them for various reasons, but mainly because of the sectarian shite that has been posted now that Rangers are back in the big league and competing (I know) with Celtic. There are a higher percentage of simple minded fuckwits in the Old Firm support than most other clubs, that can't be denied but people who are otherwise intelligent, functioning members of society can't stop themselves from indulging in this kind of scumbaggery and it really makes me sad (I include some of my own family in both of these brackets). I love my city but I'm glad my son won't grow up there. He will be encouraged to support Rangers because that's his Dad's team and I will take him to Ibrox when he is old enough but he will be steered well clear of all the other shite that goes with it. ^^ Grand master of the ludge 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Equalizer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 6 minutes ago, Finch road said: 5 hours ago, The Equalizer said: Not a stupid name by any stretch but in the hospital after he was born my Canadian wife chose the name William for our son. I didn't have the energy or the inclination after the emotional roller coaster that is watching your first child come into the world to explain the negative connotations having a name like that and coming from a Protestant family ( I am staunch btw, a staunch atheist but unfortunately you can't choose your heritage). I decided I liked the name and we went with it as he will be growing up in Canada and won't have to navigate the sectarian minefield I did growing up. That doesn't stop idiots on social media commenting on posts with gems like "Yaas wee king Billy WATP" and making references to Prince William which annoys me almost as much as I am also a republican (unfortunately that also happens over here but not to the same degree as it would back home). The posts were removed and I explained the reasons for doing so. Some understood, some didn't but over time the majority of these people have been removed my friends/contact lists and I no longer have anything to do with them for various reasons, but mainly because of the sectarian shite that has been posted now that Rangers are back in the big league and competing (I know) with Celtic. There are a higher percentage of simple minded fuckwits in the Old Firm support than most other clubs, that can't be denied but people who are otherwise intelligent, functioning members of society can't stop themselves from indulging in this kind of scumbaggery and it really makes me sad (I include some of my own family in both of these brackets). I love my city but I'm glad my son won't grow up there. He will be encouraged to support Rangers because that's his Dad's team and I will take him to Ibrox when he is old enough but he will be steered well clear of all the other shite that goes with it. ^^ Grand master of the ludge Is this your online persona or are you a p***k in real life? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I hate to tell you this but if you think you can go to Ibrox and somehow avoid any unsavoriness you might have been away for too long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Equalizer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 6 minutes ago, Miguel Sanchez said: I hate to tell you this but if you think you can go to Ibrox and somehow avoid any unsavoriness you might have been away for too long. Is there a football ground in the UK where you can avoid unsavoriness? Engaging in bigotry is not a pre-requisite of being a Rangers fan, you don't have to participate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Just now, The Equalizer said: Is there a football ground in the UK where you can avoid unsavoriness? Engaging in bigotry is not a pre-requisite of being a Rangers fan, you don't have to participate. Two different issues. You can go to many grounds, including on derby day, and witness an atmosphere nowhere near as unsavoury as Ibrox during a ‘normal’ match. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Equalizer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: Two different issues. You can go to many grounds, including on derby day, and witness an atmosphere nowhere near as unsavoury as Ibrox during a ‘normal’ match. I don't disagree, all I'm saying is you don't have to take part. There's plenty of people who attend Ibrox every second week who don't participate in it. We don't self police anywhere near as much as we ought to but it does happen, I'm sure it happens at Celtic Park also. Edited December 31, 2017 by The Equalizer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Equalizer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 10 minutes ago, G_Man1985 said: 3 hours ago, HeWhoWalksBehindTheRows said: There's two kids in the wee ones nursery, brothers, called Chase and Ace. Brutal. Are they off paw patrol ? Wankers I heard that someone I went to school with named their kid after a pokemon, didn't ask which one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 I heard that someone I went to school with named their kid after a pokemon, didn't ask which one. Jiggly puff? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 27 minutes ago, The Equalizer said: I don't disagree, all I'm saying is you don't have to take part. There's plenty of people who attend Ibrox every second week who don't participate in it. We don't self police anywhere near as much as we ought to but it does happen, I'm sure it happens at Celtic Park also. I don’t think the majority of Sevco fans are bigots and arseholes; I don’t think it’s even a huge minority. However it’s more of a significant minority than most of us would like. FWIW I wouldn’t imagine that the majority of folk would associate the name Bill with Rangers fans. Can’t see Billy Joel being one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 16 minutes ago, The Equalizer said: I heard that someone I went to school with named their kid after a pokemon, didn't ask which one. It would be comical at the tuck shop. 'Pick a chew' 'Aye, that's me' 'No, pick a chew' 'Aye, that's me' 'FFS' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Equalizer Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Zen Archer said: It would be comical at the tuck shop. 'Pick a chew' 'Aye, that's me' 'No, pick a chew' 'Aye, that's me' 'FFS' 7 minutes ago, Romeo said: Jiggly puff? I'll have to find out now. 7 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: I don’t think the majority of Sevco fans are bigots and arseholes; I don’t think it’s even a huge minority. However it’s more of a significant minority than most of us would like. FWIW I wouldn’t imagine that the majority of folk would associate the name Bill with Rangers fans. Can’t see Billy Joel being one. This is exclusive to Rangers fans. What really got to me was that people thought it was part of my reason for choosing the name, I felt that I had to qualify it by saying it was my wifes suggestion but then I decided I shouldn't pander to idiots. You can't fix stupid. Edited December 31, 2017 by The Equalizer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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